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- Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:13 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Edson chain and cable replacement?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1929
Re: Edson chain and cable replacement?
A guy named Chuck at Edson. He said that the 60's versions were made of (actually he said brass once and bronze once). Makes no sense since the bolts are that expensive aluminum. I suppose they would have been expensive bronze. Anyway I haven't figured it out. And it doesn't really matter much. I f...
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:06 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Planning and Job Order
- Replies: 5
- Views: 483
Re: Planning and Job Order
Yes, Lists, and lists of lists. I spend the week making these lists and hopefully by Wednesday, I've ordered what I need for the weekend so that it arrives before Friday. That way I don't have to spend Friday and Saturday stuck in traffic going from the hardware store to the chandlery and back. Earl...
- Tue May 19, 2009 12:39 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Single Handed Spinnaker
- Replies: 8
- Views: 726
Re: Single Handed Spinnaker
Use the main to control the air in the chute. Do not let the pole hit the forestay or you'll loose your forestay if the pole gets enough momentum behind it. I'd try and do it first on a light air day without a sock. Socks are nice, but I've tangled up a spinny in even the most foolproof sock. If the...
- Tue May 12, 2009 11:41 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Quick Nautic BX or B3 Water Heaters
- Replies: 1
- Views: 821
Re: Quick Nautic BX or B3 Water Heaters
I too had your dilemma last year when I had to replace the water heater on my Pearson 39. Although I really liked the idea of the isotherm, I couldn't justify the price for the one that would easily fit into the square space left by the old Seaward heater. I even had a cylindrical isotherm that I co...
- Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:44 am
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Joy of Windvanes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4130
Re: Joy of Windvanes
I did an Atlantic crossing with a Wind Pilot and it was a beautiful thing-- not to mention useful since hand steering for 2600+ miles is no fun. That said, you must be mindful of how your boat sails when the sails are balanced. If the rig and sails aren't balanced, it will quickly over power any win...
- Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:54 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: thru hull elimination
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1092
Re: thru hull elimination
One other thing you might want to consider is putting all the thru-hulls on one side of the boat. That way it makes it easier to locate the problem if there is one, and you can try and heel or beach the boat accordingly to try and mitigate the problem. I've just heard mention of this somewhere, but ...
- Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:27 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: PYI or Pack?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 7780
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:11 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Forespar Series 93 valves
- Replies: 5
- Views: 535
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:17 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Forespar Series 93 valves
- Replies: 5
- Views: 535
My dad installed them on his motorsailor. The only PIA was that he had lots of trouble getting the ones Forespar supplies to OEM builders. Apparently there is a difference: they are UL listed whereas the ones in the store are not. It may have something to do with whether they seize up more easily. I...
- Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:31 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Defining boat size by bottom paint
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1575
- Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:52 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Battery Monitoring
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1568
- Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:41 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Removing Tape
- Replies: 7
- Views: 784
I've had good luck with Xylol which, I believe, is the singular form of Xylene, and is available at the hardware store. The evaporation rate is about the same as paint thinner and it works very well as an adhesive remover and does not mess up Awlgrip. It is a fairly strong solvent so you need to tak...
- Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:20 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Another question - Sailmaster 22
- Replies: 43
- Views: 8267
I used to sail on a Sailmaster 22. IMO it is a lot of boat for 22 feet. A few of us in DC used to play hooky during lunch-time and go out for a quick sail on the Potomac. With the three of us plus the owner, we'd have a blast. The design is timeless and very functional and, as has been mentioned, th...
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:15 pm
- Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
- Topic: Diesel engine rear seal
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2471
Let me guess: do you have a Westerleake 4-107 or a Perkins 4-108? Replacing the seals on these engines will give you 6 months of joy and then you will tear your hair out again. The oil seals on these engines are basically two pieces of rope which is how they all used to be back in the day... or so I...
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:11 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Anyone have drawings of Pearson Renegade keel & Ballast?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 988
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:26 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Anyone have drawings of Pearson Renegade keel & Ballast?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 988
You might find these pictures helpful:
http://www.renegade27.org/26keel/26keel.html
http://www.renegade27.org/keelrepair.htm
http://www.renegade27.org/26keel/26keel.html
http://www.renegade27.org/keelrepair.htm
- Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:03 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Grinding out tabbing... how far to go?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1273
- Fri Dec 05, 2008 11:38 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Lightning Ground with an Encapsulated Keel
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1413
Since there are no clear benefits to 'protecting' a boat from lightning I don't do it. I think the one clear benefit of a ground pate is that you minimize the chance of lightning blowing a million holes in the FG. This, in the end, is all I'm trying to accomplish. I've generally found Calder to be ...
- Fri Dec 05, 2008 9:52 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Lightning Ground with an Encapsulated Keel
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1413
OK... so I have to ask. How important is a grounding strap? I've never personally seen one being associated with so many racers. We get very little in the way of lightning around here. I'm thinking with my wooden (explosive nature) mast and dreams of travel I'm guessing it would be something I woul...
- Fri Dec 05, 2008 9:40 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Lightning Ground with an Encapsulated Keel
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1413
Thanks all for the suggestions. Just for clarification: 1. I'm not interested in using sintered bronze plates (like the dynaplate) as a ground plate. They are heavy and there is the potential of explosion (perceived or real?) when the water between the sinters is heated up by lightning. 2. As I unde...
- Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:24 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Lightning Ground with an Encapsulated Keel
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1413
Lightning Ground with an Encapsulated Keel
OK, so I could have done a search, but I think I would recall if something like this was discussed much in the last three years. Since I'm out of the water, now is the time to do this if I want... so here is my question: My P-39, like make plastic classics, has no keel bolts. The lead is encapsulate...
- Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:40 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Rotary Nav Light Switch
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1985
- Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:41 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: How best to remove all this crap!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1544
- Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:34 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Rotary Nav Light Switch
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1985
Just a quick hijack/rant here: Why is it that so many sailors who pride themselves in being so safety conscious and fastidious about things like the COLREGS unlike their powerboat brethren, like to flaunt the rules on proper navigation lights??? I do a lot of night sailing and I've seen it more and ...
- Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:02 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Rotary Nav Light Switch
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1985
Yup. Pull out for the decklight. I suppose I could wire it so that the steaming light comes on when pulled out, but it makes sense to have the decklight on that circuit since you may need it an any time. The steaming light is only on when you are motoring. I have a tricolor and deckmounted navlights...
- Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:21 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Rotary Nav Light Switch
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1985
- Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:39 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Opinions sought on new countertop material
- Replies: 12
- Views: 963
- Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:22 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: triton 629 refit
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3370
- Wed Nov 05, 2008 2:49 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Winter Worklists, 2008-2009
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5050
- Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:33 am
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Winter Worklists, 2008-2009
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5050
Hmmmm.... the list from two years ago bled into this years and maybe its time for a new list: 1. Install new traveler (in progress). 2. Hook up grey water tank and pump (in progress). 3. Replace aluminum deadlights with stainless to match the stainless portlights (working with Garhauer on this). 4. ...
- Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:13 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Question: hull- deck joint on a pearson Renegade
- Replies: 4
- Views: 974
There are very few boats who's builders went to the trouble of thru-bolting the hull to deck joint... its not necessarily a bad thing. Sure it would be nice, but most of our plastic classics have survived this long without it. Of the plastic classics, only the Tartan 34Cs come to mind... I'm sure th...
- Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:22 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Uncured Epoxy Resin--What to do?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1677
- Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:16 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Advice on repairing damaged core around hatch
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2286
I have to clarify and apologize.... In the absense of pictures, I used my own boat in my mind's eye and forgot that Marshall's mast might be deck stepped. Marshall: partners are that part of the cabin-top through which a keel stepped mast passes through. If indeed you have a keel stepped mast, what ...
- Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:33 am
- Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
- Topic: I want a cool boat hauler too...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4295
- Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:40 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Bronze ports
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1179
- Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:34 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Advice on repairing damaged core around hatch
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2286
Marshall, I wouldn't get too excited until you can get the mast down. Although I don't have pictures, you might very well be able to judge the extent to the wetness by opening up around the partners before removing any visible deck. If the extent of the wet core goes beyond what you can reach from t...
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:00 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: How to Value a Project Boat
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1329
- Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:28 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Holding Tank Vent Fitting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 936
- Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:10 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Chainplates - Source?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 846
- Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:01 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Can we talk about Marine Wire for a moment?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 457
Genuinedealz also has Pacer wire, although you can specify Ancor brand for a little more if they have it. I wired my boat with both Pacer and Ancor and found Ancor to be a little more flexible, but that was the only discernible difference. Both are marine certified etc. Last time i was on an Island ...
- Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:46 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: www.stainless-steel-direct.com
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2209
That being said, what are the advantages of stainless steel in turnbuckles? Stainless turnbuckles will be easier to keep shiny. Once the chrome starts to go on a bronze turnbuckle, you have to re-chrome or replace to keep it shiny. After all, most sailors are like crows in that they instinctively a...
- Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:15 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: www.stainless-steel-direct.com
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2209
Sta-lok actually makes stainless turnbuckles with bronze inserts to avoid galling. I've never seen them in person, but its an interesting idea...
http://www.stalok.com/online_shop_items ... ec_id=1575
http://www.stalok.com/online_shop_items ... ec_id=1575
- Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:44 am
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: KAHOLEE - Solomons
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1252
- Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:36 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Distribution Panel - meters or not?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1106
I've found something like this more useful than gauges on a panel. I have the gauges, just haven't gotten around to hooking them up since I installed this:
http://www.xantrex.com/web/id/274/p/1/pt/7/product.asp
http://www.xantrex.com/web/id/274/p/1/pt/7/product.asp
- Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:13 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: What Calk/Sealer to use?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 758
Can you tell us which holes don't line up??? Are you talking about the holes for the bolts to mount the chainplates on the knees, or are you referring to the holes in the deck. The Sikaflex is probably the best caulk to use here because it will actually adhere to the metal of the chainplate. But you...
- Mon Sep 29, 2008 8:50 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Water coming out of the top of the rudder tube
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1357
Renegades have a similar problem, but the O-rings on the top bearing do help to keep out the water.
http://www.renegade27.org/rudder.htm
http://www.renegade27.org/rudder.htm
- Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:30 am
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: KAHOLEE, St. Mike's
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1708
Geez Allen, no wonder your heater fired right up. It is a mere 64 degrees! LOL. The good news is that with the 15-20 knots you have today, you should have a good fast ride to Knapps. You'll have to motor up the Miles to Tighlman Point, but you should have a fast beam reach and then a run down the ba...
- Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:23 am
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: KAHOLEE, St. Mike's
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1708
- Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:50 am
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: KAHOLEE, St. Mike's
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1708
Winter does look like it is trying to sneak in the back door. I'm hoping it warms up again, but when walking down the main street here in St. Mike's I saw Halloween stuff out for sale, so my days of dallying are coming to an end. Last year, it was 90 degrees and windless during the boat show in mid...
- Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:45 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Cleaning the bilge
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1709
I only wish our bilge was only a couple inches deep!!! No you don't. No, really, you don't. While it might look pretty, if you have the most minor of leaks, your bilge will be full. Water has no where to go but out of the bilge. Bilge pumps are a pain because a pump of the proper capacity for the b...