Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

Kevin C 26S at 8:34am 09.18.07
19/1679
Hi, I got my new chartplotter/depth finder and it comes with a transom mount transducer. I know it
Persy at 8:32am 09.18.07
5/996
My generator (Northern Lights) has black smoke coming out of the exhaust. I have had some problems
Peter Reynolds at 11:16am 09.18.07
1/1631
Hi, Still searching for information on upgrades to my new boat. I am looking to add a traditional
brian herr at 11:25am 09.18.07
2/829
I'm loking for an owners manual and a stern railing for my 1990 mac 26d. Any help would be appreci
Alan Pond at 10:23am 09.18.07
0/1198
Had the boat since last Feb. Sailed her to NOLA and the Lectrasan in the aft head was new to me, so
oday27jfc at 10:16am 09.18.07
4/1398
Anybody know the Original Manufacture and or who to use as a replacement?
Dick Dixon at 12:23pm 09.18.07
10/1175
Just wanted to let my fellow sailors know that my sailing buddies and I just returned from a ten day
Paul356 at 1:23pm 09.18.07
4/1987
Our H356 is apparently one of the few with a "real" main, i.e., not the kind that rolls up in the ma
AndréL at 1:44pm 09.18.07
3/1227
I've owned a H34 1983 for 10 years, I've put a lot of money in it to improve the comfort and love th
transient at 2:10pm 09.18.07
1/1133
almost everytime i click on the headmistress topic, i get the following error:- "Sorry, we can't de
windy24518 at 2:02pm 09.18.07
5/1377
I want to get new cushions for my 1998 Catalina Mark II. I found a great upolsterer in my local area
Bob Moretti at 2:21pm 09.18.07
4/5657
Don, Your posting on the various genoa sizes you've used on your boat got me thinking about mine.
PrincessoftheLake at 5:14pm 09.18.07
16/1561
Ahoy and Avast there me mateys! Today be International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Scrape the barnacle
Foreverunstopable at 5:24pm 09.18.07
3/1421
Hello, this is my first time posting and I have to say this is a great site! I've been able to get b
Bob F at 3:26pm 09.18.07
14/2976
When reefing on my 1998 H376 (single line reef), the tack of the sail pulls tight, but the clew does
Aldi at 2:53pm 09.18.07
3/1130
1. I just did a hose line upgrade to the engine. Last sunday we took the boat out and about 30 mi
Hugh Gallagher at 2:48pm 09.18.07
2/1353
Just purchased a 73 catalina 22. The hull is in good shape but there is a band of gelcoat crazing 36
frank balcer at 8:20pm 09.16.07
11/2833
Morning all! I am getting ready to remove and then rebed my life line stanchions and bow and stern p
Deadline at 9:08pm 09.16.07
0/750
Metaphors ' colloquialisms Against the tide All ahead full All hands on deck Backing and filling Ba
George at 9:14pm 09.16.07
2/1391
I have a leaking muffler water box. How can it be repaired ?

Recent Replies

Oh Yeah! Just when the boat is put to bed.
jssailem at 10:26am 11.01.21
In October, I had no issues crossing in either direction. I thought the procedures for entering Cana
Oh Yeah! Just when the boat is put to bed.
jssailem at 10:24am 11.01.21
I just read the article... Effective November 8, international visitors may enter the U.S. by land,
Removing furling drum on Legen 40.5
jssailem at 10:12am 11.01.21
Baycloud, to do a proper inspection of the forestay you will want to remove the mast from the boat.
Odd wave
Apex at 10:08am 11.01.21
looks like any other day on the great lakes!
Outboard weight on a San Juan 21
jssailem at 9:57am 11.01.21
So a 6hp Yamaha (perhaps long shaft)... would be excellent for a boat being sailed on the Columbia R
Oh Yeah! Just when the boat is put to bed.
jssailem at 9:55am 11.01.21
It is a test. Will you attempt the crossing and be rewarded? Or rejected for your impotence impuden
Odd wave   (1)
jssailem at 9:51am 11.01.21
Odd because it is bigger than the others experienced. But that is not really odd. There is not enoug
Odd wave
DArcy at 9:45am 11.01.21
I always thought rogue waves were just bigger but in @JamesG161 picture above and in the video it se
Beneteau 43 Main Line Replacement
Andrew-Sarah at 9:34am 11.01.21
I have not called and tried the parts department. I will do that and post what I get.
Outboard weight on a San Juan 21
Justin_NSA at 9:15am 11.01.21
Way too much for a 21 in my opinion. You only need half that, And your SJ will be happier.
Removing furling drum on Legen 40.5   (1)
sail sfbay at 9:08am 11.01.21
If the design is similar to mine you remove some screws that secure the tack ring (12) to the luft e
Removing furling drum on Legen 40.5   (2)
baycloud at 9:01am 11.01.21
My goal here is to inspect the forestay. I'm assuming I take off the sail, and then can raise the fu
Odd wave   (1)
JamesG161 at 8:58am 11.01.21
These are Rogue Waves, perhaps.
H260 Furling Main Sail
Tedd at 8:57am 11.01.21
I think it would make raising the mast much tougher. With the H260 you use either a B&T or a winch
H260 Furling Main Sail
Rick Webb at 8:30am 11.01.21
I think it would make raising the mast much tougher. Not that much weight but until the mast is up h
H260 Furling Main Sail
Tedd at 8:21am 11.01.21
Wonder if the furling mainsail has a sewn in sun cover abd if not, how difficult is it to cover it
Outboard weight on a San Juan 21
FastOlson at 8:19am 11.01.21
Nope, but you would not want any more weight than that. Stern will ride a bit lower, tho. How is th
Fuse in small solar setup
chriscampbell at 8:10am 11.01.21
Thanks to everyone for the replies. I was hoping to just order all of the pieces I needed and then p
H260 Furling Main Sail
sail sfbay at 8:10am 11.01.21
Wonder if the furling mainsail has a sewn in sun cover and if not, how difficult is it to cover it w
H260 Furling Main Sail
Tedd at 8:06am 11.01.21
Thanks, guys. @sail sfbay , I'm interested in it because of the potential to speed up rigging the b

Copyright 1997-2026 SB Owners, LLC
All rights reserved.

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.