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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-04-2024, 07:09
Replies: 36
Views: 2,692
Posted By JDS61
Re: Fiberglass spider cracks

Greg K is correct. I have a Cape Dory 40 with same problems in hull and deck, very common in CDs. Last summer took 2 months off to grind out cracks and fill and sand off old nonskid and apply new...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-11-2021, 09:18
Replies: 1
Views: 456
Posted By JDS61
Sunpower 50w flexible panel wiring

Installing two Sunpower 50w panels on my bimini and was wondering what others are doing for wiring, series or parallel. Sunpowers manual states that damage to the bypass diode in the junction box may...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-10-2018, 20:47
Replies: 28
Views: 18,621
Posted By JDS61
Re: Non paddle wheel speed transducers?

Around 2 years, maybe a little more. They would not even try to repair it, they were not not nice. For $900 I expected more, they just said to buy a new one. I had them ship it back to me out of...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-10-2018, 20:01
Replies: 28
Views: 18,621
Posted By JDS61
Re: Non paddle wheel speed transducers?

I had one for a few years, worked great and then failed. Airmar would not stand behind warranty and said I would have to buy a new one. I went back to paddlewheels and pull them when not in use. j
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-11-2017, 08:55
Replies: 29
Views: 5,686
Posted By JDS61
Re: Bottom job: Unknown hard bottom paint currently, do I need to strip?

Seaview should have on file what paint they used. They have done my bottom paint on hull the last 8 years and am happy with their work.I keep my 1985 40' cutter next to their Bellingham yard, so...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-05-2014, 18:50
Replies: 30
Views: 11,958
Posted By JDS61
Re: Dirty, Filthy, Dickinson Heaters

Every heat source has its good and bad points. My first cruising boat had a wood and coal stove for heating and cooking, worked great and loved it, despite the ash and soot everywhere. Was never...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-03-2013, 17:21
Replies: 33
Views: 29,656
Posted By JDS61
Re: Cape George Sailboats

Very fast and sea kindly design, tried to buy one 4 years ago but couldn't find one for a reasonable price. They have come down in price lately. Watch out for teak decks on top of plywood, there weak...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-11-2012, 16:08
Replies: 47
Views: 22,990
Posted By JDS61
Re: Dirty Filthy Flimsey Dickinson Heater

While at dock or anchor try a 3foot extension on outside deck fitting to increase draft. What color is your flame, that will tell you your chamber temperture but since you have already melted your...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-09-2012, 07:53
Replies: 13
Views: 3,916
Posted By JDS61
Re: Looking for Fiberglass Boat with Similar Sailing Characteristics to Wooden Herres

The Cape Dory design has some similarities to some L. Francis Herreshoff designs, cut-away forefoot, raked rudder post and similar entry and exit lines on turn of bilges, I think Carl Alberg was a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-09-2012, 15:53
Replies: 53
Views: 20,662
Posted By JDS61
Re: 37' Atkins Ingrid Ketch

My Ingrid took about 5 quarts of bottom paint, paint can cost between $80 to $300 per gallon depending on your preference, she spent 3 years in the tropics with no ill affects. I have refastened...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-09-2012, 08:21
Replies: 53
Views: 20,662
Posted By JDS61
Re: 37' Atkins Ingrid Ketch

I had a wooden Igrid built in 1950 iron fastened for 18 years that I sailed to New Zealand in it in the 1970's and 80's. A great sea boat, fast and responsive, forgiving and won't let you down in...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-08-2012, 07:32
Replies: 193
Views: 21,990
Posted By JDS61
Re: Hmmmm - Bowthrusters ??

I love my bowthruster and I don't feel I lose any speed, it was installed professionally and faired in brow ahead of it by previous owner, but I can not prove there isn't a loss. My wife likes it...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-06-2012, 07:23
Replies: 73
Views: 42,148
Posted By JDS61
Re: Silentwind Wind Generator

I have a Marine Breeze that I just changed the blades on, I bought the silent wind blades and the hub, fits well and easy to convert, but spendy. After putting them on I had to leave boat to work and...
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-02-2012, 07:49
Replies: 91
Views: 21,861
Posted By JDS61
Re: How Necessary is a knot meter

Both the paddlewheel and the sonic model for Ray Marine are made by Airmar. They recommend that when not in use they be pulled and stored till you go out to reduce growth, or use water based...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-01-2012, 08:45
Replies: 4
Views: 9,116
Posted By JDS61
Re: Yanmar 4JH3E Water Temperature Sending Unit

Delmarrey, yes you are correct, my idiot lights would need a seperate sending unit. My engine does not have a turbo. Thankyou for solving my question on what those units were for. Your blog is great,...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-01-2012, 19:41
Replies: 4
Views: 9,116
Posted By JDS61
Re: Yanmar 4JH3E water temperture sending unit

Yes there is a manual and it says nothing about temperature sending units and what these are. The guage works fine and the wiring harness is enclosed in a cover so know way to trace destination....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-01-2012, 17:26
Replies: 4
Views: 9,116
Posted By JDS61
Yanmar 4JH3E Water Temperature Sending Unit

I am installing a 6system aqua-alarm on my engine, and when closely examining the block for where I could tap into the water cooling system to install the new temperture sending unit I found what...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 23-10-2011, 10:12
Replies: 118
Views: 100,444
Posted By JDS61
Re: Best Diesel Heater

I have a Dickenson Alaskan in a 40Cape Dory that I only run at its lowest setting, more heat than I need with about 1 gallon of diesal for 24hours use. I have a heat powered echo fan on top that uses...
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