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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-08-2014, 12:07
Replies: 36
Views: 31,762
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Which Boat Window Materials?

Lexan is impact resistant where the acrylic shatters but not as good optically. I've found that carefull cleaning with a soft rag, old diaper, prevents scratches. I'm replacing the fogging tempered...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-08-2014, 11:55
Replies: 38
Views: 13,554
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Do It Yourself PVC Roller Furler

If you can find the schedule 80 your chance of success is way better.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-06-2014, 11:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,696
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Bilge Pumps Experience

I got tired of pumps and switches that are located in the bilge failing. I installed a Jabsco diaphragm pump a couple of feet above the bilge and used a Grocco AS100 air pressure switch, like what...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-04-2014, 12:11
Replies: 18
Views: 11,467
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Southern Cross 31 or Bayfield 29

Just my preference but I like the Southern Cross. I've always thought it to be stout cruiser you'd want for going anywhere. Full keel is not the speediest but comfy. Compare the ports, I'm not sure...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 25-03-2014, 11:50
Replies: 46
Views: 14,199
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Which size and type of chain?

I'd say it depends a lot on the windlass gypsy. What do you have? BBB or high test are different. It would be costly to change out, if you can get one.

Not much difference in 10mm, 3/8 or 11 mm.
Forum: Our Community 15-11-2013, 11:14
Replies: 71
Views: 9,881
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: WSF Hyak collision update.

These are my home waters as they are to Taysa. He admitted to passing the ferry as it was docked at Lopez and was aware that it was probably going to be bearing down on him soon. At 5 knots you can't...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-10-2013, 16:51
Replies: 25
Views: 7,519
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Dickenson Newport "A permanently open fresh air inlet MUST be installed or dedica

If you read the manual for a diesel Newport there is no special stove pipe just a 3" pipe and the standard deck pipe and somewhere an open vent (a dorade?) to allow outside air in to replace that...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-10-2013, 11:53
Replies: 25
Views: 7,519
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Dickenson Newport "A permanently open fresh air inlet MUST be installed or dedica

I have dorades that work just fine for providing air for the Dickinson but as mentioned gusty winds can be a real problem. If you get a flameout burst of air down the stack the room quickly fills...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-10-2013, 10:47
Replies: 16
Views: 6,588
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Winterizing in the pacific northwest

If you are in the water there is no need to do anything. I've found that the water temperature keeps the boat above freezing. Sometimes I'll put in a 100watt lightbulb or two in to help keep it dry...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-10-2013, 09:36
Replies: 25
Views: 5,355
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Messed up painting my cockpit

The only surefire way I can think of to prep non-skid is to mask off the area with plastic sheet and use a small sandblaster, hand held gun with a hose stuck in a can of sand. Other than a chemical...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-10-2013, 16:14
Replies: 7
Views: 2,971
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: MacGregor 26 sailing in a full gale, 50mph winds, 18' seas

In 1980 I was crossing the Bahama bank in a Venture 25 (pre Macgregor) as Hurricane Allen blew through. I got back to Bimini after three days of beating into it and clocked the winds for the next...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-10-2013, 11:54
Replies: 3
Views: 2,024
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Autohelm (Raymarine) actuator replacement

It's supposed to have a 500# static rating so it probably wouldn't back drive. You're right about the duty cycle, running downwind in wallowy seas may be pushing it. It is an acme thread simple screw...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-10-2013, 11:15
Replies: 3
Views: 2,024
Posted By rocksculpter
Autohelm (Raymarine) actuator replacement

Searching the threads I found mention of replacing the Raymarine linear actuators (what you would call type 1, I believe) with an industrial version. Has anyone actually done this?

I like my old...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-09-2013, 16:43
Replies: 33
Views: 9,580
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Radar dome location??

I guess a little dramatic but I've heard recent first hand accounts that showed a 20 minute delay and another that indicated a three mile error in location. Who you gonna trust? Your eyes. By the way...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-09-2013, 11:46
Replies: 33
Views: 9,580
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Radar dome location??

Radar really is only dependable way to keep track of traffic, being real time. Here in the Puget sound the AIS tracking seems to have a lag time that means they could run you over and be gone before...
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-09-2013, 14:26
Replies: 6
Views: 4,552
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Raymarine Type 2S linear arm drive oil

Never grease a ball screw actuator, a little silicon spray maybe. The balls need to be free to roll around. I took an Autohelm (Raymarine) actuator and tried to grease it. Not good. Found another on...
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-09-2013, 13:06
Replies: 33
Views: 9,580
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Radar dome location??

Mounting radar on the mast with a swivel joint just under the spreaders I've seen two problems. That close to the mast I have a bit of a blind spot dead astern. Problematic when in narrow channels in...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 26-09-2013, 12:26
Replies: 5
Views: 4,460
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Manual windlass stuck clutch

Mine was stuck for a couple of years, so like a fool I was playing out by hand. I've got two bars, a short one for everyday use and a three foot one for when I've got a lot of chain out. One day I...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-09-2013, 15:52
Replies: 2
Views: 4,413
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: 20 & 10 Lb Aluminum Worthington Propane Tanks recert?

Any major propane supplier will recertify tanks (after 12 years and every 5 years there after) if you have the newer valve. If not it's probably $45 for the new valve plus the recert.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 18-09-2013, 16:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,459
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Balmar 75amp 3.15" dual foot alternator, never used

Interested, I have a 2gm20. I not sure where to check the fit. It looks ok.
I can be contacted at rocksculpter@hotmail.com
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-09-2013, 15:24
Replies: 1
Views: 953
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Changing From Gas To Diesel

Since the Yanmar is smaller you should have plenty of room to work with. One thing I would reccomend is to center the shaft in the cutless and secure it there. You can do that by pulling up, down and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-09-2013, 14:57
Replies: 422
Views: 39,343
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: What can happen when you cut off a ferry

A lot of technical discusion about a scary situation. Those of us who sail around here, that apparently includes the victim, know that there ferries will be there and need to keep track of where they...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-09-2013, 13:32
Replies: 76
Views: 9,231
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: How do you feel about FOG?

Yes it's been really foggy in the San Juans this last week. Islands not showing up until closer than 50 feet. Sometimes not lifting till way after noon or hanging on in the main channels (shipping...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-08-2013, 12:39
Replies: 131
Views: 12,839
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: What would you do? 26ft vs 34ft

Well, we started with a Venture 25. Cruised the Florida Keys and the Bahamas for three months then got beat up by a hurricane. Cruised all over the Pacific Northwest but the hurricane was still on...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 06-08-2013, 22:40
Replies: 15
Views: 13,725
Posted By rocksculpter
Re: Prop shaft vibration

With that boat the rudder is nowhere near. I assume the prop has proper clearance. Is it two or three bladed or been changed? Was it a problem before the new mounts and where they sized to that...
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