<![CDATA[Cruisers & Sailing Forums]]> https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ Cruisers Forum is an online forum community of cruisers from around the world! en Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:14:02 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Cruisers & Sailing Forums]]> https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ <![CDATA[ST50 depth dead, wind & speed working]]> https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/st50-depth-dead-wind-and-speed-working-300884.html Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:19:52 GMT Just turned the instruments on to check before we leave for 3 months in the morning and the ST50 depth gauge is absolutely DEAD! Wind works for sure... Just turned the instruments on to check before we leave for 3 months in the morning and the ST50 depth gauge is absolutely DEAD! Wind works for sure and speed is alive so seems ok.

Simultaneously the depth on my Garmin 740S is not displaying and its on a separate transducer. :facepalm:

Any guesses?

Supposed to leave in 10 hours! ]]> Marine Electronics bcboomer https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/st50-depth-dead-wind-and-speed-working-300884.html Traveler car separates while sailing https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/traveler-car-separates-while-sailing-300883.html Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:26:11 GMT Sorry if I'm posting on the wrong section of the forum

We are on an old charting boat oceanis clipper 411 (2003) which is for sale and had a layout we were interested in Croatia.

We test it for two weeks 200-300nm
Sailing chilled by a couple with a dog.

On the 9th day we are sailing close haul on 12kn of apparent +4 gusts. And traveler car comes off.

Contacted charter company and no answer untl 15 hours later after several attempts from our side.
We have follow procedure and documented as much as possible.


We are asking to get our deposit back and compensation for not sailable days. As this is wear and tear.
They are saying that damage might have been skipper negligence and want to charge me for a new traveler


Anyone has experience on what is to be expected?
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]]> Gonsena https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/traveler-car-separates-while-sailing-300883.html Seawater Pump Mystery https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f54/seawater-pump-mystery-300882.html Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:12:40 GMT My boat has a Volvo Pena D2-55B engine. When I winterized the boat I serviced it and it tested OK. When I started up the engine last month there... My boat has a Volvo Pena D2-55B engine. When I winterized the boat I serviced it and it tested OK. When I started up the engine last month there was NO seawater despite the seacock being open. I checked everything from the seawater filter and actually opened the pump and got water flowing there but still got no water cooling with the engine running.

This pump is gear driven off the engine so I figured the shaft must have snapped but found it intact when I replaced the pump. I sent the seawater pump to be serviced and was told a week later that the pump was OK...the tech didn't find anything wrong with it.

Help me solve this mystery. ]]> Engines and Propulsion Systems MJH https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f54/seawater-pump-mystery-300882.html Engine Surround latches https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/engine-surround-latches-300881.html Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:49:53 GMT I have an engine surround with fixed sides and a removable front. Both are 3/4 marine ply with a teak veneer. At present, the front is secured with... I have an engine surround with fixed sides and a removable front. Both are 3/4 marine ply with a teak veneer. At present, the front is secured with wood screws (see dwg). The Forward Face (only the starboard half shown) is shown slightly loose. When I replace it, I push it with my knee so that it lines up with the side, then screw in the screws.

This is OK, but there are 3 screws on each side, and after 50 years, the screws are really not digging into anything anymore, and the Forward Face is, well, not very firmly attached.

My plan is to install stainless steel toggle latches where the rectangles are shown in the dwg. Something like https://www.hardwaresource.com/produ...46914432696593 or https://www.harfington.com/products/p-1079535

This would make it much easier to remove the engine surround (and, for example, replace the failed seawater pump impeller in an emergency). The problem, of course, is that these latches assume that the two objects to be secured are co-planar. Mine are at a 90 degree angle.

Any ideas on how I could attach some kind of strong, quick-release catches?
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]]> LeighWebber https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/engine-surround-latches-300881.html My data is being eaten! https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/my-data-is-being-eaten-300880.html Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:31:50 GMT When I leave my boat I leave the wifi switched on so that I can remotely monitor the Victron VRM. The only things that are powered on are the... When I leave my boat I leave the wifi switched on so that I can remotely monitor the Victron VRM.

The only things that are powered on are the Teletronika RTU950, an IKConnect hotspot and the Victron equipment.

The RTU950 has a 4G sim and each day it is using 1.5gb of data when the boat is alone on its mooring. I am sure it is not the hotspot because nothing will be connected to it when the boat is abandoned. So it is either the RTU950 or the Victron.

The RTU950 has RMS switched on but is not being connected to. When I do connect to it I can see the data used.

I would like to know if others are having the same level of data usage. ]]> Marine Electronics Paul Reading https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/my-data-is-being-eaten-300880.html Crew Wanted: CABO TO SAN DIEGO https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f30/cabo-to-san-diego-300879.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:49:00 GMT Seeking experienced Delivery Captain who has made this passage in the past. Will fuel up in Turtle Bay and Ensenada. Boat is a 2007 Mikelson... Seeking experienced Delivery Captain who has made this passage in the past.

Will fuel up in Turtle Bay and Ensenada.

Boat is a 2007 Mikelson 43' Sport Fisher. Well maintained with updated Furuno Electronics

Prefer to run 24/7 in 4 hr. shifts with a 3 person Crew.

With good weather expect 4-5 days.

Please reply with information on your experience doing this run and estimated fee.

Depart the week of July 20th.

Thanks.
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]]> Dutchman3 https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f30/cabo-to-san-diego-300879.html Foreign Registered Vessel w/US citizens clearing into US https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f57/foreign-registered-vessel-w-us-citizens-clearing-into-us-300878.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:34:25 GMT I am about to enter the US with a new Knysna 550 catamaran that I had built in South Africa. It's registered in the Marshall Islands. All of the crew aboard are US citizens and registered with Global Entry. I have the boat and crew entered into the CBP Roam app.

My desired goal is to stop at Block Island, RI before proceeding to New Bedford, MA. Can I use CBP Roam to notify CBP of my entry and pull into Block Island?Then do I have to do anything before proceeding to New Bedford?

I cruised for 27 years with a US registered boat, so all of this is new to me. Thanks in advance for your advice. ]]> geoffschultz https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f57/foreign-registered-vessel-w-us-citizens-clearing-into-us-300878.html For Sale: Guides and Information Mexico - So. Cal ________________________________________ https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/guides-and-information-mexico-so-cal-________________________________________-300877.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:24:40 GMT Six items to make the adventure safer and more interesting. Get ready for the fall migration south. *Mexico Boating Guide* - by Pat and John... Six items to make the adventure safer and more interesting. Get ready for the fall migration south.

Mexico Boating Guide - by Pat and John Rains. The bible for all things important. Photos and detailed drawings of approaches and harbors. Services available, points of interest, history, and more. Used and in good condition.

Charlies Charts West Coast of Mexico - Even more detailed information on harbors and anchorages. Contains info not found on standard navigation and electronic charts. This is a must if traveling the Coast. Used and in good condition.

Complete Guide to Harbors, anchorages, and Marinas, So Cal edition This is an older edition that we found to have some information that the two above did not have. Used and in good condition, the cover is slightly stained.

Sailing Directions, West Coast of Mexico and Central America PUB 153 - from the National Imagery and Mapping Agency. This has information for the big ships. A bit technical but it tells you what to expect in busier harbor and shipping areas. Used and in good condition.

Mexico Field Guides - One for reef fish identification, the other for Sea and Shore Birds. Printed in color, both sides, heavy laminated in excellent condition. Note the one shows a lighting reflection that is not present on the guide. We kept these in the cockpit and enjoyed identifying anything we could spot.

Selling as a group of six items for $25 plus shipping within the US. Paypal only.
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]]> General Classifieds (no boats) Triton44 https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/guides-and-information-mexico-so-cal-________________________________________-300877.html Harken MKll two advice needed https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/harken-mkll-two-advice-needed-300876.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:20:11 GMT I have a Hart and Mark too further that needs to be adjusted, my Matt has too much rake and I would like to adjust it with the further and loosening... I have a Hart and Mark too further that needs to be adjusted, my Matt has too much rake and I would like to adjust it with the further and loosening the backstay. I posted pictures, there is a locking ring at the bottom of the fur basket and I’ve loosened that together with this lock nut. But on top of the fur, my first day is waged and I believe there is a locking collar. My question is do I need to loosen that collar i.e. spin it up towards the swage and then turn the drum to shorten up on the turnbuckle?
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]]> jpendoley https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/harken-mkll-two-advice-needed-300876.html <![CDATA[For Sale: 9.4' HDPE Dinghy For Sale - Rough Shape. Pinellas Co. FL $50]]> https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f152/9-4-hdpe-dinghy-for-sale-rough-shape-pinellas-co-fl-50-a-300875.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:01:40 GMT This is the type of boat every 8-year old who lives near the water should have as his/her first boat. It's beat-up and needs some elbow grease but would really bring-out the "Huck Finn" in a youngster. Add a 3-hp outboard and lifelong memories are hatched.

This dinghy washed-up after Hurricane Helene in Sept 2024. My condo association has tried to find the owner via NextDoor, Police, and some other places. After 1-1/2 years, no one has claimed and it needs to go away. An AI Search says it's a "Water Tender 9.4" and that it's constructed of HDPE. It's 9'4" LOA, 55" Beam. The cathedral hull should make it relatively stable.

$50 OBO. Pick-up only, obviously (land or sea - it's just off the GICW near the Corey Ave Bridge). Located in St Pete Beach, Pinellas County FL. NOTE - no title or bill of sale. This is 100% salvage.

PM me if interested.

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]]> Boats For Sale and Wanted mvweebles https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f152/9-4-hdpe-dinghy-for-sale-rough-shape-pinellas-co-fl-50-a-300875.html Stern Thruster https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f47/stern-thruster-300874.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:41:24 GMT I am looking to add a stern thruster to a modern 53ft cruising sailboat based in San Diego. Getting conflicting advice between a $35k retractable... I am looking to add a stern thruster to a modern 53ft cruising sailboat based in San Diego. Getting conflicting advice between a $35k retractable unit vs. a stripped-down Sleipner SX external torpedo pod. The salesman claims the external pod won't trap local kelp, but others warn it's a constant fouling risk out sailing. Anyone running an external SX pod in SoCal waters who can share the real-world ground truth on kelp and maintenance?" ]]> Monohull Sailboats stewmanji https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f47/stern-thruster-300874.html Raymarine Alpha Displays https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/raymarine-alpha-displays-300873.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:29:55 GMT We just did a big electronics upgrade to Tortuga, duel MFDs, 5K Radar, Starlink, etc. Was considering mounting a Raymarine Alpha Display over the... We just did a big electronics upgrade to Tortuga, duel MFDs, 5K Radar, Starlink, etc. Was considering mounting a Raymarine Alpha Display over the companionway so that additional info can be visible from out behind the helms.
Has anyone used the Alpha Displays? Use cases?
It’s certainly not a “must have”, but more a “nice to have”.
Cheers,
eric ]]> Marine Electronics enjaku https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/raymarine-alpha-displays-300873.html Ace salemakers in Lyme, Connecticut https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/ace-salemakers-in-lyme-connecticut-300872.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:50:13 GMT I ordered and paid for a drogue from Dave Pelissier at Ace sailmakers in Lyme Connecticut and it was supposedly shipped to Miami to be forwarded to... I ordered and paid for a drogue from Dave Pelissier at Ace sailmakers in Lyme Connecticut and it was supposedly shipped to Miami to be forwarded to Grenada.

I asked for tracking, but then I never heard back from dave and. I’ve been trying to get in touch with him via email and phone for six months now. I’m about $3500 and I’m wondering if anyone could shed light on why dave is not responding

I’d like to either get my 3500 back or preferably find out where my drogue is. The freight forwarder in Miami says they are unable to locate something without a tracking number, which is also problematic.

I hope dave didn’t have a severe health crisis, but if he did, I would hope that somebody would be helping him out at the shop

Thanks in advance for your help,

D ]]> Don Lobo https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/ace-salemakers-in-lyme-connecticut-300872.html Tachometer broken male pin https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/tachometer-broken-male-pin-300871.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:06:11 GMT Hi, I have a tacometer with a broken male pin (8 pin) and maybe water damage. Can I buy a new connector and rewire to the 14 pin instead? VDO... Hi, I have a tacometer with a broken male pin (8 pin) and maybe water damage. Can I buy a new connector and rewire to the 14 pin instead? VDO Viewline Onyx 4,000 RPM Marine Tachometer. A2C53194863. Im in French Polynesia, is there generic alternative for the MQS connector system?

Or is it possible to switch the wire from the broken pin to one of the other 3 available slots?

If anyone has had success with a cheaper alternative tachometer with 80-85mm size and engine hour then let me know!
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]]> Marine Electronics Sailingbluew https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/tachometer-broken-male-pin-300871.html <![CDATA["A super yacht armada came to Miami, leaving a marine graveyard in its wake"]]> https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f129/a-super-yacht-armada-came-to-miami-leaving-a-marine-graveyard-in-its-wake-300870.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:26:20 GMT Well, this popped into my news feed & reflects poorly for future:

"A super yacht armada came to Miami, leaving a marine graveyard in its wake"

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-...e/ar-AA26BuFG? ]]> Our Community Arthur Garfield https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f129/a-super-yacht-armada-came-to-miami-leaving-a-marine-graveyard-in-its-wake-300870.html