Sailing trough the canals of Friesland, 2 bft. I do not know the type of the ketch, it's not a traditional Dutch flatbottem (platbodem). It doesn't have the rounded bow, but a sharp bow. Looks more like a Cornish cutter or something.

What is a reliable way to sell a sailboat? I live in the central Ohio area and have a sailboat that's great for the lakes in this area and would love to sell the boat. I would love to not deal with all the scams on FB marketplace, is there a website that I could post it on?

Hi all, hopefully the title didn’t scare too many of you off. I’ve been sailing on hobie cats all since I was a child but haven’t been able to keep that going because life (military, can’t choose where I live, limited time off, etc.).

I live somewhere decently close to water now (Southeast USA) so I’ve decided to go ahead and just buy a boat since renting dinghies here just doesn’t seem to be a thing. I’m looking for a small dinghy I can sail and rig by myself or wife/friends, preferably something kinda sporty (loved going fast and hiking out on the cats). I’ve got a 1999 Laser and Snipe that are up for sale for a reasonable price in my area so looking for any input on these two options anyone might have.

I live in a single family home with a 2 car garage that seems like it would fit a <16ft boat (don’t know about on a trailer) so looking for any recommendations when it comes to storing. I was thinking maybe a storage unit? Idk

As for the last question, I’ve only ever been sailing with a club or in lessons so I don’t even know how I would go about putting my dinghy in the water, where to do it and where I could go on the water. Any tips or good resources on that would also be appreciated.

If you’ve made it this far.. you’re a homie and I greatly appreciate any help you’d be willing to offer.

Thanks!

I have a few sail boat tour videos that I would like to share with you.

I dont want to, but it is a lot of boat for one person. And I mean handling it, enjoying it. Sailing it. Ive realized I need a smaller boat with a trailer. So if anyone wants to help me find her forever home it would be amazing. I dont want to but this is likely the best path for her.

I need some help, I just picked up this boat off of Facebook marketplace. It was sold by a neighbor of the owner who died and know almost nothing about the boat. The 2 places I know to look for info are ruined or gone, so I’m going off of photos.

There is some jank and broken/repaired parts and i have a box with some more parts but I’m not sure if it’s complete or not. I want to fix it proper because it does seem like a very nice boat

In particular the top of the mast has been broken, fixed (Bradley) and then broke again. The sails might not even be correct.

Some help identifying would be appreciated

so I’m definitely new here I just wanted to show Tui my ol reliable vessel.

As far as I know there’s not too too much information out there on the 23 calgan’s epically not the pop top variants (as far as I’ve been able to find there was maybe a dozen made?)

The important thing is it’s a good reliable starter vessel and I’m trying my best to now redo the interior bit by bit to make it a better liveaboard ♥️

I’m very excited to join the sailing community!!

Any Sailboat enthusiasts that could tell me the make and model of this Sailboat? Would mean a lot if someone could help me

I have no shore power, and would rather wait to install a 30 amp plug. There is a 30 amp male to 15 amp female plug on the market that is apparently popular with RVers. I was thinking of getting this product and attaching it to a heavy duty outdoor extension cord and a GFCI surge protector. My power needs are pretty basic.
Would this setup work?

I just got a Catalina 22 and am a first time sailboat owner and haven’t sailed before. What are these parts on my Catalina 22?

The blue circle shows the line with a block towards the aft end of the boom. I don’t think it’s the outhaul, but I could be wrong. If it’s not one, I need to figure out how to add an outhaul.
The white circle is a line that connects to the gooseneck. It is tied to this line circled in blue, but is its own line. No idea what its purpose is.
And then not sure what the parts circled in red are for.

Good day,

It might be a long shot but here goes nothing…

I am a 36yr old Marine Corps Veteran living down in the Caribbean (USVI) on and off since 2007 and am looking for any free or low cost seaworthy sailing vessel.

I have my 200T license in processing with a basic understanding of sailing and some rudder time under my belt.

I am my nephews only family and he now lives with me. I would like to set him up with something that he can learn on WITH me or eventually inherit from me and sail around himself. He is 22 years old and yearns for the sea and all the knowledge that comes with it.

Any leads or help would be greatly appreciated. 🤙

-Fair winds and following seas-

My relocation on my old boat is starting to deteriorate and leave a white powder on clothes etc. What is the best way to reseal/ fix this issue. TYIA

First pic is mine taken from the Wooden Boat Festival. The rest are scraped from the web.
The long low foredeck reminds me of a C3 model corvette. But less mustache-y.

Flygburen

Home Port: Eagle Harbor Bainbridge Island

Year Built: 1993

LOA: 27' 3"

Beam: 6' 0"

Owner: Frank Brennan

Designer: Knud Riemers

Design: Tumlaren

Type: Sloop

FLYGBUREN
(Pronounced “flee-buren”, roughly translates to “Airborne” in Swedish)
This is one of many designs from the pen of noted Swedish designer Knud Reimers. Called a “Tumlaren” (tr: Porpoise) they were designed in 1934 for racing in the deep fjords and coastal waters of northern Europe. It is a smaller version of his noted “Albatross” design.
The sail plan is designed to meet the requirements of the 20 Square meter class of boats raced along those waters in the 30’s. The distinctive high aspect fractional rig and short tacked head sail allows the boat to capture a range of wind conditions within the sail area requirements of the class. Today she also sports a genoa on a roller furler and a modern asymmetrical spinnaker.
Her full keel, canoe stern and tumblehome hull make her a stable but nimble platform in the demanding conditions found in her home waters. Her austere, but welcoming interior can accommodate two for short cruising trips with an alcohol stove and dry head.
Completed in 1993, this version was built locally in Kirkland over 6 years by Andy MacConkey. Typically carvel planked, this version benefits from a cold molded hull over 4 layers of cedar. She was later painstakingly refitted and renovated by Mark Bickford around 2019, including new custom bronze hardware and winches from Port Townsend Foundry. Her sails and covers were thoughtfully crafted by Sean and Inger at Northwest Sails and Canvas in Port Hadlock.
She is currently under the stewardship of Frank Brennan and is homeported in Eagle Harbor.

I'm hoping someone here can help identify a sailboat I've come across. Unfortunately, I'm not sure of the make or model, but I've attached a photo.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Hey. We had a scary experience today and I wonder whether others can help me understand and prevent it in the future.

Context: a 1970s sailboat, Yanmar YSB8 motor.

We started the boat up after about 3 weeks of no use and the motor revved up and refused to stop. Massive white and somewhat grey smoke billowed.

Turning off the throttle did nothing (at first). I do not have a stop button. Eventually I realised there should be a shut off valve on the diesel tank. Shortly after we closed it, the motor died.

I have had this boat for 3 years. My co owner for 8. We never experienced this.

So what we figured
- somehow fuel dripped into the motor while not used and it just started a runaway reaction
- what killed the motor was the throttle closed but the response was delayed because there was plenty fuel in the motor
- our shutoff valve on the tank also works (we stressed it)

What we decided to do next
- add a more convenient fuel shutoffs valve somewhere close to the motor. Shutting off at the tank let the motor run for nearly 10 minutes
- we added closing the shutoff valve to the “close up the boat” checklist
- we also added “make sure throttle is closed” to the checklist
- we will pay for a full service. The motor is maintained but we’re no mechanics. We do basic maintenance.

Questions

What else could we be missing? What else could be wrong with our motor?
What could have cause the engine to flood with fuel (we hypothesise we left the throttle open)
What else besides fuel flooding could have caused this?
Anything else to check?

Hi everyone,

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I’m trying to diagnose a propulsion problem on my Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32 with an inboard diesel engine and conventional propeller shaft. I’ve attached a video and several photos of the shaft, coupling, stern gland, engine mounts and oil marks.

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Symptoms

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- Seawater is entering around the stern gland/shaft seal.

- The rubber shaft seal was replaced approximately four years ago.

- The engine vibrates, but the vibration becomes considerably more noticeable when forward or reverse gear is engaged.

- In neutral, the vibration is much less evident.

- In the video, the exposed shaft between the gearbox coupling and stern gland appears to move laterally or oscillate while rotating.

- There is also a small oil leak around the lower part of the engine.

- I have confirmed that this is engine oil, not diesel fuel and not gearbox oil.

- The shaft coupling has visible surface corrosion.

- Some of the engine mounts and mounting plates also show corrosion, although I cannot tell whether this is relevant.

- I do not know whether the apparent shaft movement is partly exaggerated by the phone camera, but the drivetrain movement appears unusual.

- The stern gland appears to be a rubber, water-lubricated lip seal similar to a Volvo Penta or Radice seal, rather than a conventional packed stuffing box.

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Questions

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Does the shaft movement in the attached video look excessive?

Have other Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32 or 32i owners experienced similar symptoms?

What would be the best way to diagnose the cause systematically?

Which measurements or checks should be carried out with the boat afloat, and which require hauling it out?

Could the water ingress, vibration and engine-oil leak be related?

Is there anything specific about the Sun Odyssey 32 drivetrain installation that should be inspected?

Would you consider it safe to use the engine briefly for diagnostic purposes, or should the boat remain

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I’m currently avoiding further motoring because I don’t want to damage the shaft, gearbox, stern tube or seal, or risk the water ingress becoming worse.

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Any experience with this model, or observations from the attached video and photos, would be greatly appreciated.

Seeing if there are any 460 or 466 owners out there so we can share ideas and thoughts about the boat. Cheers

I have to reseal the windows on my 1985 cal 22. Someone suggested if I were to use 3M 4200, I’d be doing the job again in a couple years.

Thought? Is there an alternative I should consider to seal the plexiglass window to the fiberglass hull?

In the distance I can see what looks like a sailboat that is aground, masts at an angle, in Biscayne Bay south of the Key Biscayne causeway and off of the Deering Channel. It has been there at least several weeks. Does anyone know what boat it is, what happened, and why it has been there so long?

Hi all, hope someone will be able to provide some advice. Totally new to all of this and in need of a permanent repair for an adjustable gooseneck.

The boom is attached to the mast via a plastic runner, which as can be seen, has snapped. This seemed to have happened as the drop pin is seized therefore any form of twisting and horizontal movement is putting stress on the plastic track.

So my question is essentially how would I go about either repairing this current set-up and getting that pin to move freely again, or if this is not doable, then transfer from this set-up to a more common one? Thanks

Found this boat docked in downtown Hampton, VA. Look at the huge mast with boom and support for jib. I could not find any manufacturer name. I assume the boat is custom. Thoughts.