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General Classifieds (no boats)
22-01-2024, 20:29
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For Sale:
D400 wind generator
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765
Posted By
Islander53
Re: D400 wind generator
12 volt model
Forum:
General Classifieds (no boats)
16-01-2024, 13:39
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2
For Sale:
D400 wind generator
Views:
765
Posted By
Islander53
D400 wind generator
I have 2 d400 wind generators for sale.
Only the wind generator and blades for sale . These are 2 years old and work great.
$1300 each
Local pick up preferred in San Luis Obispo...
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General Classifieds (no boats)
07-12-2023, 09:36
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For Sale:
Little wonder water maker 145
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567
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Islander53
Little wonder water maker 145
I am selling my 2 year old little wonder water maker 145 modular version.
I purchased new from oil filter service in San Diego for over $5000
Included In the sale is a brand new membrane that was...
Forum:
General Classifieds (no boats)
10-04-2023, 06:37
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10
For Sale:
Lofrans Tigres 12v windlass- San Diego
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Posted By
Islander53
Re: Lofrans Tigres 12v windlass- San Diego
Sold 4 years ago
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
15-02-2023, 12:42
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6
Outboard air intake snorkel
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784
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Islander53
Re: Outboard air intake snorkel
Never seen it done but it would be easy . Remove the stock air filter . Find some hose the diameter of the intake manifold and hose clamp it on . Drill a hole in the cowling and route the hose...
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Pacific & South China Sea
04-02-2023, 17:50
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Best Port for Repairs and Outfitting in Western Mexico?
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2,344
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Islander53
Re: Best Port for Repairs and Outfitting in Western Mexico?
My advice for refitting a boat in Mexico, is to be as close to the USA border as possible. A lot of times it's going to be easier/faster/cheaper to import stuff yourself.
When I was in guaymas...
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Pacific & South China Sea
04-02-2023, 17:38
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Best Port for Repairs and Outfitting in Western Mexico?
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Islander53
Re: Best Port for Repairs and Outfitting in Western Mexico?
Guaymas is definitely the cheapest, and least regulated yard I have come across. There are a few marine supply stores in the area , but don't expect much and the prices are not great. The town of...
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Pacific & South China Sea
04-02-2023, 14:35
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Best Port for Repairs and Outfitting in Western Mexico?
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Islander53
Re: Best Port for Repairs and Outfitting in Western Mexico?
Guaymas is very affordable yard where you can do anything. It's primitive dirt yard but there's nothing you can't do there. Some good independent contractors around , and the yard does decent work. ...
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Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy
29-12-2022, 06:38
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Whaly 270 Won't Plane
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7,111
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Islander53
Re: Whaly 270 Won't Plane
I owned a whaly 310 for a while before it was stolen, which was a relief because I hated it.
The boat was rated for 10hp or 15hp, i had a 25hp Yamaha on it and it would rarely plane with myself,...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
04-09-2022, 08:46
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Can project boats be worth it?
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10,577
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Islander53
Re: Can project boats be worth it?
When I was 20 I went out and bought the biggest cheapest boat I could find. It needed a new engine, rudder, tanks, the deck had major issues. But the mast and rigging were fairly new and in good...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
01-09-2022, 18:44
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Spray paint old Sunbrella sacrificial?
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1,925
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Islander53
Re: Spray paint old Sunbrella sacrificial?
I have painted a uv cover onto a furling headsail with "sani - tread" paint . The results were great and has lasted a year so far with no signs that the paint will peel off any time soon.
This...
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Electric Propulsion (EP)
13-08-2022, 11:40
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4
Anyone interested in DIY hybrid parts?
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835
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Islander53
Anyone interested in DIY hybrid parts?
I have been messing around with adding an electric motor to my drive line. Parallel hybrid seems like a no brainer for most cruising boats with large battery banks .
It adds a ton of redundancy...
Forum:
General Classifieds (no boats)
20-07-2022, 09:32
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10
For Sale:
Monitor wind vane
Views:
1,460
Posted By
Islander53
Re: Monitor wind vane
I will be posting this on ebay later today
Price is $800 plus $250 for shipping .
Local pick up available in Morro bay California for $800
Does not include drum for steering wheel or any air...
Forum:
Anchoring & Mooring
11-07-2022, 16:45
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Adding more windage, would you upgrade anchor gear?
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1,157
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Islander53
Re: Adding more windage, would you upgrade anchor gear?
I think I'm sold on going up to 1/2" chain
$1600 + tax seems like a good deal for 300' of chain . West marine has the same chain for $9.99 per foot plus tax .
This stuff is labeled
"Premium...
Forum:
Anchoring & Mooring
10-07-2022, 10:29
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Adding more windage, would you upgrade anchor gear?
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1,157
Posted By
Islander53
Re: Adding more windage, would you upgrade anchor gear?
Looks like a few other people are using 3/8" on boats of this size.
I can get 400' ft of galvanized g70 3/8" chain right now for $4300 it has a breaking strength of 19800lbs
Seems expensive but...
Forum:
Anchoring & Mooring
10-07-2022, 10:04
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Adding more windage, would you upgrade anchor gear?
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1,157
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Islander53
Re: Adding more windage, would you upgrade anchor gear?
The radar is being moved , but to make room for another wind generator. I do worry about shading from the wind gens... But they are so useful while sailing, to keep up with autopilot demands....
Forum:
Anchoring & Mooring
10-07-2022, 08:43
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Adding more windage, would you upgrade anchor gear?
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1,157
Posted By
Islander53
Adding more windage, would you upgrade anchor gear?
I'm getting ready to add a lot more windage to my boat in the form of more panels over my davits. The 2 panels measure 80" wide by 87" long together.
I have finally convinced myself that the...
Forum:
Propellers & Drive Systems
17-06-2022, 23:08
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0
Propshaft disconnect
Views:
438
Posted By
Islander53
Propshaft disconnect
Wondering if anyone knows of any commercially available propshaft disconnects. Something similar to what the beta marine hybrid uses... google search turns up some things advertised for driveshaft on...
Forum:
Boats For Sale and Wanted
17-06-2022, 23:01
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Want To Buy:
Looking for a dead RIB
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3,317
Posted By
Islander53
Re: Looking for a dead RIB
I had decent success with a project similar to what you want to do. I started with a freebie fiberglass skiff , and fiberglassed over cardboard concrete form tubes , and beach balls for the corners. ...
Forum:
General Classifieds (no boats)
12-06-2022, 09:08
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10
For Sale:
Monitor wind vane
Views:
1,460
Posted By
Islander53
Re: Monitor wind vane
Local pick up in Morro bay California only
$800
Pm for contact info
Forum:
General Classifieds (no boats)
28-05-2022, 08:45
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10
For Sale:
Monitor wind vane
Views:
1,460
Posted By
Islander53
Re: Monitor wind vane
I apologize for the delay with pictures, still working on that
A few notes ,
This does not include the drum needed to use with a steering wheel , or any blocks for routing the lines
It...
Forum:
General Classifieds (no boats)
25-05-2022, 19:52
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10
For Sale:
Monitor wind vane
Views:
1,460
Posted By
Islander53
Re: Monitor wind vane
New price.
$1000 local pick up in Morro bay California
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
18-05-2022, 19:33
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11
Chain driven alternators
Views:
1,792
Posted By
Islander53
Re: Chain driven alternators
This is very good info that I hadn't thought of. Thank you
Forum:
General Classifieds (no boats)
18-05-2022, 07:26
Replies:
10
For Sale:
Monitor wind vane
Views:
1,460
Posted By
Islander53
Re: Monitor wind vane
Still available
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
17-05-2022, 22:16
Replies:
11
Chain driven alternators
Views:
1,792
Posted By
Islander53
Re: Chain driven alternators
Yes these cogged belts also look awesome. I had originally wanted to use these for my electric motor set up. I had a hard time sourcing pulleys and some how settled with the poly chain.
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