<![CDATA[Cruisers & Sailing Forums]]> https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ Cruisers Forum is an online forum community of cruisers from around the world! en Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:32:54 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Cruisers & Sailing Forums]]> https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ For Sale: Sailrite Professional 2007 Long Arm, barely used https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/sailrite-professional-2007-long-arm-barely-used-302833.html Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:28:31 GMT Two thousand seven Sailrite Professional Long Arm zigzag machine, straight stitch plus two-point zigzag up to ten millimeters. Twenty-and-a-half-inch... Two thousand seven Sailrite Professional Long Arm zigzag machine, straight stitch plus two-point zigzag up to ten millimeters. Twenty-and-a-half-inch arm. Industrial table included. Original manuals, all feet, and accessories. About forty hours on it — used only for 1 sail repair and one trampoline on a thirty-eight-foot catamaran, original owner made a couple of tablecloths and put in storage. Actual barn find. Discontinued model, so parts and support are getting scarce. Located in South Florida, buyer pays shipping or picks up. $2600. Text five six one, nine three two, eight two seven five.
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]]> General Classifieds (no boats) Pyrat Burnham https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/sailrite-professional-2007-long-arm-barely-used-302833.html Removing mold and mildew stains on vinyl seat covers https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f67/removing-mold-and-mildew-stains-on-vinyl-seat-covers-302832.html Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:26:31 GMT After returning to our catamaran, which was stored at wet and tropical Shelter Bay Marina, Panama during the summer months, we noted mold & mildew on our cockpit seats. Unfortunately, the stains penetrated into the vinyl substrate. I tried many of the magical mold stain removal products on the market, including:

- Bleach
- Star Brite Ultimate Mildew Stain Remover
- Spray Nine Mold & Mildew
- Concrobium Mold Control
- Mold Armor
- Marine 31 Mold & Mildew
- Oxi Clean

DO NOT USE MAGIC ERASER ON VINYL

I recalled in another thread, someone had success with SEM Vinyl Coat spray. So I purchased some SEM Color Coat 3 Ranger White 12 oz 82063 from Home Harbor Supply, not wanting to replace the entire seat cover (about $150 from Fisheries Supply as referenced in another thread).

Whilst waiting for the shipment of the SEM spray, I asked an old salt here if he knows a remedy. Simple, he explained, bleach will work, but only with sufficient dwell time. Spray-and-wiping bleach won’t work. Take a microfiber soaked in bleach, and apply that to the stained area for an hour. The results were amazing. Others increase dwell time by spraying a mixture of bleach and dish soap (creates a film reducing evaporation), though I suspect that’s messy and difficult to completely rinse off.

Hope others can benefit from this cheap and effective hack! ]]> CaptainMarkS https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f67/removing-mold-and-mildew-stains-on-vinyl-seat-covers-302832.html State of termites: 2026 Florida? https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f2/state-of-termites-2026-florida-302831.html Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:41:07 GMT Planning on taking our boat down to Florida and storing it on the hard for the next few summers. Starting to worry more about termites. ... Planning on taking our boat down to Florida and storing it on the hard for the next few summers.

Starting to worry more about termites.

Looking for opinions on this. What is the “state” of termites these days? Are there certain yards that have reputations for these critters? Anyway to stop them before they actually board? Etc.

Thanks… ]]> General Sailing Forum Phish https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f2/state-of-termites-2026-florida-302831.html Any catamaran sailors, picking up the mooring from the stern? https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/any-catamaran-sailors-picking-up-the-mooring-from-the-stern-302829.html Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:47:58 GMT Hi,


on our boat the wheel is far from the bow and due to this it's hard to pick up the mooring from the bow.
On some other boats the bow is very high above the water.


So, is anyone approaching their mooring while going astern when the weather is not to rough?


Essentially running a long line with a snapshackle from a bow cleat to the stern.
Then approaching slowly in reverse. Step down into the platform attach the line and pull the bow close to the mooring reversing the boat while doing so.


Advantages:
The buoy is easier to see.
The passage to the stern platform is often unobstructed and short.
The platform is at water level.
Lower risk to run over the lines as you can clearly see them (if you approach from the bow and overshoot, you can't see the buoy under the bridgedeck).
Easier when sailing short handed.
Easier communication because you can usually see the person picking up the mooring better and the distance is shorter. Less shouting.


Disadvantages:
Some boats are harder to control when going astern.
In wavy conditions it might be difficult to approach stern to.
You need a bit more space around the boat as it needs to turn when hauling the line to the bow.


Anyone else doing that? ]]> Multihull Sailboats Catamarangirl https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/any-catamaran-sailors-picking-up-the-mooring-from-the-stern-302829.html For Sale: Perkins 4108 https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/perkins-4108-a-302828.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:33:22 GMT 50hp with hurth/Zf 2:1 transmission Engine has 23hrs and comes with a new gauge panel. Needs paint. Pics to follow. Asking $4,000. Located in... 50hp with hurth/Zf 2:1 transmission

Engine has 23hrs and comes with a new gauge panel. Needs paint.

Pics to follow. Asking $4,000. Located in NJ

Call Neal for more info at 609-276-5059 ]]> General Classifieds (no boats) nea k https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/perkins-4108-a-302828.html Wire Connectors for Deck Stepped Mast https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f47/wire-connectors-for-deck-stepped-mast-302827.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:56:33 GMT I will be unstepping my mast for various projects. My wire connectors are old. I would like to update them to something that is waterproof and... I will be unstepping my mast for various projects.

My wire connectors are old. I would like to update them to something that is waterproof and easy to disconnect when unstepping the mast in the future.

What type of connectors would you recommend.

Photos attached from a previous mast unstepping.
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]]> Monohull Sailboats FuneSF https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f47/wire-connectors-for-deck-stepped-mast-302827.html For Sale: RC Plath 7B manual windlass https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/rc-plath-7b-manual-windlass-302825.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:35:03 GMT Used, easy to service, bulletproof. Gypsy for 3/8 G4 chain. $300 CONUS shipping is going to be $200 or so, given the weight, or pick up in Newport... Used, easy to service, bulletproof. Gypsy for 3/8 G4 chain.
$300
CONUS shipping is going to be $200 or so, given the weight, or pick up in Newport Beach, CA
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]]> General Classifieds (no boats) earthbm https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/rc-plath-7b-manual-windlass-302825.html Binnacle Bag https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f2/binnacle-bag-302822.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:46:50 GMT Greetings, Our 1999 Sabre 402 could use some additional cockpit storage/organization. In particular, something like a bag mounted on the front of... Greetings,

Our 1999 Sabre 402 could use some additional cockpit storage/organization. In particular, something like a bag mounted on the front of the binnacle would be very useful for binocs, gloves, glasses, sunscreen, and a tool or two.

Anything like that people out there are liking?

Right now this is one of the front runner candidates:

https://www.westmarine.com/robship-n...-20438313.html

Here is a pic of the binnacle:

]]> General Sailing Forum Spokey Doke https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f2/binnacle-bag-302822.html Propane line runs thru Engine Room? https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/propane-line-runs-thru-engine-room-302820.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:20:30 GMT Old copper gas line is green and cruddy, so a new one is going in. It comes from the vented propane locker at the rear, through steerage, and... Old copper gas line is green and cruddy, so a new one is going in. It comes from the vented propane locker
at the rear, through steerage, and between the sleepers in the engine room to the bulkhead with the galley.

I'm concerned about the heat from the engine and the high ambient heat (tropics) combining
to make a dangerous situation despite it being there for 40 years.

I could reroute it (with much more difficulty) through the companionway floor
or run the line inside a thick rubber hose to insulate it somewhat?

I have no idea how to gauge if this is old school tomfoolery or just accepted practice.
ER temps have been as high as 115-120 but autoignition is 950ish.

Please don't say 'get induction' don't have enough solar.

thx, L ]]> lobelia https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/propane-line-runs-thru-engine-room-302820.html Trimaran vs Catamaran https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/trimaran-vs-catamaran-302819.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:15:41 GMT Good video https://youtu.be/c9lt4_QEYDE Good video
https://youtu.be/c9lt4_QEYDE ]]> Multihull Sailboats beiland https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/trimaran-vs-catamaran-302819.html GGR, Social Media Slop and False Alarms https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f106/ggr-social-media-slop-and-false-alarms-302817.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:08:06 GMT Some of us follow the races. Especially when they are not out and out events but rather adventures still nearly relatable to an average sailor. ... Some of us follow the races. Especially when they are not out and out events but rather adventures still nearly relatable to an average sailor.


I used to be skeptical, but over time I started following the GGR. I now check the website daily for position updates and I also watch some of the live onboard transmissions.


And the more I watch, the more I find things can quickly go so wrong in the Social Media Era.


1) According to GGR one specific entrant transmitted HUNDREDS of unauthorised files over Starlink. And so ... she got DSQ - for Social Media use !


2) Report on Guy's rescue is illustrated with an image with a jury rigged boat.
https://goldengloberace.com/wp-conte...-1920x1440.jpg


Well. Did he dismast? The news was he fell and hit his head. Nothing about dismasting there.


3) GGR states the boats are not expected to use their autopilots, but here at 1:42 I think I see one :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgg9JTv-x58&t=102s


So, again, probably the media comes from another time, not from this race.


Etc. etc. I still like watching, but I simply wish there were fewer such glitches in the "content". Whether a boat dismasts or not and whether you are using an autopilot or not is not all that irrelevant to understanding of what is being shown.


I wonder if there is anyone else here that follows the event, but I assume there might be. Hence this post.


barnakiel ]]> barnakiel https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f106/ggr-social-media-slop-and-false-alarms-302817.html Which countries have very specific rules of security equipment etc? https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f57/which-countries-have-very-specific-rules-of-security-equipment-etc-302816.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:40:45 GMT Which flag states have a fixed, statutory safety equipment list for offshore passages, and where is it published? I know these have: France... Which flag states have a fixed, statutory safety equipment list for offshore passages, and where is it published?

I know these have:
France (Division 240), Spain (RD 339/2021), Italy (DM 146/2008), Croatia (NN 13/2020), Belgium, Greece, Portugal, Malta and the UK (SOLAS V, MGN 599).

I think the following does not have any for private boats:
Sweden, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Finland

Which have I missed, and is any of mine wrong? A link to the official list for your flag would be gold: On skippr.it I want to set up so the owner records what is aboard and the flag's list is checked when they post a delivery, so I want every flag right. ]]> skippr.it https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f57/which-countries-have-very-specific-rules-of-security-equipment-etc-302816.html Replacing mouldy headliner https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/replacing-mouldy-headliner-302814.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:59:17 GMT My cabin has carpet headliner. It's a old and sagging. It's a constant battle to keep the mould/mildew at bay. I spray the black patches with vinegar and dab it off, it improves for a week or two, then comes right back. I've also tried mould killer spray which didn't work as well as the vinegar.

I liveaboard so I'd like some insulation and for it to look relatively nice, however my standards are pretty low considering the state of the current stuff. Note, I'm absolutely terrible at any sort of DIY renovations except for maybe painting things.

Under the carpet it's just bare smooth fibreglass. There's large bolts sticking out from the dodger/solar/fairleads

It appears to be really hard to find foam backed vinyl headliner in my country. There's some obscure online options but I'd like to look at it in person before buying it.

Would any of these options work:

- thin, flexible vinyl flooring material, can get some around 2mm thick. Not sure how this will work around then bolts, maybe add some sort of square shaped raised frame with the old carpet and bolts inside?
- paint. If so, how? What sort of paint? Do I need fairing compound for this?
- replace the carpet. This appears to be the easiest option, just peel the old stuff off, trace it, glue it
- stick the original carpet, treat it with some form of stronger mould killer then contact adhesive it back on

If there's a better idea please tell me. ]]> Windmouse https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/replacing-mouldy-headliner-302814.html Hi https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f9/hi-302812.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 01:59:58 GMT Hi everyone, Anna from Shenzhen here. I work as a lighting designer on retail and hospitality projects, which mostly means arguing with dimmer curves... Hi everyone, Anna from Shenzhen here. I work as a lighting designer on retail and hospitality projects, which mostly means arguing with dimmer curves during the week. My partner and I have been dreaming about a bluewater-capable boat for years, so I'm here to learn from people who've actually done it. Currently reading everything I can find on LED cabin lighting and power budgets. Fair winds! ]]> AnnaKangSZ https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f9/hi-302812.html Wiggling after riveting?! https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/wiggling-after-riveting-302811.html Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:05:18 GMT Hello again forum! We recently removed the set screws holding our stainless steel tubing for our bimini and solar rig over the cockpit and used large... Hello again forum! We recently removed the set screws holding our stainless steel tubing for our bimini and solar rig over the cockpit and used large stainless rivets in their place. After completing the project, we noticed a substantial wiggle to the whole set up! The set screws failed under strong wind (30+ knots sustained) and we almost lost our whole solar panel rig. So we figured the large secure rivets would solve the problem. Is there any solution to this without drilling out more rivets holes? I’ve heard epoxy can be added to the joints but not sure how to go about that? If anyone has advice or a similar experience I thank you in advance! Attached is a picture of one of the joints with wiggle.
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