Does anyone need a Tuffluff that has only been used one season on our J28. Excellent sail shape for racing. I also have several pieces of hardware and a new...
Hello all First thanks to my recent question re fluctuation in diesel RPMS. The problem was indeed air in the lines do to loose clamps. A few turns of the...
Hi all...I'm trying to learn more about the J28 as it is a target cruising boat purchase option. An area of potential concern not referenced in this forum is...
After our most recent brush with hurricane Earl on the South Coast of Massachusetts, which packed more hype than power,it appears my windows were not...
Guys here is my story on the problem I found with my boat and something everyone should look at. After all, looking is easy. Sunday morning started with the...
Regarding the rudder bearing(s), please note that eliminating the play in the rudder is a little more complex than replacing the lower bearing. My case in...
Does anyone know where to get an owners manual (not service book) for a yanmar 23GM? Any thoughts on commissioning for spring for a new guy? How about...
Hi All: Two questions for the group. 1. How many of you are flying an asymmetrical and how do you have it setup? 2. I am considering adding this to my sail...
I was up at my boat yesterday. I noticed what appeared to be water dripping out of the bottom of my rudder. The surveyor was specifically asked to check this...
IM learning a lot from this group. Does anyone have any advice on tuning the mast? Seems to be a large contradiction. The J28 owners manual says to place the...
Hi All: Have any of you recently pulled the mast and how much did it cost? I am thinking about doing this in order to rewire, replace some of the standing...
Hello all. Does anyone have any experience/advice with Asymetrical Spinnakers on the J28? I am considering ordering one, but and wondering about mounting...
IM getting close to becoming a bona fide member of this group. About to pull the trigger on a boat Another question...Having sailing racing dinghys my whole...
The moisture in the decks of this boat is significant, but no delamination has occured yet. I need to get the actual meter reading from the surveyor. He...
I am thinking about purchasing a j28. The surveyor has found moisture in the decks around the chain plates and tracks. I am sure, give the age and time they...
I am looking for information on the size of the Packing where the two Flanges are bolted together. Mine were quite loose and I adjusted them down, but I think...
I just baught a 1986 J-28 in Seattle. Her name is Curragh II which was homeported in Southport, Ct. She was shipped west last winter. Does anyone know anything...
Hi Fellow J 28 Sailors, The rudder on my J 28 has some fore and aft play, I am looking for some info on how to go about getting the material to do the repair...
We are at crossroads in trying to decide whether to keep our J/28 "Verve" or trade-up for a newer boat. I would like to know what you think my boat is worth...
I need to replace the access hatch for the aux steering, tiller, and I was wondering if anyone has done that recently and has found an access hatch that works...
Oh oracles of all things J-28. I would like to replace the face plate on my bulkhead mounted bilge pump but I can't find any manufacturers name on it. Does...
Ok guys, I need some help, I've been racing my boat for 5 years and always had a little trouble pointing but this year has been horrible. I'm sailling 10...
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...
I am a new member to this group but have had my J-28 since 1993. #52. The glass on both hatches is cracked and needs replacement. I also need to replace some...
I put up some pictures today of 2 renditions of installing the tack line. The Cruising mode picture is how I think it was set up originally using the beads...
The belt on our pressure water pump broke over the weekend and I am trying to figure out how to replace it. The J28 owners manual states that the pressure...
