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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-11-2021, 05:27
Replies: 29
Views: 3,823
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Advice please! Mast crashed down, foot torn out of deck

Would not through bolt the mast step, base. The reason being if it felk again the section of the cabin top would broken out. Epoxy the holes and remount.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-08-2021, 10:32
Replies: 24
Views: 2,850
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Remove silicone sealant from base of toilet

A small straight razor scraper held at a low angle then acrtone or lacquer thinner. Make sure that you wipe often to prevent absorpson.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-01-2021, 12:47
Replies: 51
Views: 13,244
Posted By Billnpr
Re: New Milwaukee Drill works for large mainsail

I use a 1/2 inch Milkauee 18 volt regular drill to assist in raising my mast on Magregor 26S with a roller furler. I use a block and tacklewith 4:1line ran back to my cabin top winch. I have a 1x2...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-01-2021, 15:44
Replies: 21
Views: 3,103
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Looking for Marina in Greater Tampa Area

Tarpon Springs birth at Anclote Isles Marina, 6ft draft. We sail inside and of Anclote island. Sometimes down to Clearwater, just watch your course and depth.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 31-03-2020, 10:49
Replies: 19
Views: 3,208
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Laser sailboat free to forum members

I also would like to know the ring type and attachment process.
Thanks
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-02-2020, 16:57
Replies: 12
Views: 4,128
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Transducers for DIY system

I use Navionics with Sonar Phone depth finder puck mounted in tolet boul wax inside the hull. Navonics gives navagation for lakes and rivers as well as oceans.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-02-2020, 11:15
Replies: 12
Views: 3,958
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Jeanneau drop keel stuck

2 items for the diver to use depends on the clearance in the trunk. Thin hack saw blade held with a vice grips. Machete, some bush varieties even have a hook on the end. Come to think of it, you...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 31-01-2020, 12:22
Replies: 69
Views: 10,538
Posted By Billnpr
Re: 20V drill to hoist dinghy?

I use a Milawukee 1/2 inch drill which I bought on clearance at Home Depot to raise the mast on my Macgregor 26S. I use a 4 to 1 block and tackle from the bow to the top of the jen pole which has...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-01-2020, 12:29
Replies: 46
Views: 8,643
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Yamaha 15hp Enduro wont run - Please help!

Clean the low speed jet. I have aYamaha 8hp. Same problem occoures if I do not run it once a month. I always carry small socket, screw drivers and carb-cleaner. I run non ethenal gas, but I have...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-11-2019, 05:37
Replies: 52
Views: 10,208
Posted By Billnpr
Re: 21ft Sailboat - How to Manage Living?

Composting toilet, bucket w/lid. Started with Sagan moss and saw dust then changed to odorless cat litter. The wife says wonderful.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-11-2019, 08:25
Replies: 63
Views: 8,956
Posted By Billnpr
Re: How Do We Keep Our Old Bodys Working?

75 here. I have started doing Classical Stretch with Amanda Esmonde Wright. A regular program on our education tv channel, but you can find it online or order a cd. The exercises are stretching and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-10-2019, 05:03
Replies: 31
Views: 12,262
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Ideas on building a DIY gin pole.

I went to the box store and bought square alumun awning post and thick square alumun tubing to fit inside it. I drilled holes for sliding the inter pole to the correct length. They sell fittings for...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-08-2019, 19:20
Replies: 53
Views: 10,663
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Need trailerable daysailer recommend

I would look at a Mirage 236 which is made in Canada. They are a swing keel sailboat easy launch.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-05-2019, 13:21
Replies: 60
Views: 27,691
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Yamaha 15hp 2 stroke bogging

Had an Evenrude that had a rough spot on the fuel line barb at the engine. Put on new connecter on the hose and that did not correct the problem. Finally took off the engine barb and ran the tank...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 19-04-2019, 11:56
Replies: 71
Views: 12,874
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Trailerable sailboat, 26 to 30?

26sMac is a great boat for your intended use. Easy to trailer and rig. Sleeps 6, 4 adults comfortably.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 14-04-2019, 05:21
Replies: 45
Views: 9,726
Posted By Billnpr
Re: 12 volt heating element

In Puerto Rico, the old homes have small 110v electric heating elements attached to the showerheads. That would solve your cold water issue with an inverter.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-03-2019, 18:18
Replies: 70
Views: 9,192
Posted By Billnpr
Re: SS Anti Galling lubricant

When instaling 3/8 &1/2 inch nuts and bolts, I used bees wax and had no problems.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-02-2019, 06:35
Replies: 79
Views: 9,183
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Starting out in Florida?

Often recommended on this form is to start with a smaller sailboat to learn and move up for the complete novices. The Florida Keys have plenty of motels that have 22 foot sailboat to use free with...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-01-2019, 19:40
Replies: 41
Views: 10,109
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Pick a sail loft...

Just found on one of the sailboat forums that I read: https://nationalsail.com . They are only 20 miles from my house and several sailboat owners highly recommend them. They have their own loft.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-12-2018, 17:05
Replies: 47
Views: 17,228
Posted By Billnpr
Re: mercury outboard wont start

Had a Mercury 6 and now a Yamaha 8. Both have the same issue when I ran carbs dry with non-ethnol gas. Gas stays in the on engine gas line and filter. That little bit of gas evaporates and leaves...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-10-2018, 18:20
Replies: 14
Views: 4,399
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Small boat Gulf Stream Crossing

Check out this sight for the trip in a Macger 26S
https://1fatgmc.com/boat/mac-1/2015%20Bahamas/2015-Bahama-Main-Menu.html
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-10-2018, 10:46
Replies: 11
Views: 8,472
Posted By Billnpr
Re: MacGregor 26 water ballast leaking

If the previous owner left the boat in the water there could have been growth around the seal. The growth could have then prevented resealing.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-09-2018, 09:15
Replies: 87
Views: 16,397
Posted By Billnpr
Re: I am now a sailboat owner... 26’ MacGregor

1991 M26S . Senna will pull it easily. I pull mine locally with old Ford Ranger 4.3 , standard transmission. Low tide pull up a little and let water drain. If the ramp is slick, invite the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-09-2018, 10:25
Replies: 29
Views: 3,490
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Fuel Tank needs cleaning?

Used bioside and still had the fuel line clog before the fuel even got to the filters. Thatwas after having the fuel polished less than a year earlier. I would recomend having the fuel polished by a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-07-2018, 18:18
Replies: 110
Views: 18,188
Posted By Billnpr
Re: Re-insulating My Refrig. Box the Hard Way.

Spray foam will absorb water from any source.
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