Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

port-a-pot options william at 12:34am 10.26.04 Smaller Boats 24/2035 has anyone installed one of the self contained, pump-out type port-a-pots on an h23. filling and emp
Deck Construction at Atachment Points Capt'n Ron at 11:34pm 10.25.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1160 I am considering buying an O'Day 322. My current O'Day has had some water intrusion into the balsa
Looking for Ron Chandler Gaspare at 11:00pm 10.25.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/891 Ron,I'm very interesred in speaking with you concerning your mast stepping system. Please, if you w
Hunter 410 - Wing Keel Vince at 5:35pm 10.25.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1110 I have recently inspected a HUNTER 410 (2000 model) and have noted a slightdamage on the trailing e
Help to Buy Mac26 M free sailing in NewZealand steve downunder at 3:06pm 10.25.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/822
Helpto buy Mac26 M Free sailing in New Zealand ... steve downunder at 2:57pm 10.25.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1057
I need advice on stored Oday 25 Art at 2:17pm 10.25.04 Ask An Oday Owner 6/996 I have found a Oday 25 that has been in storage for about 6 years. I can get it cheap, maybe real ch
racing h34 vs j24 using phrf jim oursler at 1:12pm 10.25.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1542 Due to the light weight of a J24, even with a phrf of 147 vs 177, the J24 normally wins. Anyone got
Vent line for holding tank Roger at 1:12pm 10.25.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1039 I'm installing a holding tank and macerator pump, etc for the head on my 'new' 1978 Catalina-30. Doe
Mark in Australia, Please contact Ray Ray Bowles at 1:08pm 10.25.04 Trailer Sailors 1/1357 Mark, I could'nt find you on either site and I am listed on this directory. Thanks Ray
Teak toe-rail replacement Bruce Eilts at 12:42pm 10.25.04 Bigger Boats 1/3877 Can anyone give me tips about replacing the 'toe-rail' teak that is attached to the cabin top on my
Sliding teak door for Catalina 25 Paul at 12:24pm 10.25.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/984 Can anyone give me an idea of how to find a sliding wood door for my '79 Catalina 25? I just bought
Replacement Mast for 27' Joanne at 11:44am 10.25.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1041 I am looking for a replacement mast for a 1974 Catalina 27 that we are restoring. We will also be l
centerboard winch on 75 OD25 tom at 11:32am 10.25.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1378 I have just purchased a 1975 OD25 which is equipped with a winch in the cabin to raise the centerboa
Stopping the dreaded stern slap! Robert Banks at 11:31am 10.25.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1446 I recently acquired a pristine 1992 Hunter-28, moving up from a mid-60's 26' Rhodes Meridian. I love
Gin Pole BIGUMs at 10:52am 10.25.04 Smaller Boats 3/991 I have a 2003 H260. I managed to loose the gin pole this weekend and would rather not buy another o
Property Tax Stan at 9:49am 10.25.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1857 I dock a Coast Guard documented boat in Charleston, SCbut I live in Atlanta. Does anyone know what
Masthead Dave at 9:14am 10.25.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/926 My Mac 25 just has cheek block mounted to the side at the top of mast for the main halyard. I need
Broken Masts Common on MacGregor????? ejorgens at 8:05am 10.25.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/3709 At Lake Perris Marina (CA) I noticed one of the resident 26X's with a broken mast. In the slip right
Diesel block corrosion Rich at 6:51am 10.25.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1202 I'm hoping some of you bored diesel mechanics who have seen a lot of engines can answer this one--a

Recent Replies

Winter Generator Don S/V ILLusion at 3:41pm 01.28.21 Given the discharge rate of cold batteries is nil, why would you bother? Even if it worked, any cha
Deck paint william24424 at 3:26pm 01.28.21 Yes, remove tape at end of day. I'm about half way finished with my deck. Rustoleum marine primer th
A good first sailboat? caverun at 3:23pm 01.28.21 There is a '93 23.5 just listed in the Charlotte craigslist. Nice 8hp Nissan (same as Tohatsu) 4-str
A good first sailboat? JRT at 3:18pm 01.28.21 Hull 211, last July my marina did a full strip down on the bottom and there were no issues or damage
Are you Bi? Rick486 at 2:52pm 01.28.21 i love motorboating. all sizes
Vend�e Globe? Scott B at 2:51pm 01.28.21 Jean le Cam was first across the line with a non-foiling boat. It's a much older boat, but he's als
Can the centerboard/keel of a Hunter 260 be removed while on the water? Drhoppy at 2:48pm 01.28.21 I'm facing the same thing on my 2000 H260 this spring. The CB uphaul line topside is getting frayed
Solar Panel Mounting Benny17441 at 2:43pm 01.28.21 Your equipment list does not tell us anything about the usage. The fact that you have a single b
Hull construction at keelson, O'Day 40 dmax at 2:41pm 01.28.21 The O'Day 39 and 40 have balsa cored hulls, all others are solid.
Are you Bi? sail sfbay at 2:36pm 01.28.21 Have to admit I ahve been for a long while. Once owned a Hunter 386, 56 ft Spindrift motoryacht to l
Deck paint sail sfbay at 2:29pm 01.28.21 What paint system did you use as I am interested in same for a 1984 motor yacht.
Vend�e Globe? shemandr at 2:26pm 01.28.21 Not only that, he was a non-foiler if I remember.
Removal of oil filter on Beneteau First 38 (1) JoeWhite at 2:12pm 01.28.21 189722 From Autozone. If the oil filter surface is oily, the rubber strap looses traction. I put pie
Video Blogs - which do you watch and why? JimmyB57 at 2:07pm 01.28.21 My favorite is Sailing Millennial Falcon. She's a trooper and very easy on the eyes, he's an engine
How do I get listed as a Hunter 290 owner? sail sfbay at 2:01pm 01.28.21 Suggest contacting the moderator or service center through the link below. I will be interested in
A good first sailboat? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:54pm 01.28.21 @JRT What is your hull number? There was an issue with some that had to be repaired. Frank but
Beneteau 361 Stanchions Loose JimmyB57 at 1:47pm 01.28.21 Assuming they are like those on the 331, the stanchion, which is 25mm at the bottom, fits over a po
Video Blogs - which do you watch and why? dLj at 1:41pm 01.28.21 Is anybody contributing money via Patreon? I did for Sailing Uma for a while. Then my credit card
Solar Panel Mounting Timm R Oday25 at 1:34pm 01.28.21 As an owner whose boat resides on a mooring all summer, I understand your concerns . We use a 20 wa
Vend�e Globe? Michael Davis at 1:07pm 01.28.21 A tight race after sailing around the world Just a few hours after 80 plus days at sea! A tight ra

Contact
About
Terms of Use