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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 12-07-2022, 11:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,695
Posted By windcree
Re: Cuttyhunk from RI

Great help from all. Thank You Very Much..
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 12-07-2022, 07:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,695
Posted By windcree
Cuttyhunk from RI

I have a 28 foot Pearson sailboat. My experience is all in and around Narraganset Bay. This year I'd like to attempt Cuttyhunk. Not sure on the departure point yet. So open to suggestions. ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-11-2021, 04:25
Replies: 1
Views: 430
Posted By windcree
Winch seperation

On the mast of my Pearson 28 I have a Lewmar 8 winch. Something let go inside of it and the outside separated from the base. The outside ring used to hold it on is in place. When it comes off the...
Forum: Our Community 11-08-2021, 10:30
Replies: 1
Views: 784
Posted By windcree
Narraganset Bay Radio check

Up until this year there was an automated radio check available on channel 24. Does anyone know what happened to it? Will it return?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-07-2021, 11:19
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By windcree
Bow Rail

Not sure were to post this .. so I'll start here.


I need the bow rail for a Pearson 28 from 1975. Any suggestions??


the one I have was broken in the front of it by an errant boat. I've...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-06-2021, 12:19
Replies: 7
Views: 911
Posted By windcree
Re: Bow rail

The piece is actually torn. When the rail was pushed up the bottom part of the tube is broken while the top of the tube is still attached by small amount. I was told the weld would be too weak. ...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-06-2021, 11:12
Replies: 7
Views: 911
Posted By windcree
Bow rail

Hi all,


I have a 1975 Pearson 28. Recently someone hit my boat on the mooring and broke and bent my bow rail up. The loop around the very bow is now facing up instead of strait out.

...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2020, 04:55
Replies: 26
Views: 9,962
Posted By windcree
Re: Ham Radio HF antenna

Curious Matt, what is the length of the off center dipole? But it makes think I may just use a simple 40 meter dipole run up the mast and run the legs down the shrouds. Only problem I see is the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-01-2020, 11:38
Replies: 26
Views: 9,962
Posted By windcree
Re: Ham Radio HF antenna

Thanks.. this is what I was looking for. What size is your boat but more important were do you load the rigging? I was thinking of the keel as a counter poise but wasn't sure. That sounds like a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-01-2020, 11:34
Replies: 26
Views: 9,962
Posted By windcree
Re: Ham Radio HF antenna

Yea should have been a little clearer. Not cutting the back stay. Not looking for the BEST option.. Looking for a useable antenna. Use probably 40 meters but other bands would a bonus. So I need...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-01-2020, 10:25
Replies: 26
Views: 9,962
Posted By windcree
Ham Radio HF antenna

I have a Pearson 28 and interested in trying to use the rigging as an antenna for HF Bands. I'm wondering if any Ham radio sailors have tried this and if there are any suggestions.



I...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 31-12-2019, 06:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,332
Posted By windcree
Remove Barnacles

SOOOO I launched a new inflatable last season. Unfortunately I forgot to paint the bottom.. Yea.. stupid mistake.. I have the barnacles off but the bottoms are still there. I've heard of using...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 04-09-2019, 07:43
Replies: 2
Views: 738
Posted By windcree
hard starting Mercury outboard

I bought this motor used from a good dealer. 2013 Mercury 4HP. It runs perfect. The problem is it locks up when I pull start it. Talked to the dealer and he said there is a hydra lock or something...
Forum: Navigation 22-06-2019, 07:28
Replies: 12
Views: 6,626
Posted By windcree
Sailing to Block Island

I am quite familiar with Narraganset Bay and just off Newport. But looking for suggestions for sailing from Jamestown to Block Island. For example best tide range and course. Ultimate destination...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-06-2019, 05:47
Replies: 12
Views: 7,439
Posted By windcree
Black Sludge

I just changed the fuel filters on my Yanmar 2GM20F and the bottom of the Raycor filter there was a layer of Black Sludge. Am I looking at a bad fuel tank? The secondary filter looked clean with...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 15-05-2019, 04:55
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By windcree
Re: Head pump sticks

Thanks very much. On my way to pick it up now.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-05-2019, 13:16
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By windcree
Head pump sticks

The pump handle on my manual pump sticks a lot. Just put in the water after all winter on the hard. Can I use lock carbon on it or maybe WD40? Is there a special lube for it?
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 14-05-2019, 13:07
Replies: 2
Views: 857
Posted By windcree
Re: 2012 Mercury 4HP manual

Thanks .. Got it..
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 14-05-2019, 05:52
Replies: 2
Views: 857
Posted By windcree
2012 Mercury 4HP manual

Does anyone know were I might find a download for a 2012 Mercury 4 HP outboard manual? Google isn't helpful with this. Done this for other motors but this one doesn't come up with anything?
Forum: Our Community 10-04-2019, 09:55
Replies: 2
Views: 763
Posted By windcree
Dingy Chaps

I have a new inflatable raft made of PVC.. I need a set of chaps for it. Any suggestions on were I can find them. The company that makes the raft doesn't have any. And I don't have a sewing...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-11-2018, 05:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,814
Posted By windcree
Re: Pearson 28 Mast sheave

I finally had a chance to look at the system. Very straight forward. I got out one axel very easily. Carter pin and pushed it through. No corrosion and pin is perfect shape. The other axel is...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-11-2018, 08:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,421
Posted By windcree
VHF antenna

I have a Pearson 28 Sailboat. I need to replace the VHF antenna on the mast. Looking for some suggestions. Companies or actual models. I am a Ham radio operator and very familiar with the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-11-2018, 13:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,814
Posted By windcree
Re: Pearson 28 Mast sheave

Thanks very much for the advice. She'll be out of the water in another couple of days so I'll take a look. But feel better about tackling it. All of this sounds doable. And I intend to change out...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-11-2018, 05:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,814
Posted By windcree
Pearson 28 Mast sheave

Ran into a problem the end of this season with the Main sail sheave. Stuck a lot and hard to raise. Having the mast stepped this winter so I can fix it. Never done this before. Is this a job I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-11-2017, 06:59
Replies: 18
Views: 2,798
Posted By windcree
Batteries

I'm probably looking at new batteries next season for my Pearson 28. Any suggestions on size and or type of battery to get?? Not much in electronics, Stereo, GPS and Depth sounder. Engine is a...
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