Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

lzr at 5:32am 10.27.08
3/1113
I have a 1988 37 Legend that I am getting head smells from. I am going to replace the hoses but I w
ridesroadking1 at 5:19am 10.27.08
2/1673
I just purchased a pearson 23' sloop, id like to restore it to it original condition.its in excellla
ozman at 5:04am 10.27.08
2/1451
Does anyone have a trailer make/model recommendation for a 192 ?
sjoerdm at 2:23am 10.27.08
1/5744
Hello all, On our boat (HR45) we have an excellent mobilife gas oven/cooker. We are looking for spa
igor at 9:04pm 10.26.08
1/1221
Hi, I am thinking of decorating my boat for Halloween - just wondering if anyone has some great id
RussB at 7:31pm 10.26.08
S2
4/3397
Our 9.2 is hauled for winter. It is time for fall maintenance and winterizing. Does anyone have an
SoSound at 6:05pm 10.26.08
16/2430
Question on what wiring to run from the charger to the battery. Currently, both positive and nega
Pete17844 at 5:56pm 10.26.08
8/6917
I need to change the coolant in our Yanmar 2GM20F. Would someone with the same model be willing to
tommrz at 5:28pm 10.26.08
12/2557
I am interested in purchasing a 94 Macgregor 26X. These boats seem to have a little bit of both the
Chris Connor at 5:26pm 10.26.08
1/1533
I recently observed a 1.25" track installed on the moulded toe rails of a Catalina 36. I have a Ca
Monty Miller at 5:22pm 10.26.08
33/9353
In our cove with about a hundred or so sailboats a majestic blue heron has decided that the bimini o
All U Get at 5:20pm 10.26.08
6/1477
I read Rich (P303)'s thread on zincs last week and have had a similar experience. So this season I
Chris Connor at 5:18pm 10.26.08
4/2809
Late this summer I installed a set of doors I purchased from this site on my Catalina 310. All in
Cyrus Cox at 5:03pm 10.26.08
5/4333
I am looking for the rudder schmatics for a 1979 Seidelmann 25. I am the new proud owner of the Dej
newly anonymous at 3:13pm 10.26.08
6/2163
Something came up on a different thread that gave me pause, but I'm posting here rather than hijack
Rob Mackin at 2:01pm 10.26.08
0/1583
Are there any companies that stock canvas winter covers for the S25? Custom covers are pricey and th
Kestrel001 at 1:49pm 10.26.08
7/4018
Have a 2005 Catalina 387 with in mast furling. This past year have had extreme difficulty with the m
Monty Miller at 10:58am 10.26.08
18/4629
We have a h29.5 with a bowsprit, a Doyle asymmetrical with an ATN sock. We don't use the asymmetrica
steve21968 at 10:46am 10.26.08
8/1811
First of all, thanks to those who made suggestions on getting my 34 off the beach (see post below).
BrianW at 10:43am 10.26.08
32/3291
In Pensacola, we had a big blow the other night. I was out of town and not available to secure her i

Recent Replies

Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
billder99 at 3:34pm 01.19.22
The Welland requires 3 going upstream and 2 going downstream. Locking up hill is more challenging t
Exposed and oxydated metal on Hunter 356 Keel
Tally Ho at 3:25pm 01.19.22
Pretty typical Issues. Would not keep me from exploring the boat. greg
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
Tally Ho at 3:16pm 01.19.22
Thanks for the heads-up Greg, that's new info to me... for the entire St Lawrence leg I was plannin
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
dLj at 3:16pm 01.19.22
Excellent tip, thanks for that idea... I'll go scan thru available boats but that sounds like a goo
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
billder99 at 3:13pm 01.19.22
my wife has said she would do the loop with me when we retire. She would rather not do it all at o
Starter or battery
Ward H at 3:13pm 01.19.22
I'd try a different, known to be good and newer, battery first. Despite never being used if the ba
MMMI Scam?
Tally Ho at 3:07pm 01.19.22
MMMI Scam?
Ward H at 3:01pm 01.19.22
Yes, United States Power Squadron. Whoops. Wondered why the post office was involved. Thanks for
Head Always Full
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:58pm 01.19.22
You'd think it would, and so did I for years, but people have been flushing veggie oil for decades w
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
dLj at 2:53pm 01.19.22
Yes it a crane took it down for last winter's storage and the spreaders come off because the storag
Heat exchanger anode
Stu Jackson at 2:29pm 01.19.22
I think you have two challenges here: 1. Hoses 2. Type of HX support - hose clamps or built-in bra
MMMI Scam?
sail sfbay at 2:20pm 01.19.22
When I did an internet search on United States Power Squadron and went to request an MMSI I get "Thi
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
dlochner at 2:11pm 01.19.22
@dlochner You were putting your mast up and down with a crane, correct? Also, you took your spread
MMMI Scam?
shemandr at 2:09pm 01.19.22
That's the thing - I thought I got it from one of the towing companies. If I remember USPS required
MMMI Scam?
shemandr at 2:02pm 01.19.22
Yes, United States Power Squadron.
Generator on a Hunter 326 (32')
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 2:02pm 01.19.22
I think tfox2069 has written the best article yet on the realities of a gas generator on a boat. I n
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
dLj at 1:49pm 01.19.22
There are many ways to carry a mast on deck. Key parts are putting the butt of the mast forward, (f
Coast Guard multi year renewal
sailme88 at 1:33pm 01.19.22
Took my own above advice and documented today... By this time next year they may have sorted out all

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.