Recent content by Fred Dentinger

Under the Rubrail Thanks for the pics. I was thinking about doing something similar, i.e. filling the flange gap with some product out of a caulk gun. Anyway headed down to Fisheries Supply in Seattle today to see what my options are. They seem to have quite a bit of Taco rubrail product in...

Under the Rubrail - Yuck! So what did you guys decide to do? I am in midst of replacing my insert in a 1979 E30. Was freeing up one end so I could confirm profile. But it came out so easy... just pulled it out. Then noticed rub rail was coming off too. On insert: looks like Wefco #4107...

CINNAMON is toast for the Rendevous Unfortunately a combination of events including a late return from Colorado... result in us not being able to get Cinnamon to the event. However we plan to come Saturday by car. Will bring a couple of tables and 6 or 7 chairs for the party barge. Will also...

2015 Rendezvous Flyer? Thinking about only 10 boats signed up so far.... yet I walk past a lot of Ericson's in Squalicum Harbor (Bellingham). I would be willing to pop a flyer for the rendezvous on some boats. Perhaps invite locals for a beer and trip discussion.....heck I had started to try...

No thanks on the V-neck. My wife prefers the regular neck of a standard T-shirt. Thanks for organizing! Fred

Our first Rendezvous! Hi - I just made a reservation for June 26th and 27th for slip F53 and paid my $5 bucks. The marina reservation lady was very nice! Sounds like Cinnamon will make boat number 11. Sounded like someone volunteered to do tee shirts? If so will need at least a couple...

Do you have a location for the 2012 Get together? Unfortunately discovered about the Port Townsend one after the fact. Has a date/weekend been set for 2012? Fred

Thrust Reverser Love all the responses..... but the goal was how to fix.. not debate whether to fix. Personally, I agree, can live w throttle... but the transmission shifting, no way. Found this link on same subject with a nice throttle reverser on a Beta 902. Wonder if that bracket and arm...

Throttle and gear shift backwards on Beta engine I have same issue on a beta 16 I installed, with both throttle and gear shift. Gear shift arm on the engine can be rotated, but when rotated 180 degrees interferes with with mount or something. The gear shift is worse than the throttle in terms...

I replaced my 4 small ports with opening Lewmars. Three of the old fixed ones are ok, the 4th slider out of the bathroom is a bit corroded. I also have a bunch of that small gasket, grey. Didn't have great luck using it on the big windows.... going to switch to sealant. I also have 6 life...

Dan, Rob, Thanks for the info.... not sure what I will use yet. Sailor Solutions sounded a lot easier to install. I'll check out Fisheries Supply in Seattle and see what they have. Bird in hand will likely win out over mail order.

My new Beta 16 diesel engine is a lot louder than the old A4 I finally replaced. Might be related to the great install and alignment (I did it myself). I see various grades of noise reduction foam at Defender. W Marine has their version with no performance spec. Anyone out there know the...

Portlight Puzzle Thanks Tenders, John, - I will run a bead of sealant from the outside edge.... But want to replace that bit of rubber..... tearing the dog house paneling out was a lot of work. Want best foot forward, short of buying new windows. Don't really like the plastic windows & can't...

PSS vs Packing Gland Well, I got your response and thought since I bought the packing gland and the old one was pretty easy to deal with I'd stay the course. I honed it out so it fit the new shaft..... then I tried stuffing it. The new one called for 3/8" packing..... old one 1/8". Now I...

Butyl Tape and U Shaped Gasket With 8 windows out - I've read with great interest a number of threads referencing Butyl tape, and more importantly, the U shaped gasket for rebuilding orig portlights. However, I don't think a source for either was ever given..... other than "via Gareth". Tried...