Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Red Neck Yacht Club comes to Colorado Cappn Mark at 8:43pm 12.30.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1102 Sailors of Colorados lakes and reservoirs-come join us at the first Cherry Creek Red Neck YC meeting
Old 31 vs. 1995 336 Jacob Barnes at 10:14pm 12.30.07 Mid-Size Boats 11/1191 My friend just bought a 336. I really like the layout for my family. I am worried about the speed. I
Help with cabin sole PrincessoftheLake at 11:22pm 12.30.07 Big Boats 19/1161 Some of the floor boards for our cabin sole on our 1995 Hunter Legend 40.5 have sustained water dama
Cargo 'Nightmare' Capt Ron;-) at 12:12am 12.31.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1051 A few good photos on site.
Oceanis 281 owners Bill C320, Papillon at 12:21am 12.31.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1370 I am installing a stereo next spring and was wondering if any 281 owners have done this. I plan on m
Narragansett Bay Cruising Guides BP at 1:29am 12.31.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1046 Does anybody have a recommendation for the best cruising guide to Narragansett Bay, one that combine
Is this the original or upgraded h34 rudder? Ketoj at 3:39am 12.31.07 Big Boats 19/1183 I've seen the occasional discussion here about the rudder replaced on the 1983 H34s. Can anyone tel
double head sail eric g at 7:51am 12.31.07 Ask All Sailors 19/2282 I have a Beneteau 361 with a 140 genoa. I am thinking of buying a "standard" size jib with the objec
Removal of aEricson32 Genoa Track Paul Trumm at 7:08am 12.31.07 Ericson 1/1700 I have an Ericson32 and I want to reseal and paint my deck this summer. I can't find tha nuts to rem
At the great risk on ruining my reputation Ross at 10:00am 12.31.07 Ask All Sailors 25/1644 For those of you who receive public television, "Live at The Lincoln Center" is featuring The New Yo
anchor chain and gypsy letterman at 11:20am 12.31.07 Ask All Sailors 20/2221 My ship 37' - 20,000lb.What size chain for the anchor rode?What type of chain - hot dipped look
standing rigging tension odis_chase at 1:40pm 12.31.07 Smaller Boats 5/2118 I have a standard masthead rig, the cap shrouds are not seperate from the regular side stays, and my
stnding rigging tension odis_chase at 1:39pm 12.31.07 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1245 I have a standard masthead rig, the cap shrouds are not seperate from the regular side stays, and my
Best prop for a 33 with a Atomic 4 Mike4063 at 9:42pm 12.31.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 8/2879 What is best prop for my Atomic 4 Thanks in advance Mike
Proof that they are wrong John at 11:05pm 12.31.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1123 I'd like to start off the New Year by thanking all those on this list who are so generous with their
Dinghy? Steve Braverman at 11:31pm 12.31.07 Ask All Sailors 33/2219 Somebody stole my dinghy. I just realized it this morning. It was in my back yard, and now it's not.
Happy New Year 310 Owners SceptreSailor at 11:54pm 12.31.07 Catalina 310 1/1387 May fair winds and great seas follow you and yours all year long. Have a Happy New Year. Sail More
October - Galveston Bay to ???? sailortonyb Allied Mis at 12:17am 01.01.08 Ask All Sailors 1/940 I'm pretty sure that thus coming fall I will be able to cruise for several months. It seems that the
"Free boat " reflexsions, and realizations sailormanbigd at 12:23am 01.01.08 Ask All Sailors 93/4562 New Year and time to reflect on the past, contemplate the future. Why did I undertake such a major p
Boat buying advice please Timm R 25 Oday at 2:58am 01.01.08 Ask All Sailors 19/1333 I've been offered a chance to buy a 1972 30' Pearson. From what the owner could tell me, this is wha

Recent Replies

Cannot locate positive bus bar Catalina 42 MK ii (1) Stu Jackson at 4:27pm 09.22.21 Hello again! :) See my answer over on CF. Which was: Hi, Nice boat. For us C34 skippers, it's
trailer extension (1) Gene Neill at 3:40pm 09.22.21 Have you considered a receiver extension? How to install a hitch extender - and what is the best tr
170 Under Main Only Clark at 3:38pm 09.22.21 Hate to be negative here, but if you really want a single sail boat.... why don't you buy a single
Yanmar 3jh3e seawater pump - impeller Gary Ryan at 3:15pm 09.22.21 Thanks for the intel. That's what I was afraid of. You've got to be kidding.
Locking latch for engine controls cover for Niagara 26 (2) sail sfbay at 3:11pm 09.22.21 Is that a cam lock and do you want a keyed lock or a non-keyed thumb lock? One supplier for a keye
79 Hunter 30 - What make of roller furler is this? Dave Groshong at 3:05pm 09.22.21 I will beat any price on Harken or CDI furlers, that one is well past life expectancy.
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known kappykaplan at 3:04pm 09.22.21 I lost my father in 2009 and my mother in 2013. Like the poem, @dLj . Tks for sharing.
Locking latch for engine controls cover for Niagara 26 (3) George Jarvis at 2:58pm 09.22.21 Great idea. Here are a couple of pics of the outside and inside.
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known dLj at 2:53pm 09.22.21 Will, I've just seen your post about your dad. My sincerest condolences. No matter how much you k
Overprotection of prop (too much anode) on BENETEAU Oceanis 351 Bob J. at 2:32pm 09.22.21 Interesting observations. This season I decided to try Pettit Prop Paint in lieu of coating stuff wi
Filler material for teak DArcy at 2:26pm 09.22.21 One word of caution, mix the epoxy thoroughly before adding any filler (as usual).
Has anyone added a secondary holding tank to an THETFORD ELECTRA MAGIC head? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:02pm 09.22.21 You ARE aware that the ElectroMagic is a recirculating toilet? To use it, add water to the fill line
Battery cut-off switch? jeepbluetj at 1:38pm 09.22.21 It is NOT OEM, definite on that I am. Stu's correct in being definite on that. It's a cheapie R
Bilge pump not running off of the battery kloudie1 at 1:37pm 09.22.21 When you note "Master", is that the manual switch? Will the pump run and shut off from the float swi
Bilge pump not running off of the battery jeepbluetj at 1:32pm 09.22.21 Trace the wiring. Interestingly it should be either/or - from the panel or direct to the battery. (
Where to buy need 2" hinged jaw rail slide/clamp? jeepbluetj at 1:30pm 09.22.21 Rich, looks interesting but no mention if it is SS or what grade if it is. All the Garhauer stuff
Locking latch for engine controls cover for Niagara 26 sail sfbay at 1:18pm 09.22.21 Welcome to the forum!! Please post a photo of your engine compartment cover so the forum can find a
Where to buy need 2" hinged jaw rail slide/clamp? Daze at 12:57pm 09.22.21 I used the hinges from US Marine Canvas for my solar install tying into the my H49 davits (2" tube).
Filler material for teak (1) TomY at 12:41pm 09.22.21 Whenever I have a crack to fill, I do a Dutchman patch. A small crack can usually be filled with a f
Bow thruster on a 2011 Hunter 50 CC Oddvardm at 12:35pm 09.22.21 Super. Thanks a lot Kind Regards Oddvard Myrnes.

Contact
About
Terms of Use