Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Yanmar Motor Mounts? (1) Rich Woodward at 9:03am 09.24.06 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1491 I have a recent problem with my motor vibrating rather violently when first putting it in gear. By
Converting Porta-Potty Rik19504 at 11:45am 09.24.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1476 I have seen a couple 22's at the toilet pump out station - they must have converted the Porta-Potty
37 with 2peice mast Daydreams at 11:20am 09.24.06 Seidelmann 7/1727 just bought a seidelmann 37, wanted to know if they have 2 peice mast ? mine has has . wanted to kno
Ballast water flowing through into the boat Capt. Allan at 10:10am 09.24.06 Smaller Boats 18/1615 All, Put the boat back in the water last Monday after painting the bottom. Everything seemed fine
Water Pump Cycling Mike McKendy at 10:05am 09.24.06 Big Boats 9/1769 The water pump on my 37.5 cycles every so often. When the tank is full, about every 2 and a half mi
battery maintenance during winter BURT at 12:35pm 09.24.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1301 I AM THINKING ABOUT LEAVING MY BATTERIES (WET CELLS) CONNECTED IN BOAT DURING WINTER LAYUP. I PLAN T
best wax? gary nelms at 12:49pm 09.24.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1141 Ask 5 people, get five answers! But, The mac 26X has the black portions which dull and oxidize real
Bimini coveres David Stanley Smith (david.smith@crcn.net) at 1:38pm 09.24.06 Other Sailboats 0/997 Eric talked about a bimini cover for his Sandpiper. Anyone else thinking of a bimini might find it
What would you do? SailboatOwners.com at 11:50am 09.24.06 Ask All Sailors 29/2134 You and your spouse are out cruising on a busy waterway. With very little warning, fog moves in, red
Winter waxing Tom11739 at 2:43pm 09.24.06 Ask All Sailors 29/1823 My boat will be stored inside this winter and I'm thinking of waxing it before it goes into storage.
Fuel shut off or emergency decompression? Dave at 3:53pm 09.24.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1024 I just bought a 1987 Catalina 27 with a M-18 diesel. Is the pull handle beside the instruents a fuel
How does one tell the difference... Brian D at 11:19pm 09.22.06 Ask All Sailors 68/4383 Between a blue water cruiser and a coastal sailer?I guess one could "kick the tires" so to speak.
new sailor, again chuck7799 at 3:41am 09.23.06 Smaller Boats 10/1613 I'm the proud owner of a Catalina 22--New to me but a vintage boat--Tried to raise the mast last Sun
Spinnaker Pole for Oday 322 Mike Fisher at 3:34am 09.23.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1045 I purchased an 1987 Oday 322 that has a spinnaker but did not come with the pole. I would like to bu
Cover for the main diesel tank Valen at 3:24am 09.23.06 Hallberg-Rassy 4/2539
Leaking sliding Hatch Jacomo at 2:55am 09.23.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/2631 Anyone have an experience with repairing a leaking sliding cabin hatch?When we have a heavy to mild
Running engine out of water jaydog5000 at 2:07am 09.23.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/984 I have a Catalina 30 with a universal m-25. It is fresh water cooled with sea water to cool the cool
Winter De-commissioning jaydog5000 at 2:05am 09.23.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1339 Does anyone know of a link that will list the things to remember to do when decommissioning the boat
Running engine out of water jaydog5000 at 1:56am 09.23.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1170 I have a Catalina 30 with a universal m-25. It is fresh water cooled with sea water to cool the coo
losing engine revs in 3ym30 steve at 1:32am 09.23.06 Mid-Size Boats 8/1406 Just had the heat transfer bundle replaced because of overheating of my Yanmar 29HP 3YM30. Now, when

Recent Replies

Throttle position while sailing? Alan Gomes at 10:38am 08.05.21 Transmission position is based on the transmission, NOT the engine. For about the zillionith time.
2006 Hunter 41 DS initial thoughts sailtheworld79 at 10:36am 08.05.21 I sold her because we bought a 2011 Hunter 50 AC. If you think the 41DS is great, which it is, the
A forewarning to those with cockpit drains and outboard rudders (also a crazy story) Leeward Rail at 10:34am 08.05.21 I would add the suggestion that you make a custom towing bridle so you dont need to rely on what oth
We rig in the morning ..... this should be an epic week (1) pclarksurf at 10:24am 08.05.21 Admiral not feeling super up to it but the conditions have been great. May get out this afternoon a
Is this drawing amps?? Ralph Johnstone at 10:18am 08.05.21 I am sure my internal battery is long dead. Some mornings, that's exactly how I feel :frown:. F
Oday 15ft Centerboard rope replacement (1) RaleighRancher at 9:52am 08.05.21 thanks. Mine does not appear to have inspection hatches. Can you please send me pics of yours? I a
Sailing or not Stu Jackson at 9:47am 08.05.21 Do you know, or ever hear of why someone gave up sailing? Usually they disappear so you don't hear
Throttle position while sailing? Stu Jackson at 9:41am 08.05.21 With the Yanmar, always keep it in Transmission position is based on the transmission, NOT the eng
How many tacks? Stu Jackson at 9:12am 08.05.21 Thanks every one! The answer seems to be, Keep sailing, have fun, and continue the debate on my bo
Throttle position while sailing? Bluenose at 9:10am 08.05.21 With the Yanmar, always keep it in neutral. I had a bad experience once when it put it in reverse wh
How do I access the underneath the table in the cockpit? One of the screws holding the table side up has fallen out! Bluenose at 9:03am 08.05.21 You could always get a piece of teak, or other suitable wood, and epoxy it to the binnacle just bene
Need Help With Old Electronics kjdoyle1 at 8:51am 08.05.21 Hi John, the seller knew nothing about the instruments and the price reflected them not working. How
Need Help With Old Electronics Calif. Ted at 8:50am 08.05.21 The autopilot is from about 2000 the other stuff is from 94 , the flat plug is Seatalk used to inter
Linear drive fitment jssailem at 8:29am 08.05.21 I like the Hydrovane. It has a feature to act as an emergency rudder. There are quite a few out ther
How many tacks? Slider at 8:19am 08.05.21 Thanks every one! The answer seems to be, Keep sailing, have fun, and continue the debate on my boa
2006 Hunter 41 DS initial thoughts SEMPERAVANTI41 at 8:07am 08.05.21 I sold her because we bought a 2011 Hunter 50 AC. If you think the 41DS is great, which it is, the 5
Stanchions for Oday 25 Project_Mayhem at 8:03am 08.05.21 I've had two stanchions fail on me. I took them to a welder and he said the technique they used wasn
NOT buying H34 pa391as at 7:57am 08.05.21 Here is a better photo I'm waiting for a final report for my surveyor today. Would you all say the
Sailing or not sail sfbay at 7:56am 08.05.21 Interesting thread..........one of our long time retired sailing couplesin their mid-60's just gave
Sailing or not Project_Mayhem at 7:55am 08.05.21 Ever winter and spring I question whether all the repairs are worth it. Then we splash and I forget

Contact
About
Terms of Use