I concurr... It seems the old fashioned flax packing is easier on shafts, easier on pocketbooks, and easier to find for cruisers. several catalogues list...
OK. My 2C on this. 1secondwind had a good write up on this. Important things to note is: "I made a circle the size of the shaft and cut the ends at an angle...
I dont know about the inside noise....Always thought below was for relaxing after the sail!!!LOL!!..but, we've had "Dream Chaser's" toe rail under when on a...
Southern Exposure hove to quite well with a lapper hauled well to weather, the main boom eased about to the cockpit edge, and the tiller amidships. Wouldn't...
Ok, I know that, as it has been put, asking what is the proper tension for shrouds and stays is like asking a mute witch doctor for advice. Also, I know that a...
Amen to the fat boats, Dave. Mine is also flat, so the fat and flat 23XL is noisy, but I like it. The swing keel also knocks on mine, and when you start...
My skipper always told me you had to have the rail in the water to go fast! You mean you don't? g ... __________________________________________________ Do you...
Slightly off the subject, but I put a picture of my daughter, Carson, with her proud 1st Place ribbon from today's show. For the technical - notice the dense...
Toe rail in the water. Now that is a good topic for discussion. Do you really get increased power from your sails if you heel to that extreme? My 2cents says...
Okla1933@...
Mar 2, 2003 1:49 am
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I agree with what I'm reading here, excessive heeling is for show off's, it only puts un-nessesary strain on the rigging and crew, needless to say nothing for...
Conrad, ye've opened a large economy sized can o' worms! Modern (bookish) sailors like loos guages an' rod riggin' and screwy multistayed masts, fractional...
Yeah you can backwind the jib and she will slip slide away. Mine mostly sounds like Buffet down below in a chop. ... From: ssts12003 <fernly2005@...> To:...
Burying the gunwale is always a bit exciting, but usually not faster. If your boat wants to heel over like that all the time, check your sails conditions. As...
Paul Lapointe
Lapoints@...
Mar 2, 2003 4:38 pm
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Caution this contains Arky language and figgerin! No heaving allowed on my boat. Yuk! Thats me Parker heavy and powered up. I did not invent that main thang! I...
ageree, My 27 always felt better when loaded down. seemed a little steadier, punched through chop better, and it was easier to find sumthin' ta eat. Off wind...
Tension: I invested in a tension rig with cable gage a few years back to balance the rig. The kit came with a cable gage and the device which is used to...
There is quite a bit about this in the archives. I found it made a substantial difference to have the rig properly tuned. The best guide I have found is Iver...
North Sails is going to have a sail trim seminar at the Metedeconk River Yacht Club at Brick, NJ this month. It is a two day seminar all about sail trim. The...
Guys and Gals, Ed and Marilyn are looking for information on the interior of Watkins 32/33's. Can anyone help them? Paul ... From: Edward J. & Marilyn McDonald...
Paul Lapointe
Lapoints@...
Mar 3, 2003 2:06 am
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Good advise Matt. Thanks for the information. Paul ... From: mbd54@... To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 1:30 PM Subject: Re:...
Paul Lapointe
Lapoints@...
Mar 3, 2003 2:08 am
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Thanks to all for the great information on "shrouds and stays." A number of you sent postings directly to me that were fantastic, as well as the fantastic...
looks like some good info here: http://www.shaka.com/~kalepa/desulf.htm ... Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more [Non-text...
Why, ever hear of the Hindenburg, hydrogen gas?? Abosorbed glass mat, works better than last generation gell cells, works in an F-16! Bullet proof? probably...
Guess you have not received my last few post. I have sent you stuff in the last two weeks, including the passing away of my Father-in-law. Paul ... From:...
Lapointe, Paul - SERO
lapointp@...
Mar 4, 2003 11:42 am
6355
Ok Guys, I need help. I am getting a lots of water through my shaft making my blidge pump working very frequently. What kind of seal is in it, and how can I...
1. Sounds like your stuffing box/packing gland is leaking. Of course until you make a through inspection this is just the most likely source, but there could...
Lapointe, Paul - SERO
lapointp@...
Mar 4, 2003 2:39 pm
6357
everything I read says to lock the shaft, bcuse a stopped prop makes less drag than a turning one. Doesn't sound logical, does it? Cheers Dr Dave ... ...
Just asking, but have you backed off the locking nut and tried to tighten the packing nut. The one closest to the stuffing box? If you have not done this ever...
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