Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

IdaSailor HDPE Center board Doug J at 2:15pm 06.02.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1922 I just recieved my new Idasailor center board and rudder for my 26S.The CB is heavier than I expec
O'Day 22 Forward Hatch Replacement Alikat at 12:10pm 06.02.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1592 The forward hatch on my 22 blew off last season and I am trying to figure out how to replace it. Doe
compass doug miller at 12:03pm 06.02.05 Smaller Boats 5/1049 what do you 216 owners use for a compass? do you install a bulkhead type? or some mast mounted?go
Hello Phil Mark at 12:02pm 06.02.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/816 I am wondering how (sorry) we can view the small boat forum and not miss items that come up here. F
H30T windward performance? Bruce Z at 11:49am 06.02.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/879 I can't get less than about 100 degrees on a tack? Is this because of the boats design or are there
New owner questions harv at 11:36am 06.02.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/1409 Hi list,We are the new owners of a 98 Hunter 310 and have a number of questions.What is cruising s
Lazy Jacks Lee14333 at 11:27am 06.02.05 Smaller Boats 1/990 I finally got tired of flaking the sail on the boom and ordered a Harken lazy jack set up. Can anyo
bottom paint implications Roger F at 11:01am 06.02.05 Smaller Boats 6/991 We welcomed the sun and near 80F here in NH today, finally! I have a 240 that has never had bottom
canvas maker Tony M. at 10:35am 06.02.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/910 I have a 1981 Hunter 30. It has the bimini 3 bow frame but no canvas. Anybody know of canvas maker i
Bilge Pump Plumbing Don-MT at 9:00am 06.02.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1080 I'm planning to install an electric bilge pump this week-end. I plan to tee it into the water line
The Refrigerator LED lights- HELP! Yanagi in Japan at 8:38am 06.02.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1062 My fridg stopped working. There are small LED lights down there, winking at me! One wink...pause, on
removing wood robert at 7:28am 06.02.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1065 What is the best way to remove wood plug so as I can get to the screws that hold the wood on the boa
Trailer tie downs Kevin13821 at 7:01am 06.02.05 Trailer Sailors 9/1880 What do you use for a stern tie down when trailering? A rope, straps, what seems to work best?Than
Opinions on Simrad TP10? Tricia at 7:01am 06.02.05 Ask All Sailors 6/3206 Thinking of purchasing a Simrad TP10 tiller pilot. There's a good sale on right now. I don't need it
H260 pop hatch Kevin13821 at 6:56am 06.02.05 Smaller Boats 6/1253 When the companionway hatch is raised, in what position should the two support rods be? Are the s
150% Genoa Doug J at 6:31am 06.02.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/969 Okay this is definetely a stupid question, coming from the ignorant.I'm going to order a new heads
Check Your Motor Mounts Bob Bass at 5:40am 06.02.05 Big Boats 1/918 I recently changed my motor mounts on my 4JH2 Yanmar. The rubber appeared to be distorted and a mec
Solar Panel John S at 5:16am 06.02.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1193 I have plugged in a solar panel on my boat. I also have a sensitive voltmeter that checks its effect
Swinging Tula's Autohelm Compass Tsehum Pete at 5:07am 06.02.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1171 My Beneteau Oceanis 390 Tula has an Autohelm ST4000+ fitted. The heading on the helm display is way
Galley and Refrigerator Latches Essence at 4:41am 06.02.05 Big Boats 3/1403 I am needing to replace the latches on the galley cabinets and also on the doors to the refrigerator

Recent Replies

Below deck autopilot Tom Graves at 9:23am 03.21.21 Hi, my Raymarine wheel pilot finally gave up the ghost and I'm planning on installing a B&G below de
Charging with solar JohnShannon at 8:51am 03.21.21 14.9 seems V is what I read, not 14.1. 14.1 might be OK on a cool day 14.9 seems high. What charg
Removing very old thru hull xducers wdonovan at 8:27am 03.21.21 I am assuming these are bronze? You could try try tapping a 5-in-1 paint scraper between the flange
Mast Support patrickfarley at 8:12am 03.21.21 I grew up on a ranch. We grew our own firewood. We built houses. When tools needed repair I went
Removing very old thru hull xducers Hayden Watson at 8:05am 03.21.21 Marine Formula by Debond Corp. "This stuff really works" is not a marketing catch phrase that they
Removing very old thru hull xducers rustydusty at 7:49am 03.21.21 I am assuming these are bronze? You could try try tapping a 5-in-1 paint scraper between the flange
Damper plate. SimiSAilor at 7:30am 03.21.21 Hi Mike, That is the correct damper plate. I just installed that one last month. I bought it from
Its funny Friday! shemandr at 7:28am 03.21.21 ... said in Nauticalese ... Don't get your shorts in a sheepshank!
Where to next? Will Gilmore at 7:07am 03.21.21 I always enjoyed visiting the Outer Banks too. Especially the North end and sailing into Norfolk i
Mast Support Knuttle at 7:04am 03.21.21 While the oak or locus may be more expensive, as stated, however any thing else may not hold up as w
Where to next? rgranger at 6:49am 03.21.21 The Outer Banks in NC. You can put in at the Town of Washington NC and sail the Pamlico Sound To
Hilton Head sc to Miami (March 31st) shemandr at 6:49am 03.21.21 Have a good trip!
Hunter 306- can I add refrigeration? Crazy Dave Condon at 6:45am 03.21.21 Go to help and ask those questions as you will be talking with former Hunter employees. Although I
Hunter Legend 35.5 (1990) issue Joseph Bauman at 6:41am 03.21.21 I owned a 1992, 35.5 and can't picture what your problem area is, photos would help. I rebuilt the
Damper plate. sesmith at 6:37am 03.21.21 You have an R&D damper plate on your boat: http://www.randdmarine.com/mdamper.asp If you want anot
Outboard size for 23.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 6:30am 03.21.21 Sailboat transoms were designed for motors rated at 10 ho max and that includes the 23.5. As for e
Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 6:22am 03.21.21 191849 WAIT! Can we still say panties?
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose Ward H at 6:17am 03.21.21 So, how frequently should the hoses be replaced? In my case, some engine hoses still had the silv
Crack along stringer/hull joint ahead of engine Sailfanatic at 6:10am 03.21.21 Ditto the surveyor advice, but generally you would need to open up the laminate to see how far and h
Adding refrigeration to a Hunter 410 SailorFrank at 6:07am 03.21.21 Don and Bob, could you share the make/model info on the digital controls you used. I've got to do th

Contact
About
Terms of Use