Recent content by Philip

Tank leaking-may not be the tank I thought that the tank on my boat would need to be replaced. Found that it was the fitting that screws into the tank had cracked. That fitting is a hard plastic, and if something is bouncing around and hits the fitting it can crack. Check that prior to...

Good deal--for someone... The "good deal" is a very personal opinion. Each person has different values as to how to "value" a "project"-- which every older boat is and a new one will soon become. Fact-- boats are a hole in the water that no amount of money will fill up-- you have to decide...

Did you go and what did you use? Did you make the trip? What did you decide to use for equipment? Fill us in:nerd::egrin:

fish finder uses a tranducer

On the cheap You can achieve what you are after and not break the bank. It will not be as fancy... but very functional. First-- make sure you have the proper charts for the area... and tide charts. This area is beautiful... but can eat your boat if you are not paying attention. Along with...

I purchased a whole roll of the gasket that goes between the glass and the frame. If you are puling the ports out and going to reuse them, it is worth replacing the gasket. Send me your address and how much you need. Will be happy to send you some. You can send me a check after it arrives to...

cable zip ties to the rescue I had a similar thing happen to me while on a bareboat charter. Going into the dock to check in with Canadian customs in BC.... the gear box would not shift out of forward. Turned out the cable housing had split open due to wear of the cable sliding inside it at...

Guy- thank you for pointing that person on bow may have more affect than roller furling. I hadn't added that into the mix as I usually don't have anyone there-- but do at times. Still no one who has tried to balance the boat using something like an anchor riding sail? Phil

I am sorry-- I guess I was not clear that I did not mean while under sail. Sailing in high winds is not the problem. Drop the main, roll up the jib, and handling under motor is a whole different ball of wax. Trying to come back into the slip is a challenge under 15 mph winds. Leaving the...

I have an E27 with roller furling and an outboard motor. When in a strong breeze, the bow falls off from the wind--fast! ( MOTORING WITH SAILS DOWN)The stronger the breeze, the more it tends to fall off. There is a a very good site at http://www.hamble.co.uk/files/ST172_98-104%20(2).pdf that...

oops--"new to me" not new yanmar..... still suspect air leak prior to pump

Most of what I have heard about yanmar is positive. Suspect installation problems. Couple of things come to mind; sounds like you have a leak in the fuel line prior to the pump and air is being sucked into the line. Second .... penny wise, pound foolish..... go to the expense of putting in a...

Liner repair First, I suggest you determine what is the cause and correct that. I would think that is the more important item. Not sure if the liner is fiberglass or vinyl -- depends on the material and access. What model do you have? Maybe other owners with like models could jump in.

No load? I am going to jump in with some thoughts; On my e27, the liner is part of what forms the tabs for the bulkheads. The bulkheads often are part of the structural components of the boat... making the liner structural . Doubt that the cracks are increasing for no reason... there must be...

Bridge but most likely not single handed