Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

swabby77 at 1:43am 06.22.05
3/1133
I have a 1968 Daysailer and I have lost the rudder (moron capsizing goof). It's at the bottom of th
Ernie at 1:32am 06.22.05
5/1246
Hi all, With my baby on the hard for the season for a multitude of projects, I noticed something tha
swabby77 at 1:24am 06.22.05
2/1053
I have a 1968 Daysailor and the rudder is gone. I need a replacement but I'm trying to get one with
Mark J. at 1:11am 06.22.05
2/1194
I'm a new owner of a 1982 Hunter 33 - just launched this spring and found the toilet is NOT in worki
Baysailor at 1:10am 06.22.05
5/1278
I have Whitlock conduit steering and experience very stiff, spongy response. Stiffness increases wi
Chris3720 at 12:37am 06.22.05
7/979
How did you decide how high off the water to place your swim platform? Is it better to be a little
GregS at 12:12am 06.22.05
35/2276
Someone posted a link to an anchor locker that they made, I think on photo bucket. I can't seem to
James20195 at 11:54pm 06.21.05
2/827
Hello I went for my first sail in my new H170 yesterday and had a great time. However I now have so
Timbros at 11:50pm 06.21.05
4/923
Hello Everyone, I lost the rudder on my O'day 23 during some severe weather this spring and can't a
Andy at 10:40pm 06.21.05
1/861
Is there a "rule of thumb/usually it is best" answer to; If you fall off the wind "X" degrees and ga
Richard at 9:32pm 06.21.05
2/662
Greetings, I am seeking a marine electrician in the southern New England area to do a complete rewi
Broke sailor SV Marcell at 8:55pm 06.21.05
3/942
Looking for info on Cobb Island in addition to what the Cruising Guide says. For an overniter 4th o
Bob B. at 3:34pm 06.21.05
0/728
This topic held considerable interest a few months ago in this forum. According to this current art
Kevin at 2:12pm 06.21.05
8/2202
I have a perplexing leak somewhere in the deck above a cockpit locker on a 1979 Oday 23. After it r
Scott at 12:58pm 06.21.05
0/854
I am looking seriously at a '79 Irwin 30. We went over her and she needs mostly cosmetic work. The
ryan at 12:39pm 06.21.05
13/2426
I purchased an old Honda 10hp for my 10ft inflatable but it is too old (no safety features) too heav
Mike Misko at 12:01pm 06.21.05
12/1444
With our new to us H23 we are trying to do things correctly and educate ourselves. As I moved equip
sailorjoe20820 at 11:29am 06.21.05
2/1308
Just purchased an S2 28 footer model 8.6( my first sailboat), Am perplexed by the reefing system.
Charles Bowers at 10:17am 06.21.05
2/1047
I have an Oday 26 that I recently purchased. When I rigged the mainsail the foot came all the way b
Tai Chi Sailor at 9:25am 06.21.05
14/2707
I am thinking aboutbuying a Romack Ketch for $45K. It needs a little repair but looks good to me...b

Recent Replies

Precision closing down
Kuwull at 4:49pm 03.27.21
There is a new owner who will continue making and selling parts, but no new boats. Spoke with him th
Kill switch required for all boats under 26'
Jackdaw at 4:42pm 03.27.21
Interestingly enough, the Ultimate 20 will plane at full throttle of the Torqeedo 1003 electric OB.
Mystery Mastic
Ron20324 at 4:38pm 03.27.21
That's not an anchor locker drain the owner was not happy with? Certainly not a drain UNDERWATER?
fog scares me!
Will Gilmore at 4:37pm 03.27.21
big brother is listening! this popped up on my phone. imagine that! https://www.lifeofsailing.com/
Standing Rigging on Hunter 34
Whatfiero1 at 4:28pm 03.27.21
Last failure I witnessed was stem ball pulling out mast so rig didn't fail mast failed so all the i
Man Overboard Equipment Recommendations
jon hansen at 4:13pm 03.27.21
i like the blue
Man Overboard Equipment Recommendations   (1)
sailme88 at 4:04pm 03.27.21
This is a mother -in-law PFD.....
Dehumidifier Suggestions
sesmith at 3:55pm 03.27.21
I just picked up one of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V6NT3P6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_tit
Man Overboard Equipment Recommendations
jon hansen at 3:45pm 03.27.21
https://marinegyaan.com/what-is-williamsons-turn-for-man-overboard
Mystery Mastic
JamesG161 at 3:44pm 03.27.21
The shape should be a smooth curved line, no goop sticking out. Well that Goop will not affect the
Spring Cruise 2021
jon hansen at 3:37pm 03.27.21
terry, your pictures and videos are always the best. we are hoping the weather gods are kind. have
Standing Rigging on Hunter 34
Richard19068 at 3:34pm 03.27.21
The failure of any other single stay will not bring the rig down. I wouldn't be so sure about tha
Outboard Tilt Release Issue
MikeMikeMike at 3:34pm 03.27.21
Amazing. I put the new motor on the bracket today and it tilts perfectly fine. No contact with the
Mystery Mastic
jdrutten at 3:29pm 03.27.21
Incredible. I step away to jump in the shower and come back to three replies already! Thanks!! The
Gate Valve
senang at 3:28pm 03.27.21
Hammer a wooden plug in it from the outside untill you have the possibility to do a correct repair.
Spring Cruise 2021
Terry Cox at 3:26pm 03.27.21
Admiral says a maybe. Much depends on how her sister is feeling on any given day. Usually she adopts
Man Overboard Equipment Recommendations
HMT2 at 3:19pm 03.27.21
When I was doing some offshore racing a MOB pole was required safety equipment. I now keep this on
Looking for a 260 WB
sail sfbay at 3:10pm 03.27.21
What is a WB Center Boat and 260 WB? If you looking for a Hunter 260, below are a couple for sale
fog scares me!
jon hansen at 3:04pm 03.27.21
big brother is listening! this popped up on my phone. imagine that! https://www.lifeofsailing.com/p

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.