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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-10-2021, 09:58
Replies: 14
Views: 2,148
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: Selling my boat ---- Looking for some inputs

I sold my 47 year old one owner Islander sailboat thru a broker in May of this year. Our timing was great as the inventory of similar size boats was very low at the time. While we paid a brokers...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-09-2021, 10:15
Replies: 33
Views: 5,775
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: How to remove stubborn harbor scum from my boats waterline?

Consider trying Magic Eraser pads by Mr Clean. Not sure how they will work with the boat in the water though. We use them after haulout on boot top at the :thumb:waterline. Be cautious as these...
Forum: Powered Boats 17-09-2021, 08:37
Replies: 78
Views: 11,037
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: Who has fallen off their boat?

Falling off is very serious business, particularly in colder waters in early spring or fall in midwest where hypothermia can occur. We have boated on Lake Michigan for 47 years and never had an...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-07-2021, 07:00
Replies: 107
Views: 14,797
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: 10%??? Seriously???

A different view. Just sold our 47 yr old sailboat using a local broker. While his fees were quite high I got what I wanted for the boat and it was sold in 1 week for the asking price with no...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 16-05-2021, 09:08
Replies: 0
For Sale: Transmission OXKB
Views: 300
Posted By Dean Paul
Transmission OXKB

Transmission for Palmer P60 gas inboard. Direct drive. Model number OXKB

$400 plus shipping OBO

Dean

sailsdean@yahoo.com
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-05-2020, 10:12
Replies: 26
Views: 2,183
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: Old Gas and Tank Condensation - Need Help!

Consider adding fuel additive PHASER 3000. A little pricey but worth the peace of mind especially if you have galvanized fuel tanks. It is supposed to emulsify and integrate any water in fuel back...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-03-2020, 09:22
Replies: 27
Views: 2,972
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: Anyone used Run Dry impeller for Onan

Consider blue Globe impellers.....good reviews.

I have used for years...they last a much longer time than black stock neoprene. No lost vanes after 3 years...

I am thinking about adding a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-03-2020, 09:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,127
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: 5 Months Old Ethanol Gas

Regarding fuel storage consider adding a new product , Phaser 3000 additive.

According to the manufacturer it enables water to stay in solution with fuel.

When storing I use a combo of...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 10-02-2020, 07:11
Replies: 95
Views: 23,652
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: Killing mold for good?

Posted before.....try applying pure lemon oil. The acetic acid kills mold, oil enriches wood, smells good. I buy the lemon oil at a gun supply store where it is recommended for wood stock...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-09-2019, 09:41
Replies: 112
Views: 12,213
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: Fuel additives? Yes or no

Some comments about fuel additives..Inboard gas, Palmer P60...use about 4 gallons per season.

Each fall I add Phasor 3, Stabil, and Startron. Periodically add lead substitute for valve health....
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 04-08-2019, 11:24
Replies: 8
For Sale: Avon Red Crest
Views: 1,464
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: Avon Red Crest

[QUOTE=RGN;2945782]Given your discription, I am assuming it has never been inspected and repacked?[/QUOTE never inspected or repacked...always stored in the quarterberth in case of sinking/fire.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 04-08-2019, 11:22
Replies: 8
For Sale: Avon Red Crest
Views: 1,464
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: Avon Red Crest

Not sure of the additional name....never been repacked or inspected.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 04-08-2019, 09:41
Replies: 8
For Sale: Avon Red Crest
Views: 1,464
Posted By Dean Paul
Avon Red Crest

I am curious...what is the $ value of a 40 year old Avon Red Crest 4 person self inflating life raft? Purchased new, never inflated, and stored in the quarterberth since new for emergencies. Not...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-06-2019, 06:14
Replies: 2
Views: 978
Posted By Dean Paul
refurbishing Nicro rubber deck vents

FYI.....refurbishing the rubber Nicro deck vents. Painted red interior with a red gloss enamel. Cleaned exterior with MEK (methyl ethel ketone) and paper towling for a new bright white surface. ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-06-2019, 05:51
Replies: 0
Views: 674
Posted By Dean Paul
Garmin 176c question

Will the Garmin 176 c operate on ships power with the batteries removed?

How to determine if the ships power is active....does the display show anything?

This spring the unit was connected to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-05-2019, 08:49
Replies: 1
Views: 596
Posted By Dean Paul
Phaser 3000

Has anyone had experience with Phaser 3000 fuel additive. Their utube video is very impressive how it disperses water back into fuel.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-03-2019, 07:16
Replies: 60
Views: 10,493
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: How old is too old

Hi All.

I have a 45 yr old Islander 30 MKII since new. Boat spends half of its life in heated storage. Like new every season with regular maintenance.

Old boats will last forever with proper...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 02-02-2019, 09:27
Replies: 16
Views: 3,669
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: Fixed Vs. folding 3 blade propeller for Cal 39 MK2

Just want to share my experience.

A few years ago I replaced a 2 blade fixed prop with a geared 2 blade folding Flexofold propeller.

Installed on a 72 Islander 30 MKII with a Palmer P 60...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-01-2019, 09:28
Replies: 51
Views: 7,943
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: Has this boat suffered a lightning strike?

Need to share a lightening experience. A visiting 35 ft catamaran was docked on the face dock at McKinley marina in Milwaukee WI. It was a visiting boat from Africa and I had some questions about...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-01-2019, 07:03
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By Dean Paul
water strainer for cooling water

I have a Sherwood E20 water pump on a Palmer P60 inboard. In the past the impeller lost vanes and one broken piece stuck in the pump exhaust port. The question is can I add a water strainer on the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-08-2018, 11:15
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By Dean Paul
Boat title

When we bought our Islander 30 over 45 years ago it did not come with a title.

Documented it mostly to avoid putting numbers on the hull.

I called the Wisconsin DNR recently requesting the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-07-2017, 08:03
Replies: 28
Views: 9,030
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: What Oil For Interior Teak

lemon oil works well for unvarnished interior teak. The citric acid controls mildew, has a fragrant aroma, plus enriches the wood. Have used for 45 years. The mildew seemed to feed on the Watco...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-07-2017, 08:34
Replies: 16
Views: 4,002
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: Anyone know what this boat is?

Newporter 40...just a guess as I knew a person who had a similar boat
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-07-2017, 11:23
Replies: 27
Views: 3,240
Posted By Dean Paul
Re: Outboard dying unexpectedly ?

This post reminds me of the time when my Palmer 4 cylinder inboard would stop after a few minutes running. Wait a few minutes then it would start up again. Discovered the tank vent on the transom...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-07-2017, 08:55
Replies: 1
Views: 1,516
Posted By Dean Paul
VMG bottom paint

Does anybody have experience with VMG bottom paint for fresh water?

Their literature claims it can be painted over VC17. If so, this is a good alternative to the ban on copper and the dilemma...
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