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Forum: SailNet FAQ's 04-10-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By ronbo1
Re: 28.5 1972 Irwin center board

Fix it! I replaced the SS pennant a couple of times due to corrosion. That was before strong synthetics were on the scene.

Ronbo
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-21-2013
Replies: 273
Views: 21,888
Posted By ronbo1
Re: Smackdaddy needs your thoughts/prayers

Smackdaddy

Immeasurably at first, time is the great healer. Until that time we are here to share your grief.

Ronbo
Forum: Boat Reviews 02-05-2013
Replies: 18
Views: 6,400
Posted By ronbo1
Re: Gozzard 31 vs Pacific Seacraft 31?

Re: Gozzard 31 vs PS 31...

Gozzard is building a re-designed G31 this winter for a repeat customer.
Performance should be improved with a more powerful rig.
Perhaps there is a trend to smaller...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 01-19-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 634
Posted By ronbo1
Re: another how 2 clean 20 years of grime off mast?

If your mast is anodized try WD-40. It's very easy to apply, removes dirt and leaves a little shine. Simple.

Ronbo
Forum: Long Island 11-29-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By ronbo1
Re: Sandy. Glen Cove Brewers

Sorry, I just came across this thread.
I also am at Brewers in Glen Cove living in NYC and since power and phones were down for days there was no way to know how big a hit the marina took.
Though...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-15-2012
Replies: 95
Views: 5,206
Posted By ronbo1
Re: What I learned at the Annapolis Boat Show

Jon has it exactly right...
As far as crowds...Saturday's was relatively light compared to those going back to the last 15 years.
I was disappointed that Island Packet's new Blue Jacket wasn't...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 10-12-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 720
Posted By ronbo1
Re: Non-OEM Oil Filters

Zeehag,

Consider yourself lucky. Sierras are found in West Marine, Napa, and chandleries. My Westerbeke P/N was printed on the Sierra label. They were even the same price. What could go wrong? Bad...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 10-11-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 720
Posted By ronbo1
Re: Non-OEM Oil Filters

RichH,

I think you're right about the filter not being tight enough but I wasn't going to try a third time! And there's no telling what the gasket is made of, or the hardness, of the Sierra.

I...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 10-11-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 720
Posted By ronbo1
Non-OEM Oil Filters

I've always used Westerbeke oil filters for the 12 oil changes on my 82B except for the last change. Used the correct cross-referenced Sierra filter (with Westerbeke P/N on the label). I always hand...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 09-11-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 1,087
Posted By ronbo1
Re: Shannon 28 versus Caliber 33

As Bob Perry says: any small boat less than 100' can be uncomfortable offshore.
There are many other reasons to chose either the Shannon or Caliber - both are seaworthy.

Ronbo
Forum: Ocean Navigator 07-03-2012
Replies: 1
Views: 1,617
Posted By ronbo1
Re: Engine seawater pump rebuild

Keep in mind at some point it doesn't pay to rebuild.
I recently rebuilt my Westerbeke 82B waterpump needing a shaft beyond what's in the kit.
All told it was $350 for parts!
Now, I have a...
Forum: Chesapeake Bay 06-10-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 398
Posted By ronbo1
Re: Is Ch 27 automatic radio check dead in Tochester?

Ch 27 worked today 6/10/12 in Rock Hall.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-12-2012
Replies: 35
Views: 2,544
Posted By ronbo1
Re: Pacific Seacraft 60' custom ketch

Bob,

It's great to see a boat of this type being built.
Can't wait to see it at Annapolis.
Congratulations.

Ronbo
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-13-2011
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By ronbo1
Call a local tow boat service for their view. ...

Call a local tow boat service for their view.
While they're careful about liability issues their advice may be useful.

Ronbo
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-11-2011
Replies: 69
Views: 7,130
Posted By ronbo1
The Gozzard 41 was designed about 10 years ago....

The Gozzard 41 was designed about 10 years ago. It's hull was a redesign of earlier Gozzards and results in more performance.
Subsequently, the G44, and G36>G37 were given the new hulls.

The...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 08-04-2011
Replies: 10
Views: 1,696
Posted By ronbo1
I would think the Glen Cove Ferry Terminal under...

I would think the Glen Cove Ferry Terminal under construction will deter people from staying year round at Brewers with the resultant noise, traffic, and congestion.

Ronbo
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 08-03-2011
Replies: 10
Views: 1,696
Posted By ronbo1
On the other hand...just 12 miles across LI Sound...

On the other hand...just 12 miles across LI Sound from Stamford, Brewers in Glen Cove has bought the adjacent marina and will now have 600 slips. Maybe a good business decision.

Ronbo
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-21-2011
Replies: 44
Views: 4,024
Posted By ronbo1
There has been a backlog at the Documentation...

There has been a backlog at the Documentation Center of several months for new and reissue documentation.
The website noonsite.com had some information on it.

The Documentation Center released...
Forum: Chesapeake Bay 02-23-2011
Replies: 19
Views: 7,163
Posted By ronbo1
Janssen: "Has anyone tried Sea Hawk's version...

Janssen:
"Has anyone tried Sea Hawk's version of Prop Speed?"

Even if you can find HawkSpeed on the shelves (it was discontinued last year) don't waste your time! We tried PropSpeed vs HawkSpeed...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-24-2011
Replies: 0
Views: 264
Posted By ronbo1
Chuck Paine's New Book

For those of us frozen-in check out Chuck Paine's new book "My Yacht Designs". A large well-written, entertaining history of Paine's career filled with many nuggets of wisdom. It's jammed with...
Forum: Chesapeake Bay 01-17-2011
Replies: 9
Views: 4,680
Posted By ronbo1
"could anyone tell me what # hull this boat is...

"could anyone tell me what # hull this boat is the # is ZBY400371485?"

40', hull #37, built 1985.
Forum: Chesapeake Bay 01-06-2011
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By ronbo1
Check out Maryland's DNR Monthly Monitoring site....

Check out Maryland's DNR Monthly Monitoring site. It shows graphically, in that part of the Bay, the water temperature in December was 7 degrees below the mean water temperature, going back to 1985....
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 12-23-2010
Replies: 635
Views: 108,920
Posted By ronbo1
JonEisberg's example of a great offshore boat...

JonEisberg's example of a great offshore boat Fairweather, a Sequin built by Lyman Morse is validated with the 46' Sequin, Mystery, finishing among the leaders of this year's Carib1500.

The...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 12-19-2010
Replies: 635
Views: 108,920
Posted By ronbo1
Rule 62's tragedy may result in future offshore...

Rule 62's tragedy may result in future offshore sailors rethinking the suitability of their boats for when things turn ugly.

Ronbo
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 12-09-2010
Replies: 1
Views: 631
Posted By ronbo1
It definitely sounds like raw water...

It definitely sounds like raw water leaking...loose hose clamp, heat exchanger cap, etc.
By this time - 5 months later - you've probably found the source.

Ronbo
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