Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

yanmar transmission fluid coleman brydon at 11:05am 07.01.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/6526 I bought a 1981 h30 in March. When I took possession, I had the dealer mechanic show me how to chang
All right, I am back Crazy Dave Condon at 10:21am 07.01.02 Smaller Boats 9/783 I guess the count is in and I put my foot in my mouth but the truth is that I do enjoy helping other
Deck Cracking Sounds Bob Braddy at 9:08am 07.01.02 Big Boats 4/3112 I recentld have recently bought a Catalina 36 MK II. This is not my first Catalina boat and both of
Looking to purchase a boat slip in Fl. Roy at 9:05am 07.01.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1093 Thinking about buying a slip for a 30' sailboat in east central Fl. Anybody have an idea where I mig
Battery Cables Jim at 8:32am 07.01.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/819 I have a 1976 C-30 where I'm relocating the house batteries from the engine compartment to under the
Anyone want to field test a new product? Peggie Hall/Head Mistress at 8:22am 07.01.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1353 I have been asked to help field test a very interesting product: an (allegedly) odor-impermeable "s
Stuffing box replacement Mike at 8:19am 07.01.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1057 Anybody know where I can get a replacement stuffing 'box' for my '85 Hunter 28.5 in a hurry? Not th
Headliners Roger Haney at 8:11am 07.01.02 Big Boats 2/985 I have noticed that my headliner needs to be cleaned, any one have any ideas on what to use to clean
Refrigerator Mike at 7:34am 07.01.02 Big Boats 2/1029 I have a 380 with an Adler Barber refrigerator. I have significant ice build up in the box after jus
Looking for trailer for 18.5 Tom at 7:06am 07.01.02 Smaller Boats 1/820 Greetings,I am looking for any info on a trailer for a 18.5.Does someone have a dealer and/or pla
Need 64 Mariner info Mike Pellet at 7:01am 07.01.02 Day Sailers 0/858 I recently purchased a 64 Mariner which is partially disassembled. All teak is piled in the cabin. W
Input on Lavac heads? Adam at 6:55am 07.01.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1596 I need to replace an worn out Jabsco electric head. Been thinking of a Lavac. The simplicity is ve
Refilling Compass Mike H at 6:38am 07.01.02 Ask All Sailors 6/4153 I need to refill a Plastimo Contest 100 or 101 bulkhead mount compass. It was leaking and I have rem
Home Made furling system Eric Rauscher at 6:13am 07.01.02 Smaller Boats 5/1256 I would like to know if there are plans out there for making your own furling system for a Hunter 25
H 25 Boom Rigging Eric Rauscher at 6:10am 07.01.02 Smaller Boats 1/997 I need help rigging the boom. I just purchased a 1981 Hunter 25 and have a few questions regarding
Stainless steel or aluminum bimini? John Powell at 6:08am 07.01.02 Smaller Boats 3/1330 I am currently boatless. I am looking at a Hunter 26, and a Hunter 27. Price is an issue. One of the
What do i need to know?......buying cam at 6:03am 07.01.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1403 We are currently looking at buying a Mac26x but we dont know anyting about them. Are they stable in
Furler question Bob at 5:37am 07.01.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/851 I am considering purchasing a used Catlina 27 for my first sailboat. Any comments would be appreciat
Catalina 27 question Bob at 5:24am 07.01.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1123 I'm hoping someone can give me some advice re: pricing on installing a self furler on a Catalina 27.
which knot do I use? Mike at 5:22am 07.01.02 Smaller Boats 1/844 I have to re-attach a new main halyard clasp to the halyard since the original broke. Since this is

Recent Replies

Fiberglass locker repair (2) G0ri11@ at 4:31pm 06.25.20 Here are some pictures from step 1, my attempt at forming the mold.
BOATUS Urges Action on GPS Brian D at 4:28pm 06.25.20 I don't get it. It looks like there is a movement to ban 5g via satellite. I checked the frequency s
Used sails from other boats? Dave Groshong at 4:18pm 06.25.20 Minnys in Newport Beach has a large supply of used sails and an online inventory. Once you identify
How to cool a 25 Macgregor on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida in the Summer,,, Zero Breeze? Kings Gambit at 4:12pm 06.25.20 One last question. How do I run a generator and power the AC unit without getting the exhaust in t
92 335 roller furler maintenance _Milkjug_ at 4:07pm 06.25.20 Thanks so much for all the info. I'll get out there, get some more pictures. It's possible that the
DPDT wiring question Ron20324 at 4:04pm 06.25.20 Blue Sea #4155 for a start. BlueSea.com. Me, I would never trust crew to know the difference between
Partial upgrade of antique navigation electronics Calif. Ted at 4:03pm 06.25.20 Thanks Rich. Are modern chartplotters generally able to communicate in either 0183 or 2000 format t
How Do I turn off my cockpit lights? JRT at 3:54pm 06.25.20 None on my 2003 or the other 2 310 in our marina. Some pics would be helpful, coming on with shore
Is there a forum for refrigeration? Captain Larry-DH at 3:52pm 06.25.20 The Guru you seek is at Kollmann Marine
Partial upgrade of antique navigation electronics Captain Larry-DH at 3:50pm 06.25.20 I do not recommend trying to get B&G (or any Navico brand) CPs to work with a Raymarine AP. Been the
How to cool a 25 Macgregor on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida in the Summer,,, Zero Breeze? jviss at 3:46pm 06.25.20 There's a Cruisair portable marine AC for sale on eBay now, $400, seems like a steal. You should gr
Head-Mate Wilcox-Crittenden Pump Assembly jviss at 3:44pm 06.25.20 Holy cow, mark this day in your calendar, I agree with @Peggie Hall HeadMistress on this! I got 17
How to cool a 25 Macgregor on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida in the Summer,,, Zero Breeze? patrickfarley at 3:43pm 06.25.20 Ok. Get a generator and portable AC. We sleep in the main cabin on an inflatable bed. The v-berth h
Are PVC RIBs still inferior? sail sfbay at 3:39pm 06.25.20 I had an Achilles 9'6" hypalon for 9 years and sold it with the boat when sold it last year as I did
Used sails from other boats? sailinmikenaz at 3:33pm 06.25.20 Minnys in Newport Beach has a large supply of used sails and an online inventory. Once you identify
Used sails from other boats? dlochner at 3:29pm 06.25.20 Probably the person who can give the best advice on SBO on this issue is @DrJudyB. My less informed
Sailboat rudder pulling to port jviss at 3:28pm 06.25.20 Maybe we should start a GoFundMe page to help the OP raise the money to haul the boat buy the OP a
How Do I turn off my cockpit lights? jviss at 3:27pm 06.25.20 I like the idea of built-in outside lighting. Mine has nice, built-in, interior, night "courtesy li
Sailboat rudder pulling to port dlochner at 3:23pm 06.25.20 If the issue is the foil shape, then the side of the rudder that was not removed should be undisturb
Head-Mate Wilcox-Crittenden Pump Assembly Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:14pm 06.25.20 It may be time for a new toilet. Thetford bought W-C about 10 years ago and promptly discontinued t

Contact
About
Terms of Use