Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Hunter 260 or MacGregor 26X Viviana at 10:59pm 06.05.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1262 We are looking to buy a 26' boat. We are looking both at the Hunter 260 and the MacGregor 26X. We wi
MacGregor vs Hunter Viviana at 10:53pm 06.05.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1440 We are looking to buy a 26' boat. We are looking both at the Hunter 260 and the MacGregor 26X. We wi
Painting non-skid Chuck at 10:37pm 06.05.01 Ask All Sailors 9/1165 I have noticed several other boats in my area have the non-ski area painted in a contrasting color.
LOW SIDE PRESURE gene at 9:26pm 06.05.01 Other Sailboats 0/761 i have a-b ref.in a p42---found leak at couplers and repaired prob.what should the low side read whe
Good thoughts Bill Thiers at 7:34pm 06.05.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1033 Dave, just read your reply re: cockpit drains. Makes me think about the tiny drains in my 1983 Hunte
Hatch screen - H26? Mickey McLaughlin at 3:12pm 06.05.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1005 What do you guys use to install a screen on the opening portal on an H26 over the V-berth? I bought
12 volt generator / diesel driven alternator Debra Blatnik at 2:59pm 06.05.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1682 Does anyone have any experience with the 12 volt DC generators? (basically a large alternator -- 16
5411 oil pan leak Jim Nixon at 2:22pm 06.05.01 Mid-Size Boats 3/1104 I have just changed the oil in my 1979 30' Catalina with the 5411 deisel, I used a suction device an
Sailing single-handed with a DRS/Gennaker Chris Fleming at 2:17pm 06.05.01 Ask All Sailors 0/1275 I have a DRS for my Catalina-22 which will fit a boat 22'- 25'.In order to make handling this sail e
C30 Refrigeration Jim Stocks at 1:26pm 06.05.01 Other Sailboats 2/877 any ideas on a good type of refrigerator system for the Icebox of a 1980 C30? Jim Stocks 1980 C
kenyon depth gauge Bob at 12:23pm 06.05.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1525 Would anyone have a schematic of a kenyon ds-85 depth gauge. I have one on my 1984 cat 25 and it doe
WINCHES RICHARD at 12:09pm 06.05.01 Ask All Sailors 2/1218 I WOULD LIKE TO FIND TWO SELFTAILING WINCHES FOR MY O'DAY 30. HELP?
LEAKS RICHARD at 11:42am 06.05.01 Ask All Sailors 5/1013 I OWN AN O'DAY 30 (1982). I WAS HAVING LEAKS IN THE MAIN CABIN AND IN THE HEAD. I PULLED ALL THE H
Universal tranny Bob Fischer at 11:27am 06.05.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1027 The owners manual for my 1985 M18 states the tranny may need periodic reverse gear adjustments. My r
460 inverter - enough power ? Mike D. at 11:00am 06.05.01 Big Boats 5/1026 I'm almost thru the commissioning process on a 2000 H460. Not sure if the inverter fed from the hous
Bringin a bike abord Kyle at 10:59am 06.05.01 Big Boats 7/1097 I want to bring a bike aboard but i dont know how i can secure it. Any suggestions?
Can I use small 110 fridge as parts for Cat 30? Jerry at 9:56am 06.05.01 Other Sailboats 7/903 I was told one could take apart a small fridge like you would have in your garage and re-assemle it
reply from Mexico Tim Schaaf at 9:31am 06.05.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1026 I would agree with much of what Dave says but would add the following. If you are only going to crui
Standard form for Offer to Purchase? Tom at 9:04am 06.05.01 Ask All Sailors 6/1223 Does anyone know of a standard form for an Offer to Purchase a used boat from an individual? I've se
Side stay tension Gary at 8:44am 06.05.01 Smaller Boats 9/1238 Having had one of the T-bolts snap on one of our side stays I am in the process of replacing that on

Recent Replies

Chart table fix Scott B at 9:31am 04.23.20 Art, it is the Hunter 49 Owners Modifications. https://hunter.sailboatowners.com/mods.php?task=arti
Sailing and restoring Avalon - 1984 C-22 #12640 AaronD at 9:28am 04.23.20 Nice work, Andre! I'm jealous!
ENO Oven/3 burner stove 1991 - Model 0439-85 - Beneteau First 310 dlochner at 9:23am 04.23.20 Does it have a thermostat? If so, it might be the thermostat.
Fresh Water Tank Vents Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:22am 04.23.20 I don't pretend to be an expert in fresh water plumbing, but I do know how a water TANK should be pl
How do I trailer a sailboat? sail sfbay at 9:20am 04.23.20 I might add to your thread title "How do I trailer a sailboat": 1. Disconnect the trailer lights e
Fresh Water Tank Vents dlochner at 9:11am 04.23.20 There is nothing inherently wrong with this set up, however, it has a real cobbed together appearanc
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing Meriachee at 9:08am 04.23.20
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing Kermit at 9:04am 04.23.20
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing Kermit at 9:01am 04.23.20
Fresh Water Tank Vents Justin_NSA at 9:00am 04.23.20 The zip ties are pretty cheesy. They will age and break. The hoses should have respectable vents, no
Fresh Water Tank Vents Don S/V ILLusion at 8:49am 04.23.20
Catalina 310 history questions Deleted member 117556 at 8:46am 04.23.20 Have you positively identified that the water is coming from the mast base? It should show up in th
New Covid19 restrictions in RI, and other states. Waterway Guide link wizoc at 8:45am 04.23.20 At least now the waterways guide page is pretty skimpy. Nothing at all onR.I. Block Island has annou
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing Justin_NSA at 8:40am 04.23.20
Solar charging options (3) Zinger88 at 8:35am 04.23.20 like it, the mount and panel size, nicely done! only question, does that not interfere with your o
Value for a 1985 Com-Pac 19? jon hansen at 8:33am 04.23.20 in fact, that's a very fair price for one of those. com-pac quality, from freshwater. they are prize
Looking for trailer Mhamm at 8:23am 04.23.20 Thanks
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing (1) Kermit at 8:23am 04.23.20
Don your jibcap Justin_NSA at 8:22am 04.23.20 Paint. I've done a number of articles for Practical Sailor on specific paints that block UV complet
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing (1) Kermit at 8:21am 04.23.20

Contact
About
Terms of Use