Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

John12427 at 2:43pm 05.22.15
3/1529
anyone know good rig tuner? have hunter 356 boat and was shipped to house of boats rockport texas
GorillaToast at 2:39pm 05.22.15
12/2642
Defender sold me the flanged seacocks, but doesn't carry the screws. WM has them, in packs of 300!
John12427 at 2:25pm 05.22.15
1/805
Am moving boat down to mustang island have to have arch re-installed anyone with any good advice rig
chusansail at 2:23pm 05.22.15
4/975
I have had the hose on the stuffing box on the rudder shaft replaced repacked the stuffing box on th
DAVA390 at 1:35pm 05.22.15
0/1284
Anyone who would like to meet up,let me know, or watch for Precision 23 Breakin' Wind.
4arch at 1:11pm 05.22.15
7/1483
burnswelds at 12:49pm 05.22.15
3/874
Hello all, I replaced my old PVC mixing tee with a brass one . Now I cannot get cool water to flow t
morganoutisland at 11:00am 05.22.15
2/845
Hello all, I'm about to install 5 new gray portlights. The outside of the ports stick out about 4"
Bob4203 at 10:47am 05.22.15
9/2160
I have to replace my hot water heater in my 1988 Mark II. The dimensions of this Seaward (Atwood) si
blueskysailingclub at 9:45am 05.22.15
2/1793
Looking for the manual for a 23' coronado. I have seen it before. Can you help? Henry
Leeward Rail at 9:37am 05.22.15
305/58373
Hello all, At the suggestion of other forum members, this is a thread that will document the proj
tj15830 at 6:59am 05.22.15
1/809
I just bought a 1986 MaGregor 25. The port lights had one big piece of acrylic across both light on
Brian D at 6:52am 05.22.15
1/3685
From a post on SSCA Forums ------------------------ New FCC Radio License Printing Procedure by
slowdog at 6:52am 05.22.15
0/970
Looking for a gas spring part#173271 for a OMC motor bracket
FasterHorses at 5:32am 05.22.15
8/2062
I need advice and in a hurry..... Our '84 O'Day 39 needed to have the forestay disconnected in or
st nick at 5:03am 05.22.15
1/897
i have seen a Hunter with euro style black plastic and black windows mounted in that space ! Can a
Apex at 4:38am 05.22.15
6/1651
Sorry for those that have been through this over-and-over, but looking for specific info on wiring s
Ken13559 at 1:57am 05.22.15
3/941
I've lots of small little bumps at around waterlines. What is it? Should I be concerned?
bradleyheathhays at 8:40pm 05.21.15
32/7675
What's the most effective spray on / spray off deck cleaner for sailboats? Possibly something sold
Dave123H at 7:36pm 05.21.15
0/690
Dear all, I urgently need to replace my steering cable and control box on my Macgregor 26X (1996)

Recent Replies

Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint
cyryc at 9:48am 12.19.23
Apparently the usual problem of vintage Groco rubber core seacocks is that the rubber expands and op
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint   (1)
cyryc at 9:43am 12.19.23
Often times you'll find marine life in the valve. Small mollusks shells can raise havoc. Do yoursel
Cover for Hunter 39
diduljc at 9:23am 12.19.23
Greg and others who offered advice on a winter cover for my Hunter 39. After reviewing several webs
Painting or removing headliner?
jssailem at 9:13am 12.19.23
Spray painting is one option. You need to consider many issues when spray painting. Those little dro
Opinions? Navigation Laptops!
kbgunn at 7:55am 12.19.23
I wrote a post here about using a Dell ruggedized tablet PC running Ubuntu as a chart plotter at the
How dispose of sailboat?
QCI at 6:39am 12.19.23
Thank you, Rick! I downloaded the doc and appreciate the advice. I needed options and a some info on
Prop rotation question
RoyS at 5:52am 12.19.23
I would agree but with feathering prop I don't have any prop walk. :cool: You certainly do, as yo
How dispose of sailboat?   (1)
Rick Webb at 5:51am 12.19.23
I am with an organization that accepts donations of boats that we sell and use that money to help fu
Re-rigging without mast removal.
Screen Saver at 5:38am 12.19.23
If your focus is low loss coax - strongest signal output, LMR400 cable should be considered. Ah y
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint
sailme88 at 4:57am 12.19.23
Often times you'll find marine life in the valve. Small mollusks shells can raise havoc. Do yourself
Re-rigging without mast removal.
dlochner at 4:19am 12.19.23
B&G/Simrad and Garmin do use an ethernet protocol and connectors for data transmission and separate
Re-rigging without mast removal.   (1)
jssailem at 4:09am 12.19.23
If your focus is low loss coax - strongest signal output, LMR400 cable should be considered.
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint
CYQK at 4:07am 12.19.23
I went thu hull the same issues when i bought all my stuff from Groco Yeah it cost more to do it the
Hatch leak repair
Tom TH at 3:48am 12.19.23
Thanks to all for the advice. Looks like hatch removal is the way to go.
New to me boat with rotting bulkhead
G Newboat at 1:56am 12.19.23
The compression post repair lasted for a couple seasons, which was nice. The boat is now back on the
Re-rigging without mast removal.
Screen Saver at 11:26pm 12.18.23
As I recall the VHF cable is something like RG213, I remember it was about the size of my thumb and
Pneumatic Nail/Staple Guns
Terry Cox at 9:33pm 12.18.23
I think you're correct. Reaching into tight spots with an angled head is usually easier than with s
Painting or removing headliner?
Trixster at 8:05pm 12.18.23
Is spray painting the recommended method?
Fire Port
leo310 at 8:02pm 12.18.23
the best place could be center of below the second step

Copyright 1997-2026 SB Owners, LLC
All rights reserved.

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.