Dave G.'s latest activity
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My phrasing was probably confusing -- Moving the traveler aft would also move the point of sheeting on the boom aft. This effectively... -
Dave G. reacted to Christian Williams's post in the thread Cruising World magazine (April) - interview with Christian Williams with
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Just read it. I thought it was entertaining, it's hard to make these profile things readable since there are always more interesting... -
Dave G. replied to the thread E32-3 Traveler in the cockpit?.I like having mine on the bridge deck, but think I would love it if it were further aft right in front of the helm. I don't use my...
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Yikes! These are all below the waterline? So many problems here. 1. No seacocks/shutoff valves. If anything springs a leak the boat...
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Big thanks to Ray Durkee, @Pete the Cat In February I mentioned that Donna and I would be visiting my son in Alameda, CA. Ray very...
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Dave G. reacted to Frank Langer's post in the thread Marina etiquette with others peoples’ stuff with Like.
I have seen boats with lines loose or completely undone, have seen a boat bouncing on waves in a storm with the bow anchor mere inches...
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Dave G. reacted to Loren Beach's post in the thread Marina etiquette with others peoples’ stuff with Like.
Without the intention, Bluewing has penned a strong reason for joining an active DIY yacht club similar to the one we are members of. We...
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What a great couple of days to be sailing in the South Sound. It’s my first time down here. Glad we chose to turn left instead of right...
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Dave G. replied to the thread E38 for sale in Comox, BC.My understanding is if the boat is more than 15 years old it becomes very difficult and the rates are higher if you can find any at all...
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Dave G. replied to the thread Survey costs + bottom paint.This is info from Christian Williams(Thanks Christian) on another recent thread, shows haul, paint, and labor cost. This work was done...
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Dave G. reacted to Tguzowski's post in the thread 1986 E28 stuffing box - not enough space to remove flax with Like.
On the good news front, the boat is already on the hard so that is not an issue. After looking at everything I am feeling like a full...
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Dave G. reacted to Afrakes's post in the thread 1986 E28 stuffing box - not enough space to remove flax with Like.
On my previous 1980 28+ the shaft was offset from centerline so the shaft could be pulled with the rudder in place. On the 28/2 the...
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Dave G. reacted to ChrisInMaine's post in the thread 35-3 transmission won't go into reverse with Like.
I created a new post to follow up on this one...
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Dave G. replied to the thread 1986 E28 stuffing box - not enough space to remove flax.The only way to know for sure is to get the shaft free from the coupler and see if it clears the rudder coming out. On mine I needed to...
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Dave G. reacted to Christian Williams's post in the thread 1986 E28 stuffing box - not enough space to remove flax with Like.
The thread touches on haul-out, potential rudder drop, and shaft pull, all of which can escalate. The shaft is connected to the motor...