Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

Jim Seamans at 9:04pm 03.20.04
6/811
Wow that's a lot of hull to do. This is the first boat I've owned that needed to be bottom painted.
Jim at 8:28pm 03.20.04
3/1734
I noticed that my chainplates seem to be not holding well, perhaps some rot into the bulkhead. The p
Dan at 8:24pm 03.20.04
3/1100
For those interested... There's a good review of the H41 in the April 2004 issue of Yachting Monthly
Rodger K Ham at 11:33am 03.20.04
7/4929
I sail a Oday Mariner 2+2 and I'm looking for a mast head running and anchor light that is easy on
Rick at 9:31am 03.20.04
2/859
Own a 1984 C27 with a universal m18 engine. Inside the engine compartment clipped in a corner a 2"x
John at 8:10am 03.20.04
2/916
I have thought about cleaning the bulkhead woodwork with a cleaner and then oiling with some of the
Mark Crociati at 8:01am 03.20.04
3/811
I have a Hunter 25' 1976, can anyone tell me where the fresh water tank is in the hull? I admit I'm
Ed at 7:44am 03.20.04
0/945
my new 1987 322 only had one serious problem, the interior cushions were mildewed on the bottom and
JP at 7:42am 03.20.04
2/893
All, I have a 1984 Catalina 27 with the 14 HP Universal diesel and Hurth transmission. All was work
Todd at 7:39am 03.20.04
1/749
I have just entered our 426 after a very cold winter of storage on the hard and have discovered an 1
Matthew at 7:23am 03.20.04
2/941
Looking for cushions for a 1982 Catalina 22 I just purchased. I am a poor college student and would
Nick Maggio at 6:00am 03.20.04
5/1039
I am having a house built in port charlotte which should be ready in one year or more. I'll be plann
GR Brown at 5:42am 03.20.04
18/1098
Hello-I have owned 3 boats over the years all around 25'. I have now decided to buy a bluewater cru
Mark Crociati at 4:52am 03.20.04
3/1007
Can anyone give advice on major points on the hull to check on a used sailboat before I launch it.
Mark Crociati at 4:49am 03.20.04
3/1048
I have been a trailer-sailer since 1976 sailing a 16' catamaran. So I was surprized when I bought a
John at 2:23am 03.20.04
4/941
I would like to install plexiglass companion way doors on my 356. Any idea where I might find them?
bill at 12:21am 03.20.04
1/905
I currently have a 2 blade prop with unknown pitch. What prop would you recommend for added speed/p
Todd Ciehomski at 11:52pm 03.19.04
0/838
I'm considering replacing the forward windows on my 1977 O'day 25. Recently, on a cruise to Niagara
Robert Wright at 10:23pm 03.19.04
6/1081
Ok Campers, I'm going to try and keep a positive spin on this! Many folks know, including Hunter, t
Robert Wright at 10:10pm 03.19.04
5/867
Hi Folks! I'm in the process of trying to determine whether to have a small port hole/light install

Recent Replies

Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences)
alexco38 at 7:01pm 10.10.20
I cable tied them on to the spreaders and the top of mast. Doesn't seems to affect much airflow. In
H34 Gelcoat and rudder
splax at 6:54pm 10.10.20
the grazing in the gel coat usually comes from poor helmsmanship when things are hit. if possible di
Bottom Paint and Anode Replecement
karellen at 6:34pm 10.10.20
Our strut broke last year after 16 years. It did not have an anode. The yard that I had do the work
Bunged up screws
shemandr at 6:04pm 10.10.20
I was crewing on a T3700 earlier this summer and the skipper kinda smacked a dock pole while docking
Winterizing the C310 engine?
Tally Ho at 5:44pm 10.10.20
That "run" is when the RV antifreeze is sucked up ... And when he motors to the well to get lifted
Anti Seize
Tally Ho at 5:38pm 10.10.20
Greg, Thanks for posting the Practical Sailor comparison of tef gel vs lanocote. Very good ar
Bunged up screws
dlochner at 5:38pm 10.10.20
Jumping ahead to when it is time to put it all back together... Use varnish to glue the bungs in. D
Anti Seize
BigEasy at 5:27pm 10.10.20
I have used Tef-Gel and Lanocote. here is a write-up from PS: Greg Greg, Thanks for posting
Seeking cushions for my Hunter 23
Simple Gift at 5:12pm 10.10.20
Thank you! Well, first of all my father sailed a lot and I have sailing in my bones, so I am sailboa
looking for marina
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:12pm 10.10.20
well at the public marina in Dunedin Fl whenever there was lowvtide it was a nightmare to get up on
Charging system question
Tally Ho at 5:11pm 10.10.20
Anti Seize
Tally Ho at 5:02pm 10.10.20
I have used Tef-Gel and Lanocote. here is a write-up from PS: https://www.practical-sailor.com/sys
Anti Seize
Ken13559 at 5:01pm 10.10.20
There ...we ...
Shaft replacement O'Day 28
Tally Ho at 4:54pm 10.10.20
I saw some guys at my marina drop the rudder while in the TravelLift. You need to be ready to get th
looking for marina
Member 131497 at 4:19pm 10.10.20
well at the public marina in Dunedin Fl whenever there was lowvtide it was a nightmare to get up on
looking for marina
Member 131497 at 4:14pm 10.10.20
You were doing great, right up to the floating dock part of your search. LOL.... You're killing me
Question about traveller on 2004 Hunter 36
seadaddler at 4:05pm 10.10.20
I will try to remember to take photo. Nick
looking for marina
seadaddler at 3:59pm 10.10.20
Burnt Store Marina was doing all new floating docks when I was there a few weeks back they also redo

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.