Recent content by Eric B

Ok that sounds good.. yeah, I'm sure that the code has changed since the last time I was there from outside the gate. At this point I don't have anyone's phone # to message. Do we post phone #s here or send email?

Hi Christian.. Looks like Friday at 5 is the deal. So is that timing for the block party? Eric 1988 E 32-III #747 Liliana

This year a little less stress, just one boat, Shockwave. They were curteous enough to finish around noon..

Christian, thanks for that invitation, sounds good, and highly possible. Will have to check with my admiral, she is looking forward to attending the Transpac awards ceremony, also this Friday evening. We participated this year by keeping lookout at the Diamondhead Lighthouse, and hosting one...

Aloha Aloha Christian, and E komo mai ! Congratulations on your fantastic voyage! If you are up for visitors this Saturday or Sunday, the mai tai's are on me! Would love to meet you and Thelonious II in person, and talk story! Eric 1988 E 32-III #747 Liliana

Yes, that's what I have also found. Just trying to avoid fillin' n' drillin'.

Thanks Christian, your experience and expertise are always appreciated! I made the same modification to my locker as you did to get my heater out, and that was even AFTER removing the aluminum tank from the metal box, while still in the engine compartment. :mad: I am going to run the shifter...

Aloha! I am replacing my Atwood 6 gal water heater with brand new one. I would like to be able to move the heater over to port from its original position, to give a bit more working space on the starboard side (where I seem to spend most of my time). The shifter and throttle cables go...

Heat exchanger 3" Got mine from Go2marine.com about 4 years ago. Universal -Medalist Replacement Heat Exchanger, 3" Diameter; M25 CuNi, 299835CN Note the CuNi, copper with nickel It was $336 plus shipping. Eric 1988 E 32-III #747 Liliana

Yes, I am familiar with that, and it is absolutely the easiest way to go. Unfortunately, FWIW, my rigger carries all of the options in his store, and he told me that the Harken #944/945 restrainer works the best... Eric 1988 E 32-III #747 Liliana

Thanks Loren. The first time I ever went up a mast was just couple of months ago. I really, really, really did not want to, but my volunteer backed out... :scared: Actually, once I got started, it wasn't bad. Gear fear was the worst part (fear of gear failure), especially when you are...

Halyard restrainer Hi Loren, Your attached picture of the Harken halyard restrainer that you used is the exact model I have purchased for the job at hand also. I have a couple of questions for you, if you don't mind. Did you use tap and machine screws, or rivets, and how is it holding up? I...

aaahhhh, thanks bgary! nice shot.. And thanks for your other input re the lines you are using. By the way, nice to see that Thelonious (Makana) has found a good new home! As we all know, Christian has done some great projects on that boat, including sailing her all the way out here to Hawaii and...

Hello, Old Salt Joseph. The current rope/wire halyard looks pretty well aged, though not too bad. It does have a few permanent bends and curves in the wire, especially in the last several feet where it leads to the furling unit (at the head of the sail). I believe these bends, however they...

Thanks Keith. When I install the new halyard restrainer (is my boat the only one that seems to need this?) I will be taking a closer look at the condition of the sheave, and how to remove it, if necessary. Eric