Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

Ken Ayers at 9:10am 04.06.04
1/2393
I am planning on putting new heads on my boat. TECHMA heads have been recommended to me as the best
Bryan at 9:01am 04.06.04
6/1144
Since we haven't done all that much sailing this winter. Our docking techniques may need some work.
Dan Dickey at 7:35am 04.06.04
6/990
We have a boat that was salvaged after a sinking. Most things are ok but the refrig. unit blows the
Kirk at 7:17am 04.06.04
7/1012
I've just started looking for a bigger used boat. I was originally thinking of a Catalina 30 by vir
Ross at 7:07am 04.06.04
3/1048
The wife said I could buy another sailboat. Finding the right boat was tough enough but I still need
Bill at 7:05am 04.06.04
2/966
Anybody got any new (or good old) ideas how do keep these little (and sometimes BIG) rascals out of
wayne small at 6:55am 04.06.04
8/1014
Ok, here goes. I am new to boat ownership and the 4 winches on my 84 Hunter 34, need to be serviced
Bill at 6:53am 04.06.04
16/1221
Ok its spider time again...... any new or good old ideas how to keep the little (and sometimes Big)
Malcolm Young at 6:10am 04.06.04
8/1307
Hi Peggy, I have been following up on the recommendations you made in a discussion early last Decem
Craig at 5:57am 04.06.04
1/807
I am trying to locate a used jib or genoa for my '86 H23. Does anyone have any recommendations? Th
Paul at 5:34am 04.06.04
6/1925
It was recently suggested that I repair my slightly rusted steel keel by removing all the rust and t
austin72 at 3:25am 04.06.04
3/4899
I'm the new owner of a 1979 Cat 25 and realized that the bilge pump doesn't work. Heck, it wasn't e
Steve Burcham at 3:02am 04.06.04
4/1086
Hi! I hope someone out there can help me. It seems that I may soon become the proud owner of sa
John at 2:38am 04.06.04
11/1129
Any information on taging my boat national with the coastguard vs the state. Personal proptery tax a
Sam at 2:21am 04.06.04
2/1734
Hey everyone, I need some help installing a bulkhead compass on my 1983 25. As we all know, for a c
ted at 1:42am 04.06.04
16/1949
Went to a boat show last weekend and went aboard a 38 and 42 Catalina. (never been on a catalina bef
Jim Dort at 1:41am 04.06.04
6/902
My 420's stantion caps often pop off the stantion when jib halyard or dock line rubs against them.
fred at 12:40am 04.06.04
2/1690
I will be relocating to Homosassa Springs Florida and would like to find a marina for my sailboat (o
Gary Wyngarden at 12:36am 04.06.04
5/3839
I'm looking at options to get my sail area small but still efficient for planned trips north. I'm co
Tammy at 10:49pm 04.05.04
1/11027
Here is the information on an insulating pad for the icebox. I found this ad in an old issue of Poi

Recent Replies

Wishing all my friends on this forum a happy and safe Christmas   (1)
Hunter216 at 9:17am 12.23.20
https://www.tallshipexpeditions.com/about-the-ship
WTB Catalina 18
sail sfbay at 9:14am 12.23.20
One for sale in Burlington, NJ and Riverside, NJ. https://www.sailboatlistings.com/cgi-bin/saildata
Can you repack the stuffing box in the water?
Tom J at 9:09am 12.23.20
Hi, Can you fix the stuffing box in the water, in terms like add one or two extra layers if it is l
Can you repack the stuffing box in the water?
Sailm8 at 9:09am 12.23.20
I just did it last summer. I only added one wrap of stuffing material and did not try to clean out
epoxy resin
SailingLoto at 9:04am 12.23.20
Total Boat. This anchor locker lid had core soaked with water, balsa end grain, easy enough to repla
epoxy resin
SailingLoto at 9:03am 12.23.20
it sure holds up well on automobiles.... I have used it over epoxy on carbon fiber hoods for UV pr
Can you repack the stuffing box in the water?   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:03am 12.23.20
Greeting @milens777 and welcome to the site. All of the above is good info BUT the best procedure i
epoxy resin
Ralph Johnstone at 8:54am 12.23.20
Also, when coating the rudder, can I spray it with automotive urethane clear coat vs varnish in the
epoxy resin   (3)
william24424 at 8:51am 12.23.20
Total Boat. This anchor locker lid had core soaked with water, balsa end grain, easy enough to repla
epoxy resin
Hayden Watson at 8:47am 12.23.20
You should never mix brands of resin and hardener. Epoxies are cross linked polymers which means th
Can you repack the stuffing box in the water?
Justin_NSA at 8:39am 12.23.20
As tricky as this reads to do it all properly, e.g. inspecting hose and shaft wear, cleaning out old
LiFePO4 conversion
Hayden Watson at 8:35am 12.23.20
He bought a cheap Chinese replacement alternator and one of the Li-Bim units thinking it was the g
epoxy resin
BobbyFunn at 8:30am 12.23.20
West system sets really fast. I used west system, total boat, and 3c on the same project. 3c and t
Can you repack the stuffing box in the water?
markwbird at 8:24am 12.23.20
Yes. I expect that it is usually done that way. Water will be coming in the whole time but not so
epoxy resin
kloudie1 at 8:14am 12.23.20
These guys have a good selection and fair prices.. WEST SYSTEM EPOXY KITS | Aircraft Spruce
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question
JamesG161 at 8:10am 12.23.20
From personal experience, although my case was not one of "sinking", I can tell you this... The To
epoxy resin
dlochner at 8:05am 12.23.20
West Marine is a marine retail chain owned since 2017 by Monomoy Capital Partners (private equity).
Wishing all my friends on this forum a happy and safe Christmas
kloudie1 at 8:02am 12.23.20
And to you, Charlie! and a merry Christmas to all on the forum.. Thanks to the moderators and the st
epoxy resin
Parsons at 8:00am 12.23.20
To avoid any confusion from the names of these completely unrelated companies: West Systems is a br
Battery Wiring
Justin_NSA at 7:55am 12.23.20
:plus: I agree with Dave's suggestions. Those 2 cables are redundant. The buss bar already connects

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.