stollo770
at 11:28am 02.04.15
14/6366
Hello, I am planning on installing a new thru hull beneath the water line of my boat. The thru hull
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cb32863
at 11:08am 02.04.15
6/1346
Sail delivered yesterday evening. 5.5oz Dacron with radial clew. 2+2 batten configuration, loose foo
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Hayden Watson
at 10:56am 02.04.15
5/1365
My ancient Standard Horizon wind gauge died with no hope of repair or parts. Does anyone have a sou
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indimini
at 10:28am 02.04.15
32/4684
We are planning on renaming our boat (purchased last fall) to start the spring season. Her present n
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McIntoshUSA
at 8:30am 02.04.15
23/12410
When we bought our boat it had some yellowing color on the Hull. (See attached Photo) The previous o
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dparilla
at 5:50am 02.04.15
12/2119
Thanks to my wife for helping with rewiring our mast. Made for quick work (and she even heat shrunk
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George Da Porge
at 5:04am 02.04.15
4/3474
Have a 1990 Catalina 30. I do some woodworking and know what your "standard" woods look like (e.g.
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George Da Porge
at 4:59am 02.04.15
21/5906
I am looking to remove the hinges from the 3 engine access doors and use different hardware to affix
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Patbrogan
at 8:52pm 02.03.15
4/1691
We just bought a 26m and used it for the first time. When backing out of dock, we discovered that st
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CYQK
at 6:09pm 02.03.15
22/7286
whats the latest and greatest to apply to electrical terminals to prevent corrosion but not interfer
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Jongleur
at 5:22pm 02.03.15
3/1864
I have read that the mast head is open to the sky, and if that's so, water will get in and must be
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corvette
at 5:15pm 02.03.15
2/1285
I'm told there's a lubricant for the lines deployed to hoist the mainsail of our Catalina 36 -- Anyo
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dparilla
at 4:58pm 02.03.15
24/3623
Well. Stupidity reigns supreme. I was just informed by a client that his marina will not allow the
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Jdaniel343
at 4:51pm 02.03.15
3/2032
Is there a substitute for Interlux 216 thinner. I am using Sikkens Cetol for my teak and want someth
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Schomer
at 4:04pm 02.03.15
16/5120
I'm thinking about buying an Oceanis 38. I would love to hear from others who purchased this boat. W
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lpolliard
at 3:49pm 02.03.15
11/1922
I finally took her out on her maiden voyage after a month of ownership. The first attempt was curta
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srhummer
at 2:41pm 02.03.15
16/5512
All, I am looking at replacing my bimini top this winter (canvas only) and after looking at severa
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Bob 04 H260
at 1:38pm 02.03.15
6/1532
There are now some small inexpensive infrared cameras that interface to a smart phone. Could one of
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abarrow
at 12:35pm 02.03.15
4/1667
I thought I'd pass information on a product I found recently. It's called "Sugru". It's moldable rub
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Terry Cox
at 12:30pm 02.03.15
96/8610
Lots of views, but almost no replies. Looking for some minimal participation and/or contribution. An
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Schafer Outrageous Pricing
jviss at 9:44am 06.14.23 I thought about that. But the originals were riveted together, not bolted, and they had delrin bear |
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Changing transmission fluid in my ZF Hurth HBW 50 transmission. How simple is it?
Terry Cox at 9:42am 06.14.23 Our boat has the type of transmission oil needed stamped on the bell housing, which was ATF. User ma |
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Alden 44 - 1984 Windlass Model Number
jviss at 9:39am 06.14.23 jviss - thanks for the reply. The motor is shot. I hooked a battery directly to the motor to see if |
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Engine raw water thru hole location
Ralph Johnstone at 9:37am 06.14.23 Here is a real hair brained idea but desperate times call for desperate measures :yikes: . Lift the |
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Schafer Outrageous Pricing
dLj at 9:35am 06.14.23 Yea, good point. Preventative maintenance. Would have been cool to make new sheaves, eh? I did t |
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Alden 44 - 1984 Windlass Model Number
Tim Alden44 at 9:32am 06.14.23 What's wrong with it? It can probably be repaired. I had a Maxwell-Nilsson vertical capstan wind |
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Schafer Outrageous Pricing
jviss at 9:23am 06.14.23 Because I'm not just coastal cruising or day sailing. The ones that hadn't failed were still expose |
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Changing transmission fluid in my ZF Hurth HBW 50 transmission. How simple is it?
jviss at 9:22am 06.14.23 do some research in your engine manual to determine what type of oil to use. Yes, typically non-de |
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Schafer Outrageous Pricing
dLj at 9:18am 06.14.23 But why replace the ones that hadn't failed? Because I'm not just coastal cruising or day sailing. |
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Changing transmission fluid in my ZF Hurth HBW 50 transmission. How simple is it?
BigEasy at 9:05am 06.14.23 Can I just drain the fluid through the dipstick hole with an extraction pump, then replace with n |
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Changing transmission fluid in my ZF Hurth HBW 50 transmission. How simple is it?
jviss at 8:55am 06.14.23 crappy Hurth HBW 50 transmission Why "crappy?" I find those to be bullet-proof. And yes, you can |
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Schafer Outrageous Pricing
jviss at 8:51am 06.14.23 You didn't read my original post well - I said a couple had broken, but thought to replace them all |
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Engine raw water thru hole location
Capt_Andy at 8:49am 06.14.23 Water flows continuously. The hose runs through the compartment where the stuffing box is accessed. |
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Schafer Outrageous Pricing
dLj at 8:40am 06.14.23 Ha, ha! Wow, you have a dozen of those stanchion blocks? That seems like a lot. I. think I might |
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Edson wheel size and leather cover?
BigEasy at 8:33am 06.14.23 Mine is a rougher, suede-like leather and is the same as what I have on the rear edge of my dodger. |
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Thru hole and keel crack,
dlochner at 8:23am 06.14.23 Searched all over for a water trail leak but couldnt find anything. Only moisture was water beading |
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Should I switch to hank on?
morbidfollower at 8:21am 06.14.23 I used to sail with hanked on and when I wanted to change to a smaller sail, I would point up and th |
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Yanmar Antifreeze Pump Bearing Problem
BigEasy at 8:19am 06.14.23 I'm not a Yanmar guy, but that looks like a regular petcock, and used to bleed. I like to pump coo |
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Thru hole and keel crack,
babadu at 8:13am 06.14.23 Yeah could be the condensation as described above. Ill look into the g-flex thanks |
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Edson wheel size and leather cover?
jviss at 8:09am 06.14.23 Not sure what type of hide is used on my wheel; it is smooth reddish-brown hide with very little "g |