Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

Kings Gambit at 6:41am 12.20.20
35/2401
Hi all, The astronomical event of the past four centuries will occur on December 21, the winter sols
BlowMeAway at 7:22pm 12.19.20
7/837
rnEqv8WcVq8 Merry Christmas
Member 131497 at 1:19pm 12.19.20
16/1764
Hello again to all... here are 2 photos of the edge of tbe companion way hatch. the inside edge, bor
Jim Larson at 11:23am 12.19.20
17/3114
Jojo2020 at 10:42am 12.19.20
5/1142
One of my crew trying to help ran the swing keep up until tight, well, yes tight, now the keel is ja
SV At Last at 4:33pm 12.18.20
4/1166
Have a couple of dings in the engine cover. Been there since we got the boat but are really startin
Annie at 4:26pm 12.18.20
1/1936
If so which page of the 192 I see listed for other?
davidhammer at 7:43pm 12.17.20
29/4099
I am looking at a C320 in Michigan and want to ship to California. Need referrals for reliable and
Project_Mayhem at 7:24pm 12.17.20
14/1131
The title of this really should be "To thread or not to thread" but this gets a bit more attention.
Sefuller at 5:47pm 12.17.20
7/1247
Looking to add a backstay tensioner and as I am looking at Sta-lok fittings I'm finding both 133-08-
JGeddie at 2:45pm 12.17.20
21/3313
I am new to stuffing boxes. I would really appreciate some advice on how to adjust/tighten the stuf
ldegagne at 1:26pm 12.17.20
4/1127
Would anyone remember what type of LED anchor light (bulb) they replaced their original bulb with on
h
Stephen M at 1:22pm 12.17.20
4/1293
h
rbrentsaunders at 12:26pm 12.17.20
7/1891
Can you fly a spinnaker on the new marlow hunter 31 with no backstay?
Panama Jack at 12:17pm 12.17.20
17/1738
I have a Hunter Legend 37.5. The clinometer scale is split in two. Half of the degrees is on the p
swshogren at 9:41am 12.17.20
32/8667
Hi again. Can I install a standard, plastic, waterproof inspection port, of sufficient size, into th
RIBrooks at 9:15am 12.17.20
48/5059
I dropped off my 40 plus foot boat at my Marina on October 18 for winterizing and shrink wrap. As yo
Brainstormer at 8:24am 12.17.20
3/1670
I need to replace refrigerator latch on my 2003 Beneteau 473. Any suggestions?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:24am 12.17.20
5/831
Sbo.com has signed copies of my book (see link in my signature below) on sale now for a great price!
LouisMK at 9:05pm 12.16.20
11/2057
Definitely time for an autopilot on my 40 '. I had hoped to do it this winter while the boat is stil

Recent Replies

Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
Captain Larry-DH at 9:24am 03.11.25
Why do you consider it a PITA? 1) You need 2 people to raise it, or need to rig something with blo
Toilet Issue
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:12am 03.11.25
Boat owners who've never read the installation instructions for their manual toilet never realize th
Newport 30 Mark III 1984 Changing Transmission Fluid
jssailem at 8:41am 03.11.25
I am up in the marina today. I am going to work on the next projects that need solutions. March is t
VHF SWR results...
JoeWhite at 8:39am 03.11.25
Since my posting I discovered that there are marine antennas that are not adjustable and other marin
Bottom paint question
jssailem at 8:37am 03.11.25
Your experiences with this challenge support the idea of a hard bottom paint. Many topside two-part
Newport 30 Mark III 1984 Changing Transmission Fluid
knotimpossible at 8:20am 03.11.25
Good news... If you can get to the boat today, the weather should be accommodating till about 5PM.
adding electrical stove
jssailem at 8:17am 03.11.25
You are correct about the possibility of finding "50A service is indeed 220V and is called 50A 125/2
Noob. Do you use the mainsail halyard as the main sheet?
Chuck_FLA at 8:09am 03.11.25
I too thought of the more rigid line for the sheet. My question is safety related: can you safely (
Noob. Do you use the mainsail halyard as the main sheet?
Chuck_FLA at 8:09am 03.11.25
Our trailerable H260 has some similarities with a MacGregor I believe. Our headsail halyard and mai
Newport 30 Mark III 1984 Changing Transmission Fluid
jssailem at 7:56am 03.11.25
Good news... If you can get to the boat today, the weather should be accommodating till about 5PM. I
Noob. Do you use the mainsail halyard as the main sheet?
SteveHughessails at 7:55am 03.11.25
I too thought of the more rigid line for the sheet. My question is safety related: can you safely (q
Newport 30 Mark III 1984 Changing Transmission Fluid
knotimpossible at 7:32am 03.11.25
I have the same engine and transmission. I just drain mine out by removing the plug on the bottom o
Towing a Precision 23
dmax at 7:27am 03.11.25
Definitely not enough truck. The trailer could be more than 1000 lbs., they are very heavy. Manufact
adding electrical stove
dlochner at 7:26am 03.11.25
The Force 10 and the European 240v electric stoves are 240 single phase. Finding 240/220 single phas
Roadside assistance
JBP-PA at 7:03am 03.11.25
You can add "Trailer Assist" to your BoatUS towing membership for an additional $15/yr. Trailer Ass
adding electrical stove   (1)
JBP-PA at 6:46am 03.11.25
Some 50A service is indeed 220V and is called 50A 125/250, there are two hot wires 180 degrees out o
Looking for a Sonata spinnaker pole....
shemandr at 6:12am 03.11.25
I'm not familiar with the Sonata. Is there something different about the spinnaker pole so that a s
Noob. Do you use the mainsail halyard as the main sheet?
shemandr at 6:01am 03.11.25
No. Separate lines, separate purposes. Consider stretch characteristics. For a halyard you want
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
colemj at 5:59am 03.11.25
Smokey, Make sure your sailmaker knows if you have single line reefing or not. That will limit the

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.