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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-01-2018, 18:53
Replies: 34
Views: 4,946
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Teak advice

Hi. Apparently I have neglected looking through my thread in a while. Sorry about that. I have not touched the teak yet but am now ready to add this to my winter project list. Will be on it...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-09-2017, 08:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,756
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Yanmar rattle

I usually start the engine throttled slightly (but not in gear). sometimes it starts cleanly. other times rattles the entire boat. in those times, I need to throttle higher before the shaking...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-09-2017, 04:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,756
Posted By leefromcanada
Yanmar rattle

6 weeks ago, I bought a 1987 Mirage 29. It has a 2011 Yanmar 18 hp diesel. even though I am new to the onboard diesel world, the motor runs powerfully and reliably. however, I have a concern. ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-08-2017, 04:20
Replies: 34
Views: 4,946
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Teak advice

yes - sounds like oil to me. i know what old varnish looks like and this is not it. do I brush on, or wipe on, teak oil? do I wipe off access like I would with wood stain? thanks
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-08-2017, 04:57
Replies: 34
Views: 4,946
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Teak advice

you are right cfodk that lighter wood (sometimes painted) can create a more modern look. however, I would rather not paint the wood, nor would I want to darken it further with teak oil. at the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-08-2017, 04:35
Replies: 34
Views: 4,946
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Teak advice

another question. I have used varnish on exterior wood before and didn't like it. didn't last. since this is interior wood, why not use urethane or varathane instead?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-08-2017, 04:31
Replies: 34
Views: 4,946
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Teak advice

are you talking about Spar Varnish? I have noticed two things about our teak. one - it feels a bit sticky. two - it marks quickly and goes whiteish with water (I.e. condensation from a cold glass...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-08-2017, 05:44
Replies: 34
Views: 4,946
Posted By leefromcanada
Teak advice

I need to freshen up my interior cabin teak. no need for a complete redo as the wood is in very good shape for a 1987 Mirage 29. what should I use? Teak Oil with a cloth? furniture polish with a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 30-06-2017, 04:39
Replies: 74
Views: 12,118
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Family of 4 in a Small Liveaboard, Courting Disaster?

i got into sailing in similar fashion 5 years ago in Hamilton Ontario. I asked for and was given a 1970, abandoned, 17' project boat on a trailer. other than a hull and deck in fine shape, it had...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 30-06-2017, 04:25
Replies: 74
Views: 12,118
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Family of 4 in a Small Liveaboard, Courting Disaster?

sounds like you've got "the bug".
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-06-2017, 05:13
Replies: 52
Views: 12,229
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Replace wheel with tiller?

further to taking out a wheel on my Mirage 29... there are engine controls on the pedestal. I don't know the boat well yet. I can't remember if there are secondary engine controls in the cockpit...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-06-2017, 05:10
Replies: 52
Views: 12,229
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Replace wheel with tiller?

you have all given very helpful, and hilarious I might add; responses to my original question. thanks!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-06-2017, 09:41
Replies: 52
Views: 12,229
Posted By leefromcanada
Replace wheel with tiller?

I am interested in replacing my wheel steering with a tiller. This Mirage 29 comes with an emergency tiller post on the transom. I would think this project is do-able. Does anyone have experience...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-04-2017, 08:07
Replies: 41
Views: 4,175
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Time for an upgrade

how's the headroom in a tanzer?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-04-2017, 03:54
Replies: 31
Views: 7,223
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Lines - To replace, or not to replace?

I wash my lines once per year in my home machine. no bleach. air dry. the only hassle is pulling the main halyard out of the mast. but a length of electrical wire, electrical tape, and patience,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-04-2017, 18:08
Replies: 41
Views: 4,175
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Time for an upgrade

good to know.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-04-2017, 16:05
Replies: 41
Views: 4,175
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Time for an upgrade

am I correct in assuming that Catalina's are generally regarded as better boats than C&Cs? I know that both brands are quite plentiful.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-04-2017, 16:03
Replies: 41
Views: 4,175
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Time for an upgrade

these are hard to find - harder to find in my price range! the Canadian dollar is terrible right now!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-04-2017, 15:57
Replies: 41
Views: 4,175
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Time for an upgrade

sounds like my crew (family) when we were caught in a Lake Erie squall last summer. [emoji12]
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-04-2017, 15:10
Replies: 41
Views: 4,175
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Time for an upgrade

I'm still not sure about the headache of purchasing a boat across the border, then import charges, tax, etc, bringing it back and registering it here. i guess I need to do more research.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-04-2017, 15:08
Replies: 41
Views: 4,175
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Time for an upgrade

yikes!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-04-2017, 10:05
Replies: 41
Views: 4,175
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Time for an upgrade

thanks!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-04-2017, 10:05
Replies: 41
Views: 4,175
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Time for an upgrade

thanks Paul. a friend of mine has your exact boat. great sailing and amenities for sure.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-04-2017, 10:03
Replies: 41
Views: 4,175
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Time for an upgrade

sadly, there's no such thing as legal "mooring" in the western end of Lake Ontario.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-04-2017, 04:38
Replies: 41
Views: 4,175
Posted By leefromcanada
Re: Time for an upgrade

thanks! it's much easier for me to purchase a boat in Canada rather than trying to import something from the States. Headaches galore
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