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...
I redid mine last year. The ball bearings just kept falling out because the old ones were non captive. If you still have the original you will probably find...
I forgot to mention that I blocked up my track (allowed under class rules as I recall) to avoid the line-trapping problem. I made the blocks from a plastic...
For what it's worth, most kitchen cutting boards are made of polyethylene which is very UV degradable, but some are made from left over kitchen countertop...
What sail combination works best for you in that 25+ knots of wind? Any trouble keeping the spinnaker under control? ... because ... will ... put a ... it up ...
For upwind in the heavy stuff, we run a 3 and a full main with lots of weight on the rail. Downwind, its a chute and a full main with eyes glued to the...
You should go full main and a #3. If the waves are huge and/or you're constantly flogging the main, sheeting the jib part way outboard can do wonders. We've...
My boat has #3 jib tracks just outboard of the cabin top, inside the chainplates. My #3 will only sheet to there because the clew is too low, so it won't fit...
You have to use 2 sets of sheets. You have 1 set through the regular track and then you set up a barberhauler to the toerail track. The outboard sheets acts...
I purchased UK Tape Drive main and #1 sails for the 2005 racing season. I am replacing the #1 with a Doyle sail for this season as the UK has lost it's shape....
Sorry for the stupid question, I'm new to J/27's...what is the recommended #1, #2, and #3 headsail, a 155, 135, and 100? Used in 0-15 knots, 15-25k, and 25+k...
... Check out this link; the owner is selling his j/27 with tape drive sails. http://www.ilikeit.net/HoopersYachts/Index.cfm?PageID=11&usedboatid=79 He might...
Generally the consensus is to eliminate the #2 completely. You can use the #1 up to 20 to 25 with a lot of crew. After that, the #3 with full main and lots...
Don't get TOO confident. We raced last weekend in 40+ knots with a #3 and single reef and steep waves. LWL was the order of the day, and we just couldn't keep...
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