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Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 07-04-2013, 12:02
Replies: 1
Views: 180
Posted By rockborn
teak grown in costa rica

sandy got me, i need to replace about 30 ft of toe rail . it measures 3" high by 1 1/4 " thick. my question is, do i have to get teak grown in thialand , burma, or is costa rican teak ok / thanks
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-03-2013, 04:07
Replies: 8
Views: 322
Posted By rockborn
Re: moist cabin floors

great ideas. thanks
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-03-2013, 17:24
Replies: 8
Views: 322
Posted By rockborn
Re: moist cabin floors

thanks for your posts. the moisture areas are both about 2 square feet each and are located port side, at the fore and aft bulkheads right where the ac/heat unit evaporators are. not near the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-03-2013, 15:04
Replies: 8
Views: 322
Posted By rockborn
moist cabin floors

hi all, i'm looking for some help in figuring out where the moisture on the cabin floors is coming from. when i bought my boat last summer the salesman thought it was coming from condensation from...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-02-2013, 17:58
Replies: 24
Views: 1,102
Posted By rockborn
Re: Good Family Boats

1980 462 morgan
Forum: Locations & Regulations 13-02-2013, 16:17
Replies: 11
Views: 1,037
Posted By rockborn
Re: Mooring or inexpensive monthly slip in Charleston, SC

hurry up and finish her. i want to sail with you guys
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 01-02-2013, 17:25
Replies: 2
Views: 176
Posted By rockborn
sticky bilge float

the float on my bilge pump seems to be getting stuck in the "pump" position lately. i dont know if the cold temps we are having in N.J. has anything to do with that. i have been dousing it with...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 01-01-2013, 17:35
Replies: 19
Views: 1,226
Posted By rockborn
Re: Owning a sailing boat in Manhattan

liberty landing is a marina to consider. $200/ft per year. year round facilities, $7 water taxi every 1/2 hour. laid back not stuffy dockmates. my first year here and am looking for a great 2013
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-12-2012, 10:42
Replies: 30
Views: 1,214
Posted By rockborn
Re: Xmas Present for the Boat.

an old style barometer
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 30-09-2012, 16:30
Replies: 34
Views: 1,901
Posted By rockborn
Re: Seriously Considering Living Aboard in NYC and Need Advice

Welcome. I am at Liberty Landing now and am enjoying it very much . There is a ferry that leaves every half hour from here for $7 each way, PATH is walkable. Very nice slip mates, laid back, good...
Forum: Our Community 23-09-2012, 05:39
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By rockborn
Re: 1973 morgan 28... my first boat?

i agree. a diesel would make this boat more reliable and safer for any type of crossing.good luck
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-09-2012, 05:33
Replies: 2
Views: 629
Posted By rockborn
Re: Morgan 462 Steering

i replaced all the hyd hoses and pump and the valve body on the back of the helm and still had a problem . it turned out that the new valve body was faulty. i had my old one rebuilt and now have no...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 22-08-2012, 02:37
Replies: 6
Views: 514
Posted By rockborn
Dinghy Registration ?

hi, i just got a great deal on an Achilles 12' rigid bottom RIB to accompany my 462 Morgan. do i need to register it ? the Morgan is documented. thanks
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-08-2012, 03:01
Replies: 13
Views: 889
Posted By rockborn
Re: 1980 Morgan 462 owners manual

good morning, yes the 18x5s are ports and i have 5 bomar 9x9 hatches that leek . they seem cheap . any suggestion on replacement brands for these ? thanks.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-08-2012, 03:56
Replies: 13
Views: 889
Posted By rockborn
Re: 1980 Morgan 462 owners manual

hi sv sable, thanks for the reply. i just had my boat delivered to liberty landing marina, jersey city, finally. i have a 4-154 perkins, seems fine, but the gen-set is shot. i had the main AC unit...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 26-07-2012, 04:14
Replies: 10
Views: 753
Posted By rockborn
Re: drive shaft replacement, am i getting the shaft ?

thanks everyone, the boatyard did reduce their price to $4400 . the carrier bearing was shot, the shaft had excessive wear from catching a lobster pot line or something, the strut in front of the...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 24-07-2012, 12:12
Replies: 10
Views: 753
Posted By rockborn
Re: drive shaft replacement, am i getting the shaft ?

denise, i had all that work done in charleston. i live and work in n.j. I still dont have my boat. if I could only get it up here i can do almost anything myself. i am a paving contractor and am...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 24-07-2012, 06:10
Replies: 10
Views: 753
Posted By rockborn
Re: drive shaft replacement, am i getting the shaft ?

thanks don. the shaft should only cost $600
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 24-07-2012, 05:35
Replies: 10
Views: 753
Posted By rockborn
drive shaft replacement, am i getting the shaft ?

my 1980 46 morgan ketch that i bought in april is still in charleston s.c. Ive had alot of upgrades done AC, paint, prop, electrical, plumbing,hyd steering, transmission. but now City Boatyard wants...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-07-2012, 13:07
Replies: 6
Views: 318
Posted By rockborn
Re: rebuilding a hurth hbw20

i found a rebuilt on the shelf near boston for $1400.00 and a new twin disc in north carolina for $2400.00. the small difference in ratioo, 2.73: 1 original vs 2.88 twin disc has me opting for the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-07-2012, 15:13
Replies: 6
Views: 318
Posted By rockborn
rebuilding a hurth hbw20

can someone estimate what it should cost to have a hbw20 transmission rebuild? thanks
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 16-07-2012, 16:14
Replies: 1
Views: 566
Posted By rockborn
another hurth transmission problem BW20

my 1980 morgans HBW20 2.73:1 spline blew . relace with new will take 2 months i'm told. the spline will take 2 weeks coming from italy. i dont like eiter opton. any suggestions. laid uu in charleston...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-07-2012, 14:27
Replies: 2
Views: 255
Posted By rockborn
comfortable cushions

could someone tell me ,what is the most comfortable cushion for sleeping on and where can i get them? thanks
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-05-2012, 02:24
Replies: 13
Views: 889
Posted By rockborn
Re: 1980 Morgan 462 owners manual

thanks Gordmay. You are a genius.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-05-2012, 17:37
Replies: 13
Views: 889
Posted By rockborn
Re: 1980 Morgan 462 owners manual

thanks gordmay, that is a complete manuai for the 41,42 out island, should be of some help. any way to get the 462 manual?
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