Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

Brian D at 8:34am 12.07.20
25/3363
Not sure if this has been posted yet. Sailors in the Pacific beware. Quote The Japanese container s
Sandfly at 8:23am 12.07.20
21/5773
Looked for suggestions for a small duhmidifer while docked with electric. thanks!
PhilG1234 at 8:05am 12.07.20
8/1179
I'm looking to replace the sliders on my mast for wheeled cars, any of you had any luck with this? A
gdargan at 6:24am 12.07.20
0/445
Hi All, I have a crack/leak in my starboard side water tank. I can only fill it about 3/4 full unti
TheEssexSailor at 5:48am 12.07.20
27/4186
CoralRose at 11:50pm 12.06.20
12/2144
Hello all, I somehow put a hole in my Luran on 10-24-20 when I was moving my Hunter 23 (1987 model)
Velella at 9:27pm 12.06.20
5/1226
Anyone installed an Airhead composting head on a Hunter 376? Installation issues and performance?
cbader at 7:32pm 12.06.20
2/508
Is there a way to calibrate the tank panel reading. I had the sensor replaced since it was only show
niner_gang at 7:29pm 12.06.20
49/4837
New to us 2004 Hunter 33, with a Yanmar 3YM30. Very embarrassing, but we left the marina with the ra
Kings Gambit at 6:27pm 12.06.20
11/1269
Spent three nights (parts of four days) visiting Tombstone, Arizona, last week. For someone who has
jon hansen at 6:18pm 12.06.20
10/856
anybody seen UFO's or just really rare sightings? :yikes: :cool: :)
vidalia at 3:48pm 12.06.20
6/1031
While inspecting my keel bolts, I noticed that there was a small amount of what seems to be blue-gre
neoflight at 3:44pm 12.06.20
26/2744
hi gals and guys I just purchased a 1988 H333. I look forward to learning from you and sharing some
pmbuck at 2:33pm 12.06.20
13/3838
I am getting ready to order all the parts and pieces to replace the lifelines on our C'C 39 with HMP
gusc at 9:35am 12.06.20
18/3707
I am in the market for a mid 80s Catalina 30 and a found a strong contender which the owner has conv
Hunter 34_1984 at 7:19am 12.06.20
18/4161
So I went to check the boat this weekend I had not been out to check on it in 5 weeks and found that
johnCartelli at 5:37pm 12.05.20
1/701
i bought an 85 Sirius 21 and found a spreader end was broken. then end cap was fine i just needed
MFD at 4:04pm 12.05.20
4/1079
Hi all, As part of replacing gaskets and such in the head I wanted to check hoses and such. This i
Viipper98 at 3:18pm 12.05.20
50/7280
Found this boat online but very little to go off of information wise....... All I know is that it i
Br3nt at 2:07pm 12.05.20
C&C
1/1086
The engine control collar(?) on our C'C 39 needs a lot of love and we can't find replacement parts.

Recent Replies

Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
captcoho at 7:55am 03.10.25
I have a loose footed main built by North Sails, and a Lazy Bay from National Sails and I utilize my
Engine control cables bound in pedestal, H37.5   (3)
PAC3142 at 7:52am 03.10.25
Update: I took the pedestal off and found a galvanized steel tube in the base. The compass light ca
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
JBP-PA at 6:52am 03.10.25
Yes. It is on roller furler. Our light winds and the weight of the extra material don't mix well. I
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
Project_Mayhem at 6:47am 03.10.25
My main concern is that the sleeve might interfere with the furler
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
shemandr at 6:39am 03.10.25
I think the OP's issue is performance. I think the sail will perform better without the cover. I c
Builder's plate and CE certificate
Kairos sv at 6:39am 03.10.25
Hi, On my 38 from 2008, the watercraft identification number (WIN number) is located to the left of
Hunter 23 - Furling jib setup, stanchion replacement, ipad mount in companionway
isaksp00 at 6:38am 03.10.25
Boat is wrapped, but it has a set of three identical SS tangs. Two are bolted side-by-side to "sandw
Toilet Issue
JBP-PA at 6:34am 03.10.25
I have no idea how to close through hulls, nor where to find them. Follow the smaller house from t
Toilet Issue
H30sailor at 6:28am 03.10.25
Toilet Issue
Kraffert at 6:20am 03.10.25
I have no idea how to close through hulls, nor where to find them.
Toilet Issue
sailme88 at 6:19am 03.10.25
Repeating what Greg said... When not aboard close your thru hulls..ALL OF THEM.. Also check your v
Toilet Issue
Tally Ho at 5:33am 03.10.25
I addition to everything all above have said, it would be critical to close the thruhull when leavin
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main   (4)
Tally Ho at 5:24am 03.10.25
I have a loose-footed main, and a Mack Pack pack. Works fine. But in light air, I will loosen the
Toilet Issue
Kraffert at 5:24am 03.10.25
Thank you! I've already watched the video and figured out it was fairly easy.
Toilet Issue
H30sailor at 5:21am 03.10.25
Toilet Issue
H30sailor at 5:19am 03.10.25
Source for replacement sheaves
colemj at 5:03am 03.10.25
The picture is blurry, but it kind of looks like the sheave is held in with hex head bolts. Is it?
VHF SWR results...
colemj at 4:46am 03.10.25
To the best of my knowledge, the antenna itself needs to be tuned. There is a set screw at the base
VHF SWR results...
colemj at 4:36am 03.10.25
No, no dummy load. I should probably get one but dont really understand how they work yet. They
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
garymalmgren at 1:09am 03.10.25
Gary doesn't like zippers. RE: **Note that you should never try to use brute strength to get the zip

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.