Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

snoopy_ at 8:17am 06.22.16
36/10856
Hello, I am new to sailing and have some questions as to rigging on the C22; specifically the bo
snoopy_ at 8:17am 06.22.16
23/8553
Hello, I am new to sailing and have some questions as to rigging on the C22; specifically the ru
BellaTheBoat at 8:00am 06.22.16
6/1727
I recently took ownership of a 1994 Hunter 40.5. Is it possible there is no way to tell how much fue
kenvail at 7:53am 06.22.16
1/388
I was out in my Hunter 38 sloop on Sunday in 20 knots and in the mayhem somehow messed up my line ja
JamesG161 at 7:17am 06.22.16
0/981
We are interested in boosting our Hot Spot at the fringe areas of our coastal islands, along the nor
2 OLD PIRATES at 7:14am 06.22.16
8/1028
I've been getting conflicting information about where the main shroud from the top of the mast goes.
Rich Stidger at 6:04am 06.22.16
0/350
I must be a slow learner because I have made this mistake at least three times now. I inadvertently
iSailor at 5:06am 06.22.16
17/5678
The 310 is the first boat I had that has a boom vang and, to be honest, I never adjust it. Are ther
Jim Legere at 2:50am 06.22.16
1/729
I am in the process of overhauling the cooling system on my circa 1983 Yanmar 3QM30. It is designed
KCofKC at 9:39pm 06.21.16
4/1738
!979 C'C 29' Yanmar 2QM15 History: A friend called and said he was tired of the diesel smell and w
rardiH36 at 8:09pm 06.21.16
3/577
Does anybody have experience with generic antenna replacements for older chart plotters? Installed
DStegs49 at 8:00pm 06.21.16
5/1681
Any updates or new ideas on line hangers. I had some on my Pearson and I'd like to find some for my
PaytonG at 7:28pm 06.21.16
1/436
Hey guys, Well I think we have decided on a Hunter 260 as our first boat. We have found one that's
StMichael at 7:09pm 06.21.16
5/1918
I bought a trailer which I plan to adapt for my O'Day 272. Can anyone help me with placement of jac
Maureen and Steve at 3:31pm 06.21.16
20/4991
We have a new-to-us Catalina 22. It's a 1976 with the original motor. It won't start and we are cons
fred1diver at 3:15pm 06.21.16
10/2332
124932 hey everyone, I'm currently redoing my interior cushions, I have the bow cushions done today,
JacK P at 2:40pm 06.21.16
2/623
Just purchased a 28.5 with a urethane prop. Transporting up Jersey coast the prop broke and fell off
VHF/AIS   (1)
HMT2 at 2:36pm 06.21.16
14/3900
124928 I sail in an area in upper Galveston Bay where there is an intersection of the Bayport Channe
JacK P at 2:25pm 06.21.16
3/671
Newly purchased 28.5 with replacement prop of urethane. The original prop is still on board. Is the
sailnewbie at 2:21pm 06.21.16
0/549
I picked up a Honda 7.5 hp to replace my over powered 15 hp and it needs a new prop, chewed up. Any

Recent Replies

DIY Bimini Mount Genoa Track Car   (1)
Not Too Shabby at 11:14pm 03.19.24
Thanks Gene. I've watched some of your videos and I'm always impressed by how well you've configured
Black stuff all over a boat?
Leeward Rail at 10:28pm 03.19.24
Clean it correctly and it won't be a problem. Paint isn't a solution to cleaning dirt or even mold,
My last boat - probably
higgs at 9:45pm 03.19.24
I also like "Last Call". But if you want a sailing term that means about the same thing you could
DIY Bimini Mount Genoa Track Car   (1)
Gene Neill at 7:55pm 03.19.24
Hey Shabby, if you haven't bought your Bimini yet, I strongly suggest getting one with rigid aft leg
Water Line
higgs at 7:42pm 03.19.24
On my larger boats with running water I always had good luck with plastic hose from my local hardwar
outboard hoisting
higgs at 7:38pm 03.19.24
I sent you a private message about a possible solution
Black stuff all over a boat?
Ted10028 at 7:38pm 03.19.24
I think you can probably do a lot better at cleaning than you think, with the right products. Pain
outboard hoisting
chuckwayne at 7:30pm 03.19.24
the garhauer outboard lifts work great! ours is mounted on our stern radar mast, has a built in very
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years?
dlochner at 7:16pm 03.19.24
Ditch the accumulated and get a Shurflo pump. Propylene glycol is good bacteria food. After 7 year
outboard hoisting
dlochner at 7:11pm 03.19.24
Take a look at Garhauer Marine. They have several lifting davits that work vey well. https://www.ga
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:00pm 03.19.24
10 gallons is such small tank that recommissioning the system would be more trouble than it's worth
Black stuff all over a boat?
jssailem at 6:32pm 03.19.24
Give it a good cleaning and scrub down. Soap & water. It could be carb TSP is often used as prepara
outboard hoisting
jssailem at 6:27pm 03.19.24
Here is a product that might help. The Outboard SwingLift. Kd2hP_MvXrA
Black stuff all over a boat?
thinwater at 6:25pm 03.19.24
I think you can probably do a lot better at cleaning than you think, with the right products. Paint
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years?
jssailem at 6:13pm 03.19.24
I suspect the chlorine commissioning program identified by @Peggie Hall HeadMistress would be worth
Water Line
jssailem at 6:09pm 03.19.24
Good query. I have not heard of mold in pex pipe as an issue. It is a plastic so suspect it is a min
Water Line
Project_Mayhem at 5:44pm 03.19.24
Is PEX less likely to develop mold/mildew than vinyl tubing if air gets in during winter layup?
Polycarbonate Bimini Window
jssailem at 5:34pm 03.19.24
I know the challenge. My boat has been sitting for about 14 months while I did the engine rebuild. 2
outboard hoisting   (3)
Project_Mayhem at 5:32pm 03.19.24
I'm envisioning an arm coming off of the arch like this. the arm swings to help position the block a
Ball Bearing Autoprop Assistane
MikeHoncho at 5:09pm 03.19.24
Ok, its been two years of use. A lot has changed........After my trip to the islands and getting a

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.