Frank Langer's latest activity
-
FI had a PSS bellows break on a delivery a couple decades ago with a full crew on nicely maintained Swan 48. We were going up the...
-
FThis was my boat before Richard bought it, had work done, and proceeded to take it offshore and got caught heading north into an...
-
FFrank Langer replied to the thread Shaft Seal Leak - Yacht Sinks.I think part of the problem is that if one needs to motor, the prop shaft will be turning, so any tape applied where the prop shaft...
-
FFrank Langer replied to the thread Shaft Seal Leak - Yacht Sinks.I know that PSS tech staff now recommend replacing the rubber bellows and clamps every 6 years, used to be 11 until their lawyers said...
-
FFrank Langer reacted to Christian Williams's post in the thread Question about main halyard friction and loud squeaking with
Like.
I would put a strong line (such as jib sheet) on the halyard and pull the line up. Does it go easily to the top? You could then apply... -
FIf the boat is 57 years old and the rigging is still standing and useable, I think that answers the question about it being adequate...
-
FFrank Langer replied to the thread A seized cutlass bearing isn't fun.Our cutless bearing has been in place for 20 years of our ownership, and still looks fine with no real looseness or play room, but spins...
-
FI gotta say, that's a vast improvement. AVAST I say! I can't wait to repaint that almond-colored non-skid though. Yuck. But it will...
-
FDefinitely not ABYC approved practice.
-
FThank you, Frank.
-
FFrank Langer replied to the thread Rusted out zirk or something else?.Yeah, that looks like a rusted zerk fitting. I would drill it out, clean the area, add some epoxy if needed, then thread in a new zerk...
-
FFrank Langer replied to the thread Window Curtain Track Wall Mounting Bracket.I found the metal clips a year ago at a normal fabric shop as we were buying new curtain material. You might want to check those. Frank
-
FFrank Langer reacted to Dave G.'s post in the thread Which is more important, straight mast or balance shroud tension? with Like.
Do you know what the shroud tension percentage was set to on your friends Loos gauge ? I never went more than 20% on the caps and 16-18%...
-
FKeep it simple, have it repaired and reinforced. Should be much less than hunting and paying for a new one.
-
FFrank Langer replied to the thread Thru Hulls: Seacock bolted through the hull or ball valve??.I have the mushroom type, not flush. All my previous ones were also mushroom, so it was easier to use those. Frank