FYI, I've change the impeller every year (9) and haven't paid attention to the direction of the fins so I'm guessing it doesn't matter. Regarding fuel filter...
Well as usually our problem was unique to our boat. What for most of you is probably the forward holding tank is for us a forward water tank (to make up for...
I have J42 hull #65, launched in 2002. The non-skid is a slightly raised light tan surface. Does anybody have any ideas on the best way to match and touch up...
Reed I've done extensive touch up on my non skid, same color, and also on the lighter color of smooth surface in the cockpit area. Hull 26 launched 1998. In...
We are considering templating/fairing the keel on our fin keel J40. We did this years ago on our Cal 33 and the performance was greatly improved. Does anyone...
Hi, I am refitting a 1990 J/40 and am trying to find a replacement for the 10" deck plate that covers the rudder post. Does anyone have a source for these? ...
Mine was made by Viking Marine of Long Beach, CA. It's an 8" cover, so maybe it's not the same one. Part number PTL-8. Viking used to have a website,...
Mine was leaking badly, too. About two years ago, I ordered a new O-Ring from Viking and it made a world of difference. It doesn't leak at all now. -tk...
Our J/42 has a Beckson port and cover. Not sure why you are replacing your cover, but our cover was suffering UV discoloration. All we did was spray paint it...
Thanks for all the quick responses. The original deck plate was "fixed" with a smaller one that fits inside the old plate opening. There is no way to properly...
Mine leaked as well on Jaywalker, J/42 hull #6 1991. I got fed up with it and sealed it with a light coating around the rim with bedding compound. I can still...
Bernie, We wish the best of luck and hope many join you, I raced in the Annapolis to Bermuda race in 2004 and had a great time during and on the island. It...
I just ordered a new Viking deck plate from Lewis Marine that Thomas pointed out. It was less than $35. I was going to just put sealing goop on plate, but when...
Do you need an account to order from Lewis? Doug ... From: Paul Lever <paullever@...> Subject: RE: [j4x-owners-group] Re: J/40 Deck plate over rudder...
Winter doldrums in New England have me thinking about swapping the standard 6.6 ft keel for the 5'3" shoal draft on truant, my J42. Has anyone undertaken this...
I'm curious if anyone has noticed any hull blistering on the older J-42's? The vinylester layer was intended to prevent blistering and the hulls were...
I'm curious if anyone has noticed any hull blistering on the older J-42's? The vinylester layer was intended to prevent blistering and the hulls were...
I will be out of the office starting 01/21/2010 and will not return until 02/01/2010. If your matter is urgent, please contact my assistant Thuy Walgren on ...
Is this only a potential problem for gelcoat hulls? My 1997 has no sign of blisters, but I've had 2 Awlgrip paint jobs since i have owned it and perhaps some...
Our J/42 is hull #3 (1996) and I have seen no signs of blistering at all. Thank goodness! I did apply a barrier coat in 2001 for extra protection. Bernie ...
Is the blistering widespread? We have a 1990 J40 which has had a couple on the rudder and down the centerline of the boat where I understand can be typical...
I have hull #6 1996 and initially, we had several small blisters just under the antifouling paint which I think was due to improperly cleaning the hull after...
Thanks to everyone who responded. So my curiosity led me to do a little research on the topic - according to both Alan Johnstone and Pearson Composites,...
So I install the new deck plate and the new one still leaks. Less than the old, but it does leak through the plate to deck fitting seal. It has a nice, plump...
This message is specifically for all J-42 owners who have not yet registered for this year's Newport-Bermuda Race. At the present time there are 5 42's entered...
Has anyone attempted to remove and reinstall or replace their windlass? Mine still works but is severly corroding and starting to make whining noises. I have...
