Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Installing an SSB radio on a Hunter 466? rlamb at 9:46am 05.19.14 Big Boats 10/1832 I am looking to install an SSB radio on my 2004 Hunter 466 in preparation to taking it to Mexico in
nav light LED replacement lina34 at 9:13am 05.19.14 Big Boats 1/1128 I'd like to hear from anyone who has replaced the bulb in the bow nav light with an LED. Mine just d
Best Bedding Optins pchrisler at 8:32am 05.19.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1254 We have the 2 cabin version Beneteau 46. The aft cabin is a challenge in making the bed. Custom shee
Safety Cover for DC Panel Switch SawyerCurt at 8:18am 05.19.14 Catalina 310 1/844 On my 2001 C310, although the bilge pump is wired such that it will run if the main battery switch i
Your input requested for Canvas ideas. bronze at 7:23am 05.19.14 Ask All Sailors 4/771 Now that I am retired, I have been thinking about building my own combination Dodger, Bimini and Rea
Dinghy Light Survey jeepsailor at 7:22am 05.19.14 Ask All Sailors 34/3685 So, after my 4th set of dinghy lights in 5 years, I've just about had it. Our lights spend most of
First time sailboat owner (3) juddtripp at 7:14am 05.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/867 Just started my project first time sailboat owner purchased a 1972 Macgregor 22 with 72 evinrude fis
New Halyards Too Small for Clutch enorfleet at 7:01am 05.19.14 Big Boats 3/851 Just bought new Halyards from Sailboatowners.com for my 1983 Hunter 34. Followed the site's recommen
Yanmar 3GMF losing antifreeze Jed10444 at 6:34am 05.19.14 Big Boats 8/1441 I have a yanmar 3GMF on my 1983 34' hunter. From time to time the antifreeze in the heat exchanger
Replacing a Vent, Dorade/Cowl (1) Nan340 at 6:19am 05.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1660 We purchased a new VENT, DORADE/COWL from the Hunter Parts store. The old one was accidentally kick
Jagged plate shredding spinnaker halyard (2) pab5482 at 6:16am 05.19.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1305 https://www.flickr.com/photos/pab5482/14035049040 So we successfully sailed my Beneteau Oceanis 5
Trying to choose the right boat. Scudrunner at 6:08am 05.19.14 Smaller Boats 17/1466 I'm doing my research and looking at the Hunter 22, 23, 25. I think the weight of the 25 might be t
First time putting main on boat awerman at 6:06am 05.19.14 Smaller Boats 5/1368 Putting my 1984 Catalina c-25 in the water Thursday for my first season as a sailboat owner. When I
Water infiltration from the bumper Mity at 4:58am 05.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2061 Hi, i have water coming in from side bumper. I tried to used silicon however it does not stick to th
Smart Plug -install Jim Seamans at 4:47am 05.19.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1446 Went to install my Smart Plug inlets yesterday and got a surprise. The 10/3 wires were just long en
Best Year for the Catalina 27 HillbillyWanderer at 4:18am 05.19.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/8299 In the near future I am looking to buy a Catalina 27 and was wondering what years if any are better
engine temperture rzweig at 4:13am 05.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/684 Hi, Does anyone know what the running temperture of a westerbeke 10tow is? Thanks
Slaving Autohelm St4000 to Raymarine C120 piratesbooty at 2:26am 05.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3199 There must be a way to slave the autohelm ST4000 autopilot to the Raymarine C120. The Autohelm ST40
Windows All U Get at 1:37am 05.19.14 Ask All Sailors 2/795 Hi all, We're finally seeing a window to sail north from Norfolk. It has been about a week of nort
One cell 0.025 lower than the rest... BotanyBay at 10:45pm 05.18.14 Musings With Maine Sail 3/1287 Just finished equalizing a 24 volt bank of wet cell golf cart batteries. This bank is two strings

Recent Replies

Holding tanks q's fred1diver at 3:51pm 05.23.23
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition (1) SycloneDriver at 2:58pm 05.23.23 So I timed my bilge pump rate. One bucket in 20 to 24 seconds. Bucket appears to be about 2 gallon
CCFL 6" Diameter upgrade. Very cool!! artboas at 2:39pm 05.23.23 Well, with some time management, you can possibly have 1/2 the lights then.
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak Stu Jackson at 2:32pm 05.23.23 @Stu Jackson - Question... I won't be at my boat anytime soon, and knowing that I've had the boat f
Plans for hurricane season 2023? LydieBP at 2:11pm 05.23.23 joking aside, I assume you know insurance underwriters for boats in Florida and probably elsewhere
Plans for hurricane season 2023? LydieBP at 2:01pm 05.23.23 If I'm going to be in an area for hurricane season, I will often take my dinghy out at several tide
Circuit panel wiring question. Wm. Gill at 1:58pm 05.23.23 I deduct the switch function has been changed by a previous owners.Adding a second panel would also
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Ralph Johnstone at 1:37pm 05.23.23 I humbly award @Ralph Johnstone the esteemed title of Wizard Extraordinaire. Wow ! Can't wait fo
CCFL 6" Diameter upgrade. Very cool!! ggrizzard at 1:25pm 05.23.23 :clap: I wish I had the time on this planet to do half that job!
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? Roland5048 at 1:23pm 05.23.23 What @ggrizzard said. Easy peasy.
Circuit panel wiring question. Wm. Gill at 1:18pm 05.23.23 Don't know your panel, but to your last question: YES I also think you need a new panel with more
Plans for hurricane season 2023? Roland5048 at 1:18pm 05.23.23 To those who with sailboats over 35 ft, who feel their sailboat is vulnerable, what is your plan th
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? ggrizzard at 1:17pm 05.23.23 The support leg was made of teak by Hunter's wood shop 43 years ago. The newer Hunters used the pole
Circuit panel wiring question. Timm R Oday25 at 1:17pm 05.23.23 I deduct the switch function has been changed by a previous owners.Adding a second panel would also
Finding the right LED replacement bulbs. Timm R Oday25 at 1:13pm 05.23.23 I recently had the exact same issue . The replacement incandescent bulb was listed as being in stock
Finding the right LED replacement bulbs. Wm. Gill at 1:06pm 05.23.23 A bit confused over whether you need a spreader or a steaming light bulb. Different model boat here
Plans for hurricane season 2023? Don S/V ILLusion at 12:59pm 05.23.23 in the meantime I am in fact patiently waiting for Florida home port sailors thoughts.on the topi
Circuit panel wiring question. ggrizzard at 12:57pm 05.23.23 Don't know your panel, but to your last question: YES I also think you need a new panel with more a
Finding the right LED replacement bulbs. ggrizzard at 12:55pm 05.23.23 :plus:for marine beam. They don't mess up electronic's signals
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition capta at 12:55pm 05.23.23 Since the day I began sailing boats with more than 1 battery, the 1-2-off switch was; 1= house batte

Contact
About
Terms of Use