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Forum: Navigation 14-04-2022, 13:23
Replies: 11
Views: 1,139
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: 1979 Ritchie Navigator compass rebuild

Viking Instruments did a great job for a rebuilt that Gordon in Annapolis could not do.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-10-2021, 15:29
Replies: 21
Views: 2,623
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: Exp. w/ Chesapeake Sailmakers or Bacon Sails??

Chuck O'Malley (Chesapeake Sailmakers) has done a new 150 genoa and a storm sail for my Catalina 27.... He has repaired and cleaned my main and added 2nd reef cringles.... very knowledgeable and...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 24-08-2021, 13:10
Replies: 122
Views: 11,919
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: passage Ct.east coast to florida

agreed.... he's the boss.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-08-2021, 08:14
Replies: 3
Views: 3,432
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: Compass Repair - Annapolis

They couldn't get rid of annoying bubble in dome. They said there were cracks in the plastic base (noting visible). They gave it back to me with the card disoriented.
Forum: Navigation 22-08-2021, 06:32
Replies: 3
Views: 734
Posted By ferrailleur
Gemini pedestal compass repair?

I tried the recommended Annapolis compass repair shop. They couldn't fix it.
I need a second opinion event if I have to send it far away.
I think Gemini is out of business. That doesn't mean it...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 12-08-2021, 09:42
Replies: 86
Views: 9,062
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: When are nautical terms better, and when are they not?

What's your command for tacking??

Mine is "ready to tack"..... "go"....
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-07-2021, 06:26
Replies: 71
Views: 26,096
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: Can't pump out holding tank

Would it help to add any chemical/cleaning agent to the water to ensure more sludge removal?
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-07-2021, 08:55
Replies: 44
Views: 8,280
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: Why Does AIS Transceiver Require Dedicated GPS Antenna

Gosh... you scare me:danger::danger:! I'm glad we don't sail in the same waters! LOL
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 01-07-2021, 17:07
Replies: 1
Views: 347
Posted By ferrailleur
What's wrong with this genoa car?

It swivels OK but the round sheave doesn't turn (frozen). I tried to lock the thing in a vise and a turn with a vise grip. No turn.
Thanks
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 27-06-2021, 15:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,075
Posted By ferrailleur
Simple small AM-FM radio/CD player?

Can someone recommend a small battery operated unit with reasonable sound and resisting the humid marine environment?
Thanks
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-06-2021, 14:44
Replies: 11
Views: 1,382
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: Antifoul overload or delamination?

Soda blasting!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-05-2021, 14:36
Replies: 91
Views: 10,377
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: Recommended Brands of power tools

Nobody has mentioned the Harbor Freight Tools line of 20 V battery powered tools.... Yes, they're made in China but they are excellent.... half-price of the brand names mentioned above..
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-05-2021, 05:15
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: impossible to find part for a Lewmar winch

Thanks Dsanduril.... I ordered two of those. The label Ocean series 1984-1989 makes me think it may be the right part. My boat is a 1985 model. Who knows?
Thanks again
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-05-2021, 17:09
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By ferrailleur
impossible to find part for a Lewmar winch

I have an older self-tailing two speed Lewmar 40.
The stripper ring located between the two jaws is broken.
The pic shows the stripper ring and the two jaws.
Impossible to find a replacement.......
Forum: Powered Boats 17-02-2021, 14:04
Replies: 96
Views: 14,875
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: Please help a sailor make the switch to power.

Thanks ArmyDaveNY for the music reference..... I love the Blues and I love sailing!
Forum: Our Community 06-12-2020, 16:25
Replies: 211
Views: 22,250
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: There is a special place in hell for SOB's that do not secure their halyards

... and leave a note explaining your action to minimize the boat owner intrusion in other's lives...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 08-11-2020, 15:00
Replies: 20
Views: 2,112
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: how to lift out a stubborn winch?

Thanks to all.... love the lewmar detailed instruction PDF.
The reason I wanted my winch out the boat was to service it at home, on the kitchen table or the workbench in garage, all in a more...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-11-2020, 14:55
Replies: 20
Views: 2,112
Posted By ferrailleur
how to lift out a stubborn winch?

My two speed Levmar 40 is unbolted from below (five hard to reach 7/16 nuts).... I tapped on the protruding stud with a piece wood between hammer and stud.... nothing moves.... the winch base above...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 27-10-2020, 11:07
Replies: 34
Views: 5,716
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: Is there an advantage to belonging to a local yacht club before going off cruisin

Does anybody know about the Yacht Club of France (YCF)?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-10-2020, 10:14
Replies: 34
Views: 6,277
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: How could it happen? Algae growth in hose after filters and before Injection Pump

Just curious...
How much biocide? I never dose.
Can it be too much is too much?
Thanks
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-09-2020, 14:37
Replies: 10
Views: 1,626
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: Would you be concerned about these blisters

My catalina 27 when I was grinding/filling all these blisters....
5 coats of Interlux 2000
done
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-08-2020, 16:21
Replies: 37
Views: 6,405
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: 1978 Catalina 30 advice

trailerable Catalina 30?????
No way!
Forum: Our Community 31-07-2020, 10:44
Replies: 109
Views: 8,443
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: New Boater - is it normal protocol for a marina to not cover damages from dock ha

Very interesting post:
Great points:
1- dock hand and captain's ultimate responsibility
2- strut integrity on older boats
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-07-2020, 12:10
Replies: 21
Views: 6,794
Posted By ferrailleur
Re: How to remove pin from this shackle?

I have removed the inner pin holding the roller (the bar) with punching an old drill bit and lot of PB Blaster. Hope I will be able to slip my halyard eye in the top round part and repunch in place...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-07-2020, 08:45
Replies: 21
Views: 6,794
Posted By ferrailleur
How to remove pin from this shackle?

I have a new halyard with a split eye. This eye should go in the small end of this shackle.... How to remove the bar (pin) to slide in my halyard eye?
Is it removable without damaging the shackle? I...
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