Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

John_F at 8:27am 06.02.12
4/4367
I have a Beneteau 31 (2010) and need to replace the main furling outhaul line already. The manual s
JonnyQuest at 7:16am 06.02.12
7/6208
I just bought one of the O2 cool fans (ac/dc type) to experiment with, as many SBO-ers like them. I'
Bobglas at 6:59am 06.02.12
2/1212
Looking at a composting head, Natures Head to be exact. But I wonder how it would fit in the head co
stevec22206 at 6:58am 06.02.12
6/2166
This was posted several days ago without an answer. I want to add a water/fuel separator to our syst
bffatcat at 6:30am 06.02.12
6/1463
My boat is now completely re conditioned. Which includes several repairs to the topsides new algri
rardiH36 at 10:57pm 06.01.12
6/1961
For the last year or so, I have been contemplating a professional rig inspection. My boat, accordin
Old Sailor 2 at 9:22pm 06.01.12
4/1286
You folks are so full of useful information I turn to you with my needs. This time I am considering
davenlynn at 8:35pm 06.01.12
5/2714
Anyone out there familiar with the Gerr Downhaul System? I ran into it while surfing and found it on
newsailor72 at 7:57pm 06.01.12
1/1194
my mac 22 is missing the main sheet and jib sheet, anyone know the size and length? I think it's th
Breal at 7:24pm 06.01.12
11/2846
I desperately need to rebed my chainplates. Can anyone point me to diagrams of what these chainplat
StrayCat 22 at 6:33pm 06.01.12
25/3521
I'm getting ready to install an automatic bilge pump, since I'm going to leave my boat in the water
annellewillard at 6:01pm 06.01.12
16/2279
We are going on a 7 days sailing trip in our 1983 Mac 25 for the first time. I need some suggestions
StrayCat 22 at 6:00pm 06.01.12
2/1725
Thanks for the help with my bimini top. My boat has single line reefing. something doesn't seem r
bcollis at 5:58pm 06.01.12
7/2424
Those foam pool floats look pretty comfortable. Anyone considered getting a couple of them and cutti
daved at 5:35pm 06.01.12
1/3400
I have a 1978 ericson 29' sailboat with a 8 hp yanmar diesel. I need to replace the shaft to the pro
John6176 at 5:08pm 06.01.12
10/2150
I was hoping to get some advice on what the best head system is. I currently have Vacu Flush and hav
IslandDreamer at 5:00pm 06.01.12
4/1620
Need a new main sail for my recently purchased 1983 C 25. Where is the best place to purchase, and w
gpd955 at 3:53pm 06.01.12
4/1525
My wife was researching BVI charters for the winter and go a quote from www.bviyc.com which seemed d
tampastockman at 3:52pm 06.01.12
10/2518
I am going to Miami to look at the H23.5 tomorrow morning. What kind of things should I look for to
toddco at 3:46pm 06.01.12
12/2000
Hi All, I finally got my 1975 ODay 20 off the trailer. I still have a lot more work to do, but I cou

Recent Replies

Boom kicker or topping lift?
Davidasailor26 at 10:30am 09.26.22
Hmmm.... I'll have to think on that. I agree that the vang is most important when the traveler b
Hunter 25 hatch cover
rgranger at 10:26am 09.26.22
By cover do you mean a cloth cover or a new lense?
Bottom paint - Required? (in freshwater)
Parsons at 10:22am 09.26.22
Easy peesy. No Jack's needed. Just need a bunch of 2 x 6s and the trailer tongue jack. Cut the 2x
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22
Jacktar at 10:11am 09.26.22
Ah well , working on getting ready for Ian if if shifts west. Either way we will get a storm surge a
Electric panel
Hayden Watson at 9:35am 09.26.22
An update. ... l learned a lot and all your help was much appreciated. Having a basic understandi
Structural Foam
Mark Maulden at 9:31am 09.26.22
Wondering if you really need the strapping since you are foaming. Could they cause micro chafing pi
Modified Traveler 23' Hunter
jssailem at 9:24am 09.26.22
Congrats. Should help you smoothly trim the Main sail.
Electric panel
dLj at 9:08am 09.26.22
The follow-up is very much appreciated! Thank you! dj
Structural Foam
Stokeshc at 8:58am 09.26.22
Thank you so so much. would you happen to have the dimensions. also did it fit through your bulkh
Structural Foam
Stokeshc at 8:52am 09.26.22
I replaced it with Aluminum. It was a replica of my old one that I pulled out. Love the new one Jam
Bottom paint - Required? (in freshwater)
Leeward Rail at 8:51am 09.26.22
The way it is built allows the middle of the Hull to sit between the 2 pieces.
Bottom paint - Required? (in freshwater)
Jamesiv1 at 8:48am 09.26.22
That is basically it. By doing one end at a time the boat is stable because half is on the trailer
Bottom paint - Required? (in freshwater)   (1)
Leeward Rail at 8:45am 09.26.22
make a stack of layers from the ground up to the transom once you've got the tongue of the trailer
Invest 98L
JamesG161 at 8:44am 09.26.22
There is lot of Unusual weather events happening to Hurricane Ian. Just look closely at John's post
Upgrades to cross to the Caribbean
David in Sandusky at 8:39am 09.26.22
Gotcha. Here is a link to a good discussion of I65 versus the Thorny Path: How Long to Sail from Flo
Boom kicker or topping lift?
jdrutten at 8:35am 09.26.22
... If there is no spring in the rigid vang, how is it rigged to extend and release? The vang contr
2005 Hunter 36 Shorepower
George Braun at 8:35am 09.26.22
I am using a single 30A shore power receptacle, splitting it to 2 30A boat side inputs, and NOT para
Electric panel
jssailem at 8:33am 09.26.22
It is always something... Good thing there was enough slack wire that you could fix it without havi

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.