Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

SVCeviche at 2:03pm 06.06.20
5/1702
Hey all - I'm working up the courage to install my new Airmar B619 through hull transducer, and tryi
CharlesWood at 12:51pm 06.06.20
7/1212
New sailor here. I have a Harken furler and am missing the part that connects it to the stem head.
Beneteau at 8:59am 06.06.20
4/1342
We have a Beneteau 321 with a 3GM30F yanmar ,looking to upgrade to a folding/ feathering prop questi
jwn3rd at 8:47am 06.06.20
3/1194
The shift handle on my Catalina 30 is almost impossible to move. I broke the holding screw off the
Ron20324 at 7:28am 06.06.20
22/2614
On TV I see commercials for Flex Tape, Flex Seal and a few other items from that product line. Has a
BBC16385 at 7:20am 06.06.20
3/564
I have a 1997 P42. I close up the boat on a Sunday. Starter is showing 12.8 or higher. Come down
Gary Ryan at 6:09am 06.06.20
4/552
Hey Guys, Finally got our new/used Hunter 386 in the water. What a relief. It has the old Raytheon
sailme88 at 4:58am 06.06.20
4/888
A very close friend moved from the dark side ( power boating) into the sunshine ( sailing). Having
fred1diver at 4:51am 06.06.20
5/720
finally got to bring the boat down from Wolfe island to the RYC in Ottawa, we had the help of the ya
leemarkadams at 12:26am 06.06.20
2/427
Hi all, our nova kool fridge has the small freezer box part in top right hand corner that gets very
NYSail at 11:59pm 06.05.20
15/3141
Hello all.... So I am new to splicing lines and have a question. I am making an anchor bridle. What
Hayden Watson at 7:53pm 06.05.20
17/4628
Do any of you have the Garmin G-wind wireless wind transducer? If so, are there any problems with r
Tedd at 7:19pm 06.05.20
17/3129
I'm new to the Seaward forum and not yet a Seaward owner, but I hope to buy a 26RK in the next year
P12nash at 6:40pm 06.05.20
11/1795
BridgeporCTPearson26 at 3:29pm 06.05.20
5/2108
Hi All, The rudder stock on my P26 has a cracked eye where the bolt goes through to connect to the
dmmlyons at 3:17pm 06.05.20
7/2409
Hi Folks, I had an issue when I hauled my 1980 hunter cherubini 33 last Fall because I assumed my ke
Gene Neill at 1:31pm 06.05.20
25/5427
PART ONE: Y'all might remember me saying one of my lifelines broke off effortlessly last week. Unus
Rick486 at 12:17pm 06.05.20
5/960
Hi all: On my 44 DS the VHF radio is installed outboard of the chart table in a small wooden bulkhea
BridgeporCTPearson26 at 12:06pm 06.05.20
10/1215
Hi all, Hope all is well! I recently picked up a Pearson 26 One Design pretty cheap that needs work
kstrl at 11:40am 06.05.20
2/615
Anyone with a Hunter 18 or 170 able to take a picture of the bottom of your hull, just aft of the ce

Recent Replies

Chesapeake Bay weather - Spring Change
kappykaplan at 9:51am 02.28.25
We've had a lot more whiplash this year than I've seen for quite a while. May hit 70 next week afte
Chain splice
thinwater at 9:12am 02.28.25
One of the reasons for the heavy chain is because here in the PNW we have some really deep anchorag
Chain splice
LloydB at 8:41am 02.28.25
I love Google speak to print, but to find myself often embarrassed using it to make technical argum
oil pressure sensor quandry
Boiler at 8:39am 02.28.25
I purchased the crossover and a standard VDO 240/33 ohm 10bar pressure sensor and it did not work.
Assistance Finding a Stern Tube for a Beneteau 393
jssailem at 8:32am 02.28.25
Your boat is beautiful. Is the 3 or 2 cabin model? Your quest for design specifics may be difficult
Assistance Finding a Stern Tube for a Beneteau 393
SVBLU at 8:06am 02.28.25
Thanks all. Can anyone tell me the exact dimensions of this stern tube? Or how I would go about get
Marine Strike Survey
pgandw at 7:45am 02.28.25
I opened the survey and read through it. I was disappointed. The only strike I have ever had was a
Upgrading Inverter/charger
Stu Jackson at 7:42am 02.28.25
thus automatically shutting things down without any communication at all. Mark, how does one do th
PacificNW Spring-time Temptations.
jssailem at 7:38am 02.28.25
I hope you have been enjoying the Spring Tease. It was 65 yesterday, and today looks just as good. I
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340   (2)
sailcapt340 at 7:32am 02.28.25
In a long ongoing saga of my radio relocation, I finally caught a break in the severe cold temperatu
Sailing courses in Thailand
dLj at 7:28am 02.28.25
Great photos! Looks like an amazing trip! Very happy for you and yours! dj
Chain splice
Hayden Watson at 6:39am 02.28.25
One of the reasons for the heavy chain is because here in the PNW we have some really deep anchorage
Outboard Battery Connection
Project_Mayhem at 5:46am 02.28.25
Lets determine how many hoses and lines you have and their overall "bundled" diameter before picking
Antifreeze Leak
buddybear at 5:43am 02.28.25
Yes, I have checked all of the usual spots and have replaced whatever hoses were worn. The thing ab
Standing Rigging... DIY or Hire a Pro?
colemj at 5:33am 02.28.25
Seems a very different sort of tuning then the masthead rigs I'm comfortable with. It is differen
Upgrading Inverter/charger
colemj at 5:22am 02.28.25
It is not a suggestion that the BMS should have the ability to shutdown an input device like the al
Upgrading Inverter/charger
colemj at 5:14am 02.28.25
Well I wouldn't say Victron uses sanskrit, but they do use actual electrical and engineering terms.
Chain splice
colemj at 4:51am 02.28.25
There is no reason to use 5/16" G43 on a 30' boat. The OP's windlass has a 5/16" gypsy. It will
Best bottom paint for a cruising sailboat in Long Island sound?
Captain Larry-DH at 4:41am 02.28.25
Thanks everyone for your input. I decided to try Micron Extra SPC this year. Will report back in t
Chain splice
colemj at 4:40am 02.28.25
BBB chain is anchor chain. All others are produced for other purposes. This isn't true. G4 (and

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.