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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-12-2023, 07:19
Replies: 1
Views: 558
Posted By pma_foyl
Rudder Packing Gland Concerns - Pearson 424

Good morning,
I'm having some concerns about the rudder packing gland on my Pearson 424. I recently noticed a tiny amount of water coming from the top of the gland (maybe a drop every 10 or 20...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-12-2023, 07:05
Replies: 10
Views: 739
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: Bottom Paint: growth on NEW touch-up spots

Those photos look very similar. I think it may be electrically related. So then the question is, how urgent is the fix? With more consistent cleaning, will we be okay/safe until we haulout in May?
...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-12-2023, 11:34
Replies: 10
Views: 739
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: Bottom Paint: growth on NEW touch-up spots

That is totally possible. I think it was at least four or five days. How long should the paint dry?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-12-2023, 09:09
Replies: 10
Views: 739
Posted By pma_foyl
Bottom Paint: growth on NEW touch-up spots

While hauled out for hurricane season, I recently touched up some spots on the bottom of my boat, where the anti-fouling paint seemed depleted or failing. This was mostly on thru-hull areas and the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-11-2023, 11:25
Replies: 1
Views: 440
Posted By pma_foyl
Alternator Not Charging with enough amps

I appear to be having some issues with my battery charging, but I'm not entirely sure.

After several hours of motoring, my battery bank is still only at 85%. In the past, it seems like they would...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-10-2023, 07:09
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By pma_foyl
WC Skipper - "DRY" pump (pedal up) not working

I recently rebuilt my WC Skipper (every replaceable part) and it is pushing water through very well, with pedal depressed and pumping. But it is acting strangely when trying to pump OUT the water...
Forum: Our Community 11-09-2023, 17:42
Replies: 55
Views: 5,435
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: talk me out of a free boat

First... there are no free boats (as others will tell you).

Second, for $15k to $25k you'll find many comparable boats in MUCH better and fully sailable condition. The Newport 30 is a great...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-07-2023, 11:56
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: Replacing Autopilot head unit (different manufacturer)

Thank you Gord. That’s what I was hoping.
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-07-2023, 07:49
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By pma_foyl
Replacing Autopilot head unit (different manufacturer)

I've got an ancient ComNav 1500 Autopilot with an Octopus pump and a large linear drive. This aging unit is becoming inconsistent and unreliable. But I believe the pump and linear drive are still...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 26-06-2023, 08:15
Replies: 27
Views: 3,333
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: 40ft sloop refit questions

I'll cut to the chase (everything else is just detail). To address ONLY the things you've listed, it will cost more than TWICE what the boat will EVER be worth. What's more, there are dozens of...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-06-2023, 08:20
Replies: 18
Views: 1,803
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: Westerbeke Raw Water Pump - WB-038445

There are currently many available Sherwood R10870G pumps. I found them easily at a variety prices ($699 to $991). But still cheaper than buying the SAME pump from Westerbeke for $1265. But you may...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-06-2023, 07:45
Replies: 18
Views: 1,803
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: Westerbeke Raw Water Pump - WB-038445

UPDATE: Thanks to all who chimed in. I appreciate your help.

I ordered one "westerbeke" pump (WB-038445, $1265) and one "sherwood" pump (R10870G, $699), supposedly the equivalent. I wanted to see...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 13-06-2023, 08:52
Replies: 2
Views: 1,233
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: Wilcox Crittenden Skipper II 1550 Marine Toilet for Sale

Any chance this is still around? I'll buy it.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-06-2023, 08:32
Replies: 102
Views: 18,394
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: Old "bluewater" cruiser VS. new Beneteau, Jeanneau etc.

You "sailed for a week" and you're "not going to rethink" this. You don't understand the most basic differences in boats (as indicated by the original question), and now this is going to be your...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-06-2023, 07:56
Replies: 18
Views: 1,803
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: Westerbeke Raw Water Pump - WB-038445

Thanks for all the input. There is NO chance to rebuild my existing pump. The damage is too severe. It needs replacing. I'm just trying to avoid the "W" expense, if the Sherwood is in fact the same.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-06-2023, 07:21
Replies: 18
Views: 1,803
Posted By pma_foyl
Westerbeke Raw Water Pump - WB-038445

Hi all,
I have a W64A-Four and it uses the WB-038445 raw water pump (same pump used on W71C, lots of Westerbeke generators, etc.). Westerbeke sells this pump for nearly $1300.

Sherwood has their...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-06-2023, 07:05
Replies: 15
Views: 2,020
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: Westerbeke 71C Raw Water Pump

Does anyone here have experience with both the Westerbeke 038445 and the Sherwood R10870G?? I'm very curious if they are "truly" the same (ie. does westerbeke just rebrand the Sherwood pump and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-02-2023, 07:35
Replies: 129
Views: 11,131
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: Insurance needed for transient (temporary) dockage?

I’ve been asked at EVERY marina from Ventura to La Paz (Long Beach, Oceanside, Dana point, San Diego, Ensenada, Cabo, la Paz and beyond. It is a clear requirement in many places.
Forum: Our Community 02-01-2023, 07:03
Replies: 76
Views: 6,253
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: What boats have you owned?

10' pram
12' deep v aluminum
16' Chrysler Stingray
16' Hobie
18' Hobie
42' Pearson
42' Pearson
11' Achilles
12' Novurania
11' AB
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-10-2022, 20:17
Replies: 13
Views: 986
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: Engine heating water to ALL faucets (hot and cold)

Thanks Bill,
That’s the check valve I JUST replaced (on the input of the water heater). Less than 3 months ago.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-10-2022, 11:04
Replies: 13
Views: 986
Posted By pma_foyl
Engine heating water to ALL faucets (hot and cold)

When running the engine for an extended time, it is heating the hot water heater (as it should), BUT it is now somehow providing hot water to ALLfaucets. No cold water is available.

Had this...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-09-2022, 10:16
Replies: 0
Views: 446
Posted By pma_foyl
Lewmar V3 windlass motor/gearbox (with FastFit) won’t come off shaft

Really struggling to get the motor/gearbox to drop down/off the shaft of my Lewmar V3. It is a FastFit model and I managed to get then collar/bolts off, BUT the gearbox will only slide down the shaft...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-05-2022, 08:28
Replies: 56
Views: 5,128
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: Sailing The South For A Year! Advise, Tips & Stories Wanted!

SailorBoy - you are right... overly harsh (the line about never doing it). Who knows, maybe it'll happen. My apologies.

However, I don't believe the rest of the note is harsh... I encourage...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 04-04-2022, 07:37
Replies: 57
Views: 7,415
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: Bareboat chartering vs. Buying a cheap boat

One other thought regarding buying a “starter boat” and the associated costs. “Buying” the boat is BY FAR the cheapest part of the equation. It will cost money/time to maintain anything you get. And...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 04-04-2022, 07:10
Replies: 57
Views: 7,415
Posted By pma_foyl
Re: Bareboat chartering vs. Buying a cheap boat

I don’t think you’ll find a charter company eager to let a novice single-hand a boat for a month… and they shouldn’t (and you shouldn’t want to). It’s a very strange approach.

Buying a boat is an...
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