Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Loose Throttle Control primetime at 7:52pm 10.08.12 Engines and Propulsion 9/3788 Hi all- I have a 1980 Catalina with a 5411 which runs well. The throttle control at the center co
Weight of V25 trailer jenquay at 7:40pm 10.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1151 Does anyone know what the weight of the single axle (1975) V25 trailer is?
hand rail details on a S2 9.2a Bergovoy at 7:38pm 10.08.12 S2 17/3142 I need details for the deck mounted grab rails. are theystandard teak loop type hand rails, or is t
Removing Awl-grip from teak. Chris Patterson at 7:24pm 10.08.12 Ask All Sailors 10/4900 Here's an odd one. I end up with some unusual projects from time to time, and most of it is just cre
Companion Way Hatchboards primetime at 7:23pm 10.08.12 Catalina 30 15/5050 Hi all- Two of my companionway hatch boards are cracked and although probably repairable (which wil
Need Advice new 110% vs old 170% Genoa jimfrankelly at 7:12pm 10.08.12 Smaller Boats 2/1272 I am now racing our 2002 Hunter 270 (same boat as the H260 but a lead keel instead of water ballast)
2009 Hunter 36 winch maintenance...backwards??? Kite Runner at 6:56pm 10.08.12 Big Boats 7/2377 Finally got around to inspecting, cleaning and lubricating the Lewmar winches on my 2009 Hunter 36.
Vacation plans down the tubes! doehunter at 6:55pm 10.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 32/4905 Haven't pasted in a good while. I took a week off work to go spend some quiet time on the bay. Now
more speed 19jib39 at 6:51pm 10.08.12 Catalina 22 14/2106 hello sailors ,i have 22 cat cruser would like to get a comparable boat but moreknots per hr ,any id
VHF connector for trailer sailor? merlinuxo at 6:50pm 10.08.12 Trailer Sailors 20/6164 What do you guys use for a dis-connectable mast mounted VHF antenna cable connection at deck level?
Hull Number Question on '80 O'day 25 Ward H at 6:35pm 10.08.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2041 I am working on my boat insurance quote and got my title out. My title has a 5 charactor HIN. I then
321 holding tank dvantong at 5:58pm 10.08.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1492 Has anyone installed a gauge on the holding tank on a 321? It is vinyl covered, and vertially mounte
Search for new boat - 30, 320, 34 or 36? PacificSail at 5:19pm 10.08.12 Smaller Boats 5/1760 I am looking for a Catalina sailboat model years 1985 - 1995. Interested in boat between 30 and 36
Trailer Problem, Help Please jdratlif at 5:10pm 10.08.12 Ask An Oday Owner 11/2058 I have a tandem axle trailer that I tow my Oday 25 with. I put the boat in the water in the first we
Key west dglindaman at 5:07pm 10.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 23/6169 Hi! I am planning a trip to key west and plan on staying at the mooring fields there.have a 26s.has
another battery question..................... Navicula at 4:55pm 10.08.12 Big Boats 20/5433 my boat is in the water hooked to shore power.......... I have two 8D batterys with a 3 postion batt
H376 Traveler Bar Removal Chap_W at 4:40pm 10.08.12 Big Boats 1/1115 Fellow sailors, I discovered a leak from one of the bolts securing the cabin-top mounted traveler
Boat Partnerships jGo at 4:40pm 10.08.12 Ask All Sailors 19/5476 Hey all, I am thinking of bringing on a partner so there is someone else to share the operation a
Hope it is OK to post this SailArkansas at 3:47pm 10.08.12 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/20265 Just received notice today in my marina news letter of the following Sailboat looking for a good
Poly on my teak handrails...how bad is that? Jared1048 at 2:49pm 10.08.12 Mid-Size Boats 9/1995 I got a little crazy with the sander and did my handrails, slat boards and cockpit seats then applie

Recent Replies

Engine gateway data from Yanmar 3GM30(f) to chartplotter. twalker H260 at 5:10pm 03.21.23 Sorry. Just noticed you indicate a 3gm30f. According to the manual electrical diagram there is no
Lewmar hatch parts BigEasy at 4:49pm 03.21.23 Lewmar replacement parts are available here in the SBO store, Hatchmasters, as well as other chandle
Keel hoisting line Oday192 (1986) replacement Wood Jigger at 4:30pm 03.21.23
New Running Rigging for a C310 Calif. Ted at 4:15pm 03.21.23 SBO also has a "running rigging calculator" available which I've found to be accurate and more likel
Greywater discharge installation Tally Ho at 4:12pm 03.21.23 One reason, not to install a galley direct discharge is to avoid getting an ugly, nasty stain in th
Greywater discharge installation Tally Ho at 4:10pm 03.21.23 My sink discharges through a thru-hull with a ball valve. The thru-hull is not low in the hull, bu
Engine gateway data from Yanmar 3GM30(f) to chartplotter. twalker H260 at 3:57pm 03.21.23 J1708 and j1587 are the diagnostic link protocols - think the code reader plug in on your car or tru
Beneteau 1993 First 35s5 Keel Separation Mechone at 3:27pm 03.21.23 It's common Beneteau does the keel hull joint with 3m 5200 . Pick up a tube of fast cure 5200 (sets
Replacement head (toilet unit specifically) dlochner at 2:26pm 03.21.23 Of all the different types of hose I have used, Saniflex is one of the easier ones to slide over fit
another keel lockdown bolt discussion.... (1) kclancy at 1:08pm 03.21.23 Fast forward to last Fall and a different C22 - I was on a sailing trip from Santa Cruz to Moss Land
Wiring solar and ACR's fred1diver at 1:03pm 03.21.23 Hey Darcy, what are those numbers on your diagram? Wire size?
another keel lockdown bolt discussion.... (4) kclancy at 12:57pm 03.21.23 I had similar issues. I also glassed mine thinking that was the cause of the water ingress. Howeve
Proof that preparation does count rgranger at 12:21pm 03.21.23 My theory is "The harder I work ,the luckier I get " Thats a good one too
Proof that preparation does count rgranger at 12:20pm 03.21.23 "Good luck" and preparation could be synonyms. "Le hasard ne favorise que les esprits prepares" -
Proof that preparation does count Timm R Oday25 at 12:17pm 03.21.23 My theory is "The harder I work ,the luckier I get "
Solo mast stepping/unstepping (4) Timm R Oday25 at 12:16pm 03.21.23 The first two pictures are of the gin pole I tried last fall . It's the third variation . The second
Greywater discharge installation Dalliance at 12:03pm 03.21.23 As long as the seacock is within easy reach, I see no issue. You may need to close it on certain po
Proof that preparation does count Benny17441 at 11:57am 03.21.23 "Good luck" and preparation could be synonyms.
Greywater discharge installation Benny17441 at 11:55am 03.21.23 One reason, not to install a galley direct discharge is to avoid getting an ugly, nasty stain in the
mast lights Terry Cox at 11:23am 03.21.23 Is there just one bulb or more? Just one bulb.

Contact
About
Terms of Use