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Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 22-12-2017, 09:56
Replies: 129
Views: 13,977
Posted By andyft
Re: Friend found some bitcoins he'd forgotten about lol

Cranky I have a 1985 Dickerson 37 aft cockpit ketch for sale. I have been restoring her, she has many upgrades, new parts etc. Willing to sell at a reasonable price. Location ct. river Let me know...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-03-2017, 10:47
Replies: 43
Views: 6,814
Posted By andyft
Re: Needing to sell sail boat. . .

I also am looking to sell my boat, it is a 1985 37' Dickerson aft cockpit ketch in very good condition. Many recent upgrades, well maintained by me. Perkins 4-108 with 3800 hrs. Alpha 3000 pilot new...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 06-10-2016, 04:29
Replies: 124
Views: 51,659
Posted By andyft
Re: 2 strokes illegal in US????

the big advantage of a small 2 stroke to me is that they usually have 2 cylinders rather than 1 on smaller 4 strokes, which gives them a lot more balls. I have a 95 4 hp evinrude that still runs well
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-10-2016, 12:44
Replies: 11
Views: 1,285
Posted By andyft
Re: Shore power charger

Sure Mark no problems, and good luck
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-10-2016, 02:17
Replies: 11
Views: 1,285
Posted By andyft
Re: Shore power charger

Mark I have a 40 amp xanerex truecharge in good condition for sale $115.
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 03-10-2016, 10:00
Replies: 68
Views: 9,478
Posted By andyft
Re: Operator Error, Diagnostic Procedure, Cascade of Failures.

I consider it looking on the bright side, if I get it done by the third time I feel pretty good about myself.:biggrin:
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 03-10-2016, 07:17
Replies: 68
Views: 9,478
Posted By andyft
Re: Operator Error, Diagnostic Procedure, Cascade of Failures.

I always say third times the charm, allows me more patience.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 01-10-2016, 10:13
Replies: 135
Views: 52,376
Posted By andyft
Re: Dyneema Standing Rigging a 50' Sloop, Questions for those who have made the swap

Well this morning one of my life lines parted where it is swagged so I walked over to the rigging shop for a new one and was informed that I should replace all my shrouds because the rigging is 30...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-09-2016, 05:55
Replies: 3
Views: 774
Posted By andyft
Re: xantrex 40amp charger

Hi Guy, I will gladly pay for shipping to Miami. thank you, Andy- andyft71@yahoo.com
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-09-2016, 04:18
Replies: 3
Views: 774
Posted By andyft
xantrex 40amp charger

I have a 40 amp xantrex charger that I want to sell year about 2000 works well, not used alot. $120 thanks Andy
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-09-2016, 17:14
Replies: 24
Views: 4,681
Posted By andyft
Re: Battery Charger???

I have a used but good condition xantrex 40 amp charger for sale asking $110 includes shipping
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-09-2016, 06:34
Replies: 5
Views: 2,035
Posted By andyft
Re: What windlass to buy

I have a tigres works really well
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-06-2016, 13:13
Replies: 6
Views: 2,206
Posted By andyft
Re: Perkins 4108 hear exchanger removal

Sarg, I feel your pain, been there, patience, and more patience, take a break, and u will figure it out, picture? If u think its bad now wait till u start on the injector pump.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-06-2016, 14:16
Replies: 48
Views: 46,143
Posted By andyft
Re: Dumb Mistakes

I just want to make the right mistake!
Forum: Classifieds Archive 29-05-2016, 08:31
Replies: 1
For Sale: Sherwood G65 pump
Views: 2,260
Posted By andyft
Sherwood G65 pump

I have a new sherwood G65 raw water pump for sale, paid $420 will sell for $300 OBO thanks, Andy
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-05-2016, 03:43
Replies: 40
Views: 6,088
Posted By andyft
Re: Battery trouble, so I ran an experiment.

I have a 1000 watt generator connected to a 40 amp charger and 2 100ah batteries, works fine.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-04-2016, 11:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,565
Posted By andyft
Re: Changing Boat Names

If it is painted on letters, oven cleaner does the trick
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-03-2016, 16:35
Replies: 16
Views: 9,078
Posted By andyft
Re: Need an Autopilot for a 38', 12 ton sailboat with a tiller

I've had an Alpha marine 3000 for awhile on my 8 ton ketch, good piece, and good people.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-02-2016, 06:28
Replies: 15
Views: 4,307
Posted By andyft
Re: perkins 4107 control panel

I have a 1985 4-108 and gauges still work well, but I did replace oil pressure senders because of leaks which can cause real trouble.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-12-2015, 13:52
Replies: 25
Views: 5,610
Posted By andyft
Re: Looking for practical charging system refit advice

This is a very informative thread, I am getting ready to upgrade my charging system. thanks all for the advice.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-12-2015, 15:27
Replies: 19
Views: 4,855
Posted By andyft
Re: Westerbeke 52 leaking fuel from injector pump governor cover

there is a very good and reasonable$ injection pump rebuild shop in huntsville alabama, Jason is who runs it.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 03-12-2015, 14:07
Replies: 35
Views: 16,650
Posted By andyft
Re: alcohol stoves/ovens

We had an alcohol stove on our old boat, I converted it to propane some how, all I remember is just hooking up a propane line to the fuel inlet? Please don't hold me responsible if it doesn't work,...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-10-2015, 11:58
Replies: 39
Views: 4,444
Posted By andyft
Re: WD 40

I use red oil-ATF for lots off things, rusted bolts, as a rust preventive etc. etc. just put some in a squirt oil can and squirt away, much better and a lot cheaper than most of the stuff available,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-09-2015, 16:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,898
Posted By andyft
Re: autopilots ?

Have u looked at Alpha marine systems pilots? very good units
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-09-2015, 07:57
Replies: 2
Views: 1,440
Posted By andyft
Racor 500fg Filter

the round plastic part that looks like an umbrella inside the filter glass housing that threads onto the lower part of the shaft has come off the shaft and a metal ball was floating in the diesel...
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