Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

russell lee at 1:29pm 12.12.09
12/2821
need to know if turnbucle rigging is good for trailer sailors since you have to put the mast up and
rbarna1 at 1:17pm 12.12.09
9/3272
Just bought a 1980 Oday 30. Tons of potential...we're thrilled about the boat already. The biggest
caguy at 12:54pm 12.12.09
27/5289
I received this video from a friend of mine. I was going to post it in the Trailer Sailor forum but
CaptainJB at 12:35pm 12.12.09
2/1316
Today is the lighted boat parade on Amelia Island Mast Confusion my 2002 - 356, looks great and is
Maine Sail at 8:54am 12.12.09
12/2620
Hint you can sail here.. http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/image/120208306.jpg
Dodginski at 7:18am 12.12.09
1/1953
We have managed to break the Lexan companionway hatch on our 1988 Pearson 31 II ... would anyone hav
BobM at 6:16am 12.12.09
4/1794
I had volunteered to crew my friends new Jeanneau 39DS on the trip to Boston. I knew it was going t
cliffmann at 3:59am 12.12.09
0/1479
Does anybody know the thickness of the glass where the keel bolts pass thru the hull on the bottom o
David Brannigan at 7:51pm 12.11.09
0/1301
I'm looking for a good cheap javelin with a trailer. Give me a call or send an email. David Brann
Roger Long at 4:39pm 12.11.09
10/2079
Having started getting serious about cruising rather late in life, an age when many are giving up sa
RumLine II at 2:46pm 12.11.09
5/1678
I've got a 2001 76hp Turbo Yanmar. I would like to know what rpm others run this eng. at. I'm travel
pkdailey4 at 1:56pm 12.11.09
25/4624
Do you wear a float coat ? life jacket ? Sailing vest ? or have the (screw it ! It looks stupid and
Oldhokie64 at 1:48pm 12.11.09
9/2475
Does anyone have a 272 out of the water in the Washington DC area. I would ask for permission to mea
Johnweikel at 12:49pm 12.11.09
0/2123
Need photo of rigging on floor of boat. Also photo of rudder. Thanks for the two photos of the Puffi
dakno at 12:25pm 12.11.09
1/1428
Well, I hate to say it, but it is the 21st century. I am throwing in towel on hanks and going furle
Gaza at 10:41am 12.11.09
Cal
4/9924
I will soon be purchasing a 1986 Cal 28. I wanted to hear from anyone that owns or sails this model
CurtisAndNautilus at 8:50am 12.11.09
3/1897
We plan to be in Maui for three weeks in February and would like to do some relaxed sailing in the c
TKMLSMMC at 7:31am 12.11.09
3/1223
My Engine, Coupling, Shaft And Cutlass Bearing Are In Good Shape But I Am Still Getting Vibrations W
bigwhyte at 7:22am 12.11.09
17/18921
im buying my first boat and im going to look at both boats this weekend. both are on trailers what
timebandit at 7:19am 12.11.09
2/1390
Just a link to the LOG NEWSPAPER so you can see what is going on in southern California in case you

Recent Replies

Elusive Leak in the Anchor Lockers of 1995 and Later Hunters
Ralph Johnstone at 8:14pm 04.24.22
Hi Tim, That was the first thing I looked at when I first noticed the leakage. As previously menti
Which wood piece is stronger ? Solid or laminated ?
MikeHoncho at 8:03pm 04.24.22
If you decide to laminate...It does not have to be epoxy to be very strong. I made a joint out of
Which wood piece is stronger ? Solid or laminated ?
MikeHoncho at 7:57pm 04.24.22
If you decide to laminate...It does not have to be epoxy to be very strong. I made a joint out of
40.5: Replacing Clutches
TimFromLI at 7:20pm 04.24.22
I read that the garhauer and spinlock clutch rebuild kits are interchangeable. I have rebuilt my spi
PVC Valve Safe Between Holding Tank & Macerator?
P12nash at 6:58pm 04.24.22
Hi Peggie, I do a lot of day sailing but also have an annual 7-10 day cruise and do many weekend cr
40.5: Replacing Clutches
PAC3142 at 6:44pm 04.24.22
I'm adding a clutch on each side to the triple Garhauer clutches already there on my 1994 Hunter 37.
Holding Tank vs Portable MSD
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:25pm 04.24.22
Can you comment on how robust the mounting brackets are on the 975MSD? They're a good bit sturdier t
Need new deck surface
rgranger at 6:23pm 04.24.22
I've used this before. https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/product/product-detail/97706/409327?gc
PVC Valve Safe Between Holding Tank & Macerator?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:20pm 04.24.22
Schedule 40 PVC might be a bit brittle in cold weather, but schedule 80 is ok. I just can't think o
Mooring ball pickup - single handed   (1)
rgranger at 6:20pm 04.24.22
The risk of dropping it overboard is directly proportional to the cost... So I'd get something sturd
Have you made cockpit cushions?
HEINZIR at 6:16pm 04.24.22
http://msogphotosite.com/Scripts/StoryTechnical/storytechnicaldetail.php?id=149
Which wood piece is stronger ? Solid or laminated ?
rgranger at 6:10pm 04.24.22
Yup. In this case original design was fine other than needing better sealing. The oak would appa
O'day 222 manual
rgranger at 6:01pm 04.24.22
Thank you very much, ya!! youbetcha;)
Add midship cleat to Vision 32?
rgranger at 5:59pm 04.24.22
HWyXsIOM44I THAT! Is a well loved boat. I wonder if it is named Velveteen:biggrin:
Need new deck surface
stickinthemud57 at 5:56pm 04.24.22
Looks like you have a good textured surface to start with. I wonder if a topside paint like Brightsi
PVC Valve Safe Between Holding Tank & Macerator?
Rick Webb at 4:54pm 04.24.22
I'm curious on the point of the question. Is a PVC ball valve acceptable??
Holding Tank vs Portable MSD
Alan Gomes at 4:45pm 04.24.22
There's not enough to installing to require much if any instruction beyond what comes with the pott
Replacing engine mounts on '86 H34   (1)
WasabiRush at 4:16pm 04.24.22
After much research, I found this Yanmar bulletin. I'm going with the 100/75 setup.

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.