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Rick Webb replied to the thread Carry A Spare Alternator??.There is some sort of algorythmic equation to the question. One would need to measure cost and space against likely need and... -
kappykaplan replied to the thread 1984 Newport Mk3 30-foot spreader boot (end cap) size?.No. Look up Rescue Tape - comes in many colors. :beer: -
Captain Larry-DH reacted to jssailem's post in the thread Possibly wrong boat, but dreaming. with
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Size is not a determining requirement. There are couples who have crossed oceans in boats 15ft to 20 ft. Look at the risk of... -
Captain Larry-DH reacted to Don S/V ILLusion's post in the thread Possibly wrong boat, but dreaming. with Ha.
i crossed the U.S. one summer in an MGB but I knew it was an MGB before we started.
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Thank You! (Some thoughts on my ‘rookie season’).As you are learning, sailing little boats is about sailing, sailing big boats is about systems management. Both have their place. I miss...
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Captain Larry-DH reacted to PaulK's post in the thread Best way to fill small wood rudder crack? with Like.
Of course with the G-flex you may have to wait 20 years for the bond to fail and the crack to reappear. Especially if it's varnished over.
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Captain Larry-DH reacted to dlochner's post in the thread Best way to fill small wood rudder crack? with
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I'd open up the crack just a hair, so it is V-shaped. Then I would mix up some West System G-Flex and use a syringe to fill the crack... -
BigEasy replied to the thread Raw water intake pump questions.Doc, I didn’t actually rebuild the pump, just replaced the lip seal only. Removed the front cover plate, pulled the impeller... -
BigEasy reacted to john6206's post in the thread Thank You! (Some thoughts on my ‘rookie season’) with Like.
Well, the boat is on the hard for the winter, wrestling the winter cover on it was easier than I feared it would be. I’ve got a couple...
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capta replied to the thread Broken Mast block alternative.I would think twice about fastening anything through the deck that you do not need to. Of course, waterproofing the holes the bolts go... -
jssailem reacted to Project_Mayhem's post in the thread 1984 Newport Mk3 30-foot spreader boot (end cap) size? with Like.
I found that silicone tape works better than rigging tape for spreader boots. Self amalgamating splicing tape works better than both of... -
chuckwayne replied to the thread Carry A Spare Alternator??.my solution too - when I installed a high output Balmar on Escape I cleaned and carried the stock alternator on board. An easy emergency... -
While I've never had an alternator fail in terms of no longer charging, I have had one seize rendering the engine unusable. I carried...
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I have had an alternator fail due to a ham handed mechanic who broke the temp sensor. Fortunately, I had a spare alternator...
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Captain Larry-DH replied to the thread Carry A Spare Alternator??.In a perfect world, buy a new one and install it, then keep your (known good) used one as spare. You’ll also want every type of water...