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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-02-2024, 15:42
Replies: 9
Views: 611
Posted By spotfire
Re: Looking for Odd Winch

I had one for hoisting the main until the bearing gave out in 2006, then i replaced with a Lewmar 30.

I have a spare lewmar 30, but not the self tailing version,
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-01-2024, 19:58
Replies: 31
Views: 3,403
Posted By spotfire
Re: White Smoke new reaconditioned Volvo penta 2002

I had a 2002 for over 15 years, now have another boat with the 2003.

When I saw your exhaust video, I was surprised how little water was ejected at high revs. I also took note of the white steam....
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 27-01-2024, 15:12
Replies: 6
Views: 853
Posted By spotfire
Re: Lewmar 30ST Evo Two Speed Self Tailing Grey Winch

where are you located?
Forum: Powered Boats 13-01-2024, 20:36
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By spotfire
Re: PNW- launch and cruise So. Sound

Try swantown marina for launch and secure parking. Be sure to buy the state parks mooring pass. Lots of mooring buoys at state parks in South sound
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2024, 18:44
Replies: 1
Views: 299
Posted By spotfire
Re: J 37 rudder bearing

hi Pete,

I actually talked to you about your boat, and bearing replacement options about a year ago.

I'm looking to replace the bearing in my boat, what did you come up with to fix yours? What...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-12-2023, 13:31
Replies: 36
Views: 7,590
Posted By spotfire
Re: Van-De-Stadt - best mono hull ever built.

Our family has a 1973 van de stadt pioneer 10. My father bought her back in the the eighty four in the UK and brought her on her own bottom. Four generations have continue to sail the Salish sea...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-09-2023, 15:04
Replies: 3
Views: 333
Posted By spotfire
Re: Which Volvo diesel parts?

Which model volvo are you looking at?
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 31-05-2023, 21:39
Replies: 2
Views: 268
Posted By spotfire
Re: CQR Anchor 25 lbs

Sorry, thought I filled everything out completely;
Price: $95
Location: Seattle , Wa
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 31-05-2023, 19:49
Replies: 2
Views: 268
Posted By spotfire
CQR Anchor 25 lbs

Good shape, used as secondary...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-05-2023, 12:40
Replies: 38
Views: 5,409
Posted By spotfire
Re: Source for affordable anchor chain?

You might try Washington chain, https://wachain.com/

Littile better price than Fisheries, I think.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-02-2023, 18:17
Replies: 23
Views: 3,037
Posted By spotfire
Re: waste thru hull

My advice form the folks at the yard I use, and my experience changing out through hulls has found the best way to disassemble the old unit is to cut it and replace. Sawzall is your friend.

Good...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 21-11-2022, 22:31
Replies: 20
Views: 2,751
Posted By spotfire
Re: Non-return valve on bilge plumbing or not?

My bilge pump has a loop at the transom to avoid siphoning should we get knocked down.

the problem is all the water left in the hose forward of the loop runs back through the pump into the bilge,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-11-2022, 14:59
Replies: 90
Views: 6,630
Posted By spotfire
Re: Recommendations on off the shelf nav/wind/AIS transponder?

+1

Your Standard horizon radio features both GPS and AIS receiver. Rather than adding a usb adapter, I use a nmea to wifi adapter to send gps and vessel traffic data to my pc, and my phone...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 22-10-2022, 13:18
Replies: 4
Views: 952
Posted By spotfire
Re: Looking for winches, windless, deck organisers, clutches

Greetings,

I would guess you found no used parts in canoe cove?

If not, you could check at the sailboat wrecking yard in Lynden, or

NW marine center thrift in Pt townsend ...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 05-09-2022, 13:27
Replies: 4
Views: 420
Posted By spotfire
Re: VP 2003T raw water pump

By now you probably discovered a new pump is very expensive.

Have you considered purchasing a rebuild kit instead?
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 22-08-2022, 13:08
Replies: 17
Views: 6,058
Posted By spotfire
Re: aries self steering wind vane for sale

Aries is sold.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 20-07-2022, 10:49
Replies: 17
Views: 6,058
Posted By spotfire
Re: aries self steering wind vane for sale

Well then regards to you too , Mack
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 18-07-2022, 21:02
Replies: 17
Views: 6,058
Posted By spotfire
Re: aries self steering wind vane for sale

Your right Mr Carson vane gears are still popular,

Hats off to Mr Franklin for creating something simple yet so durable, something that you still see in use everywhere you go.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 18-07-2022, 19:28
Replies: 17
Views: 6,058
Posted By spotfire
Re: aries self steering wind vane for sale

pm sent
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 18-07-2022, 17:21
Replies: 17
Views: 6,058
Posted By spotfire
Re: aries self steering wind vane for sale

Perhaps you will have someone traveling from EU to meet up with you to transport the vane.

We hear that things should improve in August.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 18-07-2022, 17:14
Replies: 17
Views: 6,058
Posted By spotfire
Re: aries self steering wind vane for sale

yes, still available
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-07-2022, 22:10
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By spotfire
Re: Harken Mk4 #1 Roller Furler.

I sent you a pm
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-07-2022, 21:14
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By spotfire
Re: Harken Mk4 #1 Roller Furler.

how many foils included?
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 16-06-2022, 13:24
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By spotfire
Re: Plastic winch bushing swollen, drum seized

Had one just like yours. tried sanding out the bushing with a flapper wheel to free it up. no joy.

Found a lewmar winch on ebay for what they wanted to replace the bushing. Left the old one next...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-05-2022, 19:42
Replies: 46
Views: 10,225
Posted By spotfire
Re: Fixing cabin sole water damage

Well I while back I went through the same routine, but chose a different process.

It's too easy to sand through, so I used stripper and a scraper to remove the varnish from one of the smaller...
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