Ken Merzel asked me to share my plans for my up coming trip from Connecticut to Pensacola, Florida. I hope you don't find this too boring. If you don't like...
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hwpollak@...
hwpollak
Dec 1, 2002 6:12 pm
Hi Steve, How about using teak cleaner like on the out side teak? Boat US has a very good creamy teak conditioner I use on my teak. I had to move my drawer...
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Jim Maji
jmaji
Dec 1, 2002 11:20 pm
Wasn't bored a bit. Want to take a simular sailing trip myself. I need to find a web site that gives annual current and wind directions in the areas you are...
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Des Cameron
descameron
Dec 2, 2002 1:13 am
Hi Ed, The only excuse acceptable is clause 2 replaced by 3. Eh! Ed! You gotta have a dream and the time to carry it out. Please keep us posted from start to...
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jim.arch@...
macbeth2002ca
Dec 2, 2002 11:37 am
Gents, I know of someone who has the dye for the Bayfield trailboards, as a matter of fact I have replacements in my office awaiting fair weather for...
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Steven Roberts
stvnwf
Dec 2, 2002 1:15 pm
Thanks, I'll give it a look. By the way, I looked at some of the places on my floor. It's definately teak planks, not veneer covered. Does it make any...
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John & Christine Jami...
ocypete2001
Dec 2, 2002 1:48 pm
Steve It's probably because its a 1979. Mine is an 81 B32 and it is veneer. John ... From: Steven Roberts To: bayfieldyachts@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday,...
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windclew
Dec 3, 2002 3:26 am
Hi everyone RE B29 Just completed the removal of the fuel tank from the bilge reason being pin holes had formed and started leaking [aluminum tank].Took it to...
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Fred Holbrook
linda1005us
Dec 3, 2002 1:04 pm
Arne, Have a B29 also - had the fuel tank problem last year. Had about 2" cut off bottom of tank. then put 1/4" aluminum on the bottom with heavy angle ...
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joe robertson
jjr19552002
Dec 3, 2002 1:52 pm
i own a b32, hull 59, named shepody. the fuel tank also sits in the bilge. pulled the tank a few years ago and had it cleaned and tested for leaks. the tank...
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kmerzel@...
kmerzel
Dec 3, 2002 2:01 pm
Question: Is your boat in fresh water or salt? Ken...
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Hall
victoriaalbe...
Dec 4, 2002 1:06 am
Hi Arnie, we built new fuel tanks for our B29 two years ago. The original in mine (1980) was starting to leak a small bit so my cruising buddy (who also owns...
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inspiteofmyself7@...
inspiteofmys...
Dec 4, 2002 1:41 am
hi - i also have a b29 and have experienced tank troubles. ....would love to see the drawings and see about getting tank re-done. thanks karen - "In spite of...
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JimRox
ouellette4930
Dec 4, 2002 1:48 am
I would appreciate a picture of your tank please. JIm ... From: Hall To: bayfieldyachts@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 8:01 PM Subject: Re:...
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Fred Holbrook
linda1005us
Dec 4, 2002 1:07 pm
HI Karen, We did not use any drawings when we had our fuel tank redone. They just cut about 2" off the bottom (the part that had the pin holes) and welded a...
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Bruce Forbes
gwtwca
Dec 4, 2002 8:04 pm
This is an interesting conversation. I expect that I will have to undergo this operation (fixing the tank on my B29) soon and I was wondering how hard it was...
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bayfieldman55
Dec 4, 2002 11:14 pm
Hi, I have a Bayfield 29 (1984) & want to remove my water tank from under the starboard sette for repair, but I find that there is no room to disconnect the...
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Hall
victoriaalbe...
Dec 4, 2002 11:39 pm
Hi Karen, Sorry to hear of fuel tank problems, but I think it's inevitable. Aluminum has a certain life when exposed to the conditions imposed by immersion in...
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inspiteofmyself7@...
inspiteofmys...
Dec 5, 2002 12:19 am
thanks cliff....that was really good info and the e-mail data is much appreciated....I'm in fresh water, on Lake Huron, so any repair should last a long time....
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Steven Roberts
stvnwf
Dec 5, 2002 1:38 am
John, I've just gone (or am going) through this same thing. I have a 32 with the tank under the port side. Behind the panelled veneer was an access panel cut...
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ELR
elrlaw
Dec 5, 2002 3:30 am
John, I have an '83 B29. In '92 or '93 I had to remove my water tank from under the main cabin starboard settee so it's been a while but in order to finally...
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jamie garnier
thegarniers
Dec 5, 2002 2:02 pm
Has this fuel tank problem occurred with the B25?? Mine seems ok. The bilge in the 25 has a deeper bilge area behind the tank, I'm thinking this keeps the tank...
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bayfieldman55
Dec 5, 2002 5:46 pm
Eric, Thanks for the info-just getting a tool on those clamps is an S.O.B. Did you have to cut or replace any or part of any of the hoses? You don't by any...
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inspiteofmyself7 <...
inspiteofmys...
Dec 8, 2002 11:51 pm
In my Bayfield 29, 1980, the icebox (frame and all- port side)has been removed and replaced with an AC only refrigerator. I would like to go back to an icebox...
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sailtahiti@...
sailtahiti
Dec 9, 2002 4:16 am
I will be adding engine drive refrigeration to my 1985 Bayfield 29 in April. I met with Cleve Horton of Seafrost at the Annapolis Sail Boat Show in October....
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rjbranchii <rjbran...
rjbranchii
Dec 11, 2002 1:39 am
Is anyone aware of the location of Bill Shoemaker and his Bayfield 41, formerly of Michigan, but now in the Fl or Caribean and any way to contact him? thanks...
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lisejohnjanl <jmil...
lisejohnjanl
Dec 16, 2002 6:14 pm
does anyone know what type of lubricating oil goes in the SSR transmission on the westerbeke 5hp marine diesel model DS ?? there's nothing in my manual!...
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huwbower <huwbower...
huwbower
Dec 16, 2002 10:13 pm
I'm based in UK but my girlfriend lives in Boston. We're taking a year off and are thinking about buying a Bayfield 32 for a long blue water cruise. I've not...
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Penni Eatwell
perkpenn2002
Dec 17, 2002 12:11 am
Hi, I am a Brit living in Seattle with a B25 which is a very European type of boat plenty of room not a quick boat but can take the weather. Up grading an...
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r.churchill
abbeyrode2002
Dec 17, 2002 12:39 am
We are based in the great lakes in Canada and have a B25. We bought ours at a very low price and spent the winter of 2001 putting it in shape. We did the...
