Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Electric potties Jim Lanter at 7:34am 06.11.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1863 I have a Beneteau 31 with the Jabsco twist lock compact head, and am thinking about switching to an
In Woods Hole (2) Roger Long at 7:32am 06.11.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 1/1874 Strider at Dyers Dock, from which I left on my first offshore passage to a foreign country and where
Bimini, traveler and water. relentless lily at 6:58am 06.11.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/987 I just had a bimini and dodger put on our Hunter 426 and they can not come up with a method of keepi
Problems with Heart/Freedom 2000 inverter/charger. Bowedtoothdoc at 6:47am 06.11.12 Big Boats 15/5243 On the Hunter 450's does anyone know if a inline breaker is somehow wired in between the electrical
Mac Mast Raising System Installed, Mast not flush on plate! abk at 6:38am 06.11.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1979 In 2009 I was thinking of this mast raising system... So I finally order it, pay to much, install th
Free C-22 Block Island, RI on Craigslist hubbardbilly at 5:38am 06.11.12 Catalina 22 11/3060 Saw this on Craigslist this am. I don't know any details though... http://providence.craigslist.o
Stereo speakers for forward deck? Vegas at 4:55am 06.11.12 Ask All Sailors 14/3510 I love to set the autopilot and sit on the forward deck....as do many of my guests. The cockpit spea
Will The Hobie 17' Sail be enough to power Mac 26? (1) MacNCheese at 3:44am 06.11.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/3757 Let's assume that I can retrofit this 17' mast (from a 1988 Hobie 17 Catermaran) to fit my Mac 26'
Replacing lines Adana at 3:40am 06.11.12 Smaller Boats 10/2272 Hello. I've been lurking for quite a while and want to thank all of you for the advice you give to u
What size engine for a Hunter Duette 23? Macseast at 3:38am 06.11.12 Smaller Boats 7/2524 I have just purchased a Hunter Duette and she came with 2 Honda 5hp short shaft engines.I am selling
Big Boobs Pompadi at 10:41pm 06.10.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 6/4040 Now I've got your attention -:) I'd be interested to know how many of you have fitted Folding Props
Commodore 26 wifeonc at 9:10pm 06.10.12 Other Sailboats 0/1816 We just bought a commodore 26, which is a rare boat. Any other commodore owners out there?
Number of people on Mac 25? Piotr at 8:17pm 06.10.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/3248 I checked and re-checked and it seems that I should be OK. I'm going to have 4 average size adults (
Vacuflush Meoldsocks at 7:25pm 06.10.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1120 On my 460 hunter the vacuum generator pump runs much longer than it should and will turn on several
Where to get a part for a 85 Boston Whaler Harpoon Jplscovill at 6:36pm 06.10.12 Ask All Sailors 2/2857 I just got an 85 Harpoon 5.2 in great shape except I need to replace the self bailers. Where to get
engine type 29.9 daydreamer 2012 at 6:35pm 06.10.12 Seidelmann 9/3044 just started working on putting a ike boat back togather(yes its been neglected that long) can someo
Finally sailed her! (4) foolproof at 6:22pm 06.10.12 Catalina 30 22/8008 Hello all: It has been a while since I've posted, and I wanted to update for anyone interested. Th
Marthas Vineyard Sand Cliffs Roger Long at 5:59pm 06.10.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 3/2293 Yesterday, I sailed down to Menemsha where I just took a look in: http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot
Garmin Repair sailorjoel96 at 5:30pm 06.10.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1239 I have a Garmin GPSMap 172c that powers up and runs for about three to five minutes then shuts down.
Windlass for Catalina Lost Parent at 5:22pm 06.10.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1405 I may have access to a used Simpson Lawrence Anchorman { I believe } vertical windlass . Does anyone

Recent Replies

transmission when sailing Stu Jackson at 2:43pm 09.29.22 to RTFM Gotta be careful here, Greg. I posted that once years ago and got banned, so now I say: R
Wobbly Fixed Keel Scott T-Bird at 2:42pm 09.29.22 How often should the keel bolts re-torqued? I think if you are thinking about it, it's time to do
Wobbly Fixed Keel Nunami at 2:35pm 09.29.22 Agree with dlochner, wobbling keel is bad... How often should the keel bolts re-torqued?
transmission when sailing Tally Ho at 2:31pm 09.29.22
Pleasant Surprise/Docking dmax at 2:30pm 09.29.22 Nothing more to add about docking than what has already been said but how cool is that to be invited
Leroy Somer windlas repair jssailem at 2:28pm 09.29.22 When you clean up the collar on the shaft, is there a set screw under the dirt or grease?
Wobbly Fixed Keel Scott T-Bird at 2:24pm 09.29.22 Wobbly keel is a red flag for sure. If everything is fine, why in the world would he disclose this?
Wobbly Fixed Keel dmax at 2:24pm 09.29.22 Agree with dlochner, wobbling keel is bad and is not normal. The keel bolts look good but they also
Anchor self-deploys Dr. D at 2:22pm 09.29.22 Parsons: Thanks, I do secure the anchor normally. For now, I will keep the flag breaker tripped un
old boat needs metal holder to step mast into Kandydisbar at 2:18pm 09.29.22 Based on the rotten wood The original setup looks like it was just wood cut so that the bottom mast
Wobbly Fixed Keel dlochner at 2:09pm 09.29.22 Without hauling the boat, inspecting the keel, and checking the bolt torque, there is no way to tell
Pleasant Surprise/Docking kappykaplan at 2:06pm 09.29.22 Midships Spring Lines :plus::plus::plus:
Anyone in PEI CA willing to check a boat out? Scott T-Bird at 2:03pm 09.29.22 Very interesting boat! I guess you're lucky that you didn't send the check, but I don't think that
Invest 98L (1) JamesG161 at 2:03pm 09.29.22 This is the Fixed NOAA Station Fort Myers. Hurricane Ian hit south of that station. Jim... PS: Wat
Freshwater Pump Runs Continuously Crusty Ol Salt at 2:03pm 09.29.22 The freshwater pump runs continuously, even with both batteries and all DC switches in the off posi
I it legal to make a boat longer? dlochner at 1:59pm 09.29.22 The length on the title is probably just for identification. The actual length is meaningless, unl
Leroy Somer windlas repair (3) dslance at 1:37pm 09.29.22 I'm trying to get access to the motor on a Leroy Somer S801 windlass. After much work I've removed
New Boat - 1988 Wing Keel! ...3TacksontheWater at 1:33pm 09.29.22 LOL Leward Rail. It was tape drive. Thank you for the advice, I've ordered some Bed-It Tape and will
I it legal to make a boat longer? Scott T-Bird at 1:15pm 09.29.22 The length on the title is probably just for identification. The actual length is meaningless, unle
Freshwater Pump Runs Continuously mermike at 1:00pm 09.29.22 If it runs continuously it's likely the pressure switch has failed or the tank is empty. If the circ

Contact
About
Terms of Use