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Re: Lofrans windlass

yea I have been through all that
lofrans says it can be done but they say don't do it. they want 2300 to do it
I ordered a new main shaft
I was just hoping for help

Forum: Our Community

01-02-2018, 11:30

Replies: 2

Lofrans windlass

Views: 1,063

Posted By seaman-lew

Lofrans windlass

I have a freedom 45
I bought a lafrans cayman windlass but it turns out I need the gyspy on the port side.
does any one know how to do this.
or I can sell it and buy one with the gyspy on the...

Forum: Dollars & Cents

18-09-2017, 14:41

Replies: 9

Liveaboard Cost - Please Give Feedback

Views: 2,815

Posted By seaman-lew

Re: Liveaboard Cost - Please Give Feedback

we pay 11 dollars a foot

Forum: Challenges

09-09-2017, 19:51

Replies: 11

Advice for boat on a lift during hurricane?

Views: 2,873

Posted By seaman-lew

Re: Advice for boat on a lift during hurricane?

we are in green cove springs. we tied it up the best we could to a concrete pier.
we have insurance but we are praying for the boat as we won't be able to as nice a boat again

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

26-08-2017, 20:28

Replies: 68

Pressurized water: a blessing or a curse?

Views: 6,834

Posted By seaman-lew

Re: Pressurized water: a blessing or a curse?

pressurized water? are you married

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

19-08-2017, 10:41

Replies: 48

How do you store your tools on the boat?

Views: 14,360

Posted By seaman-lew

Re: How do you store your tools on the boat?

a tool bag because they are flexible easier to store and secure

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

02-08-2017, 14:14

Replies: 38

Protective Wear 4 Composite Work

Views: 3,626

Posted By seaman-lew

Re: Protective Wear 4 Composite Work

I had a really bad reaction to working on the hull

Forum: General Sailing Forum

02-08-2017, 14:11

Replies: 164

The Political World of the Marinas

Views: 26,139

Posted By seaman-lew

Re: The Political World of the Marinas

I really like the people

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

02-08-2017, 14:10

Replies: 100

Black smoke on yanmar diesel

Views: 36,809

Posted By seaman-lew

Re: Black smoke on yanmar diesel

check fuel injection

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

09-07-2017, 09:04

Replies: 55

Anyone here sold their Land House "Stuff" to move aboard??

Views: 9,073

Posted By seaman-lew

Re: Anyone here sold their Land House "Stuff" to move aboard??

we like living aboard and we have been working and living on the boat for 2 years
we need a couple days away

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

04-07-2017, 08:19

Replies: 58

What would you do?

Views: 8,241

Posted By seaman-lew

Re: What would you do?

you can contact the CG with a cell

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

30-06-2017, 05:13

Replies: 10

Want To Buy: Wanted: Horizontal Electric Windlass

Views: 1,070

Posted By seaman-lew

Re: Wanted: Horizontal Electric Windlass

how much and where

Forum: Europe & Mediterranean

25-06-2017, 08:52

Replies: 26

Interesting Western European canals

Views: 4,767

Posted By seaman-lew

Re: Interesting Western European canals

gotta drop the mast

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

22-06-2017, 09:59

Replies: 15

Tall Sailor - Struggles?

Views: 4,731

Posted By seaman-lew

Re: Tall Sailor - Struggles?

The ceiling needed replacement in some areas, so IN SOME AREAS I had open areas above the ceiling so I used a plastic for ceiling that uses the empty space

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

15-06-2017, 10:03

Replies: 21

12 volt deep cycle OR 2 6 volt LTH batteries info please

Views: 7,749

Posted By seaman-lew

Re: 12 volt deep cycle OR 2 6 volt LTH batteries info please

we use 2 6v gulf cart batteries that is the best for the money

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

15-06-2017, 08:06

Replies: 21

12 volt deep cycle OR 2 6 volt LTH batteries info please

Views: 7,749

Posted By seaman-lew

Re: 12 volt deep cycle OR 2 6 volt LTH batteries info please

0ne guy said they don't make a deep cycle 8 d battery but the 2 six v are easier to handle

Forum: Dollars & Cents

14-06-2017, 08:11

Replies: 27

Post-Cruising "Retirement" Land - Where, & Why?

Views: 5,893

Posted By seaman-lew

Re: Post-Cruising "Retirement" Land - Where, & Why?

check green cove springs fl

Forum: General Sailing Forum

07-06-2017, 11:14

Replies: 19

Time from Sandy Hook NJ to Baltimore by Sailboat

Views: 10,219