Does anyone have a layout of how the keel bolts are set and bedded. More specifically the two lifting eye bolts, that are aft of the sump. I assume the sump is...
I'm confused (a normal condition). I bought Hull # 72 last month. I found this forum on the J27 Assn page at http://www.j27.org/. There is a pretty complete...
To launch from the companionway, how long do the sheets need to be? Also, whats a good light to med air diameter for spin sheets? How about shackles? We...
Sheets should be twice the length of the boat (16m). 6mm dia. should be fine Never use shackles. Tie on with bowlines only. Shackles would be lethal when the...
If your sheets are not 60 feet at least you will find they are too short when the cute is stowed in the companionway. At 55', the bitter end will lip back...
When shopping for my J27, I noticed that some boats had a storage compartment mounted into the aft end of the cockpit. In pictures it usually had the gas can...
leo, I looked hard at doing that modification, but decided not to. A simple, pre-hung hatch lid and frame can be bought in several sizes that would fit the...
Rick, Thanks. I understand the weight issue, but I really don't like the idea of carrying my spare gas at my feet or worse, down below. Your suggestion is...
Our tank is down below and we ran a sort of "exhaust" hose from the tank out to the transom. Its totally eliminated the smell of gas fumes in the interior....
I solved problem by buying a 2.2 hp Merc a few years ago with the gas tank integral in the motor. While a bit under powered we have a short motor (if at all!)...
I spliced my halyards and spin sheets using 3/16's Technora and 5/16's Stayset polyester braid. The light ends can also use Amsteel. On the halyards by...
And I can tell you that what John did works perfectly! Thanks, John. Jerry Cornell, present owner of the Wizard ... From: jneesz To: J27Sailors@yahoogroups.com...
Hello, I am a pretty new owner of Hull #18, originally Airtight of Seattle, then Hravn of Bellingham, and now Stranger of Anacortes. I love the boat, it is...
I was surprised to find the battery location under the V berth in the forward cabin. I am thinking about locating it under the cockpit (forward to Port) just...
Leo: That's where mine is and so far no problems. It would seem all the South African built 27's have their batteries mounted there. It makes no sense to have...
Thanks. It didn't make much sense too me. Leo (#72) ... the South African built 27's have their batteries mounted there. It makes no sense to have it in the...
The drop in hatches have a pre-made box available that will fit a particular 6 gallon tank perfectly. I considered putting in the hatch, but didn't want the...
Where can I find the drop in hatches that you are refering to? I'd like to look into using one. Thanks, Leo #72 ... would ... a ... boat ... like ... below. ...
The company is called Tempress, here is the site for their utility hatches: http://www.tempress.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=12_71_113. You can also find the...
I have hull #154. It is 20yrs old now. I just purchased it last year and I noticed that the nuts on the keel bolts are all rusted, every one. I don't mean...
Sounds like someone screwed up a long time ago. S/S nuts should easily last that time. My boat (built 1995) has spent all of its time wet sailed and moored in...
Pics? My keel bolts also look fine. Mine is #18, built in 1985. Been in fresh and salt water its whole life. Maybe a screwup at the factory. Is the boat...
Has anyone converted to double liflines? If so, what length stanchion would you reccomend? And how far up (or down) should the second lifeline hole go?...
Have had double's for 5 years. there are three ways to go about this, either drill and sleeve holes in your existing stanchions (not recommended), add...
... stanchion would you ... Schaffer MArine makes a stainless ring that fits over the stanchions and has an intersecting hole through it for the second...
In South Africa we run webbing with a foam core covered with canvas over it, between the first and last stanchions at roughly teh half height point - but that...
Thanks, I think I'll go with new stanchions as mine have seen better days. Signet Marine sells some very nice tapered stanchions - I ordered ones 20" tall with...
I need to replace the traveler system as it is falling appart. The question is what size Harken traveler is appropriate, small boat or midrange?. I think the...
I have 20" stanchions with holes at 10" and they seem fine. Everyone gets in and out quickly and the lowers ride at waist height when seated. I went ahead and...
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