Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

Capri at 9:37am 05.01.17
5/812
Hello, Everyone. I have a an '81 O'day 22 and have a few of questions. 1. I would like some advice
knotatwork2 at 9:36am 05.01.17
12/1297
I am trying to find an inside the cabin 12volt dc plug hdtv amplified antenna without running a coax
HukilauMike at 9:32am 05.01.17
4/1100
135938 For the past two or three years, I've prepped my hull pre-launch by stripping the old wax off
thetone at 8:51am 05.01.17
5/878
I have a noise coming from the fresh water circulator pump. Has anyone had this happen? I wonder how
Jackdaw at 8:51am 05.01.17
71/4242
From the latest GOB cover and description. What's wrong?? t, Massachusetts, in Lyrical, his 1975 Ta
CloudDiver at 8:28am 05.01.17
1/294
Looking for any Columbia 38 Center-board owners or former owners; anyone with good general experienc
patrickkidd at 8:00am 05.01.17
1/806
hi! My clothes drawers always end up on the floor and closet doors flap open when close-hauled on s
watercolours at 7:52am 05.01.17
18/7445
Hello. Does anyone have any info on MarinAire? MarinAire seem to be quality units, but I can't fin
Zephyr-Jeffer at 7:50am 05.01.17
14/3060
I'm asking for advice / opinions to help me with a small repair. My Hunter 25.5 has cast-iron keel a
SwanAround at 7:43am 05.01.17
2/449
The spring pull that releases the clasp on the lifeline seems to have fallen out over the winter (go
Warren Milberg at 7:41am 05.01.17
30/1913
So....I've sold my boat. Boo hoo. I'm looking to find other mid-Chesapeake Bay sailboat owners in
womble at 7:06am 05.01.17
1/543
I have a 1993 C30. The opening port light lenses measure 12 x 5 inches. Does anyone know of a source
Scott T-Bird at 6:54am 05.01.17
13/794
It warmed my heart this morning to see a story about the Edmonton Oilers hockey fans! Now that the
Apex at 5:21am 05.01.17
1/297
Valid for 5 yrs, and mandatory for at min 30% of the crew for the Chi-Mac race (according to US sail
hankz at 4:58am 05.01.17
16/1972
This past winter the port deck drain broke on the side of the deck that collects runoff. It created
CaptMatt at 9:25pm 04.30.17
10/3461
Have any 260/Edge owners raced against one another? I've heard the Edge sails quite well for a cros
PNW-Chris at 8:14pm 04.30.17
5/3018
I'm a new owner but I've heard great things about the Catalina community and the support available.
Meriachee at 7:59pm 04.30.17
0/400
Who the heck are these Baidu guys, @Phil Herring, who invited them, and why are they not being charg
archimedes at 7:40pm 04.30.17
5/1087
Hey all, I'm looking at a C22 wing keel and the bilge has water in it. It hasn't rained for weeks,
JRahmberg at 6:51pm 04.30.17
15/3720
Just had a frustrating experience hoisting the furling mainsail on my Oceanis 37. The openings on t

Recent Replies

C&C 30Mkii Folding Prop
Davidasailor26 at 3:39pm 06.21.24
I feel that the feathering prop (at least the MaxProp) is better at providing power in the water (e
C&C 30Mkii Folding Prop   (1)
Tally Ho at 3:30pm 06.21.24
Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues
Davidasailor26 at 3:11pm 06.21.24
I do the same as @morbidfollower -- When I arrive at the mooring ball, or the dock I disconnect the
Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues
ShawnL at 2:57pm 06.21.24
I do the same as @morbidfollower -- When I arrive at the mooring ball, or the dock I disconnect the
Install mechanical oil pressure gauge for Yanmar 4JH2E
smokey73 at 1:36pm 06.21.24
@Hello Below Thanks for the link. I'm still a little confused as the article doesn't specifically s
Head treatment
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:32pm 06.21.24
Foswick said: I just want to chime in here with a small thing to add. When discussing the "best" tr
Invest 92L
JamesG161 at 12:32pm 06.21.24
opps @WayneH Update the post for more info on NOAA Aircraft. As a Moderator i was updating withou
Invest 92L
JamesG161 at 12:27pm 06.21.24
So how do they measure wind speed and direction without a dropsonde? That was a Hurricane Hunter f
Invest 92L
WayneH at 12:12pm 06.21.24
I knew about the drop sondes. But I was looking at the recon map and there are wind barbs from where
Invest 92L
jssailem at 12:05pm 06.21.24
Technology: Yes It is amazing. Using dropwindsondes. P-3 Orion: Into the Storm https://www.omao.n
Invest 92L   (2)
JamesG161 at 11:45am 06.21.24
Let's just hope that it won't stop and "cook" in the Gulfstream for a couple of days. :plus::plus:
Invest 92L
capta at 10:48am 06.21.24
Let's just hope that it won't stop and "cook" in the Gulfstream for a couple of days.
C&C 30Mkii Folding Prop
Davidasailor26 at 10:17am 06.21.24
The prop manufacturer will be able to tell you the best size based on your engine and transmission.
Sun Gypsy ( wondering 2024)
Stu Jackson at 10:16am 06.21.24
We were in Princess Cove, the outer northern section, a few years ago. It was a clear night, and on
Is a whisker pole worth the cost   (1)
RussC at 10:10am 06.21.24
biggest complaint is that it's hard to store when not in use so I solved that by installing a 6' len
Is a whisker pole worth the cost
DaveJ at 9:42am 06.21.24
Problem with the boat hook is you have to stand there, not something you would want to do for a long
Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences?
BAD ORCA at 9:35am 06.21.24
OSHA and climbing standards groups banned chest harnesses-alone for climbing more than 60 years ago
Head treatment
dlochner at 9:26am 06.21.24
I just want to chime in here with a small thing to add. When discussing the "best" treatment, it i
Head treatment
dlochner at 9:24am 06.21.24
Do not intentionally expose yourself to formaldehyde.! Unless of course you are on the undertaker
Head treatment
Foswick at 9:08am 06.21.24
I just want to chime in here with a small thing to add. When discussing the "best" treatment, it is

Copyright 1997-2025 SB Owners, LLC
All rights reserved.

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.