Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Dan C30 of Navarre Tom at 11:50pm 01.19.05 Ask All Sailors 0/863 Hi Dan; How did Navarre do during the hurricanes??? Is the anchorage at Fort Mcree still there??? W
Loose Rudder Al at 11:07pm 01.19.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/969 There seems to be excessive movement in my C34 rudder. It wobbled under power quite a bit just befo
Second reefing point Allan Lansche at 9:33pm 01.19.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/1027 I have a 2003 Hunter H260 with Doyle mainsail. We were in > 21 knots of wind last time out and of c
Help! Need good winter cover tiedown ideas... MitchM at 9:20pm 01.19.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1557 Well for the 3rd time in a row the 'trucker hitch' tiedowns on our Seafarer 30 have slip
slip space richard at 8:53pm 01.19.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1198 a few months ago a boat moved into the slip next to my sailboat. At first I didnt notice a problem b
Let's talk price... Bob Todd at 7:41pm 01.19.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1058 I requested a quote from four sailmakers (Doyle included) and for the same material, same specs, sam
Bolt Rope Main Shane at 6:32pm 01.19.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1004 My boat a 22 Catalina has a boalt rope on the foot of the main. Can I use that main as a loose foote
galley sole replacement Bill at 6:17pm 01.19.05 Big Boats 2/1079 The cabin sole in the galley of Someday Lady, my 1984 H34, is squishy wet from (I believe) the refri
Where is the Bilge pump on a 1998 26X? Will at 1:39pm 01.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1006 Where is the bilge pum located? I have done a cursory look without success? It is not working so I c
Aft Cabin Leak Tim Welsh at 1:09pm 01.19.05 Big Boats 8/1046 After all most two years of ownership I have finally decided to repair the wood in the aft cabin tha
No Doyle Service Mike B at 1:04pm 01.19.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/998 I have e-mailed Doyle Sails five times in the last two months and asked where I can get replacement
News regarding Cyclades? Mason McDaniel at 11:43am 01.19.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1115 Has anyone heard how the new Cyclades model compares to the 473? I'm thinking specifically about liv
leaky companionway hatch gary16415 at 10:52am 01.19.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1043 My 1992 Hunter 27, has a four panel companionway hatch, made up of Two acrylic(smoked glass look-al
cold weather motor storage Rich at 10:27am 01.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/802 What are the steps to securing an outboard motor for the winter? I am planning some three day weeke
Bungy fishing? What is this, how do I set this up? Dan Guzman at 10:19am 01.19.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1201 I was hoping I can get a little bit of help. I was told that theres a way to set up a bungy cord on
no power at switch panel John at 10:14am 01.19.05 Mid-Size Boats 12/1383 I do not have power at the switch panel in the cockpit but can start the engine by shorting out the
rOnDAYvous 05 is coming!!! mike C16582 at 10:07am 01.19.05 Ask An Oday Owner 7/837 the 3rd annual O'DAy owners "rOnDAYvous" will be this summer!! Details to follow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Loose footed or fixed to the boom? Ryan Tuohy at 8:52am 01.19.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1062 OK, this is probably pretty basic for many of you (especially Bill C.), but could someone please out
radio license Bob7963 at 8:21am 01.19.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1138 I am relatively sure you need a license for a vhf radio, does anyone knowwhere to apply and can you
sail trim Jeff at 8:04am 01.19.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1128 can anyone descibe the advatage of playing the traverler over just easing the main?

Recent Replies

What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? All U Get at 11:40am 03.01.21
Funny Friday!!! Richard19068 at 11:32am 03.01.21 Your Yearly Dementia Test! (only 4 questions this year) This one has different questions than last
Funny Friday!!! Roland5048 at 11:25am 03.01.21 May the next generation of beach fashion be made mostly out of SPF50 Will, I've been to those beac
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? All U Get at 11:22am 03.01.21 When I bought this boat, I wasn't really aware of how good a sailboat she was. Single handing her i
New Sails sail sfbay at 11:10am 03.01.21 Agree with other posts about contacting local sail lofts to discuss your sailing conditions, feature
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? Parsons at 11:02am 03.01.21 She sails so beautifully - well balanced, fast, and dry. At the end of the day, I can go below to a
Hunter 23 Whisker Pole sail sfbay at 11:00am 03.01.21 Whisker pole ring should be mounted at clew height. A fixed ring is OK and lower cost than a track
US Coast Guard Documentation turnaround time Whatfiero1 at 10:58am 03.01.21 So, it has only been about 6 weeks since they received your application. There are a number of issu
US Coast Guard Documentation turnaround time kappykaplan at 10:55am 03.01.21 This may be one reason Banks often require a professional documentation service when they hold a mo
Issues removing cutless bearing. DayDreamer41 at 10:48am 03.01.21 I suspect that the collets may not be making contact with the bearing sides but instead are wedged
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? thinwater at 10:47am 03.01.21 This is so funny. Everyone can list things that bug them, but only to OP could point out a specific
New Sails Parsons at 10:35am 03.01.21 I'm guessing for a Hunter 23 ".... plan to be on the water for weeks at a time hundreds of miles fro
1995 - 40.5 - Rudder Bearings MetricMountie at 10:35am 03.01.21 I will for sure. My friend the machinist is outside Fredericton and I'm in Saint Andrews, with the
Issues removing cutless bearing. DayDreamer41 at 10:34am 03.01.21
Sheaves needed rgranger at 10:27am 03.01.21 Ok cool thanks I have a rivet gun and rivets but always appreciate the guidance before I try to rem
US Coast Guard Documentation turnaround time dlochner at 10:21am 03.01.21 I sent my transfer and initial registration in December 20 they deposit my check January 15th so I
New Sails jssailem at 10:06am 03.01.21 @Macconnell23 Congrats on your sailboat. Welcome to the active side of SBO. Asking questions and int
US Coast Guard Documentation turnaround time Whatfiero1 at 10:06am 03.01.21 I sent my transfer and initial registration in December 20 they deposit my check January 15th so I
1995 - 40.5 - Rudder Bearings Stephen M at 10:05am 03.01.21 Keep us posted on what you end up doing.
Sheaves needed Whatfiero1 at 10:01am 03.01.21 Fastener company's sell some and bearing company's stock most or can order as well. Industrial bear

Contact
About
Terms of Use