Forum: Monohull Sailboats
01-08-2019, 09:03
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,192
Re: bananaing after rerig, keel boat leaking?
I would go with Jim Cates advice and slacken off the rear stay.This is no help to you,but my preference in keels are the long keel with inboard ballast type,belt and braces all the way.Hope you come...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
27-02-2019, 18:26
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,608
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
27-10-2018, 14:04
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,123
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
07-10-2018, 15:46
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,059
Re: fix bent rudder shaft (whale damage)
The top of the rudder casing looks rusted is the rudder metal or grp?
Go online find an" Islander" owners association someone should be able to advise. If you are good at diy,you could repair it,if...
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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)
25-07-2018, 13:46
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,662
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
28-05-2018, 13:25
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,256
Re: Mariner 2-stroke starting problem
Mike is right always shutdown all 2 stroke engines by running carb dry,then you dont get a build up of oil,every time you try to start.Most 2 stroke outboard starting problems are with the...
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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
25-05-2018, 08:30
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Replies: 85
Views: 15,342
Re: Spectra rigging? What do you think
My friends let the peace of God dwell in your hearts, we all have to face the elements, but let us do it with brotherly love for all.God bless you all.
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
29-04-2018, 14:36
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,326
Re: Perkins 4108 Lift Pump Bypass
Its a small engine driven pump that pumps diesel fuel to the injection pump.
Get a workshop manual and check it out.By the way i have a 4107 and have had lift pump failures,never had any fuel in the...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
29-04-2018, 14:00
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Replies: 49
Views: 24,742
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring
23-03-2018, 12:32
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,237
Re: Installing a zinc anode on the anchor
Put your rusty metal in white vinegar (very cheap) leave it soaking for 2 days
hose it down,no rust,then paint it with Zinga cold galvanizing or similar,Zinga claim 99%pure zinc.I have no connection...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
12-03-2018, 16:37
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,869
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
13-02-2018, 12:34
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Replies: 45
Views: 7,545
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
13-02-2018, 09:50
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Replies: 45
Views: 7,545
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
11-12-2017, 13:23
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Replies: 34
Views: 11,137
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats
30-11-2017, 10:03
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,428
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
23-11-2017, 13:29
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,164
Re: caliper / micrometer question
0.0005 is realy very small,small enough for any professional or diy machinist
i know i am retired maintenance turner(turner is UK equivalent of USA machinist) if you get a quality make digi caliper...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
21-11-2017, 00:44
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,262
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
20-11-2017, 15:56
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,106
Re: removing a bulkhead next to a mast
Is the bulkhead a supporting one?if so supports wood or metal will have to wedged or jacked into place.I dont know the boat,but Jim cates answer was good.All the best.Ronnie.
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
01-11-2017, 09:02
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Replies: 102
Views: 24,605
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
01-11-2017, 08:55
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,084
Re: Machine Shop Recommendation in Jacksonville FL
I am sure that there will be diy engineers on the forum that could undertake this job,I could I have small home workshop, but I live in the UK so I suppose that's no use.Hope u find someone. All the...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
19-09-2017, 22:04
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Replies: 28
Views: 8,250
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
19-09-2017, 21:54
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Replies: 40
Views: 7,316
Re: Open mesh on ferro hull
I don't think ferro hulls will last like grp because the mesh is made from mild steel, once the salt gets at it corrosion corrosion corrosion. .The best that can be done is to patch, but what about...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
01-02-2017, 10:24
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,310
Speed.
Hi folks.
I have a 7 ton 30 foot ketch with a 40hp diesel,the engine is old and has become a bit unreliable so i have decided to have a 40hp mariner o.b. as backup. I don't use the engine a lot,but...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
22-11-2016, 14:35
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,898
Re: What oil to use in Westerbeke 4-230?
I have a perkins 4107 and only use straight sae 30.One of the big boys yanmar I think said not to use any multigrade or synthetic.I would also recommend zx1 oil additive,saved my engine when oil...
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring
06-04-2016, 12:54
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,870
Re: Cost of re galvanizing
Why not sand down to bare metal and apply several coats of epoxy resin and coats of quality metal paint.Should last a long time,and touch them up when required.Better than spending hundreds of $.
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