Serving sailors online since 1997
 
 

Recent Topics

Rick at 7:28am 09.28.01
4/1082
Hi, there, fellow H28.5 owners! I needed to replace my end caps for the traveller. After 13 yrs the
John FitzGerald at 8:02pm 09.23.01
2/892
I have a question on my 1984 C-30 I cann't my hot water to work. I have open up the mixing vaule and
Bob at 7:11am 09.28.01
3/947
What does everyone do for the winter as far as leaving anything on their boat? (dry storage in the c
Susan "Jolly Mon" at 5:16am 09.28.01
0/994
We are trying to decide which dodger to buy from BlueWater. They make one that is just goes the wid
John Gregg at 2:15am 09.28.01
1/958
The pop top enclosure that Bly and Mark are talking about will not work for you. It is made for boa
Capt Curt at 12:56am 09.28.01
7/1325
Just bought a 1985 Hunter 25.5 with out a engine, a workable main sail. I paid $1,200 for the boat a
gc at 10:19pm 09.27.01
8/1323
I have a Catalina 30' (my first larger boat with a holding tank). Tomorrow I will be heading to the
Jim Sullivan at 7:39pm 09.27.01
7/1231
Does anyone know where GFI Gortex packing can be purchased. I don't find it listed at west marine's
John at 3:53pm 09.27.01
3/1356
Like Tony I too just bought my first boat. I took it out last weekend and had a ball! My wife did
Ben at 1:09pm 09.27.01
2/1141
Has anyone gotten rid of the darn wheel on thier 33 and put in a tiller? If so any suggestions on s
UB at 11:43am 09.27.01
2/985
I'm new to all this, I'm just understanding the "LINGO." I wolud like to Buy a sail boat to sail to
Dave Snyder at 10:06am 09.27.01
2/904
Did anyone ever measure the amount of gallons in this tank? I'm hearing different answers.
Bob F at 9:20am 09.27.01
5/904
If any of you sail out of SD, are there and restrictions or problems going in
mark stevens at 8:45am 09.27.01
5/1063
My wife And I are considering using our Oday 30 as a live a board cruiser from the so. coast of Main
Ron Green at 7:54am 09.27.01
7/1158
My wife and I recently purchased an 2001 Hunter 306. We are expecting our first child in April 2002.
LaDonna Bubak - CatalinaOwners at 4:51am 09.27.01
5/922
Fall is upon us (sniff) and I'm wondering what other non-heated boats use to keep warm - probably mo
Debbie at 2:12am 09.27.01
1/1046
Hi Dave, Yes I did receive your reply last week. However your original message suggested having the
Mark at 1:07am 09.27.01
3/894
Am concidering placing the battery in the stern box under the tiller. Fitting in a false floor abov
Tony Barnhill at 12:43am 09.27.01
7/1057
Am just now taking possession of my first Hunter-a 1986 23' named "Mardi Gras"
Ed Schenck at 11:48pm 09.26.01
6/1411
My mast is off the boat, perfect time to add a halyard or two. There are two unused sheaves, one fo

Recent Replies

Grounding Issues on 2004 Hunter 44DS
Tim Mills at 6:54pm 06.23.20
On my 41 there is a a grounding busbar inside the mast compression post cabinetry.
Life lines and padding
Tally Ho at 6:53pm 06.23.20
I took the cushions off my lifelines...looked like crap and made stowing their lines when at the doc
Oceanis 45 Cockpit Lighting
SoSound at 6:51pm 06.23.20
Good for both of you, I have NO idea where our receiver is located! :confused:
Slow turning Yanmar ysm 12 on 1978 Hunter 30.
Benny17441 at 6:51pm 06.23.20
1) Check the batteries, make sure they are fully charged and healthy, 2) check the wires and connec
Hunter 41 - 41DS air conditioning install
Tim Mills at 6:45pm 06.23.20
I have 2004 41, and the main thermostat is located in the main saloon right forward of the chart tab
Block Island is open as of June 1
Captain Larry-DH at 6:45pm 06.23.20
Was curious if Aldo's is circling the harbor with fresh fish or morning pastries? Not yet. And the
H410 Steering issue   (7)
scottdube at 6:40pm 06.23.20
For anyone interested I'll keep posting pictures as I go along with this project. I got it mostly a
Recommend Auto Pilot for a 1989 30 Catalina tall rig with wing keel
jviss at 6:38pm 06.23.20
viss, I have no doubt that if you tried a wheel pilot on a Tartan 3800 it was not up the the task.
Stuffing Box Adjustment
Tally Ho at 6:22pm 06.23.20
I repacked my stuffing box with GFO packing over the winter. I had to adjust it a few times this se
Recommend Auto Pilot for a 1989 30 Catalina tall rig with wing keel
Hayden Watson at 6:16pm 06.23.20
No, it won't, in my experience. Any amount of seas >3.5' or so and winds >25kt. and it will give u
Fun playing in the wind.
jssailem at 6:14pm 06.23.20
You have had a fitful experience smattered with some glorious sailings. May you enjoy health, love,
Furling line stanchion blocks
Hayden Watson at 6:04pm 06.23.20
Is Tom the new Guido? Possibly but I have always asked for Guido. Garhauer has never let me down.
Fun playing in the wind.
Ken Cross at 6:03pm 06.23.20
A bit of the best conditions we've ever experienced on the Sea of Cortez, despite the virus. https
Centerboard Housing problems
BRGirard at 6:00pm 06.23.20
Thanks
How to lengthen the bottom of the furling jib on Capri 18?
Ron20324 at 5:46pm 06.23.20
Also, probably have a list of about 6 to 8 "newbie" questions about this vessel, do you think I sh
Gelcoat- Color Match 1990 (1989 Hunter Legend 35.5)
Dave Groshong at 5:44pm 06.23.20
In my humble opinion, with gelcoat, there is no such thing as perfect match, it takes an artist.
Purchase advice - Puffer, Sunfish or other?
Mr. Dave at 5:22pm 06.23.20
Why on earth would anyone attempt to put a Sunfish or a 420 on the roof of their car? That's why the
Stuffing Box Adjustment
Capt jgw at 5:19pm 06.23.20
It's a PITA on most smaller sailboats. One previous boat I had the fuel tank was mounted behind the
Maiden Voyage - The Soggy Dollar
Leeward Rail at 5:15pm 06.23.20
Congrats ! Nothing wrong with a day like that.
Fun playing in the wind.
rgranger at 5:14pm 06.23.20
Jealous :thumbup:

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

is not endorsed by or affiliated with any sailboat manufacturer.