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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 28-09-2017, 03:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,643
Posted By odeapt
Polished Chainplates

Hi all,

I am currently in the process of replacing my chainplates, I have a Westsail 28 so my plates are mounted on the outside of the hull.

I spoke with a local rigger and he said he could...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-06-2017, 19:49
Replies: 7
Views: 4,055
Posted By odeapt
Profurler/headstay tension

I just replaced my headstay and I have a couple questions:

1. How do I figure out my headstay tension? There is no way to measure with with a loose gauge with the furler. I think I am going to...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-06-2017, 01:25
Replies: 3
Views: 4,062
Posted By odeapt
How to re-use sta lok fittings?

I am currently in the process of replacing my standing rigging. I am using Sta lok fittings and I accidently cut one wire too long. I ordered extra cones/formers so that I wouldn't have to buy a...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 30-04-2017, 18:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,937
Posted By odeapt
A few Rigging questions

I have begun the process to replace my standing rigging on my Westsail 28. I am using 1/4" 316 SS wire with Sta lok fititngs on each end. Yesterday I changed my aft lowers without any problems. Then...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-04-2017, 11:56
Replies: 3
Views: 2,090
Posted By odeapt
Measuring Standing rigging

I am a little confused on how to measure my standing rigging. I read online to: take down the wire, reassemble it with the turnbuckle off the boat, and then measure from bearing surface to bearing...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-04-2017, 10:15
Replies: 1
Views: 1,078
Posted By odeapt
What size turnbuckles to get?

Looking to replace my current SS closed body turnbuckles with forged bronze open body. Should I keep the pin size the same? I have 1/4 wire on my Westsail 28. Options are 3/8", 7/16", and 1/2". Is...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 17-04-2017, 01:28
Replies: 62
Views: 14,477
Posted By odeapt
Re: Should have lost my mast today, I am so stupid

I am very lucky to have made it back safely. I appreciate all of your responses. After yesterday I felt very overwhelmed and started to wonder if I made the right decision to buy a boat. But I am...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 15-04-2017, 19:55
Replies: 62
Views: 14,477
Posted By odeapt
Should have lost my mast today, I am so stupid

So I expect absolutely no sympathy for what happened today, because I am a retard and made a horrible decision. I have had 2 sailing lessons now, still don't know what I am doing..

I had a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-03-2017, 19:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,925
Posted By odeapt
weeping seacocks

A few of my sea cocks are currently weeping when I open them. they are groco bronze tapered plug valves. I found an article on how to take apart the valve and lap the cone and the valve body to...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 28-03-2017, 21:26
Replies: 20
Views: 8,352
Posted By odeapt
Did I order the wrong size winches?

I found out about WM BOGO on lewmar winches last week like the last day of the sale and I bought a set of winches. I have a Westsail 28 and it currently has two #20 bronze barlow winches. I pretty...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-03-2017, 14:51
Replies: 34
Views: 5,809
Posted By odeapt
Re: Just had my first lesson on my boat

Thanks for the advise. I meant a steering vane when refering to a wind vane. I might hold off on installing it so i dont learn to rely on it. My westsail has a boom gallows so i think im going to tie...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-03-2017, 22:16
Replies: 1
Views: 992
Posted By odeapt
Should I buy Lewmar winches from WM?

Just found out about the BOGO for Lewmar winches at WM. My boat has bronze barlow non-self tailing winches for the jib sheets. I want self tailing. Should I do it?

Also my current ones are #20...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-03-2017, 17:32
Replies: 34
Views: 5,809
Posted By odeapt
Just had my first lesson on my boat

Well, a lot of people have been calling me crazy for wanting to buy a sailboat without having a clue how to sail, so I went and did it anyway. Unfortunately today, there wasn't much wind to actually...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-03-2017, 09:52
Replies: 15
Views: 12,171
Posted By odeapt
How to remove vinyl lettering shadow?

So I decided to rename my boat, it had vinyl lettering on the fiberglass hull, no paint. I was able to just peel each letter off very easily without use of a heatgun and there was no sticky residue...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 16-03-2017, 23:57
Replies: 65
Views: 12,238
Posted By odeapt
Westmarine is insane

Just went to west marine for the first time today for my new boat and just started to look around at everyhting i might need. And jesus it is all way more expensive than i thought. a $150 PFD is like...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 16-03-2017, 23:52
Replies: 58
Views: 19,304
Posted By odeapt
Re: How to pull into slip singlehanded?

Thanks for all the replies everyone. I am getting some private lessons this weekend and plan on covering docking a lot. My slip has no pilings, dock to port, another boat to stbd. The marina is very...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 13-03-2017, 21:51
Replies: 58
Views: 19,304
Posted By odeapt
How to pull into slip singlehanded?

I just bought my first boat yesterday! 1976 Westsail 28. I want to take it out as soon as possible, but I am nervous about getting in and out of the slip. I plan on getting a lesson for this sole...
Forum: Navigation 08-01-2017, 19:30
Replies: 52
Views: 7,786
Posted By odeapt
Re: How to navigate new ports?

I would certainly not want to waste anyones time with that, although I do appreciate the offer.
Forum: Navigation 08-01-2017, 17:29
Replies: 52
Views: 7,786
Posted By odeapt
Re: How to navigate new ports?

Eh sorry i didnt really write the original post very carefully. I know navigating with a GPS at sea is not like a car.. i know my OP made me seem pretty oblivious. I understand how plotting a course...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-01-2017, 09:12
Replies: 2
Views: 772
Posted By odeapt
Water Pump Failure

After reading a lot and watching a few youtube videos i've noticed that raw water pumps fail quite frequently just due to the breakdown of the impeller. Are there any better designs to minimize pump...
Forum: Navigation 08-01-2017, 02:08
Replies: 52
Views: 7,786
Posted By odeapt
How to navigate new ports?

When you pull in to a new place, how do you navigate through it and ensure you don't hit reefs or rocks? Also how do you know exactly where to go to get to the marina?

Im buying a boat soon here...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-01-2017, 09:23
Replies: 24
Views: 6,006
Posted By odeapt
Re: Possible to replace standing rigging alone?

So I don't even know if i need to replace the entire standing rigging. I'm getting a 33 Cape Dory surveyed in a few days to buy her. The owners had the rigging replaced about 5 years ago, but when I...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 06-01-2017, 21:42
Replies: 24
Views: 6,006
Posted By odeapt
Possible to replace standing rigging alone?

Would it be feasible to replace standing rigging by yourself? Im trying to decide on whether it would be worth it to just hire somebody or try it myself.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 19-12-2016, 20:30
Replies: 98
Views: 14,825
Posted By odeapt
Re: How bad does this engine look?

So I saw the engine run today and i'm not sure what to think. The mechanic had to spray something in the intake to get it to start, but he said that was because the fuel was so old (3 year old fuel)....
Forum: Dollars & Cents 14-12-2016, 18:12
Replies: 98
Views: 14,825
Posted By odeapt
Re: How bad does this engine look?

So what issues would you say to walk away from the sale? Would a little bit of blistering be enough to break the deal?

I don't mind having to replace small things throughout the boat; I think...
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