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Forum: Our Community 10-04-2024, 12:52
Replies: 0
Views: 248
Posted By Buzoman
Precision Sails Victoria BC

Anyone out here have experience with Precision Sails from BC? Thinking about ordering a new main and jib
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-01-2024, 06:55
Replies: 2
Views: 463
Posted By Buzoman
What sails to get

I have a 36' 1978 Union Polaris cutter rigged. I blew out my jib and the bottom seam of my main a few weeks ago coming back to San Diego from Mexico. I need a new jib and Im having difficulty finding...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-03-2023, 10:27
Replies: 65
Views: 9,485
Posted By Buzoman
Re: Diver applied underwater paint?

Try Somay Products out of Miami Florida USA. They have underwater paint not sure if there is any antifouling property though.
Ive used it on steel, Great stuff a bit messy underwater cover your...
Forum: The Library 28-09-2022, 14:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,372
Posted By Buzoman
Re: Shroud tension

This is great! Thanks!!
Forum: The Library 23-09-2022, 05:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,372
Posted By Buzoman
Shroud tension

I live on my 1980 36' union cutter. On a mooring I recently pulled my engine using the boom. I tightened up the staysail and headsail shroud a little when I was living from the boom. Now I've put my...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-09-2022, 09:19
Replies: 78
Views: 7,947
Posted By Buzoman
Re: Twist and Shout. A Cautionary Story

What is a Manatee? I know about the animal but not sure what you are referring to here in this thread?
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 16-06-2022, 16:08
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By Buzoman
Re: Clearance issues for prop puller during removal?

Western Marine/Presley Precision diving can do anything.
Adam-619-865-1609 Tell em Bill sent ya!
Forum: Marinas 16-10-2021, 13:35
Replies: 11
Views: 1,872
Posted By Buzoman
Re: Liveabord needs help near San Francisco

I've had slips in a couple of marinas. They would not give me permission to live aboard and said I could only stay 3 nights per week. I stayed all the time/full time anyway. They charged me the extra...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 31-05-2021, 17:10
Replies: 17
Views: 2,552
Posted By Buzoman
Re: Lifting my engine out with the boom

Thanks everyone! I got it! I lifted it out with a chain fall directly below the halyard, pulled it forward of the opening with a line around the base of the mast step, lifted it clear of the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 31-05-2021, 11:51
Replies: 17
Views: 2,552
Posted By Buzoman
Re: Lifting my engine out with the boom

I'm on a mooring, gonna do some maintenance right in the cockpit so no swinging! Thanks for the reply!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 31-05-2021, 10:53
Replies: 17
Views: 2,552
Posted By Buzoman
Lifting my engine out with the boom

I've seen a bunch of advice about lifting the engine out using the boom on here. I had it all rigged up yesterday with the main halyard right above the rigging point of the chain fall and winched...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 03-05-2021, 12:05
Replies: 102
Views: 16,551
Posted By Buzoman
Re: How do you make toast?

I stretched out and folded a wire coat hanger and toast it over the burner. Takes a little practice but I have it down now. No smoke alarm!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-10-2020, 15:01
Replies: 48
Views: 12,711
Posted By Buzoman
Re: Lifting my engine out with the boom

Thanks for all the experience! I'm all prepared and will do it next weekend! I'll post successful results hopefully!!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-10-2020, 19:18
Replies: 48
Views: 12,711
Posted By Buzoman
Lifting my engine out with the boom

Howdy,
I know my sailing rigging is strong. I have a 36' Union Polaris cutter. My 3 cyl Isuzu marine diesel needs a rebuild. I'm thinking I can lift it out of the engine compartment and swing it...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-08-2020, 11:12
Replies: 1
Views: 271
Posted By Buzoman
Advice

I have an 1980 36' Union polaris cutter. I liveaboard and sail quite often in san diego ca. I dont currently have a staysail so whenever I tack I have to furl the headsail so it'll come around the...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 31-07-2019, 19:58
Replies: 0
Views: 1,518
Posted By Buzoman
36' 1980 Union Polaris

I really don't want to but Im putting my boat up for sale. Located in San Diego CA on a mooring ball. $19,900.00.
I love her but don't have the time or funds to give her the TLC she needs. She is...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 03-04-2017, 21:39
Replies: 16
Views: 3,401
Posted By Buzoman
Cutter rig

I have a new to me union cutter. Having a hard time tacking without the genoa getting stuck between the staysail shroud and the mast. Tried furling today prior to coming about. It worked but doesn't...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-01-2017, 15:22
Replies: 0
Views: 920
Posted By Buzoman
Can anyone identify this Isuzu 3 cyl diesel from this photo?

138862
Thanks
Bill
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-10-2016, 08:37
Replies: 104
Views: 26,203
Posted By Buzoman
Re: Average Age of all you cruisers out there living on the seas???

I'm 52 and am developing my exit strategy from work life. Kids are grown and off to college. Just got a great old blue water cruiser and am hoping to cast off the docklines within the next year or...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-10-2016, 09:32
Replies: 20
Views: 5,538
Posted By Buzoman
Re: Marina space or mooring in San Diego

Hello Dick, I see no one has addressed your question! SAN Diego has many marinas it depends on how much you want to spend. Kona Kai on shelter island is nice (expensive)and close to the ocean. Harbor...
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