Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Leaks on H29.5 Jorge Cela at 1:52am 03.20.03 Mid-Size Boats 9/1091 I have a 1995 29.5 Hunter and it has developed two leaks.One is around the outter flange of the las
fixing up an old dinghy Tom Monroe at 1:50am 03.20.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1143 Remember the series of posts on getting youngsters involved in sailing?I found an old fiberglass s
deck organizer stephen at 12:35am 03.20.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/944 has any one replaced the deck organizer on an 1981 hunter 30 and if so did you have to cut a hole in
Radar and weather detection Deac Manross at 11:48pm 03.19.03 Big Boats 7/951 I sail on Lake Erie with my Hunter 356 which is notorious for nastry pop-up storms out of nowhere.
Seeking a Review of Inflatable RIB Tenders Jerry Keto at 11:37pm 03.19.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1716 I'm currently looking at replacing my panel bottom inflatable (Seaworthy from Boat US) with an RIB (
Would like to trade Ron Thweatt at 10:59pm 03.19.03 Ask An Oday Owner 0/751 I have a great head sail 110 would like to trade for a Dodger for Oday 25 I have asked this befor an
North U.Cruising & Seamanship Larry at 10:31pm 03.19.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1122 Has anyone gone to the seminar (held at various locations around the country), or purchased the work
Depth meter transducer location David at 11:07am 03.19.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/850 I have a '88 H33.5 in which I am replacing the depth meter and transducer. The transducer is bonded
Epaint Antifouling Paint Alan Kibbe at 11:05am 03.19.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1264 I've had two friends recommend the EPaint antifouling paint products for exceptional bottom paint pe
Deck to hull joint maintenance Ivan Edwards at 10:49am 03.19.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/873 Does the deck to hull joint on my First 285, 1990, require any maintenance? Does anyone know wher
Gel coat crack Eric Schmidt at 10:12am 03.19.03 Smaller Boats 2/835 Hi,Question.I notice a few cracks in the gelcoat in the swing keel housing below the waterline.I
Source for cushion fabric Mike McKendy at 9:42am 03.19.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/799 I have a 1991 30"T" with the beige fabric for the interior cushions used on many, many of similar vi
Personal Umbrella Insurance and Liveaboards G. Soto at 8:55am 03.19.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1027 I just found out that I have to drop my personal umbrella policy (providing extended liability cover
With Regard to my old Tried and True.... Tim McCarty at 7:52am 03.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/852 Many who have been on this site may, or may not, have noticed variuos threads that I have posted ref
is the book out yet Frank Gloss at 7:48am 03.19.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1192 Is your book out yet?ThanksFrank
OC 381 electric anchor windlass installation Richard Ehrenberg at 6:56am 03.19.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1192 I am about to install an electric anchor windlass in my Beneteau OC 381.If there is anyone out the
H25 recommendations? Tom Monroe at 6:41am 03.19.03 Smaller Boats 8/791 I've been looking at slightly larger boats than my ancient O'Day 22, big enough my wife and I can sp
Trailer needed for borrow/rent - donating boat Brian O'Neill at 6:33am 03.19.03 Smaller Boats 2/777 We would like to donate our '85 H23 to the Chesapeake Bay Trust for their auction in April. However,
How to install a ham antenna without a backstay?? Barnaby at 5:54am 03.19.03 Big Boats 2/1039 Greetings,I am just getting into the world of Ham radio and was wondering how other folks have ins
Heavy weather jib Jose Venegas at 5:34am 03.19.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1088 As a requirement for the coming Marion-Bermuda race I am asked to add a heavy weather jib (<80%) to

Recent Replies

Fuel pickup tube kloudie1 at 7:56am 05.16.20 A good solution is to remove the little gauze/screen then "bologna slice " the tip at a 45 or greate
Fuel pickup tube dlochner at 7:45am 05.16.20 As John says, it should be less than the depth of the tank. The crud on the bottom of the tank needs
Sliding/pop-up Galley and stovetop for 1985 Oday 23? (1) sail sfbay at 7:40am 05.16.20 Maybe a sailboat salvage yard OR if it may boat, I would have one custom built. Below is a link to
Fuel pickup tube jssailem at 7:37am 05.16.20 Good question. On your boat the only one who can know for sure is you. Your boat is a 92 Hunter? I a
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. FastOlson at 7:35am 05.16.20 Regarding "division of duties" while setting or retrieving the anchor. Whoever has strength and reac
Looking for new mast Revv up at 7:17am 05.16.20
Nominal Spar Wall Thickness sail sfbay at 7:13am 05.16.20 ...............it depends on a lot of variables to include spar height, but does anyone know the nom
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. Terry Cox at 6:59am 05.16.20 Just to clarify, Princess Bay is in Portland Island. Princess Cove is in Wallace Island. Here is wha
Toilet Issue KZW at 6:56am 05.16.20 Practical Sailor, 2016: " Raritan PHII Joker valve While initial lab testing suggested that the Jabs
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. jssailem at 6:53am 05.16.20 Sorry Kevy about the math challenge of your youth. It is never too late to brush up on Trig. Then th
Temp range? KZW at 6:51am 05.16.20 My 2005 M-25 XPBC runs around 175-180 in Choctawhatchee Bay with the water temperature 85+ degrees
LP pump on Yanmar 2GM20F mermike at 6:35am 05.16.20 What size fuel filter are you running? Everything good there? Next, I'd check the lines and fittin
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. DArcy at 6:31am 05.16.20 I agree with KG, you don't need to power back if there is any wind. I come to a stop, lower the anch
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. RoyS at 6:06am 05.16.20 Agree with Kings Gambit. You can avoid all kinds of difficulty anchoring by using the wind and not t
Beleated Hello - Y25 Owner jssailem at 5:53am 05.16.20 Welcome Drew. Happy you came out of the shadows. Nice story about a family connection to sailing. It
Gooseneck Ted at 5:50am 05.16.20 You should post a photo of what your gooseneck fitting looks like. (or a photo from a sister ship)
My sons $1 Dollar sailboat, gets a re-fit. TomY at 5:41am 05.16.20 Tom it's posts like yours that I enjoy the most. Your pictures and storyline are always what I look
Oday 28 stupid question: what is this?? NYSail at 5:34am 05.16.20 Anchor locker drain gets the cigar..... dont put a cork in it
Big time decision. dlochner at 5:27am 05.16.20 If the engine runs, someone on eBay might buy it. A scrap metal dealer will buy it. Drain the fluid
Anchoring...yes, Im asking an anchoring question. dlochner at 5:19am 05.16.20 So far all good and relevant advice. An anchor watch app or the chart plotter can be used to monito

Contact
About
Terms of Use