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Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-09-2014, 20:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,712
Posted By WeekendSailor
Re: Rounding Love Point on the Chesapeake Bay

Chris,

In the future I will sure that I am rounding the 35' light.

Thanks,

Weekend Sailor:smile:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-09-2014, 15:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,712
Posted By WeekendSailor
Thumbs up Re: Rounding Love Point on the Chesapeake Bay

Thank you Ranger 42.

Yesterday I must have been confused as I can clearly see the lights you are referring to on my MapTech Navigator Lite chart at home today.

The route you usually take is the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-08-2014, 19:09
Replies: 4
Views: 1,712
Posted By WeekendSailor
Rounding Love Point on the Chesapeake Bay

Hello all,

I am hoping there are a few Chesapeake Bay Sailors who are familiar with navigating around Love Point reading Cruisers Forum this weekend. On the chart it looks so easy to leave the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-01-2014, 20:25
Replies: 0
Views: 1,740
Posted By WeekendSailor
Dufour 27 LED Masthead Light

If anyone with a Dufour 27 has upgraded their incandescent masthead light to an LED please provide information regarding your new LED light.

Were you able to replace the old light bulb with a new...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-12-2013, 20:37
Replies: 94
Views: 14,610
Posted By WeekendSailor
Re: Why don't people use their boats?

Why don’t people use their boats more; I use to wonder about this also before I purchased our sailboat, for me it is an appreciation for quality time vs. quantity.
I used to dream about how nice...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-12-2013, 20:18
Replies: 8
Views: 27,405
Posted By WeekendSailor
Smile Re: Dufour 27 Opinions

Hello all,

Sorry it has been so long since I checked this web site, a few years ago I posted the note regarding who has the newest Dufour 27.

Thanks for replying Perigny in Carlingford,...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-09-2013, 06:34
Replies: 54
Views: 19,265
Posted By WeekendSailor
Re: Raritan Electro Scan

Hi,

I have a Lectra/san LST/MC unit than I purchased new in 2005, eight years ago.

The best technical assistance I have received from Raritan has been from Mac McCoy, Raritan Engineering's...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-08-2013, 20:27
Replies: 54
Views: 19,265
Posted By WeekendSailor
Re: Raritan Electro Scan

Raritan Lectra/San LST/MC Experience:
I have had reoccurring issues with my Lectra/San LST/MC product for years, most recently; I am experiencing difficulty obtaining the right amount of salt from...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-02-2013, 18:24
Replies: 9
Views: 3,344
Posted By WeekendSailor
Re: Dufour 27 Traveler Replacement

Hi Anthony,

I assume you have your new Harken Traveler System installed and have used it several times by now, how do you like it? Is it experiencing any difficultly sliding smoothly from side to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-02-2013, 18:13
Replies: 9
Views: 3,344
Posted By WeekendSailor
Re: Dufour 27 Traveler Replacement

Hello,
Wow, you must have sailed your Dufour a lot to have worn through the traveler car.
I tried to replace the traveler on my 1974 Dufour 27 in 2010. I purchased a Lewmar Traveler System for...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 12-03-2012, 20:24
Replies: 1
Views: 1,788
Posted By WeekendSailor
Re: Dufour 27

I switched from the original Dufour 2 blade folding propeller to a 3 blade 13 inched fixed proper and did not notice any difference. Two years later I switched to a 2 blade Flex-O-Fold and I have...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-03-2012, 19:53
Replies: 8
Views: 5,118
Posted By WeekendSailor
Kick Starting a Honda 2hp Outboard

Hello all,
I have a feeling that I am not the only sailor who has been using their dinghy’s outboard as a stern rail decoration for several years. In my case the last time I used it was in August,...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 04-11-2011, 18:24
Replies: 43
Views: 32,326
Posted By WeekendSailor
Smile Suggestions for Removing Barnacles from a Bronze Propeller

Hello,

I will appreciate your suggestions for cleaning a heavily fouled bronze propeller.

I have a two blade folding Flex-O-Fold standard propeller that did a great job of attracting...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-06-2011, 15:43
Replies: 0
Views: 1,913
Posted By WeekendSailor
Smile Dufour 27

I understand that in the July – August 2011 issue of Good Old Boat Magazine they will have an article on the Dufour 27. If you like rare and well built sailboats as I do, I am sure you like the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-06-2011, 16:58
Replies: 7
Views: 6,024
Posted By WeekendSailor
Re: 1976 DuFour 27... (I even searched)

Well maintained Dufour 27's are excellent day-sailors that can stand up to blow or sail with minimal wind. They have comfortable cockpits and offer the convenience of a small functional cabin with a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-05-2011, 07:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,775
Posted By WeekendSailor
On-Board AC/DC Electric Refrigerator Questions

Hello All,
I have a 1974 Dufour 27 with a front-loading AC/DC electric refrigerator. I seem to be having having issues with the refrigerator’s compressor(brand/manufacture unknown), as the unit's...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-05-2011, 18:08
Replies: 5
Views: 5,717
Posted By WeekendSailor
Question Selecting a Fixed-Mount VHF Radio

Hello all,
I would like a new fixed-mount VHF radio with DSC and I would appreciate your thoughts about steeping up to a unit with DSC and AIS and, your product recommendations. I have a personal...
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