Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Where to cut for chain-plate inspection port Jared1048 at 11:37pm 03.13.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/3661 Hello, I heard someone mentioned that they cut an inspection port to look at there chain-plates an
s2 8.0 Blue water? How was hull built? candy7 at 10:56pm 03.13.13 S2 4/3426 I am thinking of buying the 8.0. It seems a great use of space. How is it in a ruff ocean? I am th
Installing a Norcolder fridge conversion bugbitten at 7:56pm 03.13.13 S2 9/2047 Folks, I'm installing a Norcolder 4408 conversion unit in my 9.2A. http://www.defender.com/product
2012 Hunter 39 Tachometer Issue canuck at 7:50pm 03.13.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1048 We have a Yanmar 3JH5E (40 HP) with a 3 blade prop and have the Electromaax 120 amp upgrade. At 290
Hole in keel bulb. (3) Ed Schenck at 7:41pm 03.13.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1762 These pictures are of a friend's bulb keel on his 28.5 Beneteau. The entire area appears to be fibe
Installation angle limits?????? woodster at 7:37pm 03.13.13 Ask All Sailors 53/8589 OK here is the conditions....... 1 replaced the new prop shaft strut 2 used a new prop shaft 3 used
Replacing Windows in an O'Day 222 Wooden Shoe at 7:30pm 03.13.13 Day Sailers 4/1440 I would appreciate any advice regarding the replacement of the two wondows of my O'Day 222. Many Th
Hunter 30 needs help chokrisandy at 6:43pm 03.13.13 The Cherubini Hunters 25/5280 Hello I recently purchased a Hunter 30, 1981, it looks nice and clean. However inside the cabin unde
Operation Sailboat (4) rickdanger27 at 6:14pm 03.13.13 Catalina 22 30/3862 i got my new 1974 Catalina 22 less than a week ago and so far i have a lot to do it seems. so i nee
Terminal blocks Bob S at 5:50pm 03.13.13 Musings With Maine Sail 22/10819 Maine, Can you recommend a marine grade terminal block for 18-22awg wire? I cut my radar cable when
New owner - 1993 hunter 23.5 I have a cover what is it for? teebutch at 5:22pm 03.13.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1705 just purchased a 1993 hunter 23.5 and i have a rectangular cover of the same material as my main sai
Standing Rigging Replacement Hunter 37 (1) martin15387 at 5:03pm 03.13.13 Big Boats 0/1140 Can anyone help me obtain wire tension figures for my 1988 Hunter Legend. I am starting with the cap
search only one forum Hayden Watson at 4:41pm 03.13.13 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/2057 Good day. I am trying to search for info on removal of the bulkhead from my C30 but the results alwa
Another Roller Furling Question (222) treeman at 3:19pm 03.13.13 Ask An Oday Owner 10/4206 I realize this topic has been covered before, but I thought there might be some new options availabl
"Stated Value" Boat Insurance syoun10 at 3:09pm 03.13.13 Ask All Sailors 29/4811 Can anybody explain this to me? My boat insurance is a "stated value" policy (I believe most boat
Rudder downhaul line Brian S at 3:04pm 03.13.13 Day Sailers 10/3134 How does one go about replacing the rudder downhaul line for a 192? That line goes in, and I don'
Considering sewing a new cover Bad Obsession at 1:33pm 03.13.13 Catalina 30 12/2303 A few years ago my companionway leaked some during a hurricane. It caused a bit of a mess by soakin
Morgan Hats? And, Facebook Page? Outisland_Crsr at 12:27pm 03.13.13 Morgan 1/2907 I sail and live on a Morgan Out Island 33, and I have found a pretty sweet resource (besides this on
On our way to the Keys Miss Informed at 11:33am 03.13.13 Ask All Sailors 22/4358 Hey y'all! So, we posted a few weeks ago under the "destinations" tab, but someone suggested that
West Coast to Hawaii Islescape at 11:25am 03.13.13 Pacific North West Cruisers 0/18957 Does anyone know when the PAC Ralley starts and location of the start? San Francisco? Is anyone from

Recent Replies

Cabin recessed light wiring diagram KXL at 8:46am 06.29.22 Refer to pages 60+ for electrical circuit diagram in the manual in this link: GENERAL 12V SCHEMATIC
H240 spreader support toggles (1) chriscampbell at 8:40am 06.29.22 I'm having a hard time picturing what you mean by "toggles on the spreader support lines". This is
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven tfox2069 at 8:20am 06.29.22 So do they make stove and oven combos that use the small, portable, propane canisters? Not for mar
DOWNWIND Tedd at 8:08am 06.29.22 A sailmaker in my hometown says "One degree at one mile equals 90 feet" as in 90 feet lost or gained
Furler ID jssailem at 7:39am 06.29.22 It looks used... The line looks ready for replacement. Does is still work? Not sure of the make. The
H240 spreader support toggles Crazy Dave Condon at 7:39am 06.29.22 @rgranger Follow up with this poster. Dealing with health issues right now dave
H240 spreader support toggles rgranger at 7:31am 06.29.22 I'm having a hard time picturing what you mean by "toggles on the spreader support lines".
Covers for Dock Pilings? NYSail at 7:30am 06.29.22 I bought a roll of used fire hose online and have it for these special occasions. Good Luck Greg
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets (1) chriscampbell at 7:30am 06.29.22 PS - a cleat like this is what the boat came with...
should I be concerned ? (5) rgranger at 7:28am 06.29.22 The good news is that you now have an excuse to buy some new toys....In addition to a grinder (get a
DOWNWIND Don Guillette at 7:28am 06.29.22 A comment on experts: over my life time I've encountered many experts on a lot of life subjects - in
Water pump on a 2002 Beneteau 331 jssailem at 7:22am 06.29.22 West Marine, once you get past the sales pitch... "the pump gaskets have dried up and may even have
Cabin recessed light wiring diagram jssailem at 7:11am 06.29.22 The "Boats.Com" link above is a great primer for addressing the problem you have. Loved this state
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 7:10am 06.29.22 Ahhhhh the bliss of ignorance.... A 1946 ad.
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets chriscampbell at 6:56am 06.29.22
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets chriscampbell at 6:55am 06.29.22 No, but aren't jib sheets usually handled with winches? Seems those clam cleats might be a possible
DOWNWIND Don Guillette at 6:54am 06.29.22 With your background, I am afraid to post anything to go against what you have stated, for fear of
Cabin recessed light wiring diagram sail sfbay at 6:53am 06.29.22 Refer to pages 60+ for electrical circuit diagram in the manual in this link: GENERAL 12V SCHEMATIC
should I be concerned ? jviss at 6:50am 06.29.22 I personally wouldn't mess with that, I'd get a quote from a competent boat fiberglass guy. That du
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven SSchneck at 6:44am 06.29.22 So do they make stove and oven combos that use the small, portable, propane canisters?

Contact
About
Terms of Use