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Forum: Marine Electronics 09-10-2021, 08:35
Replies: 15
Views: 1,650
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Flat Panel/entertainment system suggestions?

As I recall we used a flat panel LED tv with a built in DVD Port on Tribute. It worked great. We had an antenna that we mounted on the top of a scrub brush handle stuck in a rod holder when we wanted...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-06-2019, 11:07
Replies: 34
Views: 7,652
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Diesel Engine Repower & Overhaul - Facts request

I re-powered my Brewer 12.8 with a new 75hp Yanmar. The engine I replaced was a Peugeot blocked Lehman and parts including a dip stick and head gaskets were simply not available. The old engine...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-05-2019, 10:59
Replies: 41
Views: 4,721
Posted By jcdexter
Re: First phone call with a boat owner - what to ask?

Always ask how old the pictures are. Pictures can be years old and not represent the current state of condition at all. I’ve even seen some listings that posted pictures of a sales brochure from...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-05-2019, 09:30
Replies: 220
Views: 40,701
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

We replaced our Peugeot blocked Lehman because parts were simply unavailable for it. We couldn’t even get head gaskets. The Ford Lehman is well supported by American Diesal but the Peugeot blocked...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-04-2019, 07:41
Replies: 55
Views: 10,833
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Building a solid dodger

I built a hard dodger using my old dodger frame and polycarbonate as the material. An article with pictures was printed in the December 2011 issue of Cruising World. The windshield and side curtains...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 23-10-2018, 10:41
Replies: 79
Views: 9,594
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Composting Head Impact on Resale

We, too, had a boat with two heads and replaced one with an Airhead. On a 5 month cruise our traditional head plugged up with scale to the point that a traditional rebuild kit couldn’t repair it. We...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-05-2017, 12:18
Replies: 68
Views: 9,173
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Composting Head: Plus or Minus on resale

I realize I didn't answer your question. We sold the boat last March in about two weeks. We've kept in touch with the new owner. He's undecided if he'll keep the composting head. If he decides to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-05-2017, 12:09
Replies: 68
Views: 9,173
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Composting Head: Plus or Minus on resale

Our Brewer 12.8 had two conventional heads when we bought her we replaced one with an Airhead composting toilet and we loved it. It saved our bacon on one cruise to the Bahamas when the remaining...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 06-03-2017, 08:39
Replies: 22
Views: 5,402
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Florida question - Can anyone recommend a Standing Rigging technician?

Another vote for Mack Sails. They replaced all the standing rigging on our Brewer 12.8. Very good work at a fair price.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-12-2016, 10:36
Replies: 31
Views: 5,866
Posted By jcdexter
Re: ketch for liveable cruiser

Look at s Ted Brewer designed Whitby 42. Solid go anywhere ketch rigged cruiser with tons of room. I know of at least one for sale in the Chesapeake which has been lovingly maintained
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-03-2016, 05:09
Replies: 56
Views: 7,770
Posted By jcdexter
Re: ELI5: How do compost toilets work

We use a Whale Gusher pump. It's only been in a few months but so far so good.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-03-2016, 16:40
Replies: 34
Views: 4,978
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Maintenance Cost V.S. Property Tax!

Everyone we ever knew who bought a condo in an association that had really low monthly fees ended up paying thousands later for maintenance not covered by the fees. One assessment on a two bedroom...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 01-03-2016, 14:22
Replies: 68
Views: 25,162
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Have BOTH a composting toilet and marine head

Airhead has a gizmo that replaced the crank end at the bowl so you can replace the crank with a socket wrench handle. Works great and reduces the space requirements. Practical Sailor did a comparison...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 01-03-2016, 13:28
Replies: 68
Views: 25,162
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Have BOTH a composting toilet and marine head

Remember, you can plumb the urine bucket on your composter into your holding tank and eliminate the need to empty the urine bucket ever
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-02-2016, 07:14
Replies: 34
Views: 14,688
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Anchoring East Coast USA

If you have an iPad download the Garmin charts and add the Active Captain option and you'll see the anchorages everywhere with reviews and information added by your fellow cruisers. Worth it's weight...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-02-2016, 08:25
Replies: 56
Views: 7,770
Posted By jcdexter
Re: ELI5: How do compost toilets work

We've been using an Airhead on Tribute for 6 years. We have the fan and have zero odor. Ours is a two head boat. I've had to rebuild the Raritan which is also 6 years old twice and replace the hoses...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 15-02-2016, 06:36
Replies: 87
Views: 15,753
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Want to Buy 44' to 48' bluewate cutter rigged monohull

Not sure if you're still in the market but we've decided it's time to sell our Brewer 12.8. She misses the mark in some ways (we have a centerboard) and she's only 42' but Practical Sailor says...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-02-2016, 15:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,130
Posted By jcdexter
Looking for Right Broker/Best Place to Sell Cruising Sailboat

The time has come to sell our Brewer 12.8 Cutter. I have two questions.

* If we decide to use a broker, can anyone recommend one on the east coast of Florida that specializes in selling cruising...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-02-2016, 12:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,607
Posted By jcdexter
Can a flag interfere with a hard solar panel?

I don't think I've ever asked a question before but I've learned a lot by reading the forum. Here's my question. I had to relocate the spot from which I fly the American flag on our Brewer 12.8...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-11-2015, 16:31
Replies: 8
Views: 2,113
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Looking for rigger in FL near Stuart

Mack Sails just replaced all the standing rigging and chain plates on our Brewer 12.8. Colin Mack is great to work with. In our experience he is very good about sticking to his estimates. I would...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 27-05-2015, 03:33
Replies: 63
Views: 26,364
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Best water purification filters?

We've been very happy using a Pur filter ( there are two versions...we use the more expensive one that filters out more bad stuff) and then run the Pur filtered water through a Brita filter. The Pur...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 15-04-2015, 14:25
Replies: 68
Views: 25,162
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Have BOTH a composting toilet and marine head

We have both and last year that proved to be a God send. Our 3 year old Raritan PH II became completely inoperable due to a buildup of calcium. Our Airhead saved our cruise.

The standard head has...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 22-02-2015, 05:31
Replies: 27
Views: 7,124
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Sea Frost refigeration system

On Tribute we have a Seafrost Shore Assist III system which as I said runs on AC current. If I read the manual correctly it draws 5.5 amps when running and I run 3 hours a day powered by the Honda...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 21-02-2015, 11:13
Replies: 27
Views: 7,124
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Sea Frost refigeration system

I run a large Seafrost refridgerator/freezer system at anchor using a Honda 2000i generator. three hours a day is enough and since the generator puts out AC and the unit is AC there is no loss of...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-02-2015, 13:53
Replies: 10
Views: 1,967
Posted By jcdexter
Re: Re-fit in Maryland USA

I had a new engine and new refrigeration installed as well as stainless work and other things done on our Brewer 12.8 at Haven Harbour in Rockhall on the eastern shore.The facility is first class,...
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