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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-02-2024, 12:45
Replies: 22
Views: 2,677
Posted By Glassdog
Re: No boat is perfect but!!

Run,far and fast!
Forum: Our Community 23-02-2024, 11:06
Replies: 41
Views: 3,284
Posted By Glassdog
Re: Seattle to LA in March

I fully agree with Dan CL, with your skill level it would be silly to commit to this trip and especially this time of year. Get some local experience racing and cruising around your area before you...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 21-02-2024, 15:54
Replies: 20
Views: 1,344
Posted By Glassdog
Re: New installation 3 freezers, Can I get around 4,5 or 6º

I strongly recommend Dan Foss, BD 50, not the 35 and anything south of the Pacific Northwest requires a minimum of 100 mm of insulation but 150 would be even better. In Central and South America...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 16-02-2024, 12:36
Replies: 65
Views: 4,566
Posted By Glassdog
Re: I don’t understand sail cloth weight.

Since you are expecting sails for a Kelly Peterson 44, which is a heavy, cruising boat, I believe that your Yankee and staysail Should be moderately high, cut for both visibility forward, and correct...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-02-2024, 13:26
Replies: 5
Views: 677
Posted By Glassdog
Re: Is this a van de Stadt design ?

I don’t know who designed that boat, but it is offensive to the eye!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-02-2024, 14:15
Replies: 77
Views: 4,482
Posted By Glassdog
Re: Are gas stoves worthwhile?

The price you were quoted to run propane to your stove is ridiculous. I recently revamped the propane system on my 1979 cutter. New fiberglass bottle, new regulator, new valves, and a new 25 foot...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 26-01-2024, 17:02
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By Glassdog
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 25-01-2024, 17:16
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By Glassdog
Re: (2)Lewmar Evo 45 winches

New price, $1650
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-01-2024, 15:49
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By Glassdog
Re: (2)Lewmar Evo 45 winches

Well, mate, Lewmars changing warranty is not really my issue and price is always a negotiable factor but you’re going to have to pay almost exactly the same price during the Bogo sale because you...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 11-01-2024, 14:00
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By Glassdog
(2)Lewmar Evo 45 winches

I have two brand new inbox Lewmar Evo 45 winches in gray alloy for sale. They have never been mounted. The price is $1800 for the pair which is basically buy one/get one free. I live in Ventura...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 16-05-2023, 17:53
Replies: 0
Views: 363
Posted By Glassdog
New Lewmar Evo 45 Winches

I have a pair of brand new in box Lewmar EVO 45 Winches in grey alloy. They are two years old, and have never been mounted. I am asking $2000 for the pair and the price is firm. I am located in...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 03-01-2023, 11:47
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By Glassdog
Re: 1980 Grand Soleil 39 aluminum toe rails

As far as I know, there is no one that manufactures aluminum toe rails any longer. there is a YouTube channel called “Sail Life” call which is an extensive restoration of a old warrior 38. He made...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 29-10-2022, 11:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By Glassdog
Re: FYI Stolen Garmin 741xs Chartplotter

My theory is that Garmin representatives are going around and stealing all their old unsupported chart plotter‘s. That way they can sell you a new chart plotter that they’ll stop supporting in a...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 19-10-2022, 10:30
Replies: 1
Views: 484
Posted By Glassdog
Re: New Lewmar EVO Winches 45/40

I have two sets of brand new Lewmar Evo winches in gray alloy. There are (2) 45s and (2) 40s
The 45s are 2200 for the set
The 40s are 2000 for the set
This is a substantial savings over the lowest...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 16-10-2022, 19:23
Replies: 1
Views: 484
Posted By Glassdog
New Lewmar EVO Winches 45/40

I have two sets of new Lewmar Evo winches in the original boxes. These winches are in Gray alloy and have never been mounted. I will only sell them as sets. I am located in coastal California and...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 13-05-2022, 17:17
Replies: 1
Views: 464
Posted By Glassdog
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 25-04-2022, 14:06
Replies: 6
Views: 717
Posted By Glassdog
Re: Wanted Alpha 3000 parts

I had an alpha auto pilot on my 1979 cutter as original equipment, I believe it was the first model they ever made. The compass and controller had died but the recirculating ball ram was still in...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 24-04-2022, 10:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,439
Posted By Glassdog
Re: New + Eager Student Wishing to Sail Across the North Atlantic Ocean

Hi Lexi, while I appreciate your youthful enthusiasm about sailing across the north Atlantic I would strongly suggest you get a little local spring experience sailing in the Bay Area. The north...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-04-2022, 22:03
Replies: 10
Views: 1,149
Posted By Glassdog
Re: Help with LP gas stove install

I have the same situation on my boat, the previous owner installed a full stainless steel overhead sheet stood 1/2 inch off the surface it is attached to. No cement board behind it but it is a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-08-2021, 08:26
Replies: 25
Views: 3,252
Posted By Glassdog
Re: Plumbing holding tank connectors

On my recent overhaul of plumbing with new holding tank and all new fittings I use yellow Teflon tape (Spect for gas as it is thicker) topped with a thin layer of plumbers pipe sealant to ensure that...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-07-2021, 19:04
Replies: 2
Views: 354
Posted By Glassdog
Propane tank mounting solutions

I would appreciate any help or suggestions members may have, my plan is to come out to 17 pound biking cylinders to the outside of my push pit on the railing. I have not been able to locate any...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 02-06-2021, 12:36
Replies: 35
Want To Buy: What boat is this?
Views: 8,478
Posted By Glassdog
Re: What boat is this?

I also believe that is an Albert 37 and I’m sure that all that weight on the Stern doesn’t help in the hobbyhorse department. I have an Acapulco 40 which is a fairly rare boat with a hull shape much...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 11-12-2020, 18:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,892
Posted By Glassdog
Re: 35' Challenger Yacht Co

I don't know if you're still looking for a challenger 35, if so there is one for sale for around 20 K in the San Francisco Bay area. I just saw it on craigslist today. They are great boats, built...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-11-2020, 09:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,435
Posted By Glassdog
Re: How to get to bilge pump on C&C Landfall 43

Whether you have a pump deep in the sump or a remote pump there should be a hose coming up from the depths. I have a very deep sump and I use a remote pump attached to a long length of PVC with a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-10-2020, 09:15
Replies: 66
Views: 11,980
Posted By Glassdog
Re: Through hull fittings on Aluminium sailboat

Matt Johnson always has good technical ideas and engineering help. I’m curious to know where his sources his FRP green board and what the actual product name is, cheers
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