Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

waveform at 3:06am 10.21.20
1/448
Have a small leak coming from top cap of the Airmar transducer (see photo). Pulled it out, replaced
Bobbi Ullinger at 7:27pm 10.20.20
5/924
Captain W at 6:28pm 10.20.20
7/1282
DennisL at 5:37pm 10.20.20
14/3726
I have a Powerline 120 amp alternator and an Incharge Heart regulator. In the past, I could run the
OffCourse at 5:02pm 10.20.20
Cal
2/1072
Here are some pics of my Cal. The headliner has been replaced.
OffCourse at 4:41pm 10.20.20
Cal
6/1737
Although I've got two brand new replacement wood spreaders made up for my Cal 34 Lapworth, does anyb
Valerio at 3:46pm 10.20.20
10/1399
When i leave my h41 for at last one week, i shut off everything. even the solar panel. the only thin
justsomeguy at 2:08pm 10.20.20
9/1165
Anybody else watching NASA's attempted touch and go with Bennu? A6K2dqCoin8
frazzydee at 12:33pm 10.20.20
23/5144
As suggested by others I decided to inspect my air intake element on my Yanmar 3YM30. The foam was e
Shaw_2112 at 11:01am 10.20.20
1/762
I have an Edson pedestal that did not come with the pedestal guard top plate, can this be retrofitte
royd99 at 10:10am 10.20.20
1/595
I would like to change my sherwood pump for a new one on my universal 5411 motor do you know where i
tgrayson at 9:52am 10.20.20
11/1599
tried launching macgregor venture 17,it sits on original trailer,couldn't get it to float off traile
hj5150 at 6:40am 10.20.20
11/1898
buddybear at 5:17am 10.20.20
20/13008
Having fridge issues and will replace the 101N0210 module, which is discontinued with the 101N0212.
OffCourse at 10:55pm 10.19.20
Cal
12/2327
Hi! I'm trying to work on my 1972 Cal 33 -1 Lapworth. Having a forum to go to, regardless of anybo
RustySlayton at 6:26pm 10.19.20
4/3062
Good evening, I am pretty new to marine diesels, and I've just bought a boat on the hard. I am work
SailingLoto at 6:12pm 10.19.20
2/390
looking for one stantion for a Laguna 26 or windrose 26
Meerchaum at 5:49pm 10.19.20
2/1044
Jackdaw at 3:47pm 10.19.20
41/6984
Due to its proximity to Minneapolis and a relative scarcity of slips, Lake Minnetonka has developed
HerNibsOntario at 1:17pm 10.19.20
8/1117
Ahoy fellow sailors! I have a Hunter 356 recently purchased and I'm completing my winterization. The

Recent Replies

Mainsail Question
PaulK at 2:53pm 04.08.25
I hate to be a nay-sayer, but I have come to the position that there is no such thing as a good dea
B&R rig tuning take 1
SteveHughessails at 2:41pm 04.08.25
1. Tuning diagonals for equal tension and prebend. Well that was darn near impossible by myself. I w
1GM10 - thermostat
Alan Gomes at 2:39pm 04.08.25
If you look at a flow diagram for the cooling on the 1GM/1GM10, you'll see that water should always
Sailing Tender
Foswick at 1:53pm 04.08.25
If that photo isn't photoshopped - how the heck did it come out looking like that??? That's actual
Hunter H240 Centerboard bracket deteriorated PSA
Sneed at 1:49pm 04.08.25
The board just "hangs" there in the up position with no support under it on the lift (should I supp
solar charging system during haulout
dLj at 1:34pm 04.08.25
My Kilovault LFP batteries have a storage mode. It is available on the BT app. When I left my boat
Looking for ideas on galley remodel   (1)
dLj at 1:30pm 04.08.25
How much work are you willing to do? Take a look at an early episode of Sailing Uma where they did a
Looking for ideas on galley remodel
dmax at 1:29pm 04.08.25
Sliding plexiglass doors are easy to do - you can build tracks from 1" x 1" hardwood (match your cab
Engine Overheating
azambella at 1:29pm 04.08.25
My raw water pick up (tru-hull) was completely blocked with zebra mussels at the end of last season.
solar charging system during haulout
dlochner at 1:27pm 04.08.25
I have no idea how to put my batteries in storage mode? My Kilovault LFP batteries have a storage
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
Scott T-Bird at 1:18pm 04.08.25
@Ted10028 was last seen almost a year ago and he did have a lot to talk about with his Catalina 320
Cabin sole carpet ideas
dLj at 1:16pm 04.08.25
I'd probably go to a carpet store and find a remnant of outdoor carpet - they are usually made from
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
dLj at 1:00pm 04.08.25
If it's not a laminate, and you have had them for many years, they are almost certainly woven dacro
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
dLj at 12:53pm 04.08.25
There are a couple of other choices - radial Hydranet and its equivalence from other manufacturers,
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions   (1)
dLj at 12:51pm 04.08.25
Hello, Here are my thoughts: Mainsail - A cross cut Dacron sail will be your lowest cost option. T
B&R rig tuning take 1
SteveHughessails at 12:46pm 04.08.25
Thanks for the reply Athwartship (side to side) above the spreader the mast turns to the right a bit
Outhaul modifications   (1)
fred1diver at 12:44pm 04.08.25
I just brought the boom home, will take pics later Tried to upload my images, they appear to be to
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
colemj at 12:38pm 04.08.25
I don't actually know what material my sails are currently made from. That's a area I could use to
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
colemj at 12:35pm 04.08.25
A Triradial Dacron sail will hold it's performance longer while a laminate / high tech sail will co

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.