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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-03-2012, 18:51
Replies: 41
Views: 44,130
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Re: Columbia 8.7

I bought my 1977 8.7 last July in Edgewater MD and sailed home here to Norfolk, VA. While we had quite the time bringing her home, we made it just the same. We weathered 4 storms in our 3 day cruise....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-02-2012, 18:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Re: Replacement engine for Columbia 8.7

Thanks for the input. I have reached the conclusion, I simply need a larger boat.:) I will continue to look for matching partners for both, the engine and the boat.
Thanks again.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-02-2012, 11:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Replacement Engine for Columbia 8.7

I have an 8.7 Columbia without an engine. I was given a Westerbeke 4-107 with trannie and parts.
My question is, "Will this engine work in my boat without major changes?" How about the trannie? It...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-02-2011, 20:39
Replies: 23
Views: 13,010
Posted By Sailboats Rock
It was actually just the wall that held up the...

It was actually just the wall that held up the chart table. I did discuss it with a NA and found out that as long as I leave 4" of the structure, it will be fine. I laid some epoxied everything back...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 18-02-2011, 20:32
Replies: 2,321
Views: 229,062
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Let me throw this out there and see what comes...

Let me throw this out there and see what comes back.... Over the years I have found when trying to find that someone special, "It's not about finding that one right person to love, but rather you ,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-02-2011, 17:14
Replies: 23
Views: 13,010
Posted By Sailboats Rock
By the way, I appreciate all of the input. I did...

By the way, I appreciate all of the input. I did call Dudley Dix and he was very informative. And just for the record for anyone else with interest, he did say, "As long as I left a remaining 4" of...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-02-2011, 17:11
Replies: 5
Views: 1,788
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Thru-Hull Repair

I have a couple of thru-hull fittings that I am looking at removing and I want to seal the hull back. What is suggested to use for the filler of thickness of the hull?:popcorn:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-02-2011, 18:50
Replies: 77
Views: 7,696
Posted By Sailboats Rock
I have both dream and goal....thanks for asking

My dream used to be to buy a sail boat. That soon turned into a goal. It came to pass. I now have a 27' Morgan. Now my dream is to own a 35' Hunter. My goal is now to learn how to sail it.:popcorn:...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-02-2011, 18:43
Replies: 23
Views: 13,010
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Thanks to everyone and your input. You have...

Thanks to everyone and your input. You have given me a great deal to consider. Does anyone happen to know of a boat engineer here on the forum? if so, I would really appreciate the hook up.
Forum: Meets & Greets 03-02-2011, 17:40
Replies: 16
Views: 1,851
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Hi LibLady and welcome to the best thing going...

Hi LibLady and welcome to the best thing going these days! This forum is great and very helpful. I have a 27' Morgan and one of my best friends has a 41' Morgan that we will be bringing home from the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-02-2011, 18:02
Replies: 23
Views: 13,010
Posted By Sailboats Rock
I really appreciate everyones' input. It is...

I really appreciate everyones' input. It is coming clearer for me now. The bulk head I was referring to removing is the rear green line on the starboard side. (As displayed in the drawing above.)...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-01-2011, 15:40
Replies: 23
Views: 13,010
Posted By Sailboats Rock
I believe the both sides of the chart table touch...

I believe the both sides of the chart table touch the deck, but I am unable to find any attachment. Of course, with the Morgan being the boat that it is, the deck has popped up from most of the bulk...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-01-2011, 14:44
Replies: 23
Views: 13,010
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Bulkhead Removal

Ok, here's a good one. I want to remove the radio station and chart table bulk heads in my 27' Morgan. Pros and Cons? I am trying to extend my sitting room room as I remodel the interior and I want...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 27-01-2011, 16:41
Replies: 22
Views: 6,356
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Beer and the chicks?! It's more like...."Wine,...

Beer and the chicks?! It's more like...."Wine, Women, and Waves."
Forum: Meets & Greets 27-01-2011, 16:33
Replies: 7
Views: 978
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Hey James Welcome to the forum. Its always cool...

Hey James
Welcome to the forum. Its always cool meeting new people. Fancy meeting you! :o)
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 27-01-2011, 16:25
Replies: 201
Views: 28,977
Posted By Sailboats Rock
I don't know, but My wife said if I keep up this...

I don't know, but My wife said if I keep up this boat talk she is going to trade me in for two younger men. I told her, "Thats ok, cause she would probably be ready to kick them out after a day or...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 27-01-2011, 16:17
Replies: 22
Views: 6,356
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Why not? There is a small group of us who want to...

Why not? There is a small group of us who want to fly our own custom made flags on our boats. They say, "Our Damn Yacht Club"...."Just Because We Can"
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-01-2011, 14:51
Replies: 3
Views: 2,228
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Thanks Mike. I was just looking to get others...

Thanks Mike. I was just looking to get others thoughts and what they know about them. I have read a lot about the Morgan 27', but I never and I mean "Never" read or hear of anyone on here talk about...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-01-2011, 14:31
Replies: 3
Views: 2,228
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Morgan Compares to . . . ?

Hello all! Nice to be a part of the group. I hope the new year is doing everyone well so far.
I would like to ask, " What are your inputs/opinions of the Morgan 27?" Everyone is always talking...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-01-2011, 16:37
Replies: 23
Views: 5,083
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Thanks again for all your help! I am sure I will...

Thanks again for all your help! I am sure I will have plenty of ideas to try until I find one I like best.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-01-2011, 09:09
Replies: 6
Views: 2,938
Posted By Sailboats Rock
The average is about one hour and a half to 2...

The average is about one hour and a half to 2 hours at night while anchored out and of course the microwave is optional at times. So, lets just say, perhaps a total of 20 mins to prepare a decent...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-01-2011, 08:10
Replies: 6
Views: 2,938
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Charging Batteries while Underway . . . without an Alternator

Hello again!
With my Morgan, I only have an 8hp Johnson with no alternator. However, I want to be able to operate a microwave and heater at the same time or maybe heater and tv at the same time....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-01-2011, 07:24
Replies: 11
Views: 5,450
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Charging batteries while under way...without an alternator

Hello again!
With my Morgan, I only have an 8hp Johnson with no alternator. However, I want to be able to operate a microwave and heater at the same time or maybe heater and tv at the same time....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-01-2011, 07:11
Replies: 23
Views: 5,083
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Your right Boatman61, my Morgan does not have a...

Your right Boatman61, my Morgan does not have a teak deck. But I understand the info that was shared. And very much like zeehag mentioned about the oil on deck.....I can just that turning into a bad...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-01-2011, 18:17
Replies: 23
Views: 5,083
Posted By Sailboats Rock
Thanks for all of your responses. They will all...

Thanks for all of your responses. They will all be very helpful. I am sure it is like anything else in life.... If you don't want to put forth the effort, don't waste your time doing it half---ed.
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