<![CDATA[Cruisers & Sailing Forums]]> https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ Cruisers Forum is an online forum community of cruisers from around the world! en Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:30:56 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Cruisers & Sailing Forums]]> https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ Crew Wanted: Experienced Sailboat Sailor Required https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f30/experienced-sailboat-sailor-required-302572.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:35:38 GMT Require the assistance of a highly experienced sailboat sailor, who is very familiar with waters between Westhaven Marina to Dockland5 in Whangarei.... Require the assistance of a highly experienced sailboat sailor, who is very familiar with waters between Westhaven Marina to Dockland5 in Whangarei.

With me, we'll motor (maybe with sails) a 48 foot yacht from Westhaven Marina to Dockland5 in Whangarei THIS COMING WEEKEND:
24 October, possibly 25 October. ]]> Revived Yachtie https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f30/experienced-sailboat-sailor-required-302572.html Island Inflatable glue issue. https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f2/island-inflatable-glue-issue-302571.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:49:21 GMT Hi all, Hoping someone can help with an issue I’m having with the air-deck on my Island Inflatable 3.6m dinghy. I bought it used (basically as-new)... Hi all,
Hoping someone can help with an issue I’m having with the air-deck on my Island Inflatable 3.6m dinghy.
I bought it used (basically as-new) and it’s now three years old. The air-deck is leaking around the “donut” (the circular area where the glue has let go). Island Inflatables sell a replacement floor for $800. The guy I spoke to on the phone said it’s the most expensive part of the boat and explained how they usually deal with this. I asked if they sell a proper repair kit or even just a small piece of the right material so I could fix it myself — they only sell the glue. That was a bit disappointing. You’d think the manufacturer or even reseller would have access to the material needed to repair their own boats.
This seems to be a pattern with the glued bits on these Island Inflatables. My previous one had similar glue failures after a few years. Island gave me a local repairer to contact for help.

We use the dinghy as a tender and need it to actually work as one. On the last Island I had, I used SC-4000 (Rema Tip Top) glue on the failed glue points and it held. Gluing this air-deck is proving more difficult though. I’ve been told to reinforce the area with a larger patch than the original to give the repair a better chance.
Cleaning and re-gluing hasn’t worked so far.
Has anyone successfully repaired an Island air-deck (or similar drop-stitch floor) with this kind of glue failure? Any tips on the right material, prep, or technique would be appreciated before I have another go.

Cheers Shane ]]> General Sailing Forum Shanewood https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f2/island-inflatable-glue-issue-302571.html Starlink Payments when registered in foreign country https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f74/starlink-payments-when-registered-in-foreign-country-302570.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:38:34 GMT We are trying to set up our Starlink account in the Bahamas - all of our banking is in the US (Starlink cut off our account after more than 30 days... We are trying to set up our Starlink account in the Bahamas - all of our banking is in the US (Starlink cut off our account after more than 30 days out of the US). When we tried to pay for the new subscription the only payment options were Apple Pay and a credit card, which were both rejected because the service address (Bahamas) did not match the CC address.


Has anyone found a way to do this successfully? ]]> WMSailing https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f74/starlink-payments-when-registered-in-foreign-country-302570.html For Sale: Avon Seasport 2002. $11,500 https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f152/avon-seasport-2002-11-500-a-302569.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:34:17 GMT New grey Hypalon tubes in 2015. New Mercury 50 HP also 2015. Dealer confirmed engine 132 hours. Comes with Simrad GPS, needs new depth sounder. ... New grey Hypalon tubes in 2015. New Mercury 50 HP also 2015. Dealer confirmed engine 132 hours. Comes with Simrad GPS, needs new depth sounder.

Trailers also available:
Venture Roller Trailer - $1,500, excellent condition
Venture Bunk Trailer $750, very good condition.

(Apologies for the "sideways" photos. I tried every trick in the book and could not get them rotate.)
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]]> Boats For Sale and Wanted GPL002 https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f152/avon-seasport-2002-11-500-a-302569.html Want to Buy: 32 Yellowfin https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f152/32-yellowfin-302568.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:50:29 GMT Cash buyer ready for a clean 32 Yellowfin around $240k. Prefer 300/350 power. No financing, quick closing. PM me if you're considering selling before listing publicly. ]]> Boats For Sale and Wanted SweepDaOcean https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f152/32-yellowfin-302568.html Looking for an engine to repower a gemini 105m https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f54/looking-for-an-engine-to-repower-a-gemini-105m-302567.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:35:34 GMT Morning folks. I am looking you repower my gemini 105m. I asked in the gemini forums and got some advice but I am struggling to find a suitable... Morning folks. I am looking you repower my gemini 105m. I asked in the gemini forums and got some advice but I am struggling to find a suitable outboard. People suggested yamaha t25 high thrust 25 in on a panther mount. However, I understand that the yamaha post 2017 lost the major advantages of high gear ratio and beefier lower unit.

So, what are my options in the 20 to 30hp, range, high gear ratio, 25in shaft? I can possibly get a mercury and add an extension kit from bay manufacturing. Also, can try a prop with lower pitch.

Any suggestions?
Thanks a bunch ]]> Engines and Propulsion Systems tharch https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f54/looking-for-an-engine-to-repower-a-gemini-105m-302567.html <![CDATA[For Sale: Brownie's Third Lung Electric Hookah System]]> https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/brownies-third-lung-electric-hookah-system-302566.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:24:55 GMT Brownie's Third Lung E150A Electric Hookah System Like New (approx 15 hours use)
1 Diver Includes:*Motor and 5ft heat hose with in-line particle filter
and QRS fitting with carrying handle. 115/230 volt
1 60ft down line with F to M QRS fitting
1 Brownie’s LP hookah regulator on 40″ hose
1 Brownie’s weight integrated Cummerbelt
1 Mesh Carrying Bag
No Weights
New $3100, asking $1900
Fixed Price Shipping of $75 in lower 48 states.

Call/Text 252.904.7132 for more information
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]]> General Classifieds (no boats) onewadd https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/brownies-third-lung-electric-hookah-system-302566.html <![CDATA[For Sale: NEW IN BOX Vetus FTR330/19 sea strainer 3/4" hose connection]]> https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/new-in-box-vetus-ftr330-19-sea-strainer-3-4-hose-connection-302562.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:32:13 GMT Vetus SeaStrainer, brand new in box, model FTR330/19 (3/4" id hose connections). In Stuart, Florida. Pick-up locally, or can ship via US Postal Service. $75, you pay for shipping if needed. ]]> General Classifieds (no boats) BVIbrian https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/new-in-box-vetus-ftr330-19-sea-strainer-3-4-hose-connection-302562.html Android 16 and ver. 5 14.0 issues https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f134/android-16-and-ver-5-14-0-issues-302544.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:08:10 GMT I cannot import neither raster charts bor CM93 is there a incompatibilitet or?
I have: Samsung android ver 16
Opencpn ver 5 14.0 [205]
Charts (CM93 and raster charts) in a separate folder in Downloads
CM93 IN a file containing the .ezd file and numbered other files
Migrated files to chart/downloads by opencpn
Only layout map is visible

Any ideas what to do? ]]> OpenCPN Heida https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f134/android-16-and-ver-5-14-0-issues-302544.html Cruising... https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f2/cruising-302522.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:43:32 GMT Would anyone recommend a Royal Caribbean cruise, any information out there.??? :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: Would anyone recommend a Royal Caribbean cruise, any information out there.???
:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: ]]> General Sailing Forum boatman61 https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f2/cruising-302522.html World cruising with longer layovers possible? https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f71/world-cruising-with-longer-layovers-possible-302480.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:07:18 GMT Hi all, am planning a world cruise hopefully beginning in about 4.5 years. Still don't have the boat, but am currently looking at a Fisher Northeaster 30 (A little smaller than I like, but looks like a good safe boat!). Anyways I am starting to put some things down on paper as to the routing etc, and was wondering if anyone has any experience with landing at a destination, and then travelling that country while the boat is at a marina for example. Obviously this wont be much of an issue locally (I will be beginning in Lake Erie (Cleveland) and working my way down and around South america. But for example - I would love to cross russia. Has anyone docked in say one side of russia, toured the country then returned? Is this a bit of a pipe dream? Same with say parts of africa? Obviously would have to find a marina etc, but is this realistic or just crazy thoughts :D ]]> Billharrison https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f71/world-cruising-with-longer-layovers-possible-302480.html For Sale: Fujinon 14x40 Stabilized Binoculars - $750 https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/fujinon-14x40-stabilized-binoculars-750-a-302479.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:31:43 GMT Fujinon 14x40 Techno-Stabi Binoculars. $650 plus shipping from Texas. These binoculars are very lightly used and in great condition. Just add 4 AA... Fujinon 14x40 Techno-Stabi Binoculars. $650 plus shipping from Texas. These binoculars are very lightly used and in great condition. Just add 4 AA batteries and you will be ready to go. The stabilization and magnification work amazingly! Includes hard storage case and factory operation manual. I am the owner. Please PM me for any questions.
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]]> General Classifieds (no boats) murofsresiurc https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/fujinon-14x40-stabilized-binoculars-750-a-302479.html Albert Einstein, a Terrible Sailor https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f129/albert-einstein-a-terrible-sailor-302478.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:12:26 GMT “Albert Einstein, Sailor”
➥ https://seahistory.org/sea-history-f...nstein-sailor/
Quote:
“...
Many people consider Einstein to have been the greatest mathematician and physicist the world has ever known. His exploits as a sailor are not as well known and for good reason—Albert Einstein was a terrible sailor!
...
So, whenever you go out in a sailboat and manage to avoid crashing into something, not to mention sailing your boat in the direction you want to go, you are doing something that Albert Einstein could not.
And when you learn (as you will in our next issue) about how sails work, you’ll have mastered a bit of science that one of the world’s greatest scientists never seemed to understand.”
“Relative Tide and Sand Bars Trap Einstein; He Runs His Sailboat Aground at Old Lyme”
➥ https://www.nytimes.com/1935/08/04/a...-sailboat.html

“A Sailor, Relatively”
➥ https://goodoldboat.com/a-sailor-relatively/

“Your Ultimate Summer Fail: Albert Einstein Loved Sailing But Was Absolutely Terrible at It”
➥ https://www.historyisfire.com/blog/e...ng-summer-fail ]]> Our Community GordMay https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f129/albert-einstein-a-terrible-sailor-302478.html Brilliant Blue Challenge 2026 https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f80/brilliant-blue-challenge-2026-a-302477.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:14:07 GMT “What is the brilliant blue challenge?”
➥ https://brilliantblue.org/?gad_sourc...SAAEgIVpvD_BwE

More ➥ https://brilliantblue.org/about-us

Quote:
“The Brilliant Blue Challenge is a global annual ocean innovation competition for students aged 12-18, launched by Brilliant Labs in collaboration with key stakeholders in Canada’s blue economy.

Endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade, this initiative sheds light on the greatest challenges facing our blue economy, with categories focusing on marine renewable energy, marine autonomous systems, and marine life conservation.
...”
The Canadian National Competition was held April 17–18, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, featuring 17 teams, from 5 provinces.
National winners included Bluenose Builders (Healthy Marine Life), Équipe l'Héritage (Marine Autonomous Systems), Équipe Maurice-Lapointe #2 (Marine Renewable Energy), and Grammar Gryphons (Brilliant Blue Award).

The Global Challenge took place October 16–18, 2026, where international student teams present working prototypes, technical demonstrations, and business plan pitches.

Key Event Details:
• Location: Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
• Participants: Student teams aged 12–18 from 10 countries (including Canada, Chile, Finland, Scotland, Brazil, Ghana, Egypt, Japan, USA, and Tunisia)
• Eligibility: Teams of 2 to 5 students supported by two adult advisors (teachers or parents).

Competition Categories:
• Marine Renewable Energy: Sustainable power generation solutions
• Marine Autonomous Systems: Ocean exploration and task prototypes
• Healthy Marine Life: Ecosystem improvement and conservation projects


"Students gather in Dartmouth to pitch ocean solutions"
➥ https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7385849 ]]> GordMay https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f80/brilliant-blue-challenge-2026-a-302477.html Re-route my reefing lines? https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/re-route-my-reefing-lines-302476.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:00:36 GMT I've been looking at pictures of reefing systems online and I think my boat is rigged sub-optimally.

The image on the left is how my boat is currently rigged. A clew reefing line runs through the boom, through a block on the deck, and back to the cockpit. But I have to go forward to hook the luff edge reefing point to the tack hook.

The image on the right shows how I propose to re-route the reefing line. Basically, I would combine both outhaul and downhaul functions into one line, for single-line reefing. Is there any reason that's not a good idea? Systems I've seen pictures of seem to just run the line through the reefing grommet at the luff edge. Is that okay or should I use a block there?



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