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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-02-2024, 12:31
Replies: 12
Views: 604
Posted By BozSail
Speaker Wires Hookup

Does it matter what speaker wires go to the terminals on the speaker? In other words, is there a positive and negative? I'm asking because the new speakers I bought don't show any mark indication on...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-01-2024, 06:17
Replies: 46
Views: 4,368
Posted By BozSail
Beta or Westerbeke for repower?

Considering replacing my leaky old Perkins 4.108 with a new engine that would (hopefully) last me a very long time. Don't want a Yanmar. What is considered the better/most reliable engine between...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-03-2023, 07:56
Replies: 16
Views: 3,266
Posted By BozSail
How to power a cpap machine on a boat?

I've recently been told by my doctor that I have fairly severe sleep apnea and have to use a cpap machine while sleeping. The machine runs on 110 voltage. What is the most efficient way to power this...
Forum: OpenCPN 01-11-2022, 11:15
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By BozSail
Re: Curent table while passing NYC was way out.

I've always gone through Hell Gate going with the current. Never had any issues controlling the boat (Endeavour 37 - 21,000 lbs.) And the current is a big help that moves the boat right along.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-07-2022, 14:38
Replies: 18
Views: 4,385
Posted By BozSail
30 amp to 50 amp adapter???

My boat has 30 amp shore power. If I connect my 30 amp cord to an adapter in order to plug into a 50 amp shore power station, do I now have 50 amp service available on my boat? Note: I would only do...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-04-2022, 09:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,762
Posted By BozSail
Re: Perkins 4-108 damper plate and starter issues

I got a new damper plate for my Perkins 4-108 engine with Hurth transmission from:
Foley Engines. (800) 233-6539.
foleyengines.com
I believe they are located in Massachusetts, USA.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 12-03-2022, 05:41
Replies: 5
Views: 910
Posted By BozSail
Re: Perkins 4108 for sale

So... how many hours does it take to leak a quart of oil? Also, what brand/type and weight of oil are you using
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-12-2021, 09:46
Replies: 9
Views: 2,674
Posted By BozSail
Re: Endeavor 37

Congrats on your Endeavour 37. I have a 1981 that I've had for 10 years and absolutely love it. This boat will get you home from anywhere in just about any conditions. If you'd like to email me, I...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 31-08-2021, 08:49
Replies: 2
Views: 606
Posted By BozSail
Re: Plastimo 5 Step Safety Ladder - $40

I'll buy it. Email me at:
BOZdotSAILINGatGMAIL.COM
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-08-2021, 07:02
Replies: 76
Views: 13,735
Posted By BozSail
Cleaning grimy shore power cable

What's a good cleaning agent to remove builtup grime from a disgusting looking shore power cable? Regular boat soap doesn't seem to do it... lots of scrubbing and very poor result.
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-07-2021, 02:38
Replies: 1
Views: 396
Posted By BozSail
Raymarine Wireless Wind System -Reliability?

For those who have a Raymarine Wireless Wind Guage System, what has been your experience with regard to setting it up to work with a NMEA 2000 network and having it work consistently and reliably?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-05-2021, 05:56
Replies: 49
Views: 8,650
Posted By BozSail
Re: Boat Insurance Price Hike - Not Happy

The reason my deductible was previously $0 is the policy had a 25% reduction of deductible (started out at $1,000), for every year of no claims. Now, in order to lower the agreed upon value to reduce...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-05-2021, 04:55
Replies: 49
Views: 8,650
Posted By BozSail
Boat Insurance Price Hike - Not Happy

My boat is 1981 Endeavour 37. I've had Geico/Boat US insurance for several years at, I think, reasonable prices. The agreed upon value of the boat for insurance purposes has been $45,000. Last year...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-03-2021, 05:30
Replies: 1
Views: 357
Posted By BozSail
FYI... "twofer" sale on Lemar winches

A couple years ago I bought 2 Lewmar electric winches for the price of one from West Marine. Best thing this aging sailor ever did. I see WM is running that same sale again now. Check it out if...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 09-12-2020, 12:04
Replies: 7
Views: 1,388
Posted By BozSail
Re: Light Air Symmetrical Spinnaker $495

Is this sail still for sale?
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 24-09-2020, 03:14
Replies: 4
For Sale or Trade: ATN Sail Tacker
Views: 785
Posted By BozSail
Re: ATN Sail Tacker

I'll buy the large ATN Tacker for $30. My email is: boz.sailingATgmail.com
How do you want to be paid?
Barry Bosworth
23 Bristol Place
Wilton, CT 06897
203.223.7856
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-06-2020, 11:25
Replies: 20
Views: 4,256
Posted By BozSail
Standard (normal) colors of boat lines?

Is there a "standard" color scheme for the colors of normally used lines on a sailboat? e.g. color of line normally used for a spinnaker sheet?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-04-2020, 11:32
Replies: 125
Views: 27,918
Posted By BozSail
Re: Do I need a radar reflector?

Does anyone have experience with the Firdel Blipper as a radar reflector?
Are they effective?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-03-2020, 07:11
Replies: 151
Views: 23,912
Posted By BozSail
Re: Engines: Old and easy to repair vs New and reliable.

We've got a 40 year old Perkins 4-108 with about 3,300 hours on it. Starts up every time in about 2 seconds and runs very smooth and pretty quiet. I've had to replace the engine water pump, raw...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-11-2019, 09:59
Replies: 11
Views: 2,524
Posted By BozSail
Re: Need to source Perkins 4.108M head

Have you tried www.parts4engines.com ?
They are based in the UK and have a lot of Perkins parts.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 04-11-2019, 06:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,302
Posted By BozSail
Re: LOTS of Equipment & Misc. Stuff

Buddadawg... These Lewmar winches are not originally self-tailing. They have been fitted with what are called "winchers," which are rubber tops that allow them to function as self-tailing, but not...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 03-11-2019, 07:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,302
Posted By BozSail
Re: LOTS of Equipment & Misc. Stuff

Located in Wilton, CT. 06897
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 02-11-2019, 08:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,302
Posted By BozSail
LOTS of Equipment & Misc. Stuff

1.) Citizen single-speed folding bike. New condition. Deluxe seat. Carrier rack. Orig. cost = $430. Sale Price = $300

2.) Pair of 2-speed Lewmar 16 winches. With self-tailing "Winchers" (from...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-10-2019, 10:41
Replies: 9
Views: 1,495
Posted By BozSail
Re: Perkins 4108 massive oil leak

4,000 rpms from a Perkins 4-108? Holy mackerel? That's a LOT of rpms for that engine. I have a 4-108 with about 3,500 hours on it. Runs and starts great. But I don't take it over 2,000 rpms. At that...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-10-2019, 08:29
Replies: 51
Views: 15,394
Posted By BozSail
Re: Sailing without the main.

I think it REALLY depends on the boat. I have an old (built in 1980) Endeavour 37 sloop, which I sail single-handed quite a bit. I'm getting kinda old too (73) and somewhat physically weaker, so I'm...
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