Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Freezer/Frig Problems Jim Booth at 11:54am 07.25.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1444 Is anyone out there having difficulty with the freezer on their Beneteau? I have a 411, year 2000. T
What the heck is going on..??? Maine Sail at 11:47am 07.25.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/2820 Just read this in the local press. Are ALL boaters getting dumber and dumber? Three rescues in 36 ho
I think I shouda hada V8 Moment :o BD at 11:41am 07.25.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/2842 I just realized that all last year I sailed without releasing the topping lift. I just sailed along
Still no water! reserche at 11:29am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1135 Okay - I went to the boat and lifted the little "step" in the aft part of the stern - as I had been
Bavaria 34 Transom Shower Firefly at 11:05am 07.25.08 Bavaria 6/4589 The transom shower head on our 2001 Bavaria 34 broke off. I ordered a replacement from our local Ba
Shipmate 3 burner / oven MANUAL gordo1 at 10:42am 07.25.08 Catalina 30 0/1392 Hello All, I am having trouble locating a manual for my Shipmate 3 burner/ oven that is in need o
Bent rudder....I was wrong Kevin at 10:38am 07.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1198 I'm drove by the lake today to get a good look at my rudder problem from last weekend. I was wron
Hunter 260 Gray molded portlights replacement Lindsay at 10:32am 07.25.08 Smaller Boats 6/2926 Does anyone have any info on a good replacement for the Gray molded portlights on a Hunter 260 (2001
Shower sump check valve? GJ at 10:24am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1812 I have a 45cc and have noticed the shower sump never empties. Does anyone think I should add a check
Chicago Venetian Night John New at 10:14am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1203 Hi Do any Chicago sailors have any advice on where to watch the Venetian Night boat parade amd f
H376 Stuffing Box.. rfrye1 at 9:39am 07.25.08 Big Boats 2/955 Its about time for me to repack my OEM stuffing box on my 1998 H376. It will my first time doing thi
O'day 22 cockpit railing install Northern Sailor at 7:56am 07.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1018 I want to install a railing around the cockpit on my 22, what is the easiest/best way to attach it o
SEAWARD 26RK JACK HALEY at 7:56am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 3/4208 WE ARE MOVING TO THE ST PETERSBURG AREA AND ARE CONSIDERING BUYING A SEAWARD 26RK. CAN ANYONE TELL M
Sails and Shrouds RobertB at 6:45am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/948 Hi. I was out yesterday in my 2005 Hunter 33 on a beam reach in 7 knot winds. The Main was out alm
Back stay for Hunter 216 BobB at 6:15am 07.25.08 Smaller Boats 7/1494 I am thinking of installing a backstay to my 216. Also thinking about putting on a traveler. Any c
50'50 then split or split then 2 30's Doghouse at 5:15am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1037 Shore power question. Ignore the cost of cords for a min, consider that I have both. Here are
Spreader Boots Ralph18414 at 5:10am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1289 I am in the process of commissioning the Morgan 415 Out Island I just acquired. I am having trouble
Sealing repaired rudder with Interlux 2000 Arturo at 11:29pm 07.24.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/982 I have finished repairing some blisters on my rudder and I am about to seal the rudder with Interlux
alternator switch al at 10:31pm 07.24.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/994 i recently was left a 1987 36foot catalina and am new to sailing....i have the owners manual and whi
Got my whisker pole track up Syversens at 8:53pm 07.24.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1202 Hey Agaliha and all, I finally put the last piece of the whisker pole attachments to my mast and all

Recent Replies

M15 engine is overheating (3) catalina30 at 10:23am 09.26.21 The bottom of my pump was starting to corrode and causing a small leak at the gasket. I decided to r
M15 engine is overheating fox9988 at 10:16am 09.26.21 The M15 Universal 5411 in my Catalina 30 is raw water cooled (no fresh water side or heat exchanger)
Water Heater/Air Conditioning system cymeyer at 10:03am 09.26.21 What's the best way to winterize our air conditioning system? Any pointers for running antifreeze
Loosening Alternator Belt (10) jssailem at 10:00am 09.26.21 I would suggest reviewing the information on bolt issues and design issues with various alternators
Possible C&C 30 mark 1 buyer looking for advice... Leeward Rail at 9:27am 09.26.21 so if they are quoting an Atomic Stevedore and 30 hp likely a listing error. As clearly noted in
Oceanis 37: leaking Volvo Stern Gland shaft seal when engine is running Mechone at 9:20am 09.26.21 Never heard of anyone trying that, but it sounds like a good idea! Let us know if it works for you
Beneteau First 35s5 Dinette Table Hollyberry at 9:06am 09.26.21 Thanks ! Will do, not home at the moment.
IS my 1990 Beneteau s 41S5 alternator working?? Davidasailor26 at 9:05am 09.26.21 Yes on cockpit panel-which has a indicator with a battery+- symbol .This light goes out when engine
gel coat on textured areas (1) sail sfbay at 8:23am 09.26.21 ...........Or you can buy a commercial product, Gibco Flex Molds and repair the section. In either
Loosening Alternator Belt Don S/V ILLusion at 8:08am 09.26.21 Do you know if I have the flawed alternator bracket? Old Bracket Not sure how a hunk of metal ca
M15 engine is overheating (1) sail sfbay at 7:26am 09.26.21 Universal M15 operator manual attached for reference. Assuming you have good water flow on the seaw
Beneteau First 35s5 Dinette Table TButler at 7:26am 09.26.21 Oh wow - very beautiful work and ingenuity in the design! Would you be able to share the approxi
Adjust lazy jacks while sailing? AndyL at 7:18am 09.26.21 Thanks to everyone for all their responses. I'm finally back on the boat today and will be taking
M15 engine is overheating dmax at 7:00am 09.26.21 Was water coming out of your exhaust? If not, it's something downstream from the pump preventing flo
Seafarer 22 sail sfbay at 6:49am 09.26.21 Like the fin keel. They are kinda hard to find, albeit I did find some Seafarer 22's for sale here:
Take two: Sell day is NOT one of the happiest... DougM at 6:40am 09.26.21
Outboard to rudder link (1) sail sfbay at 6:36am 09.26.21 In that case, see posts #2 and #4 installed one in this thread Outboard to rudder connection \| Sailb
Elvabro Deck Passage Cableport - Thread size flightlead404 at 6:35am 09.26.21 Lol thanks I was hoping someone had gone down the same road. Stainless acorn nuts are 1.20 at ace. C
Water Heater/Air Conditioning system Gary Ryan at 6:24am 09.26.21 Thanks guys!
Water Heater/Air Conditioning system Davidasailor26 at 6:16am 09.26.21 The hoses from the water heater to the engine carry engine coolant to the heater, so no need to worr

Contact
About
Terms of Use