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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-10-2017, 09:51
Replies: 16
Views: 6,665
Posted By opwan2002
Wet Rudder

Has anyone had any experience with drilling and filling a spade rudder with epoxy? I've done this on older Hobie Cat hulls where the foam fill basically disintegrated to fill the void. Can this be...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-06-2017, 08:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,378
Posted By opwan2002
Rod Rigging

I am considering a C & C 39...1973-74 era. The C & Cs had SS Rod Rigging. Should I be concerned about the age of the Rods? Will they continue to provide reliable support, or because of their age...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-05-2017, 13:07
Replies: 1
Views: 987
Posted By opwan2002
Deck Hatch Pick and Install

I'm going to install a lewmar size 10 ocean hatch on the foredeck of my 22' day sailer. The roof in the cabin below deck is the fiberglass material without a headliner. Should I buy a flanged or...
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 03-08-2015, 12:24
Replies: 20
Views: 3,628
Posted By opwan2002
Terminology

What is the name of the lip/rail that holds saloon bench cushions in place. Usually wood and raised up from bench so as to prevent cushions from sliding off onto the floor?: facepalm:
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-04-2014, 06:20
Replies: 1
Views: 1,645
Posted By opwan2002
ST60 Wind Vane

I have an older ST60 wind sensor with an up-side-down J (fishing Pole Looking) arm. The spinner spins but the control head is not receiving data. Can the older transceiver be replaced with a new...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-02-2013, 11:31
Replies: 6
Views: 9,664
Posted By opwan2002
Yanmar Oil Filter

I have a 4JH2 HTE and am in Central America. I've run out of YANMAR filters part #129150-35153. Anyone know a cross reference oil filter that I can buy. There is an Autozone here so FRAM filters are...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-12-2012, 20:12
Replies: 2
Views: 2,055
Posted By opwan2002
SIMRAD Software update

I recently purchased an SIMRAD NSE8 chartplotter and searched the net for software updates. There was a newer version than the one that came on the MFD. I downloaded it as instructed but am having...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-11-2012, 07:41
Replies: 0
Views: 1,269
Posted By opwan2002
Navico/Simrad Factory Ensenada?

Does anyone know where the Navico/Simrad factory in Ensenada is located? And can the public buy direct from the factory? By the way...Just wanted to thank all who helped with my last project here a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-08-2012, 13:56
Replies: 15
Views: 15,097
Posted By opwan2002
Re: Yanmar 4JH3-TE injector removal

Yes. Engine runs great now. No fuel in the exhaust. Smokes a little when you first start it up. Once at running temp---NO SMOKE! It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I'll take an easy...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-08-2012, 07:52
Replies: 15
Views: 15,097
Posted By opwan2002
Re: Yanmar 4JH3-TE injector removal

Injectors were replaced...relatively uneventful. Thank you all for your help.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-06-2012, 06:41
Replies: 15
Views: 15,097
Posted By opwan2002
Re: Yanmar 4JH3-TE injector removal

>Buttercup & Charlie:
Thanks soo much for your input. Even after you read the manual, I've dug unsuspectingly into projects only to be pumeled by inexperience. Your help will make all the...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 09-06-2012, 17:42
Replies: 38
Views: 11,187
Posted By opwan2002
Re: Cruising Asymetrical and Furler

GREG: CAN I GET A LIST OF THE PARTS YOU USED TO PUT TOGETHER YOUR SYSTEM AND WHAT SIZE BOAT ARE YOU USING THEM ON? YOU MENTIONED FACNOR FURLER: I WAS LOOKING AT THE FX4500 FOR MY CATALINA 470 BUT...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-05-2012, 13:00
Replies: 2
Views: 1,715
Posted By opwan2002
Stainless Steel Fabrication

I am fabricating a brace for my Bow Sprit/Anchor Roller so that I can run an asymetrical spinnaker. In fabricating the brace I purchased a 7/8" bar and some 2" plate. If I grind or cut the material...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-05-2012, 07:01
Replies: 15
Views: 15,097
Posted By opwan2002
Re: Yanmar 4JH3-TE injector removal

Negative Ghostrider...Mine smokes from the minute I fire it up and while operating at temperature (basically all the time) there appears to be some post operating drip as well. I run it hard at...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 29-05-2012, 12:48
Replies: 38
Views: 11,187
Posted By opwan2002
Re: Cruising Asymetrical and Furler

I have the bow sprit mods almost complete, still looking for a response on pricing.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 28-05-2012, 22:16
Replies: 38
Views: 11,187
Posted By opwan2002
>Raindog: more expensive? Probably. More...

>Raindog: more expensive? Probably. More complicated to use? Verdict still out on that one. Search the net, there are several companies making them withe video on the popular sites. Looks pretty...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 28-05-2012, 21:46
Replies: 38
Views: 11,187
Posted By opwan2002
Furling a spinnaker may be a relatively new...

Furling a spinnaker may be a relatively new concept for the cruising community, but not one without merrit. If I can launch the chute from the cockpit, it may be an option worth exploring.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 28-05-2012, 21:23
Replies: 38
Views: 11,187
Posted By opwan2002
Re: Cruising Asymetrical and Furler

I know its a relatively new concept to the cruising community, but racers have been using it for years. Looks like a viable option for aso deployment. Not sure about cost, but having the ability to...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 28-05-2012, 13:49
Replies: 38
Views: 11,187
Posted By opwan2002
Re: Cruising Asymetrical and Furler

I appreciate all of the sock users out there, and although that is still an option, I want specifically to hear from those who have used some sort of furling device with their ASO
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 28-05-2012, 13:02
Replies: 38
Views: 11,187
Posted By opwan2002
Cruising Asymetrical and Furler

I'm cruising later toward the end of the year. I don't as yet have a cruising spinnaker and have decided on an Asymetrical. My Question is this...
#1-Best value (as in where to buy...I saw a thread...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-05-2012, 17:45
Replies: 15
Views: 15,097
Posted By opwan2002
Re: Yanmar 4JH3-TE injector removal

> IMPI... thanks for the link to the electronic manual for Yanmar 4JH3-HTE, however I mis-printed my engine model it is 4JH2-HTE. If you have access please send me a link to the correct manual. I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-05-2012, 08:43
Replies: 15
Views: 15,097
Posted By opwan2002
Thanks for the link,but I'm looking for someone...

Thanks for the link,but I'm looking for someone with hands on experience to offer up a few pointers.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-05-2012, 20:54
Replies: 15
Views: 15,097
Posted By opwan2002
Yanmar 4JH3-TE injector removal

Has anyone removed injectors from this model Yanmar, and are there any special considerations? I'm taking the injectors to the yanmar dealer for rebuild, but was wondering if the removal of the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-05-2012, 12:39
Replies: 7
Views: 2,414
Posted By opwan2002
Talking Re: Nmea ports on Raymarine SL 70

thanks all for your help. This forum is awesome and an invaluable network for boaters. Thanks again. OP:whistling:
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-05-2012, 19:08
Replies: 7
Views: 2,414
Posted By opwan2002
Re: Nmea ports on Raymarine SL 70

I too am interested in how this turns out...I just purchased the SH GX2150 and I was wondering about the wiring myself. I too have the RL70C. Any advice/lessons learned on the wiring would be...
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