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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-12-2016, 08:16
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Posted By a64pilot
Re: Homebuilt anchor and other things

On the "owner produced parts" thing to use an FAA name, why not?
We think it normal and well within someones limits to build the whole boat, why can't they build an anchor if they can build the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-12-2016, 08:15
Replies: 113
Views: 11,559
Posted By a64pilot
Re: Homebuilt anchor and other things

This is what I referenced.
The Island Packet that burnt, I believe it was the turbo that was the cause of the fire, and I would hazard a guess that the turbo oil line may have supplied the fuel for...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-12-2016, 15:53
Replies: 113
Views: 11,559
Posted By a64pilot
Re: Homebuilt anchor and other things

As far as Diesel boats not burning, don't believe that for a minute, its only been a couple of months since I read right here of an Island Packet burning, if I remember right, the fire spread so fast...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-12-2016, 07:01
Replies: 113
Views: 11,559
Posted By a64pilot
Re: Homebuilt anchor and other things

Way back when I was a contract welder in the US oilfield, until it collapsed about 1980.
I have two Rocna's, a 25 and a 40, I guarantee you that I could weld one up in way less than a day. If you...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-12-2016, 15:41
Replies: 113
Views: 11,559
Posted By a64pilot
Homebuilt anchor and other things

See I think in some instances a gas motor could be better.
Usually lighter weight and much lower NVH, meaning noise,vibration and harshness.
For a day sailer I see the benefits, but then I see...
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