SailboatOwners.com: What sailors are sayingNews and discussions from owners of popular production sailboats.Chill out- July 8, 2008 Need some help here! I have a 1982 catalina 27 The ice box keeps food cool but takes a lot of ice sometimes 20 to 30lbs daily From what Ive seen (and theres not much room to see) the ice ...http://www.sailboatowners.com/admin/rss/redirect.tpl?id=73359576081.23 Am I Slow- July 8, 2008 I think I am very slow I took my 26S out of the water and brought her home for the first time Tied up to dock at 11:35 am Got my truck and backed the trailer down Loaded the boat ...http://www.sailboatowners.com/admin/rss/redirect.tpl?id=73359575011.96 Let's Hear It For George!!!- July 8, 2008 George owner of the Hunter 35 5 'Prometheus' took first in class in the 41'st Marina del Rey (CA) to San Diego race This 105 NM race is a tricky offshore race that goes trough some distinct and changeable weather ...http://www.sailboatowners.com/admin/rss/redirect.tpl?id=73359569995.96 '81 Y-36 Holding Tank Elbows- July 8, 2008 I discovered this weekend that my holding tank has been leaking under the port side settee Problem is the aluminum elbows that attach the toilet and the pump out are rotted out on the bottom sides I was able to ...http://www.sailboatowners.com/admin/rss/redirect.tpl?id=73359569566.8 Where To Place The AP Fluxgate Compass In A H34- July 8, 2008 My current AP is wacked I'm going in circles and have decided to replace it I've narrowed it down to the Raymarine S1 or the Raymarine X-5 Both units have a fluxgate compass that idealy needs to be mounted on ...http://www.sailboatowners.com/admin/rss/redirect.tpl?id=73359569431.27 O"Day Sailer II: rudder- July 8, 2008 Lost the rudder ...http://www.sailboatowners.com/admin/rss/redirect.tpl?id=73359567388.23 west coast of lake michigan- July 8, 2008 I have not done any extended sailing on my boat Mostly just day sails I want to this summer sail from Monroe Harbor in Chicago across the southern part of Lake Michigan to Michigan City or New Buffalo and then ...http://www.sailboatowners.com/admin/rss/redirect.tpl?id=73359565640.91 waste(pump out) port- July 8, 2008 I have a Cat 270 92 The waste port has not been opened for awhile and the threads are bound up My attempts to open it(have tried silicone lube leverage etc) have been unsuccessful Is this a replacement situation and ...http://www.sailboatowners.com/admin/rss/redirect.tpl?id=73359564578.45 pop top venture 22- July 8, 2008 I have a mac 22 with a pop top that is always in the up possion except when raising and lowering the mast I would like to make tis into a more permanent pilot house like structure motorsailer style has ...http://www.sailboatowners.com/admin/rss/redirect.tpl?id=73359564030.62 Repairing Halyard Core- July 8, 2008 In doing some maintenance in preparation for a fall launch I put my halyards in a mesh bag (only 1 year old) and put them in the washing machine to clean I have done this with my mainsheet jibsheets and ...http://www.sailboatowners.com/admin/rss/redirect.tpl?id=73359563299.8 |