Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Cockpit Table Bruce at 2:42pm 08.29.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/856 I am planning to build a cockpit table. I would like to hear what you made and what material you use
Yanmar 3GM30 Electrical Connection Problem Dan Grosz at 1:04pm 08.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1741 Recently when I go to start my engine the initial warning light/buzzer does not come on. Some othe
Westerbeke 21 operating specs Dave Shore at 11:06am 08.29.03 Big Boats 1/1721 I have a Westerbeke 21 on my 1983 Shores Adrift H34 which I have had for three years, I have the spe
PLASTIC CABLE COVERS JERRY MITCHELL at 11:06am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1041 DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET 5/16 PLASTIC CABLE COVERS IN LENGTHS LONGER THAN 6'? WEST MARINE H
H30 Cradle? Dick Armstrong at 10:54am 08.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 6/1199 Does anyone know where to get a good, solid cradle fit for an '89 Hunter 30? I've moved from the
Raising the Mast David Cooper at 9:45am 08.29.03 Ask An Oday Owner 3/927 I have a 1975 O'day 25. I usually keep it in the water, however when I have had to take it for pain
Epoxy for cast iron swing keel Don K. at 6:47am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 18/4677 The cast iron swing keel on my Chrysler 26 starts to rust in a very short time no matter what kind o
What's up, dock? SailboatOwners.com at 6:14am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 105/5599 The last two feet to the dock can be the most perilous portion of any cruise. What's your secret
Capri 22 Fin Vs. Wing Joe M at 4:56am 08.29.03 Smaller Boats 4/10241 I am looking for a daysailer/ club racer and am considering the Capri 22.One is for sale in my area
Wintering in Florida West Coast marinas???? Frank at 4:48am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1788 Is it a good idea or not worth the ICW traffic to get down?
diesel problems Rob at 4:07am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 0/977 I posted this awhile ago and thought I would send a follow up photo to the group.....we are engine l
Tow Services Paul at 3:38am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1101 Every year, I think that I'll stop my SeaTow subscription because I never use their services, and al
Sail Slides John at 1:58am 08.29.03 Smaller Boats 4/1714 I have my halyards leading aft but I can't get the main up from the cockpit. The sail slides keep ge
lead aft bob at 1:38am 08.29.03 Trailer Sailors 1/1632 I would like to set it up to run everything from the cockpit. I am most enterested in ways to drop t
M25 and water route Steve at 12:25am 08.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 11/1701 Excuse - new owner.A mechanic recently worked on my transmission..said there wasn't a lot of water
Laptops on Boats IslandJack at 12:25am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 11/3193 I'm about to move on my boat full time on 9/15. I'm really wanting to take my laptop aboard, althoug
shroud rollers Bob Shafer at 12:24am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 4/2576 I want to add shroud rollers to protect my headsails, but was discouraged to see the high price of a
1981 Hunter 30 portlights Lee Adkison at 12:21am 08.29.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1082 I'm looking to replace the portlights on my 30. One has just broken the molding where the latch pin
buying catalina 22 john at 11:33pm 08.28.03 Smaller Boats 7/1290 i am looking to buy a catalina 22 1976 what damage do i look for and general wear and tear should i
Hunter 170 Jib Kevin Hughes at 11:08pm 08.28.03 Day Sailers 3/1880 I am having a problem with my jib not unrolling all the way. There seems to be one or two "wraps" l

Recent Replies

Whisker Pole markwbird at 8:42am 11.11.20 It should be about level because that is where you get the greatest extension. To do that it should
By-Passing Hot Water Heater Justin_NSA at 8:38am 11.11.20 It would be good to check the antifreeze with a refractometer to make sure it still provides enough
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? Meriachee at 8:27am 11.11.20 It harkens back to the mindset that the boat isn't fast unless the rail is in the water. 14-15 shoul
Foul Weather Gear Stinks (1) dlochner at 8:26am 11.11.20 I'll tell Santa I need a lighter weight jacket here in Florida too. Tell Santa!
Hunter 25 trailer information Sailavie1 at 8:26am 11.11.20
By-Passing Hot Water Heater dlochner at 8:22am 11.11.20 Obviously the feed to the fresh water pump needs to be disconnected and you have to have a hose on
Veterans Day, 2020 Mikem at 8:22am 11.11.20 I feel awkward and thankful when someone says "thanks for your service". Most of the cashiers at p
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? DrJudyB at 8:11am 11.11.20 this past summer we saw consistent winds in the 15-25 knot range. Don't know if this is typical as
Foul Weather Gear Stinks Scott T-Bird at 8:09am 11.11.20 Simple problem? I doubt it. Lake Okeechobee is a gigantic sump in the middle of the state that nat
By-Passing Hot Water Heater Jake N Eggs at 8:07am 11.11.20 The brass valve that has 3 lines going to it is a mixing valve which regulates the temperature of th
Hunter 25 trailer information Crazy Dave Condon at 8:00am 11.11.20 Just try calling Magic Tilt anyway. I thought there were three or more bunk supports and the photo
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? Meriachee at 7:57am 11.11.20 anything over 14-15 knots we were getting knocked down to 18-20+ degrees of heel This seems a litt
By-Passing Hot Water Heater Justin_NSA at 7:49am 11.11.20 That's quite the Rube Goldberg. You may have to trace the tubing and diagram it to get the whole pic
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights dlochner at 7:47am 11.11.20 If you get stuck, check polarity. Your stick may be reversed. Incandescent don't care, but lower qu
By-Passing Hot Water Heater dlochner at 7:39am 11.11.20 If there are small amounts of water in the HW tank, it will freeze without causing any issues. When
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights Gary Ryan at 7:38am 11.11.20 yah, no problem there. Thanks for the input
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights Justin_NSA at 7:25am 11.11.20 If you get stuck, check polarity. Your stick may be reversed. Incandescent don't care, but lower qua
Hurricane Eta... Cat 4 JamesG161 at 7:25am 11.11.20 A potential for surge along the central coast of Florida is being forecast. Lessons learned.... Th
Hunter 25 trailer information (1) davidmustang at 7:24am 11.11.20 Hi Dave! It is nice to see that you are still on this site. I talked to years ago when I first bou
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights Scott T-Bird at 7:04am 11.11.20 I 2nd the Marinebeam products.

Contact
About
Terms of Use