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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-06-2019, 08:09
Replies: 47
Views: 13,171
Posted By Down East
Re: What Are These Horseshoe Looking Things?

I concur :)
Saw these on older boats as a kid for the Vang on boats with boom roller reefing.
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 02-06-2019, 14:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By Down East
Re: Goiot Hatch Compatability

I used to work for a hatch manufacturer... the simple answer is no. As Suijin says, go back to Goiot - that’s the most likely place to get a drop in replacement.
Also check forums for your boat...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 02-06-2019, 07:02
Replies: 12
Views: 5,054
Posted By Down East
Re: Propellers

I went from a fixed 3 blade to a Flex-Fold 2 blade folding for my old boat with a Yanni 3gm30 after great feedback from another cruiser friend and reading reviews.
The light air performance...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-04-2019, 05:22
Replies: 9
Views: 1,313
Posted By Down East
Re: small repair with the core

I would not use exterior grade plywood.
I’ve re-cored decks and hull areas
It’s a messy tough job that you don’t want to do again - It’s not worth saving a few bucks.
I’ve used the glass backed...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-04-2019, 17:47
Replies: 18
Views: 5,516
Posted By Down East
Re: Which is better for Biaxial?

Agree with all above and I use epoxy for almost all glass work, but keep in mind epoxy doesn’t like UV. So if it’s in the sun it will need paint.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-04-2019, 16:48
Replies: 16
Views: 2,496
Posted By Down East
Re: Older style furler requires climbing mast to lower sails?

Guyrj33 - Exactly - you can add a halyard swivel and then it can work like a regular furling system.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-04-2019, 15:35
Replies: 16
Views: 2,496
Posted By Down East
Re: Older style furler requires climbing mast to lower sails?

I used to work for a furler manufacturer.
I thought I’d seen them all, but this one is new to me.
The best cheap fix (other than adding the trip line) would be to get a used halyard swivel from...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-02-2019, 19:16
Replies: 9
Views: 4,384
Posted By Down East
Re: Installing and rigging an outhual

I’d say, do a simple test. If you have some bullet blocks laying around, rig up a 2:1 and a 4:1 to see what works best.
Keep in mind that the more purchase, the longer the tail that you’ll need to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-02-2019, 11:16
Replies: 68
Views: 13,347
Posted By Down East
Re: 2019 edition: Are you using a mast mounted WiFi or cellular extender?

Also had a WIFi booster, but had technical niggles and marina WiFi in my area is terrible.
I went to a Verizon Jetpack at the beginning of 2018 and added a cheaper omnidirectional cell antenna - 12...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-02-2019, 10:46
Replies: 11
Views: 1,673
Posted By Down East
Re: Yanmar 3GM in E27?

I have a 3gm and it’s a great engine... also tempted to say run what you brung, but you might want to start a new thread asking if anyone local would be looking to swap their 2gm for your 3gm.
There...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-02-2019, 10:48
Replies: 42
Views: 50,100
Posted By Down East
Re: Finding the needle in a haystack - how?

Too true!
I switched from racing to cruising 4 years ago and even though I had been sailing 30+ years and owned many boats, I felt like I was in a similar place getting my first true cruiser.
I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-01-2019, 15:21
Replies: 16
Views: 1,898
Posted By Down East
Re: Battery service near Ft Pierce FL

Thanks Hellosailor and all the others.
My Prosine does say it can re-charge from nearly flat (although I hear what you’re saying - they may be toast).
I don’t know how long ago the batteries went...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-01-2019, 10:11
Replies: 16
Views: 1,898
Posted By Down East
Re: Battery service near Ft Pierce FL

Thanks all for the great advice and contacts - these are great and will be awesome help!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-01-2019, 06:52
Replies: 16
Views: 1,898
Posted By Down East
Re: Battery service near Ft Pierce FL

Thanks Skipmac - I was at the boat last week and charged them for a couple of days, they were in absorption mode taking 20-30 amps.
Didn’t have a chance to check them after charging, so I’ll check...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-01-2019, 06:16
Replies: 16
Views: 1,898
Posted By Down East
Battery service near Ft Pierce FL

Hello all - hoping to get some advice or local knowledge.
I bought a boat in Ft Pierce that has been on the hard for at least a couple of years.
There are 3 battery banks (dedicated start, main &...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-12-2018, 05:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,808
Posted By Down East
Re: C&C LF 38 v Morgan 383?

I have a LF 38 and when I bought it 4 years ago I was also considering a couple of Morgan 382 series boats.
The Landfall is an excellent sailor and build quality was very good. I’m always amazed at...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-12-2018, 11:24
Replies: 19
Views: 4,100
Posted By Down East
Re: Warning New Boat Owner

Good luck Steven!
I may see you at Riverside. I just bought a boat there and will be down in late January to get her ready for transport north.

Gordon
Lady Q (old name on transom)
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-12-2018, 08:45
Replies: 96
Views: 13,843
Posted By Down East
Re: Painting the yacht

Totally agree.
I’ve done a lot of rolling & tipping with Interlux Perfection (very good results) and Epiphanes (deeper luster but complete PITA).
Also used single part Interlux - much easier but...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-11-2018, 09:59
Replies: 49
Views: 5,218
Posted By Down East
Re: No broker no deal?

I’ve bought & sold with &without a broker and agree that there are good/bad brokers. Some barely give you the time of day unless it’s a (insert expensive brand here).
I wouldn’t limit your search to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-07-2018, 09:20
Replies: 80
Views: 12,549
Posted By Down East
Re: Apples vs Oranges comparing older classy and newer production boat?

I just got my "Congratulations - You're Old" letter from AARP recently and am heading towards the same goal in the next 10 years. This is a topic that I've been doing mental gymnastics over for...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 21-04-2015, 05:47
Replies: 421
Views: 42,708
Posted By Down East
Re: April Giveaway: GMN Long Range WiFi Extender Systems

Yes! I need a WiFi booster.
Halo WiFi Extender | Global Marine Networks (https://www.globalmarinenet.com/redport-halo-wifi-extender.php)
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