Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Oceanis 351Halyard steve at 5:31am 01.20.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1139 Can anyone tell me w3hat the halyard for the topping lift diameter size is.ThanksError: Error: ex
Bonding Issue (1) Stillraining at 8:36am 01.20.08 Ask All Sailors 0/842 Bonding Issue Ok I have an issue with my bonding system.First of all my bonding plate is not big
This economy really bites... Brian D at 12:05pm 01.20.08 Ask All Sailors 32/1716 But, I wonder if this would be a good time to make a lower offer on a boat that has been on the mark
Anybody changed a Passage 456 to cutter rig? Discovery at 12:42pm 01.20.08 Big Boats 3/992 I would like to add an inner forestay to my 2002 Passage 456. The rig has a shive and exit, plus the
Lightning Bonding Stillraining at 12:55pm 01.20.08 Ask All Sailors 20/1970 OK. I dont know whats going on but my first Post did not make the topic list so here it is again . I
Quasi Storm Jib DaveW at 1:57pm 01.20.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2342 I am considering purchasing a storm jib for my Std rig 1978 C-27 to use when sailing in winds of 20
Your compass and New electronics Dennis W. at 2:47pm 01.20.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1434 An observation and follow-up question. I would guess that many of you will be doing upgrades for the
Mega fantasy SailboatOwners.com at 6:42pm 01.20.08 Ask All Sailors 24/2377
Main Sheet Traveler Leo at 11:05pm 01.20.08 Other Sailboats 2/821 I would like to add some purchase to my Mirage 35 with boom end. The traveler is in the cockpit. H
Deck refit Van Hicks at 11:25pm 01.20.08 Other Sailboats 8/1238 Time for a deck refit on our 69 cadet. Teak decks. A bit soft on the fordeck. Does anyone out there
Mast Heights with Mast Down Robspan at 12:04am 01.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1866 Does anyone know what the clearance of an M26S is with the mast lowered to the stern support, but st
liferaft John at 12:11am 01.21.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1739 I'm starting to look at liferafts, including on ebay. I see some 6 person rafts for coastal use that
Grounding Plate Julia at 12:10am 01.21.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1039 I have purchased a catalins 30 and can't find a grounding plate. Could another owner point me in th
Depth Sounder anomolies Capt. Kermie at 12:36am 01.21.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1084 I have an inexpensive SeaEagle FishFinder/Depth Sounder that seams to choose when it wants to work o
How Much Paint? Journey6534 at 1:40am 01.21.08 Day Sailers 6/1494 Does anyone have an idea how much anti-fouling paint it takes to paint the keel of an O'Day 22 or bo
Anchor Locker not sealed. KennyH at 2:09am 01.21.08 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1060 Anyone else noticed the anchor locker on their Hunter 25 or larger is not sealed at the back end.
Novelman, I posted a vid of last Sat whale watching adventure. caguy at 3:06am 01.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1073 I know at your age the memories fade quickly. Sorry about the music I couldn't find my copy of Hank
Electrical Problem Charley Seaton at 3:38am 01.21.08 Ask All Sailors 21/1764 I have a 1997 Hunter 336. I was dockside with dock power. I flipped on the hot water heater which ru
Autohelm 6000 David Dick at 5:55am 01.21.08 Big Boats 0/956 I have a 2001 Hunter 340. I have the Autohelm 4000+ at present and I am thinking about upgrading to
trailer for 25tf O'Day w/centerboard stsilvia at 6:14am 01.21.08 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1237 We just bought a 25ft 1980 O'Day w/centerboard. We are getting a trailer bodified to fit our boat. H

Recent Replies

A simple list of preparations... JohnShannon at 10:26am 09.26.21 Kind of assumed prior to sailing to the Hawaiian Islands you will do a few sails to the Catalina Isl
M15 engine is overheating catalina30 at 10:24am 09.26.21 Universal M15 operator manual attached for reference. Assuming you have good water flow on the sea
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

Contact
About
Terms of Use