Plan B, I added the table in the database everyone should be able in to input there. I couldn't edit the spreadsheet either. John...
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jason3317_04
Jan 30, 2010 3:37 am
Sounds like you know your needs.... Good luck! ... From: "frank" <fdurant@...> Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:33:46 To: <J28Sailors@yahoogroups.com> ...
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frankduranty
Jan 30, 2010 3:33 am
Thanks for your thoughts and concerns Jason.We are 'minimilist' cruisers. One cruise was on a 1960 Pearson Ariel 26 I restored, then a Flicka 20 and now a...
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jason3317_04
Jan 30, 2010 2:27 am
I agree with your conclusion that it is a great boat with good speed for its size. Keep in mind (and I am not trying to change it here) these are coastal...
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frankduranty
Jan 29, 2010 10:56 pm
Thanks for the idea. I'd not thought of a keel mod.Being from Canada, I knew of a company there that did it but transport costs would rule that out.One concern...
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jason3317_04
Jan 29, 2010 4:51 pm
Frank, If you are truly committed to a J/28, I would not rule out purchasing a well maintained std draft model and executing a well engineered keel...
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frankduranty
Jan 29, 2010 4:37 pm
Please pass this on to potential sellers Reply here Thanks Frank or my e-mail...
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frankduranty
Jan 28, 2010 5:21 pm
Hi all A lil intro.....I've been sailing since 1977 and owned several boats. Some sailed well...others not so well. My wife and I are considering a cruise...
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jason3317_04
Jan 28, 2010 4:12 pm
I wasn't able to edit as well. John, if you are not able to manage the excel file...I can do it for you. #69 Compass Rose Charleston, SC Jason Smith ... From:...
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kbianculli
Jan 28, 2010 3:00 am
Hi John, Good idea, but the file is read only for the rest of us (or at least me), so we can't edit it. If you can change it (since you posted it, hopefully...
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John
jfws88
Jan 28, 2010 1:49 am
To All, I was reviewing this site and realized that we have 33 members representing 31 J28's. That's pretty good considering the site has been up for less than...
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jfws88
Jan 27, 2010 5:23 pm
Welcome aboard John, Mistery solved. I sail out of narragansett bay and go out to Bi and Cuttyhunk a few times a year. I would've had my boat out on the...
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gugliottalaw
Jan 24, 2010 5:11 pm
Hi, I just joined the group. The J28 that you saw at the wall was mine. The boats name is "Matangi", and I currently sail out of Southold, New York. I have...
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roysail3
Jan 18, 2010 10:39 pm
My local marina parts guy (who is also our J24 Race Commitee and sometimes PHRF RC) is going to see about getting some quotes for the both the spectra and...
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jason3317_04
Jan 16, 2010 12:48 am
Good ideas, Bruce. Didn't think of any of those! ... From: "j28sailor50" <misailor@...> Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:21:22 To: <J28Sailors@yahoogroups.com> ...
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j28sailor50
Jan 16, 2010 12:21 am
It may also be moisure in the packing material if it is older. Also, check the cover over the top of the rudder post. If it leaks, the water can drop down on...
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jason3317_04
Jan 15, 2010 2:36 pm
Hmmm...Maybe the lower rudder bearing is water saturated (Delrin can absorb water), freezing and expanding ever so slightly; therby preventing the easy ...
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Roy Briscoe
roysail3
Jan 15, 2010 2:34 pm
When the temp gets above freezing, the wheel/rudder turn. Roy To: J28Sailors@yahoogroups.com From: jason3317@... Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:50:18 -0500 ...
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jason3317_04
Jan 15, 2010 1:50 pm
Probably not, but are you sure it's the actual bearing that is preventing the movement? Could it be the Edson pedestal or wire or something prior to the...
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Jason Smith
jason3317_04
Jan 15, 2010 1:48 pm
Roy: First, only the backstay needed replacement? Was the other standing rigging replaced at another time? At least on the J/28, the backstay is primarily a...
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roysail3
Jan 15, 2010 1:20 pm
I noticed the rudder position freezes when it gets cold, is this normal? Seems like it shouldn't do that. Maybe there isn't enough grease on the bearing? Also,...
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roysail3
Jan 15, 2010 1:06 pm
Well happy New Year! The surveyor recommended I replace the backstay. Does the standard setup work OK, or would upgrading to something like cascading blocks be...
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roysail3
Dec 9, 2009 1:55 pm
Yahoo took the whole file so manual is now available. Roy #29...
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John
jfws88
Dec 9, 2009 1:44 am
Oh, and there is a pin the holds the lock pin in the jaw. Drive that pin out and you can take the lock apart. No need to drill the rivits out and remove the...
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jfws88
Dec 9, 2009 1:41 am
Phil, If your pole is like mine you an soak the end in wd-40 and tap it open thru the end. I have to do this to my pole twice a year. This winter I'll be...
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jason3317_04
Dec 8, 2009 2:27 am
Phil, try PB blaster by itself (soak overnight), then maybe a little bit of heat + pb for capilary action. ... From: "Philip" <philipstathos@...> Date:...
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philipstathos
Dec 8, 2009 2:21 am
Anybody have an extra spinnaker pole for a J28 measuring 10' 6" with a diameter of 2 1/2"? The pin on the end fitting of our spinnaker pole is frozen and WD 40...
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jason3317_04
Dec 7, 2009 1:04 pm
I recall it was approx 7700. Hard to believe a two foot reduction in draft required a 900# increase in ballast. I could be wrong. ... From: "j28sailor50"...
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jason3317_04
Dec 7, 2009 12:50 pm
Roy, No, not me. But it sounds like a fun project. Jason ... From: "roysail3"; <roysail@...> Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:34:05 To:...
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roysail3
Dec 7, 2009 12:38 pm
Has anyone used the CompuKeel templates for fairing the keel? Thanks, Roy...
