Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

Mark Juetten at 6:25pm 09.09.13
9/2044
Our 376 has single line reefing which has a great deal of resistance when trying to reef. I notice t
BigEasy at 5:42pm 09.09.13
13/9162
Has anyone used a Hookah diving apparatus or similar brand for cleaning the bottom of your hull, cha
rpwillia at 5:18pm 09.09.13
1/960
We did our first race on our boat with a spinnaker and it was awesome. At the Leukemia Cup in Alexan
Live Wire at 4:31pm 09.09.13
5/2682
Just purchased a 1986 First 375. The boat sails well and has a decent set of racing sails. Does any
Panta Rei at 3:36pm 09.09.13
7/1628
We went Kayaking in the Apostle Islands on the south shore of Superior. We enjoyed it so much we dec
Flavio Patuelli at 3:22pm 09.09.13
7/2688
I purchased a used 1997 Hunter 376 on which is installed an Electric Winch Ocean Series 44ST. The S
Finisterre at 1:57pm 09.09.13
Cal
0/2107
I have a 1967 CAL 34. Reaching out to anybody who might have had experience in removing the Cockpit'
Manicmech at 1:38pm 09.09.13
4/1290
I would also like to say hello, I originally posted this to another post as a reply. I purchase
hansikier at 1:13pm 09.09.13
1/781
I am purchasing a hunter 37 1980 should the engine mounts be adjustable? should the engine to
Bob S at 1:07pm 09.09.13
0/1085
Anyone in the NE area sail to the Newport Boat Show. Curious how conjested it gets and was it worth
BobM at 12:56pm 09.09.13
S2
11/1711
I am trying to avoid removing the bulkhead, which is tabbed in place, to get my tank out. I am thin
twobitdad at 12:27pm 09.09.13
3/1092
I have a 78 Hunter 30 that i bought last fall, in working on a few deeper issues concerning the mast
Flyindiver at 12:11pm 09.09.13
2/1150
Anyone know if Signet Marine is still in business or where I can buy one of their thru-hull transduc
kpgraci at 10:12am 09.09.13
3/1032
new toy - outboard tach Tiny tach is popular but I found this hardline tack on amazon for under $30
ncbyrdman at 9:40am 09.09.13
8/2374
I have my keel off for refurbishing and was trying to loosen the keel locking bolt, it is stuck fast
allan at 9:38am 09.09.13
5/1287
I have a Marine Air brand system, heat and cool, which started making a new interesting sound that I
vmaks at 9:35am 09.09.13
3/3288
O'Day 28- End of the summer and the boat is 1 week from being put to sleep for the winter months. N
Block Island   (3)
FourPoints at 9:24am 09.09.13
8/1824
Headed out to Block Island for Labor Day this year (my 3rd time there this year alone, but only the
BarryBershad at 7:54am 09.09.13
2/964
New owner of a 2000 Beneteau 331. Don't know much about roller reefing of main. Question 1 It see
Pirates on the Bay at 7:33am 09.09.13
16/1329
Hi. I've got a Yanmar 30 on a 34 ft Hunter ('97) and for some reason the engine just doesn't have t

Recent Replies

Speed/temp sensor wire splice
capta at 1:23pm 04.03.23
After splicing the wires together and heat shrinking the connection, you might want to cover the who
No bottom paint
capta at 1:17pm 04.03.23
Have an artist come in and paint a great white facing away from your hull and scare anybody coming a
AITA? Racing situation that came up
Davidasailor26 at 1:15pm 04.03.23
Not sure if this applies to the situation. My second diagram might more accurately depict the other
Hunter 28 chainplate
kloudie1 at 12:58pm 04.03.23
Welcome to the forum! The rod is screwed into a nut which is in an anchor in the grid beam. In order
No bottom paint
LloydB at 12:14pm 04.03.23
My boat gets crud when sitting in a slip over the summer but the pressure washer takes care of that
Re-rigging running rigging - source suggestions please
Joe at 12:00pm 04.03.23
I like Samson, Marlow and Yale. Not a NER fan. I like solid color line, and they charge more for s
Adding Ballast to Hunter 240
Crazy Dave Condon at 11:26am 04.03.23
I would not do that as it may well affect the integrity of the water ballast tank
Hunter 23 keel resting on trailer/other Hunter questions
Crazy Dave Condon at 11:23am 04.03.23
Sent the poster a private message. Please vouch for me as he has alot of questions
No bottom paint
BigEasy at 11:15am 04.03.23
I just bought a Macgregor 26 s that i plan to store on a trailer. it has a nice gel coat on the b
Hurricane season 2022 Analysis
walt at 11:14am 04.03.23
FYI, there is an article linking solar variability and the onset of La Nina events Study ties solar
AITA? Racing situation that came up
Roland5048 at 11:10am 04.03.23
I've only raced a few times but I would think this scenario would fall under the "Rules of the Road"
No bottom paint
Joe at 11:04am 04.03.23
Use toilet bowl cleaner to get the crud off quickly. A bucket of diluted acid based toilet cleaner,
Forestay size quarter in. vs 5/16 with CDI furler
Joe at 10:57am 04.03.23
Why don't you consider 5/32? Cat 27's spec 3/16" for stays and cap shrouds, 5/32" for lowers (2 pai
Speed/temp sensor wire splice
shemandr at 10:31am 04.03.23
...Once I realized that the Allen key that came with the kit was an odd size, I ordered a bunch to h
Forestay size quarter in. vs 5/16 with CDI furler
AaronD at 10:28am 04.03.23
The standard forestay from Catalina Direct is 1/8" 316 SS. My Schaefer SnapFurl CF-500 furler and th
1977 Pearson 27 keel bolts
dressler17 at 10:12am 04.03.23
They look better than mine and our keel is solid. Did you buy the boat?
Bilge Pump breaker   (1)
twalker H260 at 10:05am 04.03.23
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass)
dlochner at 9:59am 04.03.23
The gelcoat I applied yesterday never cured. I'm guessing ambient temp was around 55F. The can was

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.