Recent content by Fparry

I am starting to think about doing a complete re-paint on the bottom of my 1988 Ericson 32-200. This boat is used exclusively on Lake Ontario and currently is painted with numerous layers of black ablative paint. Near the rudder there is the slightest evidence of osmosis blistering. These...

As a matter of fact I am a broker although I have no connection what so ever to the boat I mentioned. I was just tempting Rick. Plus the trip to Florida might be nice.

Rick, There is one for sale in Mystic Ct. Let me know if you want me to bring it down to you.

Pulled my boat about two weeks ago. It is currently on the hard at Fair Point Marina near Fair Haven, NY on Lake Ontario. Last week I assisted a friend bringing his Huges 40 down the Hudson through NY Harbor and on to Atlantic City. This week I am installing the Fairclaugh cover. Taking the boat...

I have all of the original clutches on Luna. The plastic handles are becoming very brittle and the jib halliard clutch handle broke last year as the result of excessive fore being applied. With the exception of the handles the clutches all work very well and are low on my list of replacement...

Not for nothing but I just read an article in a respected sail magazine which advocated the use of inexpensive "rope caulk" for any bedding needs above the water line. Available at any hardware store for less than $6. Apparently this stuff is easy to handle, never hardens, and creates a near...

I watched this just last week. Also on Netflix. I also started watching Wide Eyes, The Amy Sunderland Story. I didn't finish watching that one because I ended up falling asleep. Maidentrip was a much better documentary all around. I googled Laura Dekker and apparently she still lives aboard...

Luna on the Lake this past weekend. A nice shot of Luna this past weekend on Lake Ontario.

Luna and Sales Office on the south shore of Lake Ontario this past weekend. Sales Office is a Catalina.

A roller bearing wheel broke on my ST4000 Autohelm. The material appears to be some sort of high impact plastic. I attempted to glue the bearing wheel back on with JD weld epoxy but that did not hold. I was wondering if anyone here might know what is the proper glue or epoxy which might be used...

A roller bearing wheel broke on my ST4000 Autohelm. The material appears to be some sort of high impact plastic. I attempted to glue the bearing wheel back on with JD weld epoxy but that did not hold. I was wondering if anyone here might know what is the proper glue or epoxy which might be used...

I recently scored this fine clock and barometer set from Craigslist. I had been searching for a while due to the fact that a previous owner had at some point removed a similar set. The filled holes in the bulkhead continually drove me crazy. From the hole pattern I think the first set was...

I have a 32-200 with a 150% installed. I never take it off. If you need less furl it in. I think you will find the additional power and speed will offset any questions of balance and weather helm you might encounter.

I am simply amazed. Not that Christian was able to achieve such a feat. He is, after all, an able seaman with a lifetime of sailing experience. I am amazed that more of us aren't totally captivated by his completion of a dream which many of us share in a boat which we all love. Congratulations...

As in aircraft parts the difference is often in quality control and the inspection process during manufacture. As propane gas is heavy and settles and collects as opposed to lifting and dispersing safety should be an overriding concern when dealing with propane and propane systems on a boat. If...