Recent content by hcpookie

All, Unfortunately my family has a medical emergency with an immediate need. My wife's mother who lives in the Philippenes is having some grave medical issues. She has had a double kidney failure and its only a matter of time. I therefore need to sell my 1975 E27 ASAP so my wife can...

Thanks Glyn! I'll send you an email. - Jerry

My E27's cockpit has a jack that I recently realized was for a radio handset. After some research, I realized what a great thing it would be to have a 2nd handset on my radio right there by the wheel. After looking further, it seems there are specific radios that are arranged with 2...

That is awesome! Very well done! Is the Corian material the top, or the entire thickness?

FWIW, I learned that rubbing alcohol will kill mildew buildup. It is a good thing for paper and leather items (books, etc) that are mildewed. I had some leather items that mildewed while in storage, and the alcohol cleaned them right up! Looking at some of the mildew areas in mine, I was...

http://spartanmarine.com/source/02.htm Good catch! That looks like something I'm going to buy very soon! I absolutely *HATE* strapping the anchor to the bowsprit. Had it jar loose in rough water on me before. After that, I've been researching the addition of a mini bowsprit that would...

I discovered a puddle that was causing problems for my inlet fan that vents into the bilge. The water collected in-between the vent cowl and the fan. The hose was distended like it accumulated water over the last few weeks' thunderstorms. Is this a common problem? Will this cause problems...

My E27 was like that when I bought it. Honestly I wouldn't have it any other way. The *only* down-side (if it can be called one) is that when you have company with you in the cockpit, it can be a bit crowded playing musical chairs while you crank the lines. Mine run right back along the top...

From what I've read (on the hot rod engine forums) is that the run-on is due to the charge on from the coil energizing the alternator, then when the alternator produces charge, it fires again, and the whole cycle repeats. The GM factory "fix" is to put resistance in that line - in the form of...

I put a Delco alternator on my A4 due to issues with the original Motorola. Ax expected, it continues to run after I kill the ignition due to existing current. The solution, according to all of the hot rod and tractor conversion websites, is to put a diode on the line. It certainly beats...

Thanks for all that input! "I'll pass"... it is free, but nothing really is "free" is it? :) My first thoughts were that this would be a great stepfather-stepson bonding experience. The lure would be that this 16 year old kid could have his OWN SAILBOAT! :) He is a typical "step" child...

Thanks, guys. I wasn't sure if this was a worthy "spare time" project or not. I had half a mind to get the 16-yr old involved as "his" boat to fix up. Figured it would be a good bonding project, but sounds like this isn't really worth the effort at any cost. I like the idea of having it...

That one for sale looks the same model as this one. Thanks for the link! Here's a smaller pic of this one I'm looking at:

The title says it all. I have a lead on a 22' trailered boat that has sat for the last 10 years beside a barn in Ohio and has not been maintained. It needs to have a complete refurbish inside - new wood, new cabinets, the whole nine yards. I am told it is a 1980-era 22' Bayliner and...

Already done by the PO - that's my mast! :) Good call on that one, however, as I'm not sure everyone knows about it.