Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Flushing outboards Kevin Bladsacker at 2:59am 07.26.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1088 I have 1 1990 Hunter 27 with an 8HP Tohatsu. Took it in for a water punp change and found out that
yanmar 2gm over heat craig259 at 2:54am 07.26.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1010 I over heated last weekend after I ran @5 miles. The first thing I cheched was the sea strainer it w
Stuffing box repack Rob at 2:51am 07.26.04 Big Boats 3/1322 I have a 1983 H34. Can the stuffing box be repacked when the boat is in the water? I am wondering ho
Installing an Access Port gball at 2:43am 07.26.04 Day Sailers 4/1146 Does anyone have experience with installing access ports onto ACP or 'glass boats? I have to install
Furlex for Reefing Genoa Steve A. at 2:40am 07.26.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/783 I have a three part question related to a 1990 Hunter 30 and furling the Genoa. This is a single li
C-22 bilge pump tomschmidt at 2:21am 07.26.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/994 Hi all, just installed a bilge pump before launching my recently purchased. '76 C-22 for the fi
Portlight Gaskets Robert at 1:54am 07.26.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1058 I am trying to find replacement glazing for the salon portlights on a 1977 Catalina 30. I don't kno
Current regulations-Inland Ian McGain at 1:52am 07.26.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1196 Peggy,This past weekend I finally pulled out my holding tank and hoses to find the problem I have
Replacement Trailer RichardL at 1:50am 07.26.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/916 Has anyone come across a replacement trailer, preferably with brakes, for a 26S (or C or D) that doe
INSPECTION PORT IN FRONT OF MAST Peter18012 at 1:31am 07.26.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/995 I've got a '74 Cat 27. I modified the previously unusable forepeak area to be a stowage area for th
Greetings from Tofino Gary Wyngarden at 1:26am 07.26.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1019 Hi to all,We're in Tofino about halfway up the West side of Vancouver Island in the fourth week of
Wing keel Robert 19994 at 1:02am 07.26.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/2373 I am considering buying an '88 Catalina 30' Tall Rig with a wing keel. What are the pros and cons of
Wing keel Robert 19994 at 12:59am 07.26.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1004 I am considering buying an '88 Catalina 30' Tall Rig with a wing keel. What are the pros and cons of
Anchor line length Mike4025 at 12:58am 07.26.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1757 Well I know my anchor line is way too short. I plan to go to Block Island and fro safety feel the n
Anyone have experience using Hydrovane windvane? Judy Rouse at 12:37am 07.26.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1099 Considering adding windvane ' like the Hydrovane. Scanmar tells me that the boat is too big/heavy f
Solent Stay Russ1280 at 12:31am 07.26.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1008 I am considering installing a solent stay for my Lancer 29 along with the mainstay that presently ha
static or electric shock Jora at 12:20am 07.26.04 Day Sailers 0/948 I've noticed some boats at my marina give you a shock when you touch the rigging cables. Feels like
static or electric shock Jora at 12:17am 07.26.04 Ask All Sailors 5/7358 I've noticed some boats at my marina give you a shock when you touch the rigging cables. Feels like
Tied down ex-admin at 12:16am 07.26.04 Ask All Sailors 46/3224 When making an overnight cruise, what's your preferred method to tie the boat down for the night?W
Cal 2-30 Line Drawing S.Anderson at 12:14am 07.26.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1252 I am looking for a line drawing of a Cal 2-30 (pdf, html orother emailable format), preferably with

Recent Replies

Cockpit enclosure question Scott T-Bird at 6:57am 11.13.20 A friend of ours did theirs with the frown setup and really likes it. Says its much easier to add
Invest 98L <--- Oh My Gosh! Claude L.-Auger at 6:50am 11.13.20
Cockpit enclosure question Scott T-Bird at 6:31am 11.13.20
'Splain this rule to a non racer? Jackdaw at 6:25am 11.13.20 Looks like hard work! Thats why sailboat racing is a SPORT. If you're not tired when its over, yo
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights Claude L.-Auger at 6:17am 11.13.20 Claude, if I left a bulb out, it would burn out the minute I stepped the mast. Maybe, maybe not. :
'Splain this rule to a non racer? shemandr at 6:17am 11.13.20 Roll tacking totally moves the boat forward. If you link them non-tactically you move forward and b
The "Gambits" Kings Gambit at 6:16am 11.13.20 The chess community loves to see adaptations of chess themes in movies, films, etc. Even if as in th
Catalina 257 trailer height? Molokai at 6:15am 11.13.20 don't know the height but when mine was shipped the trucker had the mast mounted on the trailer vs
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights Scott T-Bird at 6:02am 11.13.20 So, I just went back and re-visited the post from the past. The answer seems to be yes and no. Bul
Catalina 257 trailer height? drewlamparello at 6:00am 11.13.20 Please advise on vertical clearance height. Thank you!! trailer vs the boat to give him a few mor
Cockpit enclosure question smokey73 at 5:58am 11.13.20 I have a full enclosure and can't really imagine the roll down set up without it causing problems on
Invest 98L <--- Oh My Gosh! Gene Neill at 5:54am 11.13.20 Remember, we're talking about the a Greek letter of the alphabet which is different from the word
The "Gambits" Joe at 5:54am 11.13.20
black marks Kings Gambit at 5:48am 11.13.20 What Joe said above is the ticket. No hard rubbing needed. After I use the acetone, I rinse the area
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights Scott T-Bird at 5:47am 11.13.20 I'm not certain about the ones from SBO, however, all the bulbs from MarineBeam are not sensitive t
'Splain this rule to a non racer? Gene Neill at 5:47am 11.13.20 Ah, okay, that makes complete sense. Thanks!
black marks dlochner at 5:47am 11.13.20 When recommending chemical like acetone and alcohol, the boat has been painted. It is important to u
Cockpit enclosure question dlochner at 5:40am 11.13.20 I don't have a full enclosure, however, I would go with smile method as it keeps the vinyl up out an
Vend�e Globe? shemandr at 5:38am 11.13.20 As the fleet emerges from TS Theta there's going to be an interesting choice. Sail South closer to
Question about AC wiring dlochner at 5:37am 11.13.20 Well, 2 homers will certainly give you an edge over the Bosox. ;) Gotta love auto correct. It is a

Contact
About
Terms of Use