David, I would be interested in moving up to a T-28 from our current T-22. Do you have youe web page up yet? Jan & Carol Pierson T_@@ #2211 M T Nest...
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ceopraxis@...
Jun 1, 2000 10:51 pm
I just purchased a Tanzer 22 (Sail 1031 now named the Azure Flow) and have a question regarding the electrical system. I've connected a charged battery to the...
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McGlinchey
joydan@...
Jun 1, 2000 10:58 pm
I have a big switch right near the ledge that houses my batteries that has 4 settings: OFF, 1 battery, second battery and ON--do you have something like that...
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bbridg@...
Jun 2, 2000 12:42 am
I'm re-wiring my 7.5 and I would appreciate any input the members may have. I would like to use two batteries and a Guest 1-2-B-off switch. My question is; Is...
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EVSAIL@...
Jun 2, 2000 1:05 am
Would like to know ,what compound should I use to seal centerboard pin in keel?...
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NYSE1871@...
Jun 2, 2000 3:15 am
Hi Jan & Carol, Thank you for your interest! I've answered you offline and would ask anyone else that might be interested to please send me a message offline...
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Jere Lull
jerelull@...
Jun 2, 2000 3:22 am
... Our system goes through the (inboard) engine block; negatives from the batteries and from the panel both go to it, then a bonding wire goes from there to...
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DoryJoe@...
Jun 2, 2000 3:46 am
You have several options. You can cut a wooden plug, coat it with caulking compound and drive it in. I believe this is the way the factory did it. When I had...
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EVSAIL@...
Jun 2, 2000 1:17 pm
Rewired boat ,originally used two batteries, had each seperate one for engine, one for lites, tried using switch (used )which appeared to be ok, but ...
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Bill Wetzel
wrw@...
Jun 2, 2000 1:22 pm
... I agree with Jere...keep the keel out of the circuit. The keel should be bonded to the mast for lightning protection but I would not include it in the DC...
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Bill Wetzel
wrw@...
Jun 2, 2000 1:31 pm
... No, no, no. Never wire two batteries in parallel permanently. The problem is that the two batteries will never be at exactly the same voltage because of ...
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Ted Raitch
traitch@...
Jun 3, 2000 1:41 am
Paul, On a round trip to the Bahamas from the Chesapeake Bay we averaged .7 gallons per hour @ 4.5 knots. Our tank (standard issue) was 12 gallons. Based upon...
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WSMurdoch@...
Jun 4, 2000 2:25 am
In a message dated 5/27/00 10:11:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Sorry to be slow to reply. I took a week off to go hiking. I think there should be some...
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WSMurdoch@...
Jun 4, 2000 2:37 am
In a message dated 5/29/00 8:45:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, weeright@... ... My trailer is a 1981 Long trailer made in Tarboro, NC bought at the same time...
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Paul VandenBosch
admin@...
Jun 4, 2000 1:42 pm
Our new-to-us Tanzer 28 was purchased in a harbor about 25 miles north of our home harbor. So we were very motivated to move the boat to a slip in South...
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Michel Goudeseune
tanzer22@...
Jun 4, 2000 4:30 pm
... If your electrical system is *anything* like mine was when I purchased my T22 last fall, it's a rat's nest of biblical proportions. My solution was to gut...
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Michel Goudeseune
tanzer22@...
Jun 4, 2000 5:00 pm
... Here's my snippet of advice from rewiring my T22: First off, I defer to higher authority, that being Nigel Calder's "Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical...
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Micheal Woodford
mwoodford@...
Jun 4, 2000 7:01 pm
Thanks, Paul, enjoyed the story. I 've been doing very much the same on the other side of the state on Lake Erie (Luna Pier). Even same day. Just wish we...
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lewharve
lewharve@...
Jun 4, 2000 7:49 pm
I have a ground buss on mine witch goes to the battery and also to the keel. you need the battery hook up...
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Paul Robillard
paulro@...
Jun 4, 2000 11:13 pm
I am planning to buy a Tanzer 26 (1979 and up). Even though I intend to have the boat surveyed, I would like to know if there is any checklist specific to...
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McGlinchey
joydan@...
Jun 4, 2000 11:58 pm
My T26 (1981) was the first boat I looked at--not wanting to buy the first boat I looked at, I looked around but couldn't find anything comparable. Of course,...
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Keith MacDonald
keith.macdonald@...
Jun 5, 2000 12:40 pm
Hey Paul, I wouldn't presume to speak for everyone, but I for one would love to hear any stories that anyone cares to send into the ether. Keith MacDonald T22...
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Paul VandenBosch
admin@...
Jun 5, 2000 8:35 pm
What is the best way to sail close hauled with a roller furling Genoa, is there any advantage to reefing it down by rolling it in? Does anyone have any...
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Joepit@...
Jun 5, 2000 9:47 pm
The Tanzer's prime mover is the genoa. Best performance will be experienced with a full genny. When the wind kicks up, I reef the main but try to keep the...
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David M. Hebden
dhebden@...
Jun 5, 2000 10:03 pm
I was talking to a local sailmaker at the grocery store the other day and he menioned that he has a "new" genniker complete with a sock for a Tanzer 7.5 that...
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Mike Tindall
mike_tindall@...
Jun 6, 2000 12:24 am
ditto ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com...
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Andre Caron Jr
acaron@...
Jun 6, 2000 12:46 am
I also love sailling stories, after all it's my passion. Thanks Paul and have a nice season. André T22 #914 'Détente Totale'...
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ggreeng@...
Jun 6, 2000 2:36 am
i too had minor complications on my first day in Casco Bay in Falmouth,Me. It was quite windy last Sat. and i went out with someone who had not been on my boat...
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Ed White
ejjawhite@...
Jun 6, 2000 3:35 am
If your T-26 is a fin keel, then you would be wise to replace the original scimitar shaped rudder with the "Dave Hebden" designed rudder. It's much easier to...
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Ed White
ejjawhite@...
Jun 6, 2000 3:35 am
I recently was faced with the same situation, and I found that the more I reefed the genoa, the harder it was to trim. I just bought a used 100% and will be...
