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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-03-2024, 03:37
Replies: 10
Views: 779
Posted By birdsey
Re: Best affordable option to haul out and store a catamaran near st augustine

Is your boat a catamaran or mono hull?
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-03-2024, 03:34
Replies: 6
Views: 5,769
Posted By birdsey
Re: Recommend Rigger in Jacksonville

This thread is extremely old but I am also looking to replace the broken mast on my 1985 Beneteau Idylle 13.5.

Any CURRENT recommendations?
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 17-01-2023, 11:58
Replies: 6
Views: 4,879
Posted By birdsey
Re: Removing the Yanmar 3GM fuel filter

Hooked, filter housing needs replacement on my C&C also. Where did you move the thread to?

Thanks

Garth
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 24-11-2022, 03:26
Replies: 5
Want To Buy: Need Isomat NG80 mast
Views: 838
Posted By birdsey
Re: Need Isomat NG80 mast

Bits are fine as it was new rigging just 4 years ago but thanks for your reply!
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 24-11-2022, 03:24
Replies: 5
Want To Buy: Need Isomat NG80 mast
Views: 838
Posted By birdsey
Re: Need Isomat NG80 mast

Thanks
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 17-11-2022, 18:40
Replies: 5
Want To Buy: Need Isomat NG80 mast
Views: 838
Posted By birdsey
Need Isomat NG80 mast

My Beneteau Idylle was dismissed in hurricane Ian! I need a keel stepped mast
About 62' long. 9 × 6" dimensions. Isomat NG80 is an exact replacement.

E
Xa
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-03-2020, 19:26
Replies: 12
Views: 13,374
Posted By birdsey
Re: Freedom 45 Center Cockpit

Is she still for sale? Please email me at garthbirdsey@hotmail.com
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-12-2019, 04:30
Replies: 31
Views: 10,541
Posted By birdsey
Re: Beneteau Idylle 15.5 - potential project

I purchased a 1985 Beneteau Idylle 13.5 that sat in the boatyard for 13 years after the PO had the camshaft break after a piece of metal fell into the gears. She was in tough shape and took a LOT of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-12-2019, 12:32
Replies: 1
Views: 3,532
Posted By birdsey
Re: Beneteau Idylle 44

The Beneteau Idylle 13.5 is an awesome boat that sails great and uses every inch of interior space to best advantage!

I purchased a neglected boatyard queen several years ago and have been...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-05-2019, 07:28
Replies: 31
Views: 4,532
Posted By birdsey
Re: Where and how to haul a 31' beam trimaran for maintenance

I would just suggest you look through this tread. I checked out and responded to the suggestions but I only did it for areas that are appealing to ME!

I know the crane is always an option but...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-05-2019, 07:20
Replies: 43
Views: 6,360
Posted By birdsey
Re: Starting 75 HP Yanmare Turbo Diesel after 18 years in storage

I recently found out that the builders Grandson saw him running it a few years ago and using a large barrel for fresh water intake. I think everything will be fine. My only fear is that the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-05-2019, 07:00
Replies: 31
Views: 4,532
Posted By birdsey
Re: Where and how to haul a 31' beam trimaran for maintenance

Thanks for all the help, I have a number of good options now.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-04-2019, 18:02
Replies: 13
Views: 3,859
Posted By birdsey
Re: HARKEN BIG BOAT DECK GEAR + LEWMAR OCEAN HATCHES + LEWMAR WINCHES

I am very interested in all of the sail handling hardware. Please drop me a line at garthbirdsey@msn.com
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-02-2019, 04:03
Replies: 20
Views: 5,787
Posted By birdsey
Re: Roger Simpson Trimaran, Liahona. Looking for inforation on the designer and the m

I AM getting this Roger Simpson Liahona. I am renaming her "Wilsons Legacy" in honor of Wilson Lobao who worked on her for 32 years before passing away in a tragic and untimely accident.

I am...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-11-2018, 16:37
Replies: 31
Views: 4,532
Posted By birdsey
Re: Where and how to haul a 31' beam trimaran for maintenance

I just sent them a message asking if they can lift her. Thanks.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-11-2018, 19:14
Replies: 43
Views: 6,360
Posted By birdsey
Re: Starting 75 HP Yanmare Turbo Diesel after 18 years in storage

It is actually a new engine that was installed in 2000, ran for an hour to test it and shut down. It is in a sailboat that was buing built and never finished. The builder passed away but I belive...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-11-2018, 12:03
Replies: 31
Views: 4,532
Posted By birdsey
Re: Where and how to haul a 31' beam trimaran for maintenance

Hi Sailorman Ed,

That would be PERFECT as I live in Salibury and New Bern is the nearest inlet to the Atlantic. I have had boats on the Nuese for many years and currently have my "little" 31' C&C...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-11-2018, 11:57
Replies: 20
Views: 5,787
Posted By birdsey
Re: Roger Simpson Trimaran, Liahona. Looking for inforation on the designer and the m

Hi Jeff,

My name is Garth Birdsey and I am considering buying a Liahona that was started in 1987 and worked on till last year when the owner passed away before finishing her. She has been built...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-11-2018, 20:18
Replies: 20
Views: 5,787
Posted By birdsey
Re: Roger Simpson Trimaran, Liahona. Looking for inforation on the designer and the m

Very informative as the builder of the one I am looking at added 3' in length after writing Simpson about it. Your answer now makes more sense of that mod. This builder added the space into the aft...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-11-2018, 20:11
Replies: 31
Views: 4,532
Posted By birdsey
Re: Where and how to haul a 31' beam trimaran for maintenance

will do, thanks, just checked, only a 30'beam lift
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-11-2018, 18:37
Replies: 31
Views: 4,532
Posted By birdsey
Re: Where and how to haul a 31' beam trimaran for maintenance

awesome news
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-11-2018, 18:05
Replies: 43
Views: 6,360
Posted By birdsey
Re: Starting 75 HP Yanmare Turbo Diesel after 18 years in storage

Flying Fin, your advice seems to be contrary to all the other posts and my limited experience with marine diesel engines. What is your experience and training on marine diesels!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-11-2018, 18:01
Replies: 43
Views: 6,360
Posted By birdsey
Re: Starting 75 HP Yanmare Turbo Diesel after 18 years in storage

Sounds like good advice!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-11-2018, 10:40
Replies: 31
Views: 4,532
Posted By birdsey
Re: Where and how to haul a 31' beam trimaran for maintenance

Wow, I am a trailer guy too and I never even thought of that! I actually already have a sailboat trailer that would work by just slight modifications!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-11-2018, 10:37
Replies: 31
Views: 4,532
Posted By birdsey
Re: Where and how to haul a 31' beam trimaran for maintenance

Thanks Paul, I just shot them an email.
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