Sailm8
at 2:21pm 11.15.13
26/4719
We all know that sailors have a reputation of sometimes being a little, shall we say frugal, (cheap)
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Vtotten
at 12:59pm 11.15.13
6/1529
When we shifted into reverse our 5 year old Vetus engine made a knocking noise and the boat began vi
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backstay (1)
bcr
at 11:55am 11.15.13
2/921
Trying to rig my catalina 22 (1976) for the first time and have question. What 2 points of the backs
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Urbansailor
at 11:19am 11.15.13
9/5768
My '81 Cat 38 saw some heavy action last weekend and got bounced around a bit. When I pulled into th
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Ross S
at 10:56am 11.15.13
15/7395
I've read the bedding tutorial and found it very informative. Thank you. I've removed the teak grab
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Maine Sail
at 9:10am 11.15.13
18/3732
Hi All, I've been asked many times over the years to compile some pics of the failures I get to see
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fjordstar
at 7:50am 11.15.13
4/1139
70169.vB I'm new to gelcoat. Am I right that this gelcoat in the cockpit is too cracked just to to
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markwbird
at 7:35am 11.15.13
3/1093
Does anybody know what the power ratio is on a Maxwell 25 ST? It is 2 speed so I would like both bu
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HTRN
at 7:11am 11.15.13
1/1436
I just bought a 1973 Pearson 26 and have a lot of questions. This is my second sailboat, my first be
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Ken Secor
at 6:54am 11.15.13
14/2994
As everyone knows, ethanol laced fuel is bad news for both carbs and injectors. Sta-bile helps,
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fjordstar
at 6:40am 11.15.13
3/7736
I climbed down into the bilge yesterday to do some more scrubbing when I noticed the sunlight glowin
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BobT
at 6:23am 11.15.13
12/7385
I'm planning a new windlass installation on our Gulfstar 37. What are the reasons not to install a b
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ScottNeely
at 5:05am 11.15.13
15/3627
I own a 85' Catalina 30 standard rig with the fin keel drawing 5'-6". I am on the hard right now and
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Gene Neill
at 4:47am 11.15.13
4/870
As soon as I finish doing all the deck hardware, I want to move on to the rudder. What do the expert
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banjoey
at 2:24am 11.15.13
9/1869
I have just recently purchased an o'day 22. She is in decent shape. Top side she is a little weathe
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Wood floors (10)
ehudm
at 7:47pm 11.14.13
10/1974
Wood floors - more pics Almost done, TeaK ' Mahogany floor , I'll upload the rest of pics after I'l
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Sock Puppet
at 6:38pm 11.14.13
0/1073
I was winterizing my 2-stroke Tohatsu 9.9 today, and noticed a little water running out on the front
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mainsailman
at 6:05pm 11.14.13
5/1333
My H22 has the ballast built into the hull. how much is in the keel, and is it designed to rest on t
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t054281
at 5:44pm 11.14.13
7/6891
When we plug into 30 amp or 15 amp shore power, there are no problems with any protective non GFI de
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troutman
at 5:18pm 11.14.13
2/1069
I am sure many people have straightened their masts so this is not new territory but it was new to m
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Swing Keel Rebuild
danooxnard at 9:04am 05.21.23 That is beautiful! To pretty to install, I would leave it in my garage just to look at it! Well don |
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I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. (2)
Tb0n3 at 9:04am 05.21.23 I've finally gotten to launch in my local reservoir. The launch is a bit low so it was fiddly, but i |
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Buying new flares this year?
thinwater at 8:45am 05.21.23 I considered that solution, but the electronic "flares" are really "LOCATE" devices with a range of |
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Buying new flares this year? (1)
jssailem at 8:15am 05.21.23 Not all lasers are the same. The one James referenced is a Laser Flare. Federal Aviation Administra |
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Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump
davidjpio at 8:11am 05.21.23 I think there should be a hot line from the sensor to the pump I was thinking this as well. But t |
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Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump (1)
davidjpio at 8:09am 05.21.23 Is that a buss bar or a terminal strip? I'm not entirely sure. It's possible it is a terminal str |
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Lewmar deck hatch leaking through rivets in catch block
rgranger at 7:59am 05.21.23 Rivets are easy to replace. Drill out the old ones.. put some bedding down behind the latch ( lik |
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Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump
RitSim at 7:52am 05.21.23 Is that a buss bar or a terminal strip? |
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What used to be here? Vent in head.
FastOlson at 7:51am 05.21.23 Someone added some ventilation. The former owner, if he can be found among the living, will know the |
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Buying new flares this year?
Blitz at 7:46am 05.21.23 One of the key things with using the the 12 gauge flares is to shoot the first two within a minute o |
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Building the Ultimate Potting Bench
JBP-PA at 7:43am 05.21.23 So, are you thinking of leaving it outside, or perhaps in a garage? Cedar? Building the top cabin |
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Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump
rgranger at 7:20am 05.21.23 I think there should be a hot line from the sensor to the pump |
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Building the Ultimate Potting Bench
Crusty Ol Salt at 7:17am 05.21.23 Shoot I don't have the time to start either at this point. But, you are correct, it is best to do it |
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What used to be here? Vent in head.
JBP-PA at 7:16am 05.21.23 The vent on top sure looks like a chimney for a heater. I suppose it could be some sort of mushroom |
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Buying new flares this year?
JamesG161 at 6:42am 05.21.23 I'm rather liking the green laser idea Add that to your safety list @dLj $260 but... Who knows wh |
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Buying new flares this year?
smokey73 at 6:29am 05.21.23 Great points @dLj These discussions let us refine our thnking. I have a ditch bag, but my spare f |
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Buying new flares this year?
dLj at 6:19am 05.21.23 Interesting discussion. I carry an electronic flare plus hand held and 12 gauge flares in a hard bo |
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Holding tanks q's
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:18am 05.21.23 Filling the tank will try to pull the edges of a weld apart...which is why a successful heat weld re |