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Dave G. reacted to klb67pgh's post in the thread Question on 25+ Split Backstay/Tensioner with
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Thats my boat in the second photo and I made dyneema loops to connect to the clevis pins connecting the split back stay to the... -
Dave G. replied to the thread Question on 25+ Split Backstay/Tensioner.I ended up using dyneema loops and attached it to the pins that hold the backstay to the chainplate. Mine had just enough space between...
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Dave G. replied to the thread Fog horn (electric)?.Most power boats @ 20%+ throttle render the skipper deaf to horns of any type. Radar is your only solution in the fog, so you can see...
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Dave G. replied to the thread The $9k Boat That's Teaching Me a $14k Lesson - '81 Ericson 30+.Sorry for your "snowball" turning into a snowman. That engine mount pic looks plenty bad and yes looks way shifted out of alignment. Do...
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Oh, yes…comments: 1. Bypass with the NOCO emergency starter battery worked, though pumping all the way through the return didn’t so I...
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Dave G. replied to the thread Dual Racor System?.Does your primary have a water separator ? If so and the fuel is relatively recent I would reuse with a suitable fuel additive to be on...
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Dave G. replied to the thread Opinions about low lead genoa cars.The outer track is always an issue with stanchions too. You can lead back to cheek blocks or add a second car to the outers in the...
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Dave G. replied to the thread Dual Racor System?.I did that a few years back and worked well. I used West Systems epoxy and a layer of fiberglass, more epoxy. I honestly don't remember...
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Yes, that was a huge buildup of gunk. Timely intervention.
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Dave G. replied to the thread Opinions about low lead genoa cars.IMHO...the style of the bottom one is the way to go.
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Dave G. replied to the thread Dual Racor System?.Yeah, part of the problem is these tanks should have been thicker gauge to begin with. I see you already have holes for the port cover...
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Here the highlights ... Made the board to sit and secure the battery bank out of 3/4 ply Few months later, ended up taking off the...
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Dave G. reacted to N.A.'s post in the thread Wind instruments and expected Ericson upwind performance with Like.
Thanks folks; this is all very helpful. @southofvictor : I'll check my waterline trim -- I had not thought of that, but both my (full)...
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Dave G. reacted to southofvictor's post in the thread Wind instruments and expected Ericson upwind performance with Like.
Hoist the main and see what difference it makes. I’ve messed around under jib only for fun and can’t point anywhere near as high without...
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Dave G. replied to the thread Different battery charger location. Thoughts?.I think, since you asked, that shorter cables, better airflow, and better aesthetics(?) =knee well area. Photos ? We don't need no...