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...
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icdb03
Aug 30, 2011 2:48 pm
Hi gang, I'm in the market for a boat if anyone can steer me. Let's save owner & me broker fee. All considered; preferences per subject. Best, Christopher...
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J Smith
jason3317_04
Aug 30, 2011 2:50 pm
I have to ask, why shoal draft? ... From: "icdb03" <cdb@...> Sender: J28Sailors@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:48:13 To:...
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Roy Briscoe
roysail3
Aug 30, 2011 3:34 pm
Yeah and I wonder how many of the 71 boat made were shoal drafts? 5' draft is not much, many larger boats have 5' keel as their shoal draft. To:...
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Jason Smith
jason3317_04
Aug 30, 2011 3:43 pm
I suspect less than 10% of the total were shoal. I've only ever seen 1 listed for sale. You save 1 ft, but I will bet the performance hit is significant....
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icdb03
Aug 31, 2011 2:10 pm
i lucked into my first tour inside/out of an actual j/28 this summer. shoal draft model. owner had owned/sailed a j/29 for 20 years prior to purchasing this...
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John Power
thistle4002
Aug 31, 2011 7:46 pm
Where r u sailing? I would agree that the deeper keel would point beet and be better suited to sailing in a lot of wind. I just got a 28 this year and I am...
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John
thistle4002
Sep 10, 2011 12:13 am
OKAY, IM TALKING ABOUT THE MARINE HEAD...NOT THE SKIPPER'S, JUST THOUGHT I'D BEAT ANY WISEGUYS TO IT! I HAVE A NEW QUESTION, THE PREVIOUS OWNERS OF MY BOAT...
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Kurt
kbianculli
Sep 10, 2011 8:17 pm
On my boat the head was also mounted with lag screws and not through bolted. On top of that they were mild steel and not stainless so I had to replace them...
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wjmfoster
Oct 6, 2011 3:31 pm
Hi folks, I've been lurking a little on here for awhile, with much envy to those of you who have a J 28, love the boats in general and am going to go look at...
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Jason Smith
jason3317_04
Oct 17, 2011 2:34 pm
I had a new #1 AP Carbon / Aramid built by Evolution Sails this summer. The sail measures approx 153%. My plans for the sail have changed and I no longer...
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Jason Smith
jason3317_04
Oct 30, 2011 2:13 pm
John, I tried to reply to your email, but Yahoo says it cannot be delivered. The answer to your questions are (i) Yes and (ii) 32'4" -Jason...
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wjmfoster
Nov 2, 2011 2:27 am
JP, What issues does the Barrington boat have that you know about? How do you think the boats for sale now on the makret compare? I admire the J 28 and would...
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Roy Briscoe
roysail3
Nov 2, 2011 1:13 pm
Bill,I've saw the Barrington boat 2 years ago. It was not awful, just a few wet issues around the usual places, shroud bases, tracks, bow pulpit rear bases,...
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wjmfoster
Nov 2, 2011 2:11 pm
Roy, Thanks for the reply and the info. Bill...
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john power
thistle4002
Nov 3, 2011 1:10 pm
When I was looking for a boat, I could not even get an appointment to see this one. Evidently, the guy that owned it was in the middle of a divorce and really...
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wjmfoster
Nov 3, 2011 1:35 pm
JP, I bought the boat in question and had a pretty good survey conducted, indicating the spots Roy talked about. i sailed the boat back to CT a few weeks ago...
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john power
thistle4002
Nov 3, 2011 1:56 pm
I would love to discuss these issues before I get started on the project. I live in Enfield, CT and keep my boat in BLACK ROCK (near Brdgeport) I lived aboard...
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wjmfoster
Nov 3, 2011 2:07 pm
JP, Thanks, i'll get back to you via personal email, but you have sparked my interest with your comments about the rudder. For one, how is your rudder bearing?...
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john power
thistle4002
Nov 3, 2011 2:44 pm
I am not sure this is a problem of all J28, but it seems common to a lot of boats this age, based on what I have been told by other TPI owners and some GOOD...
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wjmfoster
Nov 3, 2011 4:46 pm
To anyone who lubricates the bearings on the rudder of the J 28, what do you use? I believe my boat has the original bearings, but i am not certain. i notice...
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J Smith
jason3317_04
Nov 3, 2011 4:49 pm
I don't grease my bearings (perhaps I should). But, any hydrophobic marine lube would be my choice. Say, like the grease used for a feathering (geared) prop....
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Kurt
kbianculli
Nov 3, 2011 5:07 pm
Hi Bill, I response to your earlier question about moisture at the strut and if there is any core there... There isn't any core for approx 6" on either side...
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john power
thistle4002
Nov 3, 2011 7:22 pm
I think I agree with Kurt...the rudder is REALLY solid...I have a good fiberglass guy that I trust,,,,his quote was 'bomb proof' he is the one that said drill...
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wjmfoster
Nov 4, 2011 1:44 pm
Kurt, Thanks for the input, especially on the solid core along centerline. I will pump out the water from the rudder post and check its saltiness, fingers...
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John
jfws88
Nov 5, 2011 12:19 pm
Just some comments regarding the rudder. I had mine out a few years ago. Yes, it had water in it. Yes I thought the bearing was shot, it wasn't. When I took...
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usa1208
Nov 6, 2011 11:57 am
Nov. 6, 2011. Hull #45 is For Sale located in Rochester, NY. Details can be found at "SailboatListings" link http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/23676 ...
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john power
thistle4002
Nov 6, 2011 1:06 pm
Would you consider selling the trailer separately? Do you need special permits to move the 28 over the road on it? Thanks JP Sick of yard bills already! LOL...
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wjmfoster
Nov 7, 2011 3:49 pm
John, Great comments and they are appreciated. It sounds like some experience others, myself included can benefit from. I did pump out my rudder post over the...
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roysail3
Nov 9, 2011 7:23 pm
I'm looking to contact this J28. I heard you got a new main from Haarstick and wanted to see what you think of it, if you have had a chance to use it. Thanks ...
