Recent content by jmcpeak

Here's just one good example of where a 36RH performs. During the Hook race this year, (Racine Yacht Club) the first 5 hours was a reach and the next 15 were a beat, a good 18-20 knot breeze out of the north. The Hook started at 11AM Saturday morning, Sunday morning around 8AM after the long...

That is one pretty engine compartment. Clean, noise shielded, didn't come the factory like that, did it?

A starter from a '79 Ford Bronco was a perfect match for my 5424. They gotta have something like that - remove the starter and take it to the local auto parts store and find a match?

Keith, Most local sailmakers know the waters, usually race them, and also know older boats. They know older boats flex to much to get a real stiff fiber. They are usually a lot less cash and have better service. They may not deliver the sail as fast as a North or Quantum - but there support...

I've had a similar problem with my 5424. Probably pumps water very well at the dock right? Put in a fresh thermostat - only around $30. Clean the heat exchanger - there is a good write up somewhere on how to do this with muriatic acid - Google it. That took care of my problem. - I...

Thanks for the link Loren. I sent them a note, well see what new vs. repair pricing is for both shops.

I believe it to be the original tank and it was not screwed down. Just had wood wedges around it and a nice snug fit. Hmm...

Well, definetly a leak. Got the tank out, dropping it off at a fab shop to see if it can be repaired (this welding shop does pressure vessels, so he should be a pretty good judge) or if he has to fab up a new one. I got in under the TAFG with with a hose and degreaser. I have a plastic...

Wasn't there last week - at least 10 gallons - no leaks around any lines going to engine... Tank had to have sprung a leak? :mad: Only one other possibility; We were changing out the float style fuel sending unit for a new Centroid capacitance sender. We were using a vacuum to keep debris out...

I have been very happy with my Guest charger for the last 4 years. Model 2621A - 20 Amp Triple Battery Cruising Charger Best price is around $280 at Jamestown Distributors. http://www.google.com/products?q=guest+2621A&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&scoring=p

Thanks, I'll give him a try.

bump - still looking for a HARKEN 1556 or equivalent.

No yah don't :egrin: I've spent 5 years getting it in complete "sailing" form. This year, I'm finally concentrating on the interior / looks.

Woodworking for Watercraft 16741 N. Mount Tipton Drive PO Box 1893 Dolan Springs, AZ 86441-1893 928-767-3249 http://www.woodworkingforwatercraft.com/ $2100 1/4. $1800 1 mill All sides sealed with 4 coats. Bottom can be a coating of epoxy; type 1 glue; 4 coats of finish - spar varethane. 10-12...

I think I posted about this a while back. I bought the same device you are looking at, plugged my two batteries into it and left it sit all winter on a wood shelf in my basement. Batteries were ruined. They would not hold a charge. I contacted the manufacturer,they are not responsible...