Recent content by Rocinante33

At Vintage Marina in Channel Islands Harbor, 34' double slip (pier finger on one side only, neighboring boat on the other side), I pay $431/mo. plus $12 electric. Among the cleanest public restrooms I have seen. Nice doc neighbors. The guy in the boat we share the slip with called the marina...

I used a spare track slide. They are only a few $ at W. Marine.

Peaman, This is similar to what I did, but I used only a single sail slide and I cut cloth patches from tee shirt material. I soaked the patches first in soapy water And stuck it under the slide, then I sent each patch up and oscillated it up and down in the track. Then repeat with a new patch...

In only four months? I would not be happy with them. Why would North sails use an adhesive which discolors? North sails are not cheap. I would ask them to make it right.

I did not know it is so simple to change. Updated my user name to reflect the boats name and length, just now!

True. Not good for headliners. For the panel around the ports it may be useable, though. Simple marine adhesive might work.

These FRP panels might be good for our boats. They are commonly used in RV construction. Easy to work with. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Panolam-4-ft-x-8-ft-Almond-090-FRP-Wall-Board-H090ALT48096CF/309748710...

There is one in my marina, two fingers over......Talisman I believe. She was the picture of loveliness but i don't often see anyone around her and haven't for some time. Looks sad. The mast is down and strapped on deck if its the same condition as last I saw it. I have wondered what has gone on...

BTW I really like the Samson MLX3 for sheets and halyards. Low stretch, good to the hand, doesn't break the bank. https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|2078767|2078774|2078782&id=4804016

From the resources section, here at EY.org.... There is a lot of stuff there,,,,download and check it out. :cool:

You guys be careful walking on the docks when they are like that! Treacherous footing!

That does look like a very nicely cared for E38. Decent price, IMHO The description says it has windvane steering, but I don't see it in the photos. Here is the listing; https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1987-ericson-gerry-purcell-7963657/

Erik, Gaurhauer is reputed to be great to work with in these situations and the website says this, so I would call them directly. They might have a simple and inexpensive solution even if you got a used vang and are trying to install it. Maybe as simple as shackles. See below: RV20-1 DX RIGID...

Erik, That is an interesting looking set up you have. I haven't seen one of that type before, but that doesn't mean a lot. ;) What is it you want to replace, the car? It shows a little bit of corrosion underneath, but maybe OK otherwise. A bronze wire brush and some aluminum primer and paint...

From your pictures, it looks damn good down there. Small flat washers under the nuts and bolts, though. I might relace those with oversize and then tighten them up and see if that improves it any,.