Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Do you empty the fuel line on your outboard foursail22701 at 1:47pm 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 22/14248 In another thread, several posters mentioned disconnecting the fuel line from your outboard and empt
Through haul transducer frankwilliam at 12:00pm 05.31.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1078 Thru-hull transducer I will install the hummingbird 598 hd si fishfinder on my h240. What is the be
Whale Flipper Pump Rebuild grinder at 11:44am 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1876 When replacing the rubber parts on a Whale Flipper sink pump faucet what is the best lube to use on
old SR Mariner knotmeter: refurbish or replace? JonnyQuest at 10:16am 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 11/10566 I'm looking for recommendations for where to best spend money on my knotmeter, as I have no idea abo
Apalachicola Fl. info sailaway78 at 8:49am 05.31.13 Destinations 1/2995 We were in Carrabelle, Fl, couple days ago. Wanted to go to Apalachicola via the ICW, and ended up
New to the forum 1973 (1) Johnny Sailboat at 8:26am 05.31.13 Day Sailers 10/1660 I am essentially new to sailing the admiral and i purchased a 1973 22 last year locally after sailin
Which is best VMG... weinie at 8:03am 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 13/2552 Sailing close hauled, wind speed is increasing. Say you have only about 15 or 20 minutes to the mar
Mold on rub rail harv at 8:00am 05.31.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/4292 Is there a solution to taking off the black mold accumulating on the vinyl rub rail. Fiberglas clean
New Turnbuckles Andeleen at 7:55am 05.31.13 Catalina 22 5/1816 Greetings all! Andeleen is a 1974 swing-keel C22. I am starting to replace the old-stye closed sh
Hopefully a little help please? WCW87 at 7:47am 05.31.13 Day Sailers 4/1509 I haven't been sailing in about 10 years but I'm dieing to get back on the water. I don't have a lot
Best time to bareboat charter BVI? caprice at 7:17am 05.31.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2069 Are the months of October/November good for sailing the BVI? When is the best time of year to visit/
Midnight Sun racing Blaise at 7:03am 05.31.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/731 Just wanted to let you guys know that Midnight Sun finished first overall and first to fininsh in th
Do you use the in counter trash compartment for trash? zigracer at 6:49am 05.31.13 Big Boats 9/1860 On my H260, there was no in-counter trash option, so I had a small can near the companionway steps.
Installing an additional rope clucht - how to Phyxius at 6:10am 05.31.13 Bavaria 2/4211 I have a 2001 Bav 34. As you know, there is no access to below for through bolting additional rop
Can I change my Long Shaft to Extra Long? RonRock at 6:10am 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 15/2236 That just sounds funny. But I have a Yamaha 9.9 Long Shaft, at least I think it is a LS. How to te
Finally brok the inlet (1) Hydro Therapy at 5:54am 05.31.13 Day Sailers 0/663 Finally broke the inlet Went out yesterday for a peaceful solo sail. I decided to sneak out the inl
Battery placement in c-22 Rschoolm at 5:25am 05.31.13 Catalina 22 9/5077 I am about to epoxy a new board to the bilge in my 22 to mount my battery hold down and had a though
Mainsheet bag Tessahartmut at 3:33am 05.31.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1135 On my Ben 36.7 I need to replace the main sheet bag which slides under the traveller. Does anyone kn
Trailering O'day 23 and 25 questions itsjojo at 1:15am 05.31.13 Trailer Sailors 35/14349 Hi everyone, My name is Jojo and I'm in Northeast Pa. I've been stumped at the choice of buying an
toe rail carengin at 8:53pm 05.30.13 Ask All Sailors 0/769 Help, i need about 15 feet of toe rail for my Beneteau First 32 1984. This one has oval side holes

Recent Replies

How to grow the sport cb32863 at 4:21pm 07.19.22 Kind of feel the subject was a bit of click bait. I watched a soccer game where the ref allowed th
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 4:20pm 07.19.22 ...And use that new tool standard that no one has adopted yet. No slothead, Phillips, hex or star b
Non-working Adler Barbour Cold Box Unit Leeward Rail at 3:29pm 07.19.22 If you have the equipment to evacuate and recharge a system and the knowledge to make the tubing co
How to grow the sport Simon Sexton at 3:22pm 07.19.22 Here where I work we also do our best to reach out to and include underprivileged kids and adults in
Funny Friday!!! (1) All U Get at 3:09pm 07.19.22 207453
New (to me) International FJ, drainage + repair questions LloydB at 2:52pm 07.19.22 I think a fender might be a bit too heavy but there are mast balls specifically made for the top of
Dipstick for Hurth HBW 50 transmission on Universal M18 Head Sail at 2:17pm 07.19.22 Why not order a new dipstick from the manufacturer? Another option would be to check the oil level
How to grow the sport Thaniel at 1:54pm 07.19.22 Kind of feel the subject was a bit of click bait. owed things to go a little over the line. It only
Starwind 19 project boat Yuba94 at 1:45pm 07.19.22 Loto, Awesome pictures and very informative. Your boat turned out amazing and it serves as an inspi
Dipstick for Hurth HBW 50 transmission on Universal M18 Richard19068 at 1:11pm 07.19.22 If you don't have the correct set up ..send it here and I'll take care of it .. Just trying to pay
What causes high voltage fault? Davidasailor26 at 1:02pm 07.19.22 maybe? Automatic Desulphation mode: 7-10 days cycle with anti-stratification program to keep batte
What causes high voltage fault? Davidasailor26 at 1:01pm 07.19.22 There is a history function that tells me when the faults occur, I think. I haven't thought to loo
Universal M-12 running hot Richard19068 at 12:58pm 07.19.22 Anyone know the "do not exceed" operating temp on these engines. 200 already makes me uncomfortable
Shower sump pump switch failing (3) Dr. D at 12:58pm 07.19.22 OK, found the delay relay and replaced it. It is located with the sump pump behind an access panel i
Condensation pump recommendations joe28532 at 12:57pm 07.19.22 The venturi device is installed on the outlet side of the raw water discharge, meaning after it has
New (to me) International FJ, drainage + repair questions Qorgyle at 12:37pm 07.19.22 inflatable flotation bags I'm headed out to West Marine today to see what they have. Definitely pi
Universal M-12 running hot Richard19068 at 12:32pm 07.19.22 Interesting! Did not know one could pull the HE cap off with engine running! I don't think you c
Hunter 240 Motor Crazy Dave Condon at 12:20pm 07.19.22 Go to you dealer to see if there is a lifting style piece for your motor
Should 23.5 bow touch trailer roller? Crazy Dave Condon at 12:17pm 07.19.22 When loading up the boat after sailing season, make sure the centerboard is not jammed between the h
Hunter H240 trailer sway problem. Crazy Dave Condon at 12:11pm 07.19.22 A permanent solution is to move the winch stand forward but not attached to the extension bar. If

Contact
About
Terms of Use