Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

JoeR at 11:29am 07.19.06
3/1061
I am refurbishing my newly bought 1985 O28 and have determined that the "chainplate" attached to the
m gonzalez at 12:22pm 07.19.06
2/1202
have sails that need to be cleaned. am looking for the best way to remove some rust stains and brigh
adwrecks at 12:20pm 07.19.06
2/1179
Has anyone ever heard of and had experience with a product called Wonder Wash? It's a pint sized so
Sultan at 1:14pm 07.19.06
11/14527
I test sailed a Mac 26M today and was disappointed that it only was going 14 kts at 5100 RPM. Is t
Jack2438 at 4:31pm 07.19.06
10/1280
One of the rubber boots came off the transom ladder. It's the rubber boot cover that protects the st
Geoff Kloster at 1:19am 07.18.06
2/963
I posted this in the ask any sailor column and got no resonse. If some of you Pearson folks have not
White Sail at 2:33am 07.18.06
5/944
It actually hit a rock. I was on the north side of West Island (for those who know the area) Luckil
QP Chuck at 8:08am 07.18.06
4/1109
I will soon be replacing my standing rigging. I intend to use swageless terminals. I have heard a lo
-Landlocked at 7:46am 07.18.06
5/1031
Howdy, 2 students/friends are in search of benevolence, to aid in education. We are hoping to find
Doghouse at 6:53am 07.18.06
7/1308
I am in a very well protected marina with floating docks. However, it looks like we will be having
gene at 6:33am 07.18.06
0/928
The old pendant on my 1976 O'day had a cable tail imbeded into the c/b. The replacement uses a rope
gene at 6:32am 07.18.06
5/1066
The old pendant on my 1976 O'day had a cable tail imbeded into the c/b. The replacement uses a rope
windy24518 at 6:26am 07.18.06
4/1444
We have a catalina Mark 11 with a manual pump head. While docked we have air bubbles in the tank - a
Howard18951 at 6:02am 07.18.06
11/1680
I recently purchased a 2003 Hunter 240 that is fairly well equipped. However, there is no winch han
edwina14264 at 6:00am 07.18.06
5/1650
Dear Fellow Sailers, I am hoping someone will be able to tell me how to attach the mainsail sheet
pbud at 5:55am 07.18.06
6/1120
I know some time ago there was aposting on fuel tanks that will fit the fuel locker for the 222. I a
john at 5:54am 07.18.06
3/2138
I bought an Oday 240and love it. When I purchased it , the tiller had a tiller tamer by 5the name of
Chris Petty at 5:18am 07.18.06
5/1225
I need help locating and identifying the proper name of the part that slides up the mast in the groo
avoy at 4:53am 07.18.06
3/921
Just wanted to get some feedback on if the 240s are prone to capsizing. How strong of winds they wi
NuNees at 4:53am 07.18.06
5/1733
My mast has a groove on the froward side of the mast. runs all the way to the top. So does the Z-Apa

Recent Replies

GFCI trouble shooting
jeepbluetj at 9:09pm 07.12.21
So you're jamming in a standard 15A plug into a 15A receptacle. Ya got 3 prongs: Hot, Neutral, and G
Do we have a Battery or a Fridge issue?
mermike at 9:04pm 07.12.21
Based on the OP's descriptions he has a bad connection somewhere causing excessive voltage drop. It
Casting
dLj at 7:54pm 07.12.21
Autohelm
higgs at 7:48pm 07.12.21
I think the 3000 is designed for a wheel. Does your Bristol 24 have a wheel?
Raymarine chart plotter model numbers
Coinspinner2564 at 7:43pm 07.12.21
I figured it out. The new one is an Axiom 7, but fits the same cut out as the Axiom+ 7. As long as i
Raymarine chart plotter model numbers
Coinspinner2564 at 7:10pm 07.12.21
Those numbers are for the E Series and A series Chartplotters which are older Raymarine offerings.
Funny Friday!!!
Will Gilmore at 7:09pm 07.12.21
Last one with wheels on the ground buys the:beer: -Will
Dark Days
Roland5048 at 6:47pm 07.12.21
Did you see the link on my first post in this thread? Yes, I like that. Not quite as sporting, ho
Navico Simrand WP-30
mikemoyer at 6:37pm 07.12.21
The bottom of this attachment has some pointers on assembly. Very helpful!
Casting
dLj at 6:33pm 07.12.21
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
jssailem at 6:33pm 07.12.21
I know what happens when two skippers see each other sailing.. Wondered about airline captains...
GFCI trouble shooting
Tim22 at 6:20pm 07.12.21
Hi Don The 15amp breaker does not trip and the load to trip is minimal, 1-2 amps. The GFCI is built
Do we have a Battery or a Fridge issue?
Benny17441 at 6:18pm 07.12.21
It seems we have beaten this dead horse enough. Batteries wiring, connections, appliances; which do
Anchor locker confusion
wyctoronto at 6:06pm 07.12.21
Thanks everyone.
Hull Number
Michael Davis at 6:04pm 07.12.21
I just need to show the authorities that the boat i have is the same for which the paperwork is iss
Dark Days
PaulK at 5:59pm 07.12.21
While the jet skiers aren't really a problem for us sailors here on the GOM, they are a problem whe
Hull Number
JuanMarcos at 5:44pm 07.12.21
Yes, I have the number. I just need to show the authorities that the boat i have is the same for whi
Looking for portlight screens to for Hunter 44 AC
Scott B at 5:43pm 07.12.21
I live in NL, Canada. I located the screens on the hunter shop however the shipping cost is very hi
Hunter 33 Main Traveller Arch - Adding 12v Power to arch
Scott B at 5:38pm 07.12.21
Hi all, II did manage to drill up in the centre of the front starboard arch leg, it was hard going,
GFCI trouble shooting
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:20pm 07.12.21
Your description sounds unrelated to a GFCI but more so simply overloading the 15amp breaker. They d

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.