Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Steam out the exhaust? 87 mkII Universal MX25XP jonelli at 8:35pm 06.16.14 Catalina 30 20/2710 I'm new to this boat, but yesterday we took it out and at the end of the day on our way back when we
Batteries - A Stupid Question jonelli at 8:25pm 06.16.14 Catalina 30 30/5195 I'm contemplating replacing the 3 year old batteries I have because I just don't trust they can star
460 LE Aft Waste Tank filling with water HonourWay at 7:58pm 06.16.14 Big Boats 4/771 Only hours after a pump out, the head has not been used, the aft waste tank is full of water. Does
Tuning ranchu56 at 7:39pm 06.16.14 Big Boats 5/1113 All, When mast was down years back, the prebend was set before stepping the mast. Can prebend be
steps replacements (2) paulj at 7:30pm 06.16.14 Catalina 310 21/1880 I installed new step pads........... paulj :troll:
Just joined Miyako at 7:24pm 06.16.14 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1122 Hello to all 37C owners. I've jut joined the blog
Water Muffler Question leahcime at 7:13pm 06.16.14 Mid-Size Boats 8/1212 Ok, this might be a dumb question but I'm replacing the mixing elbow on my 28.5 and want to replace
2gm20f alarm timangiel at 6:03pm 06.16.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/651 The last couple of times I took my boat out, when I turned the key on there was no alarm only silen
Mounting a grill Daddio at 5:09pm 06.16.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 19/2767 We have a Hunter 29.5 with the stern rail seats. We want to get a BBQ for the boat and were looking
Balast for Capri 16.5 (no keel) donnynanny at 4:48pm 06.16.14 Smaller Boats 2/1445 I have a Catalina 16.5 Capri. I purchased a model without a keel, so it has a centerboard that I can
Replace Hunter Rope Clutch krnuffda at 4:25pm 06.16.14 Mid-Size Boats 8/2150 We were out this weekend in our new used Hunter 320 and one of the rope clutch handle broke off. We
Catalina 16.5 rigging problems pilondecker at 4:20pm 06.16.14 Smaller Boats 1/2541 Need rigging instructions for capri 16.5 Thank you
Solar charge controller recommendations? Jared1048 at 3:56pm 06.16.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/689 I'm looking at adding a 100 watt panel on my dodger then 1 or possibly 2 (200) watt panels where a b
little help rigging a 14.2 pudnocker at 3:16pm 06.16.14 Smaller Boats 6/4720 I just purchased a capri 14.2 and it 7s missing a few pieces. That is making it difficult to pictur
1976 Javelin Mast troubles (1) JonnyJavelin at 3:11pm 06.16.14 Day Sailers 1/814 Just recently purchased a 76 Javelin in very good condition. However, after trailering it home today
1976 Javelin Mast troubles (1) JonnyJavelin at 3:09pm 06.16.14 Ask An Oday Owner 0/602 Just recently purchased a 76 Javelin in very good condition. However, after trailering it home toda
Jib Larry D Calander at 2:52pm 06.16.14 Smaller Boats 9/963 Do I have to lower my mast in order to remove my jib sail. Hunter 260?
2000 340 Tachometer sailcapt340 at 2:41pm 06.16.14 Big Boats 2/1103 On my 2000 340.. My tachometer suddenly stopped registering over 1000 RPM. The engine ( Yanmar 3GM3
Cutlass Bearing Removal on H34 Amante34 at 2:25pm 06.16.14 Big Boats 2/745 Looking for a little input on a cutlass bearing removal and replacement for H34. So I bought a 83
JUst received first Sail boat as a gift (5) bsautter at 2:11pm 06.16.14 Day Sailers 4/826 Hello All, I was recently gifted a Spindrift daysailer 17 from my uncle. He is in very poor heal

Recent Replies

Took out our new to us 1976 MacGregor Venture 222 formerly of BudGates rgranger at 8:26am 10.20.22
1 gallon paint can pour spouts rgranger at 8:20am 10.20.22 Nitrogen will settle over the top surface and seal it.. Air is 79% nitrogen... your positive resu
Suggestions for restoring Teak paneling and cabinetry on Lancer 27 Leeward Rail at 8:17am 10.20.22 being especially careful with veneered surfaces that you don't sand through the veneer. This is th
Suggestions for restoring Teak paneling and cabinetry on Lancer 27 dmax at 7:56am 10.20.22 Re-finishing teak is not that different from other hardwoods. First, you want to clean the surface w
Hull Condition on a 1980 22 ft sailboat dlochner at 7:36am 10.20.22 I don't believe you'll find barnacles in fresh water. It could be the owner is using as a generic t
Hunter 23.5 rain water leak CrispyCringle at 7:05am 10.20.22 Thanks for posting the results of your leak check. It just goes to show why its so hard to find leak
H19 (1994) Standing Rigging - Mast Foot Not Level SkookumZac at 7:05am 10.20.22 That does look like excessive mast rack. It sounds like the new turnbuckles are shorter. I had a s
Loading boat on trailer scottscotty at 7:03am 10.20.22 10/4 on the fulton. I already am strapping across the boat at cockpit, but in front of the stanchion
Opinions on Rigamanti anchor chain dLj at 7:02am 10.20.22 There is a new process called "mechanical galvanizing" that a lot of companies use and call it "equi
Hull Condition on a 1980 22 ft sailboat Randy Rohrbeck at 7:00am 10.20.22 The owner says that it is where barnacles were scraped off so to me that sounds better than blister
Loading boat on trailer Project_Mayhem at 6:55am 10.20.22 (my old shoulders do NOT like that last 10" of pulling that boat up to position if the ramp is too
Plastic Teak Toe Rails - Looking for opinions and feedback dmax at 6:55am 10.20.22 I took the eyebrows off and filled the holes - I prefer the look without them. It would be simple en
Plastic Teak Toe Rails - Looking for opinions and feedback Project_Mayhem at 6:49am 10.20.22 Nice looking boat!
Hull Condition on a 1980 22 ft sailboat Dnea at 6:38am 10.20.22 Thanks to all, I really appreciate the input. I will provide an update as I sort it out.
Hull Condition on a 1980 22 ft sailboat JBP-PA at 6:28am 10.20.22 They do indeed look like barnacle scar's consistent size and shape and aren't a problem. The Rhodes
sand and finish Teak and aHolly HMT2 at 6:21am 10.20.22 Yes to al, of the above but I used a stripper (not that kind gentlemen) to remove the previous finis
Hull Condition on a 1980 22 ft sailboat dlochner at 4:36am 10.20.22 The owner says that it is where barnacles were scraped off so to me that sounds better than blister
standing rigging juan rius at 4:12am 10.20.22 Not at the moment but yes i live there
alternatives for 26-27ft shoal draft David in Sandusky at 3:28am 10.20.22
Hull Condition on a 1980 22 ft sailboat jssailem at 3:05am 10.20.22 Welcome to the SBO forum. It sounds like you have been bitten by the sailing bug. Ready to jump into

Contact
About
Terms of Use