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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 28-10-2022, 15:38
Replies: 92
Views: 9,811
Posted By jomoman
Re: STA-LOK Swageless Terminals (Wire Rope Terminals)

i re-fitted a 1978 Formosa 46 using Hi-Mod fittings. they're better that the sta-loks, re-usable and stronger. DON'T use a vise to cut the wire, spend the bucks and get a GOOD cable cutter. i did...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-09-2022, 18:07
Replies: 27
Views: 2,461
Posted By jomoman
Re: Fresh water tank pump runs constant

either the pump (probably) or air trapped in-line, from the pump
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-06-2022, 15:37
Replies: 59
Views: 6,748
Posted By jomoman
Re: Solar panel, MPPT, Battery switching

if you have a victron charge controller, the connect/ disconnect sequence is correct. connect batts first then the solar via a breaker. opposite when disconnecting.
leave your breakers on all the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 17-12-2021, 16:42
Replies: 141
Views: 16,505
Posted By jomoman
Re: Anchoring home-made raft in Key West

you have to take some pics and post them.
this is Huck Finn all over again. good luck!
put hinges from one sheet of ply to the next on the long sides. then it will fit in a full size truck and you...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-07-2021, 15:28
Replies: 38
Views: 4,376
Posted By jomoman
Re: Does anyone know what's going on with our cabin sole?

water seeping in from the bottom side, it looks like
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-06-2021, 07:59
Replies: 48
Views: 6,083
Posted By jomoman
Re: Amateur building

i rebuilt a Calkins 40 and a formosa 46. both boats took about 4 years each. the hulls were intack but i epoxied the Calkins as she was triple planked cedar. i have a 2000 sq. ft shop in my yard and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-09-2020, 16:52
Replies: 71
Views: 9,062
Posted By jomoman
Re: Interior Paint Disagreement Thread

i have used RUSTOLEUM gloss white oil based enamel on 2 wooden boats i have restored with great results. roll and tip with a sponge brush, thin coats and at least 2. easy to touch up, sand and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-09-2020, 16:44
Replies: 95
Views: 10,446
Posted By jomoman
Re: Help identifying electrical gizmo from 1990 yacht

trace the wires, fiind out where it goes, then get rid of it. looks like some sort of dc to ac converter. very questionable.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 27-01-2020, 15:01
Replies: 100
Views: 24,358
Posted By jomoman
Re: Merchant Bulker Rescues Four from Sailboat in Mid-Atlantic

i agree with Atoll. another inexperienced boat owner gets a taste of the real ocean and calls it quits.
Forum: Our Community 31-12-2018, 08:28
Replies: 76
Views: 7,299
Posted By jomoman
Re: New adventure at 70

i have a Calkins/ Peterson 40' cutter that was completely restored in 2007. everything was new, sails, engine, standing and running rigging etc. water maker, genny, SSB and VHF with email ability....
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 20-09-2018, 14:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
Posted By jomoman
Re: Calkins/Peterson 40' cutter

if you Google " calkins 40 for sale" it comes up on 'yachtworld' with pics and discriptions. basically, i spent 4.5 years rebuilding/replacing everything. the best difference about this boat is her...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 17-09-2018, 14:45
Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
Posted By jomoman
Calkins/Peterson 40' cutter

1970 Wendel Calkins/ Doug Peterson 40' aux. cutter. everything new in 2007-8.
sails, all rigging, westerbeke with 300 hrs, water maker 20 GPH, 4k gen-set, SSB email ready, VHF, all electronics and...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 17-09-2018, 14:30
Replies: 1
Views: 605
Posted By jomoman
Calkins/Peterson 40' cutter

Calkins 1970 40' aux. cutter. everything new in 2007-8. rigging, sails, engine, westerbeke 40, solar, SSB & VHF, email ready. 20gph water maker, 4k genset, dinghy and davits, triple planked...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 17-08-2018, 10:32
Replies: 0
Views: 1,000
Posted By jomoman
wendel calkins/ doug peterson 40

1970 calkins 40 completely re-built in '07-'08. new sails, gen-set, rebuilt westerbeke 40, epoxied hull with Awlgrip. water-maker 20gph, all electronics, SSB, VHF email ready.. classic cruiser. see...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-07-2018, 07:46
Replies: 70
Views: 9,820
Posted By jomoman
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