Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

Smithy at 3:39pm 12.15.10
145/27914
Brought home a boat today, a Macgregor 22' swing keel. Price paid, $300, includes boat, trailer, sta
Reflection at 1:55pm 12.15.10
0/1553
As anyone that has a Beneteau 411 will tell you, there simply isn't room in the bow of the boat to i
Stu Jackson at 1:21pm 12.15.10
21/7512
If I am on a long trip I have a PC below that gets the AIS data from the radio and display the tar
Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 11:39am 12.15.10
0/50
We are considering whether to replace our ancient Guest 2630 (30-amp, 3-bank) charger, located way b
Ed Schenck at 9:50am 12.15.10
24/16867
Yep, wrote board, not boards. Many years ago I cut a piece of marine plywood to fit the companionwa
larryw at 9:35am 12.15.10
1/1376
Well, buoys and gulls, it's been a lot of fun and a great ride, but THE BOAT IS SOLD!! I'm torn betw
MichaelStacy at 6:26am 12.15.10
5/5253
I get a green algae on the top of my dodger that faces north (minimal sun). Sunbrella recommends a
r.oril at 5:57am 12.15.10
14/10503
I did a search of the forums and found several postings of those that use a winch to step their mast
jeffreckson at 3:52am 12.15.10
6/6912
I have a 1988 Catalina 30 with a M25 Universal diesel and the standard 13 x 12 2 blade prop the boat
AADIVER at 9:21pm 12.14.10
3/1773
The Universal M25 manual suggest routine maintenance every 100 hours. I would rather schedule annua
Nelsonhow at 8:20pm 12.14.10
6/2202
The 44 foot Kenyon mast on my old H-30 is very scratched and the white paint is in real bad shape.
RForst at 6:37pm 12.14.10
7/2371
Trying to confirm something. My 1987 H34 has a Yanmar 3GM30F with a yanzaki 2.6 trans. So is my pr
Jim Seamans at 4:01pm 12.14.10
15/3564
Joan and I are in Jupiter, Fl with about 30 miles to go before we stage over to the Bahamas. We exp
pdnervo at 2:39pm 12.14.10
7/1878
My wife and i put an offer in on a 2000 380 Hunter Sailboat. the boats first owner was the Club Nati
jmack at 2:26pm 12.14.10
2/1757
Hi I would like to see the underwater shape of a Cat 400 and 42 bow. Does anyone have a photo of a
Bonzai at 2:04pm 12.14.10
6/14245
In my search for a more wife friendly trailersailer I am looking at a boat heretofore unknown to me
colin2010 at 12:41pm 12.14.10
40/7795
hi there everyone, ive been on the water my entire life and have driven lots of boats (pontoons,
JFD at 10:19am 12.14.10
4/4243
Hello, I search for a VHF with an incorporated AIS. What do you do recommend me in a cheap pr
Smithy at 10:07am 12.14.10
18/2823
Good afternoon. I'm picking up a 1972 Mac 22 tomorrow afternoon, mainly for use with my Scout tro
Ramjet at 9:16am 12.14.10
3/2087
I have been looking at a 1984 catalina 27 to purchase named Thumper. I decided to check the registry

Recent Replies

Sailors awning
shemandr at 8:49am 07.15.22
Do you want to use this awning while sailing? You could zip one end onto the aft of the dodger. And
Sailors awning   (2)
jssailem at 8:48am 07.15.22
Fred, there is a cockpit sun shade or awning made by Blue Perfrormance I found that Binnacle Marine
Oil change pump Kanzaki gearbox
dlochner at 8:20am 07.15.22
I use a Moeller Fluid Extractor for both the oil and the transmission. Works well and comes with dif
Air bnb for Dock Rental
Thaniel at 8:17am 07.15.22
Sounds a lot like "snagaslip" to me Snag-A-Slip - Find Marinas and Rent Boat Slips Online
New (to me) International FJ, drainage + repair questions   (1)
rgranger at 8:09am 07.15.22
It looks like you have an access port here Can you see the foam? Is the foam soft and squishy or
Sailors awning
dmax at 8:06am 07.15.22
I don't have any pictures, but a previous boat came with an awning that zipped to the aft end of the
H460 bow roller removal
jssailem at 8:03am 07.15.22
Looking at the rust, I would be concerned that it is more than surface rust. Removal is waranted.
Air bnb for Dock Rental
rgranger at 8:02am 07.15.22
What is the launch date for the IPO:beer:
2006 Beneteau 423 - Volvo engine / prop shaft vibration
Richard McDonald at 7:58am 07.15.22
Richard, 1600 hours for 2006 Diesel engine indicate very low use and if engine vibration is caused
hunter 23.5 centerboard haul line replacement and how to jack up boat
rgranger at 7:58am 07.15.22
...There are instructions under hunter 26 on boat information by @rgranger ... and also attached t
Rust-looking Stains on Hull Beneath Through-hulls and Drains   (3)
rgranger at 7:55am 07.15.22
... A chemist once explained to me the chemical bond and how the oxalic acid broke that,.... I got
Paddle wheel thru hull dripping
John T1594 at 7:33am 07.15.22
It's a long shot and I apologize in advance for any insult to your technique but the transducer and
Oil Change 18hp Yanmar
Justin_NSA at 7:33am 07.15.22
The secret is to warm up the oil before you try to suck it out. It will never work otherwise. I boug
Maximizing VMG on downwind leg of race
stickinthemud57 at 7:11am 07.15.22
Ah, was guessing that might have been it. Thanks for the clarification.
Maximizing VMG on downwind leg of race
BarryL at 7:10am 07.15.22
Sorry. GPS. Corrected above. The crew and driver should be watching. Make a small change, see if VMG
Maximizing VMG on downwind leg of race
stickinthemud57 at 6:56am 07.15.22
You need a good gos to show the vmg to the mark. have fun Not as up on the lingo as I would like
Maximizing VMG on downwind leg of race
stickinthemud57 at 6:53am 07.15.22
An unintentional gybe, basically. When you're above 7 knots in the 26S it's planing somewhat, and t
A jet boat named "Stimulus Check" filled with 13 persons capsizes in the Hudson River, killing 2 ...
mystery at 6:46am 07.15.22
The capacity stated in the specifications of this boat is 12 seats or 2698# max, (not certain if th
A jet boat named "Stimulus Check" filled with 13 persons capsizes in the Hudson River, killing 2 ...
mystery at 6:44am 07.15.22
Interesting. That opens up questions about commercial licensing. Charter/rental etc. I doubt a $
IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING - AIN'T THAT THE TRUTH (HUGE QUESTION)
eherlihy at 6:27am 07.15.22
Free Education: (American) National Pipe (thread) Straight Female (American) National Pipe (thread)

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.