Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

timangiel at 6:30pm 06.10.15
5/902
Have a UK spinnaker and a ATN dousing sock that came with my 1994 29.5. I am trying to Lear how to r
jfschena at 4:52pm 06.10.15
0/807
I'd like to replace the ground cable between the battery and the engine. The current one is sharing
PineyWoods at 4:48pm 06.10.15
6/1462
My old 30's two standard water tanks have no overboard vent fittings - just a foot or two of open-en
dlochner at 4:47pm 06.10.15
22/8647
The batteries need to be replaced on my boat, currently have 4 GC flooded cells. Thinking of chan
sailbad_the_sinner at 4:15pm 06.10.15
14/3291
I was vexed as to how to replace the faded, broken pieces of the original scripted "Catalina 22"name
Backstay   (1)
Armonia1 at 2:38pm 06.10.15
0/640
I have a 1993 Hunter 43 Legend. I need to replace the part where my backstays are attached. I would
Don Lucas at 2:09pm 06.10.15
36/4910
This is about the newer B'R rigs with end boom sheeting, or any other end boom sheeting arrangement.
Mike in Cape Cod at 2:08pm 06.10.15
2/721
Where can I get a replacement vertical side trailer guide. A fellow boater hit mine with his power b
THECUSCUS at 2:01pm 06.10.15
2/1534
This fun, overnight race is held each year in the upper Chesapeake Bay from Turkey Point to Annapoli
fgraham at 1:06pm 06.10.15
7/2516
Recently acquired a 1983 Catalina 27. Would you share your experience with this boat in the ocean a
seascoutship27 at 12:34pm 06.10.15
9/3851
HELP :confused::eek:How do we remove keel. Sea Scout Ship 27 was "given" a Columbia 26 MKII in ve
SV Anjali at 11:08am 06.10.15
5/3331
Recently purchased a 1969 Morgan 41 aft cockpit centerboard ketch. The interior has been partially
Benny17441 at 10:47am 06.10.15
19/12183
On the h320 the handle for the small hatch in the head became unglued. Before I go out and get som
SVPardonMyFrench at 9:51am 06.10.15
1/767
We're having fantastic weather and Seattle. Took the GoPro on a sail and made this little vignette
dscribner at 9:43am 06.10.15
5/894
I don't know if anybody is shopping for this model but I noticed it was on sale over at Worst Marine
Kings Gambit at 9:19am 06.10.15
14/1643
I recently made an overnight passage down the coast of Southern California of about 150 n.mi.--a fai
Bob4203 at 9:04am 06.10.15
9/1032
Before I start the great search on what is out there on the market for 12 volt blenders, I thought I
Leeward Rail at 6:54am 06.10.15
14/3748
The Cooler/Step on our boat is usable but showing it's age. The current same model Coleman Cooler i
Phil Herring at 5:25am 06.10.15
2/964
We're going to begin installing the new home page and nav bar today on the Beneteau and Macgregor si
CRichardsDSX at 4:59am 06.10.15
9/1432
G'Morning All! Recently came into a project boat, and the learning curve on the epoxy is kicking

Recent Replies

DIY Electronics?
jviss at 5:32am 07.12.23
Replicas I presume? What do you mean, replicas? As in not genuine? I'm talking about Chinese Ard
Perkins 20 Engine
jviss at 5:30am 07.12.23
I can pump virtually all my oil out by threading the suction tube down through the oil fill cap, th
Advice - Sailing from Phillidelpha to Cape May   (1)
dlochner at 5:01am 07.12.23
From the entrance to the C&D Canal to the Anchorage at Cape May (Near the CG Station) is a pretty lo
Prestolite alternator???
Rodsails at 4:55am 07.12.23
Diode was probably so it didn't back feed if you're using more than one battery. helping keep the st
Advice - Sailing from Phillidelpha to Cape May
Davidasailor26 at 4:54am 07.12.23
Cape May is a nice destination. Delaware Bay is not the most pleasant journey. Philadelphia to Cape
Potential new Hunter owner
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:29am 07.12.23
All who have responded have always provided excellent information and can be trusted. I am a former
mooring buoys
David in Sandusky at 3:59am 07.12.23
I have another brand of the same idea as the Happy Hooker. I works 100% of the time.
Perkins 20 Engine
RoyS at 3:29am 07.12.23
I can pump virtually all my oil out by threading the suction tube down through the oil fill cap, thr
Found On Deck
sailme88 at 3:28am 07.12.23
looks like a sheave axle...
Found On Deck
RoyS at 3:25am 07.12.23
I have added to the list of potential sources, the yard crane. It appears that when the yard removed
25' O'Day Swingkeel
Ward H at 12:40am 07.12.23
Found On Deck
Ken13559 at 11:36pm 07.11.23
Looks like dowel pin for Selden RodKicker. Should have a captive spring clip to secure it in place.
Winch handle safe use
Dalliance at 10:13pm 07.11.23
So try some Winchers. I used them successfully on my Catalina 25 for 11 years on SF Bay. Good ide
Catalina 27 M18 Universal Diesel v Belt loose?
Richard19068 at 9:59pm 07.11.23
Also, you would be well served to read and heed this: https://pbase.com/mainecruising/universal_alt
Catalina 27 M18 Universal Diesel v Belt loose?
Richard19068 at 9:52pm 07.11.23
Way too loose! And besides the belt flopping around that black stuff all over the place is excessive
Honda BF2 outboard fuel problem   (1)
Hayden Watson at 9:03pm 07.11.23
s part #7 the part that needs to be reomved? Do you need to take off the recoil to get it off? I
Winch handle safe use
Stu Jackson at 8:53pm 07.11.23
Mentions of self-tailing winches leave me in envy. Having those would simplify things, but boy, are
In boom reefing design   (1)
Rich Stidger at 8:39pm 07.11.23
Attached is the OEM setup on my h40.5. This might be the same as your 37. The mainsail outhaul on
Honda BF2 outboard fuel problem
danooxnard at 7:24pm 07.11.23
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you I was at work. Yes you need to remove the lower plastic o
Prestolite alternator???
SycloneDriver at 7:20pm 07.11.23
I reinstalled the alternator and corrected some of the wiring, The alternator works, the voltage is

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.