Curious what voltage people usually see on their readout when they flip the test switch. Prior owner didn't know how old his batteries were. Thanks, Dan...
This is my first experience with a diesel inboard so Im learning as I go. From what I understand a little reg maintenance and they are pretty headache...
I was down in the cockpit locker yesterday and noticed two "flanges" where the rudder stock comes up through the hull. They are unpainted fiberglass and have 8...
Hello All, There has been a lot of discussion about leaking around chainplates. I hope you will find the attachment helpful. I'm happy to answer any questions...
Hi, I've been lurking here for awhile. I'm the former owner of hull #48, sailed it for 15 years or so on the Chesapeake. When it was sold, it went to...
Has anyone removed or replaced their teak handrails? Are they screwed to the deck or bolted through or a combination? Also, I had the lexan replaced in the...
Hello all Anxiously awaiting spring here and in full speed mode to make some repairs and get the boat cleaned up for launch in mid april... assuming it will...
I wish to remove many layers of thick blue ablative bottom paint from the boat. Has anyone done this themselves? Do the chemical paint strippers work? Thank...
Google "cleaning mildew from teak". You will get lots of options. One that looks good is a product sold by "Marine Store" It's a product called Teak Guard....
Hi, Any info on Bimini's for the J 28? Would some info from owners who have one installed Hans, J28, Last Dance How about AIR Condition Units free standing, I...
I had hull number 62 hauled last week to clean the bottom as we start racing next weekend and the yard advised that we must have stray current in the area as...
If any of you racers are looking to buy a Sailcomp 103 set up, shoot me an email. I have one I don't use since I don't race. The Sailcomp has a mast mount...
Do any of you know the name of the owner of a J-28 named Le Soleil. She is located in the Capt Cove Seaport in Bridgeport CT.. John Power provided this lead...
To anyone who has replaced/repaired the rudder bearings on the J 28, or those thinking of doing so. In my round of research i found this material from West...
Good Morning, Bill Kellett here. I am a new member of the J-28 group. My wife and I are long time cruisers and we are now scaling down from a larger boat to,...
Also my J/28 (hull #2) has a 1:1 outhaul, not 4:1 as claimed. Maybe the original riggers slipped up on this, and you all actually have 4:1? =============== The...
All, I have a winter cover specifically made for the J 28. I do not need it here in Florida and someone may find it really useful in a northern location. It...
Hi, I just joined this group. I bought the J 28 that was for sale in Port Charlotte Fl. The boat needs some work, but is in great shape overall. I was...
Does anyone have a good procedure on this? Is there good You Tube anyone can recommend? The owner's manual is right about the frustration if you don't know...
Hey everyone, I have a few questions for those here. 1. My companionway hatch leaks. I keep the dodger down a fair bit and in the winter if the boat is not...
Hey J28'ers, Looking for more input on the racing performance of the shoal draft model? I want to mainly cruz, but i still have the "racing bug" urge to race...
