Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

onlinelee at 11:38pm 04.08.16
2/1743
121604 Hi, This is my first post and wish to thank members in advance for any answers received. I a
RussC at 9:59pm 04.08.16
16/2323
The 3-4 times we've trailer sailed so far in 2016 it seemed the wind was always just right during se
JJShockley at 7:03pm 04.08.16
12/1576
Help with what to look for over the obvious on 1979 O'day 23... any known problem areas... we are g
centerline at 6:39pm 04.08.16
55/5279
I have read 2 different ways for sizing the wire for the run from the panels to the controller and t
AZExpedition at 6:05pm 04.08.16
S2
6/135
Hi I am looking at buying an abandonded S2 7.9 in Dallas area. She is missing some pricy hardware
drdanj at 5:34pm 04.08.16
2/1666
I look at boat listings to get ideas for things I might want to do on my 1983 Catalina 36. I've gott
Jalepeno at 3:55pm 04.08.16
5/1012
Started up my 37 year old YSM12 at the dock last night. Started on the second compression stroke as
Phil Herring at 3:12pm 04.08.16
3/787
We're trying to help a guy with a 1989 Hunter 30. It sounds like a prior owner replaced the hatch h
Karyon at 2:18pm 04.08.16
9/1131
Need to get my 23.5 hunter insured with a trailer, what is the ball park one should pay? The boat w
Ken13559 at 1:36pm 04.08.16
10/1101
I'm putting additional patch material over and existing at the corner of transom bottom and tube joi
Greengas at 1:19pm 04.08.16
3/3777
Well, the title of the post says it all, except, I am a real novice in working on engines. I am hop
capta at 12:14pm 04.08.16
14/1423
I would like to install a GPS at the chart table to give me course, speed, etc which can be easily c
Capt Strapfoots at 12:12pm 04.08.16
19/10790
I am looking at an INMAR as a tender for my sailboat anyone have any experience with them. Here is
Guystapo at 10:36am 04.08.16
19/3295
I recently bought a 1986 Catalina 30 that is in decent shape. One of the things needing replacing wa
jim.odom at 10:29am 04.08.16
12/2347
How many house batteries should I have for my 373, and can I just wire them in parallel?
GDTRFB at 10:22am 04.08.16
1/632
As I was sailing yesterday in the beautiful 82 degree weather here in Seattle (yes, it was actually
Rick D at 8:07am 04.08.16
9/877
http://www.easyreadernews.com/75026/blue-whale-strikes-boat-palos-verdes-peninsula
tgrass462 at 7:45am 04.08.16
19/2315
We installed a new VHF radio in our Hunter 260. We are now attempting to run wiring from the radio
News feed   (1)
Meriachee at 7:38am 04.08.16
24/2745
This was in the morning's news feed. Say it isn't so!
Ken Cross at 7:36am 04.08.16
12/1218
This question may be for Peggy??? I have a Raritan toilet (new to me) but my question is about lubri

Recent Replies

Clean Out Oil Pan
Blitz at 6:42am 03.02.24
As others have noted, see if you have the room to drop the pan. If you do, I'd vote for putting in
Battery combiner, is this best?
kappykaplan at 6:42am 03.02.24
See how good we are at spending your money and giving you projects? Hey, but you asked! :plus:
Bon Voyage!
Tally Ho at 6:37am 03.02.24
I saw a cute joke - two old guys were sitting on a bench. The one guy gets a call from his wife, "W
Battery combiner, is this best?
dlochner at 6:37am 03.02.24
See how good we are at spending your money and giving you projects? Hey, but you asked! And we're
Battery combiner, is this best?
dLj at 6:36am 03.02.24
In the OPs case with a 1-2-All battery switch the switch can remain in the 1 or 2 position and both
Clean Out Oil Pan
twodzusfittings at 6:04am 03.02.24
Is there a drain plug in the oil pan? I'm not familiar with the engine in question. On my Universal
Battery combiner, is this best?
dlochner at 6:02am 03.02.24
Ok, here comes a stupid question - what does a battery combiner do? What does it give you in you ba
Bon Voyage!
dLj at 5:59am 03.02.24
I saw a cute joke - two old guys were sitting on a bench. The one guy gets a call from his wife, "Wh
Battery combiner, is this best?
dLj at 5:56am 03.02.24
Modern chargers are 3 stage, Constant Current (Bulk), Constant Voltage (absorption), and Float. A
Bon Voyage!
twodzusfittings at 5:52am 03.02.24
Greg, congratulations, all the very best in retirement. Advice I was given......"Always leave a litt
Battery combiner, is this best?
dLj at 5:50am 03.02.24
Ok, here comes a stupid question - what does a battery combiner do? What does it give you in you bat
Battery combiner, is this best?
bob45 at 5:23am 03.02.24
Great info! Thanks. A bit to unpack here. I daysail 90% of the time and am at a dock with shore powe
Battery combiner, is this best?
dlochner at 4:50am 03.02.24
HThere have been lots of advances in battery technology and charging technology since your boat was
376 Chainplate/Bolts   (2)
CuttyBound at 4:06am 03.02.24
Images from inside the boat attached for reference. Further inspection is needed but from what I can
Snow falling on Cedars
mermike at 3:20am 03.02.24
Just looking at those bumps makes me ache..
Bon Voyage!
Will Gilmore at 3:10am 03.02.24
Congratulations, now you can really get some work done. Sometimes a change in the watch schedule ca
Bon Voyage!
kappykaplan at 2:18am 03.02.24
Congratulations! :beer: Now you can use @All U Get 's tagline: I'm retired. I was tired yesterday
Passage Compass replacement
Tally Ho at 9:52pm 03.01.24
Greg offers a good suggestion regarding the compass, likely a Ritchie like ours. Hunter used an Eds
Bon Voyage!
Tally Ho at 9:49pm 03.01.24
Retirement! Ah, Yes! Did that 14 years ago. Wonder how I ever found the time to actually go to wo
Bon Voyage!
Tally Ho at 9:49pm 03.01.24
Congratulations - may retirement provide you the time to do the things you like, the good health to

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.