Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Outboard Motors Scooterbar at 8:37pm 01.09.11 Smaller Boats 9/2472 Im looking to replace my Johnson Sail Master 8hp two stroke with a Tohatsu 6 hp or the 9.8 hp and my
Ladder Robeon at 6:59pm 01.09.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2637 Hello all. I am getting ready to purchase a ladder for the stern of my Mac 25. Any suggestions would
Seeking Advice on Self-Steering Devices arknoah at 6:35pm 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 10/3966
sailboat rental in cozumel ocean5 at 5:17pm 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2394 anyone got refferal for sailboat rental in cozumel or grand cayman .We would like to rent a boat for
Electric trolling motor vs 7.5 hp outboard jrale at 5:12pm 01.09.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/18974 Gentlemen, Is there a possibility that I could use an electric trolling motor vs a 7.5 hp outboar
Need to Fix a Swring Keel Cable that Broke on a Mooring marko77 at 5:05pm 01.09.11 Catalina 22 6/2264 I have an older Catalina 22 on a mooring that I was going to bring it in for the winter before the s
Dimensions of 26S poptop? Cruiser1 at 4:44pm 01.09.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2162 I am wondering if someone can supply me the dimensions of a 26S poptop (length, width and height wit
Chrysler 22 Galley Remodel Casual_Sailor at 3:52pm 01.09.11 Chrysler 2/5902 I am hoping to redo my galley this spring. Currently I am researching. If you use your galley, do
Ready to buy New Autopilot jdhohmann at 2:29pm 01.09.11 Big Boats 2/1267 We are just about to buy a new auto pilot for our 85' Hunter 40 Legend. The existing on, a st400 wit
any H27 owners trailer this boat? Bonzai at 2:18pm 01.09.11 Mid-Size Boats 11/2334 Hello ,I am stuck on the idea of buying a shoal draft (3'3") keel H27 to trailer to different places
Internet on the boat Weasel at 2:06pm 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 64/16020 Our marina has a wi-fi hotspot about 3 docks away from us on the transient dock. It is free, but the
lighting experts, maine sail? led duality at 1:58pm 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 1/2264 hello all, i just returned from a weekend at key west. did some schooner sailing (mainly drinking)
Wiring & Installing A Battery Monitor (24) Maine Sail at 1:45pm 01.09.11 Musings With Maine Sail 152/154014 The battery monitor is a very useful tool for a boat-owner who has to survive on battery power. Whe
My circumnavigation Rdonovan at 1:16pm 01.09.11 Big Boats 5/1645 Hey, Does anyone have any advice? Or can help me achieve this goal? Please email me. Yansvoyage@gma
Nervous, about to be owner Wayne Dengel at 12:47pm 01.09.11 Big Boats 23/3735 Just venting some of my nervous energy. This coming Friday, we are closing on a 1995 40.5. :dance:
D-4 sails captain chaos at 12:43pm 01.09.11 Racing 6/2985 Happy New year to all. I am ordering a new jib for the coming season. My sail maker is trying to tal
Yahama parts online? MABell at 12:22pm 01.09.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1437 Looking for a credible place to buy Yamaha outboard parts online. Have a favorite? How about parts l
SeaClearDownloads shemandr at 10:20am 01.09.11 Ask All Sailors 5/2427 I've downloaded a chart from the NOAA website. I have the calibration utility for Sea Clear. I can
Battery Moniter (1) thaeni at 9:50am 01.09.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1501 I have a 1992 33.5 Hunter and would like to install a battery moniter. The wiring diagram (attached
need advice from H27 owners Bonzai at 9:15am 01.09.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1304 Hello ,I am stuck on the idea of buying a shoal draft (3'3") keel H27 to trailer to different places

Recent Replies

Opinions requested on engine work jviss at 6:06am 07.28.22 While the advice is sound, the reason is thecnically incorrect. Austenitic stainless steels, what w
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system DougM at 5:33am 07.28.22 That top block doubles the mechanical advantage ... eliminating it changes it from 24:1 to 12:1. I
hypalon vs pvc (1) RoyS at 5:20am 07.28.22 My PVC roll up is 14 years old. I am near Boston and my inflatable is always in the sun during the s
Opinions requested on engine work RoyS at 4:47am 07.28.22 Consider purchasing an HDI Marine stainless steel mixing elbow for a replacement. This small company
AC Wiring Question RoyS at 4:36am 07.28.22 Another consideration is control of circuits. It is convenient to be able to turn devices on or off
Opinions requested on engine work garymalmgren at 4:23am 07.28.22 You beat me to it Allan (12210). Steel studs with bronze or brass nuts.
engine hours jviss at 3:59am 07.28.22 My boat, similar size, likely more mature (older), also did not have an hour meter. Got a Hobbs met
Surveyor- Kemah Tx Jumpstart at 3:53am 07.28.22
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Shadowwalker at 9:42pm 07.27.22 Thank you all. good to know.
Chainplates for Drogue thinwater at 9:33pm 07.27.22 This is a series of tests from 2012. Interesting recorded results using different drogue's while mo
Chainplates for Drogue Project_Mayhem at 9:20pm 07.27.22 I haven't dug into specifics but take a look at SV Sparklemuffin. The owner put a TON of research an
Opinions requested on engine work higgs at 9:16pm 07.27.22 When I replaced my mixing elbow I replaced two of the bolts with studs. That way I had something to
Opinions requested on engine work Allan12210 at 8:29pm 07.27.22 I agree, carbon steel bolts , as were the original ones from Yanmar. Use an anti seize goop on the
Hunter 146: Is there a backflow valve in the cockpit drain? If so, I need the name of the part. sail sfbay at 8:26pm 07.27.22 Photo? Measure and look online for a scupper or self bailing valve that fits.
Any Challenger Owners Out There? sail sfbay at 8:00pm 07.27.22 Might contact the CruisersForum Challenger 32 Owners Club.
Surveyor- Kemah Tx sail sfbay at 7:45pm 07.27.22 Have you asked your local broker or did an internet search on "Kemah, Texas marine surveyors"? I do
Opinions requested on engine work dLj at 7:45pm 07.27.22 the bit will heat the stainless and harden it, and you will have a terrible time trying to drill it
Opinions requested on engine work jviss at 7:34pm 07.27.22 One piece of advice drilling stainless is to never let up on the pressure. If you do, the bit will
Stopping engine jviss at 7:31pm 07.27.22 the alt continues to produce power until the engine (and alternator) stops rotating . That's not s
Stopping engine Paulam at 6:50pm 07.27.22 It's looking like a matter of choice - as mentioned I have done keys first for over a year now and s

Contact
About
Terms of Use