Boat Launch Fails - SailNet Community
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Rudder Failures - SailNet Community
Oct 23, 2014 · Over the past year or so I've seen many reports of rudder failures and/or loss in cruising boats. Apart from age and "cycles" like we've talked about in the past, I'm wondering what the cause …
Walking away from sales agreement - SailNet Community
Apr 25, 2008 · You can certainly walk away from the deal at any time. Your only risk is the 10% that you put on the table. Legally, if you do not follow the contract as written, those dollars are the boat …
Engine dies, what would you do..... | SailNet Community
Aug 10, 2007 · My biggest fear is having my engine die on me while traversing a very dense, and filled, mooring field. Looking to see how folks would react in the following situation. You start your engine …
knockdown vs. capsize vs. broach | SailNet Community
Aug 7, 2014 · Knockdown - Storm comes up and you didn't reef, drop sails quick enough. Strong wind gust, your boat is knocked on its side i.e. 90 degrees. Usually come right back up but can lead to .....
Shorepower and Reverse Polarity - SailNet Community
Jun 1, 2007 · Perhaps someone can enlighten us about reverse polarity. Don Casey's tip (copied below) is clear enough, but still fails to explain our 'current' situation. Earlier today we went for the first sail of …
Is "light sanding" really needed for bottom paint?
Feb 17, 2017 · My new-to-me boat has a coat of ablative paint from last season in good condition. I'm considering the option of using the drywall screen sanding approach to lightly apply some "tooth" for …
Engine will not rev above 2,100 RPM - SailNet Community
Jun 2, 2008 · The engine should be easily able to get the boat up to hull speed (7.5kts) as the recommended engine for this boat is 50-80HP. At 2,100RPM the boat is doing 6 kts. I reakon if I can …
Putting in an offer with a yacht broker on a used boat...
Jan 8, 2018 · 4) Do not survey the boat in freezing weather. Frozen wet cores can sound like dry solid cores. 5) If the boat is on the hard, you are asking the owner to pay to launch and rig the boat. …
Single Handed Mast Stepping without a Crane - SailNet Community
Apr 5, 2017 · I am curious to hear some thoughts, tricks and tips with regards to stepping and unstepping a mast on a small boat (Less than 25 feet) without a crane, single handed, or with only …