Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

GaryE at 1:08pm 06.29.09
0/1887
I suffered an unusual whip of the genoa sheet that cleanly lifted out one cowl vent and tossed it ov
Tim R. at 12:45pm 06.29.09
13/2683
Small Ericson trying to get out a channel in HI where large waves are breaking. No lifejackets and
Jim Seamans at 12:42pm 06.29.09
3/1483
Purchased here on SBO - of course. Think I've had the coupling for about two months and this last w
Oregonworld at 12:16pm 06.29.09
2/2410
Hi- I've planning purchasing my first Catalina, a 25 or 250. I want a swing keel and am looking
Oregonworld at 12:12pm 06.29.09
12/5572
Hi - I am considering purchasing a Catalina 25 for my first boat. The one I'm looking at has a 2
John Ehricht at 11:42am 06.29.09
1/1163
We have a 2004 Hunter 36 with a furling main. We have now discovered that the luff on the main has
rob Friedstein at 10:51am 06.29.09
1/1184
hi all I'm trying to find out the proper mast stay tensions for my 81 Hunter 25'. Can anyone out th
We2Sail12113 at 10:25am 06.29.09
4/6597
Subject: Questions about the Avon 310 Rover? I bought a used 2004 Avon 310 Rover, and all the PO
luvitt at 10:02am 06.29.09
5/2343
I have a 16k btu main unit--the part with the compressor. I am buying a seawater pump today. what
edroc at 9:15am 06.29.09
2/1722
Bonjour I'm new on this forum, I read a lot of article on starting problem, I think I have a problem
blackford21 at 9:13am 06.29.09
1/1528
my wife and i just purchased a 84 34' oday,it does not have a roller furling syster,am looking at th
NorthStar at 9:12am 06.29.09
6/5366
Beneteau 423, roler fuling 140 Genoa with foam luff and in-mast furling Main sails with vertical bat
JoeAllison at 9:02am 06.29.09
6/4880
Foward chain plates are only fasented into the glass bulwalk and the glass/core is soft from previou
Royal Flush at 8:25am 06.29.09
7/1961
Climbed my mast and inspected the pulleys and lines on Sunday, Noticed a 3/4" split in my jib halya
Mike4116 at 7:55am 06.29.09
2/1230
My 28 O'day is one of the few 28's built with opening ports in the salon. My question is: does anyon
jibes138 at 7:20am 06.29.09
0/2928
My boat has a Fynspray pump in the galley to drain the icebox. I picked up the "rebuild kit" and too
alanliebnick at 7:08am 06.29.09
0/1054
I recently broke the white trim that goes around the black plexiglass "fixed" window. Where can I ge
Roger Long at 6:56am 06.29.09
1/1202
Another example about "Good Deals". When I bought my Garmin 3205, I asked Hamilton if they could m
skellowaype at 6:47am 06.29.09
1/1794
I am looking to hear from anyone with a Pearson 10 M equiped with the R30 Farryman diesel. This boat
orion at 6:02am 06.29.09
1/1429
I recently purchased a Raymarine ST70. It is capable of displaying engine information. Does anyone k

Recent Replies

Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356
kappykaplan at 2:41pm 03.25.22
I now biocide after every fueling and have never had any issues after that. :plus:
Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356
ice breaker at 2:32pm 03.25.22
I had a similar problem when I first purchased the boat. Aggressive sailing in rough water, stirred
Topping lift setup, ODay 40
Tom J at 2:25pm 03.25.22
Why not run a continuous line from the end of the boom to a cleat near the main halyard winch? That
Another Doc. Scam
Tom J at 2:18pm 03.25.22
I get the same notice every year about the time my vessel doc is due for renewal. Thanks for postin
Black rubber stuff in bilge?   (2)
rgranger at 2:11pm 03.25.22
Vernazza, Italy
rgranger at 2:06pm 03.25.22
Here's a great view of the construction details of another wooden boat. while pulling on the ancho
Select New England Ropes 30% Off and Samson Ropes 20% Off at WM!
brockangelo at 1:53pm 03.25.22
I definitely will start asking here before purchasing elsewhere. The collective knowledge here is pr
Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356
chp at 1:26pm 03.25.22
While anything is possible, if you find the screen in the tank you would have your answer. The PO
Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356
chp at 1:23pm 03.25.22
It sounds like the sludge is in the bottom of the tank. I had this problem on my previous boat and
Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356
chp at 1:19pm 03.25.22
Sounds like the tank vent is stopped up creating a vacuum and starving the engine of fuel. Take the
2022 PacificNW Weather Update
jssailem at 1:10pm 03.25.22
Next up for the Pacific NW Sailors... Looks like there may be breaks in what feels like endless rain
Hunter 260 clamcleat CL257 for rudder downhaul
SkookumZac at 1:05pm 03.25.22
For my clamcleat install I switched my downhaul to 1/4" line. You can stick a stainless washer unde
Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356
fox9988 at 12:19pm 03.25.22
I blew hard into the fuel line and could hear the bubbles in the tank. As soon as I did that fuel c
Vernazza, Italy   (1)
Will Gilmore at 12:04pm 03.25.22
203792 This is the view from our AirBnB in Monterosso Del Mar. The statue carved into the cliff was
Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356
DArcy at 12:04pm 03.25.22
It sounds like the sludge is in the bottom of the tank. I had this problem on my previous boat and w
Spring is in the air, getting to know my Pearson 30
DArcy at 11:54am 03.25.22
I wouldn't trust a black water tank that has duct tape on it. It looks like you have pretty good acc
How to cleaning halyard on the boat
Hayden Watson at 10:51am 03.25.22
I really liked the reeving eye. It made a very easy transition through the blocks at top and bottom
No clue
LloydB at 10:42am 03.25.22
Webbing slip lock or strap buckle works for me. But just out of curiosity is Colets' phone number al
Sealing Deck Fittings
LloydB at 10:25am 03.25.22
I had a similar problem with my trailer sailor and tried the temporary fix by covering it up and the
Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356   (1)
jssailem at 10:18am 03.25.22
Is it possible I blew the screen off. While anything is possible, if you find the screen in the ta

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.