I'd like to book a sailboat cruise/trip in the British Virgin Islands around this time next year. Anyone have any experience with trips or companys like Island Windjammer ..read more

I am thinking it maybe a 3 fixed batten sail Lorcha/Junk but the cutaway stern confuses me! I believe it was painted early 1900. Any info would be helpful. Many thanks ..read more

alright my soon to be , became my now to be. lol got it home yesterday afternoon. as i was doing a hin lookup i found out that it was not a 1982 but a 1975. but, there is no cracking or softspots anywhere to be found. i assume it was stored indoors for its time. the cabin sole is rock solid as is the deck and cockpit. . i took a look inside it today. from pictures that i could not see the whole boat inside. just the main areas, i decided to further investigate it. upon further inspection... Read more ..read more

here is my soon to be first sailer. traded my chief for it. its a 1982 oday 22. cant wait for it to get home ..read more

I recently aquired a boat with a Johnson 225 4 stroke on it. What is the recommended engine oil for this engine ..read more

I bought one of these yesterday. It hasn't been in the water in 30 years and needs alot of work, but all the major components are sound. Does anyone know this boat that could possibly give me some help? If not, is there another website that might? I would dearly love a manual, but I know that is too much to expect. Thanks ..read more

I am new to sailing and have just aquired an old 12' AMF Puffer. I think I have all the parts, but I don't know exactly how to rig it. Does anyone out there have any pictures, instructions, manuals, etc for this craft that you would share with me, or any links to info about it? Any sailing stories about adventures in a Puffer, or tips on sailing it? It looks like it will be fun to play with. Thanks ..read more

I have a Reeds Cub Scow sailboat, which I bought used many years ago. I knew nothing about the boat when I bought it. The boat works fine with no leaks. Now I want to sell it and I find that previous owners modified it. Specifically, the rudder tilting mechanism is gone. Instead, the rudder is fixed in a down position or is taken off the boat. No problem for me at my lake place: plenty of water depth to rig and get started with the rudder down. But one potential buyer balked at this, because... Read more ..read more

Hi All. So I was in the Navy but it’s 23 years since I did my sailing 2 day course. All my knots or bends and hitches I remember but everything else is hazy. I have booked a sailing course coming up and up here in Canada our boating season is mid /late May to Late Sept so I already reserved a mooring on my local to me Lake where they Sail a lot. My biggest thing is right now which boat to buy. I currently have 2 options. A Hunter 240 and a Macgregor 26x both 2001. Both appear to be in good... Read more ..read more

I have just purchased a 1982 Montego 20. This is my first sailboat, and it appears to my untrained eye to be in fair shape. It's supposedly spent most of its life on a trailer and being used for weekend outings. It has a 2012 Shore Land'r trailer that is in good shape. My first question is where can I find rigging instructions. It all seems to be there, but I want to learn how to set up while it's still on shore. Second question, how does one know if it needs new gelcoat or if I can... Read more ..read more