Hi! is everyone on vacation? Or enjoying a nice sail in these 90 degree temps? Well I still need someone to tell me what to do about the corrosion spots on...
Bill, It's a bit unclear if you want to do the "spots" or the entire boom. Either way, I can tell you what we did to repaint our mast 18 months ago. As you...
Hi Bill --- I am a retired Aircraft Mechanic(A&P/IA)---aluminum Corrosion is a constant problem in Aircraft--- First---You should contact an Aircraft Mechanic...
Good advice.....I would follow it closely. It seems as soon as you deviate from the back of the can the slightest, the wheels come off the whole project....
Bill, I reworked my boom a few years ago. It really was not that bad a job. I sprayed some PB Blaster a couple of days in a row and let it work in. The...
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this time around, I,m just going to do the boom. The mast will stay off during the winter and next spring I,ll re-step it after replaceing the running...
Bill, Wish I had talked to you before I did my mast. It didn't seem to me that removing all the old paint was necessary either - but the directions on the can...
Does anyone know the part number for a Raw Water Filter for the Yanmar 2GM? Are they readily available at most marine parts suppliers (i.e. in stock)? FYI -...
John They are not listed in my Yanmar parts manual, however they can be purchased generically. Defender.com has them for around $100, depends on the ...
John, welcome to the group. Watkins did not provide a manual, but you can ask us and people with the same equipment will be glad to help. As to your water...
Thanks Jim - I appreciate the welcoming and the advice. Out of curiosity - would you use the dreaded 3M 5200 or the polysulphides I read about to reseal the...
Thanks John and you are correct - it is a 1/2" connection. How about that seepage I mentioned...any thoughts on that? Regards, John On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at...
On the water seepage: Where the shrouds go into the deck, from the top side. Pull up the shroud plate and caulk where shrouds go through the deck, screw the...
A good rule is don't use 5200 on anything you need to take apart. I'm going to re bed mine with 3M 4000, I think its more flexible than polysulphide. Jim ... ...
I replaced my pressurized alcohol stove with an Orgo non pressurized stove. Its easy to use, no pumping, no priming, and less chance of fire. Jim ... From:...
Thanks for the info John. You made me laugh with your story. I'm actually located in Western Massachusetts and the boat is located in Rockland, ME. A little...
I'm curious if anyone has an in-mast furling system for the mainsail, how they like it, and which companies have one that actually works well? Thanks, John...
I would also be very interested in finding out more info on "in-mast" furling. I have a 1986 W29. How much does it cost? is there way of converting our...
CDI makes a main sail roller furler which attaches to the aft of the mast. Looks kind of like a big window roller shade. Their web site says $1820 and I'm sure...
thank you -- that is something I'll look into. might have myself a new project for the winter. ... From: John Peterson <john.peterson@...> Subject: RE:...
Cindi and I just returned from a two week cruise on Lake Michigan. We had wonderful weather, with highs in the 70's and lows in the low 60's. Along the way we...
Sounds wonderful John and looking forward to your photos. Paul L. ... From: John Myers To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 3:42 PM ...
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I believe Falspar (sp) make an in boom furling system. It allows for continuous reefing and battens. It also serves as a boom vang. Paul L. ... From: chuck...
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Another thought....If you are looking for an easy way to stow the sail you could also consider a stack pack sail cover and lazy jacks. Stack packs are what the...
I have the lazy jack on my boat.... the problem is the battens keep getting hooked up in the lines for the lazy jack and I have to keep running up on desk to...
I have the same problem. I am going to get "full" battens for my two uppers. That should elevate the problem. ... From: chuck gagnon To:...
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Yes, they make 3 models, one that sits on the counter top, one that is installed in the counter top, and one that has electric burners and alcohol burners. Jim...
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