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Forum: Gear & Maintenance 1 Week Ago
Replies: 0
Views: 102
Posted By bwindrope
Twin Disc MG 360 installed-full story

I've been hauled out for a few weeks now and have successfully installed the new Twin Disc MG 360 into my Gulf 32. It is a story filled with the usual hurdles and triumphs, all documented here with...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-08-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 331
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Temperature Sending Unit

You do not want to put anything on the threads of the sender as it needs electrical contact with the motor block to ground the unit. I've replaced and removed mine several times and it really...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-08-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 502
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Transmission oil change solution?

An update and conclusion:

Turns out after making my own device as some of you had seen on my blog, that I was able to find an actual brass hose barb with the proper threads. Walbro fuel pumps use...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-05-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 902
Posted By bwindrope
Re: recommendations for halyard attachment??

Well, the main reason I use a shackle is because I remove the halyard from the sail once it is down so that I can attach the halyard to a deck fitting on my pilothouse to avoid it banging on the...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-04-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 680
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Cockpit Drains

I'm tackling a similar thing on Aeolus. I have two drains in the cockpit, each with an opening of 1 1/4 at top and they go down to a 3/4 elbow fitting on the seacock. No good. I'm going to take the...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-04-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 502
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Transmission oil change solution?

No worry Med, that does seem like the best path forward. IF I lack space for the current build, then I would look for a 90 degree barb instead. As for cheap projects, the bolt was $.40 and the hose...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-03-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 502
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Transmission oil change solution?

I don't have any experience with compression fittings, though I understand they are simple. So what you are saying is to put a copper pipe riser up to access. This would be tricky because it is not a...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-03-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 502
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Transmission oil change solution?

Shoot, if I could have found a 90 elbow with M10 1.0 pitch I would have done that to begin with! I do believe I will have the space for the hose to turn at a reasonable angle, and I believe the hole...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-02-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 502
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Transmission oil change solution?

No, like I say in my blog the final test will be when I install the new tranny later this spring and see how it fits. If it fits in the bilge, I am sure it will work great because it is a simple...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-01-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 502
Posted By bwindrope
Transmission oil change solution?

So I'm going to open myself up to ridicule and fun here, and say that I have been working on a way to install an oil drain hose on my transmission the same way I love one on my diesel. You know, so...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-25-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 1,498
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Replacing standing rigging

I did mine with Aeolus in the water because I had already pulled the mast a few years prior and replaced all the mast wiring. I did it just as it is described here, more or less, one piece at a time....
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-25-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 3,145
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Kiwigrip advice needed

I am doing this project now too. Have done all the removable things, and will do my decks later this Spring. So far, I'm happy. I experimented with different textures but find the standard foam...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-13-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Reputable sail loft Vancouver?

SloopJonB,
No, Carol Hasse's shop is called Port Townsend Sails at Port Townsend Sails - new sails and repair for all sailboats (http://www.porttownsendsails.com/)

And you're right, you can do...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-13-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 194
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Twin Disc MG 360-New transmission for Aeolus

That's good to hear. Good luck to you too. The only other blog post I've found about making this switch is on an Alberg 37 here: SHEARWATER...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-12-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 1,673
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Gelcoat Mildew-I'm so sick of gelcoat mildew

Ha! That explains it! No joke though, my wife and I used to live in Burlingame, CA, which is just south of SFO and our car and yard would get covered in fine black silt from the airplane exhaust. It...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-12-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 194
Posted By bwindrope
Twin Disc MG 360-New transmission for Aeolus

I went today to pick up the new transmission for Aeolus after accepting the fact that old Hurth HBW 100 was not long in this world. It had begun to slip going into gear, and only an increase in RPM...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-12-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 1,673
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Gelcoat Mildew-I'm so sick of gelcoat mildew

I've always wondered about dishwasher soap. You can get versions of that stuff that are eco-friendly and may do a similar job.

I really appreciate that this thread includes a lot of sensitivity...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-12-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Reputable sail loft Vancouver?

I know it would be a pain, but really, bring em over to Carol Hasse in Port Townsend! I wish I owned a fleet of sailboats just to send her loft more and more work. They do such beautiful, and...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-07-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 686
Posted By bwindrope
Re: List of cruising essentials?

Mint Milanos
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-07-2013
Replies: 29
Views: 1,770
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Third Reef or Storm Sail?

Good point Killarney, I don't disagree either. Our posts are filling out colors of the spectrum here, and making complimentary points. Really, it gets at the heart of why so many of us love sailing...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-07-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 970
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Anchor Chain Size/Lenghth Suggestions (again)

nolesailor,
My response to your question would be that you should certainly be able to pop it out with either body strength or a tug forward from the engine. This, of course, depends on your...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-07-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 970
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Anchor Chain Size/Lenghth Suggestions (again)

Seems to me like you are looking at a solid set up. Enough chain, not too much, and enough rode. And a solid anchor. These new anchors are ridiculous in the improvement of holding power. I recently...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-07-2013
Replies: 29
Views: 1,770
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Third Reef or Storm Sail?

This is a good discussion that covers many of the main points of this topic. One thing not mentioned, perhaps, is the performance of the boat itself.

A lightweight flat bottomed fin keeled Hunter...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 02-06-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 460
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Hurth engagement question

To update my status with this situation I have decided to go with a new transmission. After hours and hours of reading and research I've decided to go with a Twin Disc MG 360. I've heard too much...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-05-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 1,673
Posted By bwindrope
Re: Gelcoat Mildew-I'm so sick of gelcoat mildew

There is no end of good options for toxic cleaners to kill the mold, both inside and outside of our boats. That's the good news. Inside, my Gulf is a teak palace, and I use lemon oil on the...
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