Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

First day, broke the mast. Hunter23 CluelessSailor at 6:07pm 03.04.21 Smaller Boats 3/786 Hello all, I was attempting to step the mast of my hunter 23 and, long story short, managed to brea
Converting from diesel engine to electric motor jr22553 at 5:34pm 03.04.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 23/12791 Has anyone converted from diesel engine to an electric motor? If so, what are your thoughts on the c
Launching / Retrieving a Catalina 22 with a Prius....? gypsy_jason at 5:06pm 03.04.21 Ask All Sailors 55/8460 I did a ton of searching but couldn't find any exact answers. I have my boat living on a trailer at
sirius 21 hull id? travisraw at 4:54pm 03.04.21 Trailer Sailors 7/1313 Hello. I am a new sirius 21/22 owner and am trying to find location of my HIN for my insurance compa
Refinishing boom ends Drinky Crow at 3:37pm 03.04.21 Ask All Sailors 1/564 which are castings black anodized I figure but all crusted with white which I figured was salt depos
H40 Legend center of gravity apm2000 at 3:18pm 03.04.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/421 Anyone know the fore/aft location of the center of gravity for the H40 Legend? Alternatively anybody
Raymarine Auto Pilot ShawnL at 2:39pm 03.04.21 Catalina 22 6/2141 I'm strongly considering getting a Raymarine St1000+ for my '22 this year. It looks like one of the
Overturned Car Carrier (3) shemandr at 1:39pm 03.04.21 Ask All Sailors 21/2437 I was helping move a boat down the coast last week and we ran across this in Brunswick Inlet: Evi
Legend 37.5 Electrical Schematic C27_HappyRock at 12:56pm 03.04.21 Mid-Size Boats 2/1305 Hello, I'm very interested in a detailed electrical schematic for a Hunter Legend 37.5 does anyone h
H216 Swimming Ladder Mike216 at 12:11pm 03.04.21 Smaller Boats 1/664 Does anyone have a swim ladder installed on their Hunter 216? It would be great to see the install
Oday 23 Transducer Thru Hull Glassing mkam at 11:40am 03.04.21 Day Sailers 0/497 Hello, the depth and speed units which came with my 84 O'Day 23 no longer work and have developed sl
Helm minor vibration "At Ease" at 11:28am 03.04.21 Catalina 30 1/845 I have a 1989 C-30 #5355 Last year was my first season with this boat and love it! (previous boats C
V Berth Mattress Mike Mc at 9:54am 03.04.21 Catalina 310 9/2163 I need to replace the 20 year old inner spring mattress on the vberth. Catalina Direct sell an origi
Anyone installed Raymarine RV100 on a sailboat? DanMaine at 9:48am 03.04.21 Ask All Sailors 5/2498 Raymarine recommended two separate transducers on each side of the hull on my 37' sailboat for a tho
Cover pic? Really? (1) Jackdaw at 8:04am 03.04.21 Ask All Sailors 77/7824 Why good old boat magazine would use this picture on the cover, I have absolutely no idea.
Mac 25 bottom issue (1) Grumps at 5:39am 03.04.21 Ask All Sailors 13/1445 I bought a 1983 Mac 25. The previous owner had it about a year. He left it in the water (fresh) beca
Mainsail furling line. fullbore at 3:55am 03.04.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 18/3405 Looking to start replacing running rigging on new-to-me B323. The existing mainsail furling line is
Boat Babe on Strike! Terry Cox at 7:42pm 03.03.21 Sails Call Lounge 12/3306 I miss her. Original poster closed to further replies. Wonder what she is up to? She is always welco
Hull Exterior Maintenance Advice? (3) CowboyWay at 7:14pm 03.03.21 Catalina 310 9/1623 On my C310 I have a few projects that I want to tackle before I put the boat back in the water in 6
Rudder Question: Crack in Fiberglass (2) snoopy_ at 4:40pm 03.03.21 Catalina 30 13/2927 Hello, While working on removing my bearing I noticed a crack in the rudder that looks like it ne

Recent Replies

Blower hose and other one that I need help identifying. fred1diver at 2:54am 05.23.25 Gas or diesel powered ?
Hunter H240 Centerboard bracket deteriorated PSA SteveHughessails at 9:13pm 05.22.25 @Sneed I have asked for a quote for a new uphaul line. I asked for 7/16 XLS with one end having an e
Catalina 23 Swing Keel P0intnHold at 7:06pm 05.22.25 I agree with Shawn except that I don't see a scenario where this is an easy job - at least not if t
Catalina 23 Swing Keel P0intnHold at 6:48pm 05.22.25 What is the weight of the keel? If I was facing that job I would be planning to use 1/4" thick G10
1985 Hunter hull Grumps at 5:45pm 05.22.25 no you are fine. How long has the boat been under water ?fresh water or sat water? About 1.5 yea
Blower hose and other one that I need help identifying. Ralph Johnstone at 5:43pm 05.22.25 Should I extend that further into area, maybe by the strainer or cut off the bad end and leave as i
Xantrex Freedom 2000 inverter /charger - H42 passage - 1991 - wiring diagram Terry Cox at 5:38pm 05.22.25 Hi Eian. Hope this link helps. XANTREX FREEDOM X 2000 OWNER'S MANUAL Pdf Download
Blower hose and other one that I need help identifying. niceshoes6 at 5:28pm 05.22.25 Hey Ralph, The inline blower works and pulls air out of the compartment. (when do I use that?) The
Catalina 23 Swing Keel Johnb at 5:22pm 05.22.25 What is the weight of the keel? If I was facing that job I would be planning to use 1/4" thick G10.
1985 Hunter hull Crazy Dave Condon at 5:12pm 05.22.25 no you are fine. How long has the boat been under water ?fresh water or sat water?
New Owner for Catalina Yachts Skipper J at 5:10pm 05.22.25 I just looked up Deadalus Yachts. Exciting stuff, and I'm sure the engineers know what they are doin
1985 Hunter hull Grumps at 4:33pm 05.22.25 Although you said visual inspection could not be done at this time, you should have told us the boat
Lake Michigan (and Huron) Delivery Cruise dlochner at 4:11pm 05.22.25 There are differences between going sailing, doing a delivery, taking vacation cruise and adventurin
Vent hose choice dlochner at 3:56pm 05.22.25
Catalina 23 Swing Keel Foswick at 3:54pm 05.22.25 I agree with Shawn except that I don't see a scenario where this is an easy job - at least not if th
Replacing the thru-hull and seacock for the marine toilet - Beneteau Oceanis 40 2008 BigEasy at 3:54pm 05.22.25 Very frustrating indeed, especially working under the lavatory cabinet. You will have to change the
Replacing the thru-hull and seacock for the marine toilet - Beneteau Oceanis 40 2008 Ralph Johnstone at 3:46pm 05.22.25 Seems to me that there is a discussion about Teflon tape, yes or no. I have seen it spec'd for re
Catalina 23 Swing Keel P0intnHold at 3:45pm 05.22.25 I appreciate the replies and suggestions. All will be considered during my planning attack. I am lea
Sunken Treasure Michael Davis at 3:25pm 05.22.25 I do have a sailboat that I sail currently, two different stories at the same time is possible. I
Catalina 23 Swing Keel ShawnL at 3:21pm 05.22.25 That is the stock Catalina 22 design (I have a '72). I suggest you post on the Catalina 22 forum --

Contact
About
Terms of Use