Recent content by G Kiba

I like to think it was! Just like getting new expensive sails, you are compelled to believe the boat sails better because of the cost, appearance, and what you are told - and it almost always does! I do think the additional weight helped in that location. The depth of the sump was/is about 3"...

In my opinion, (and everyone has one) that crack is too low and away from the weakness of the sump. You might test it by filling the sump with water (maybe with added food coloring) and see if it leaks out at the crack. I don't think it was cased by blocking the keel wrong either. I would grind...

Loren, I am on my third Sailtec hydraulic adjuster in 5 years. The one that came with the boat starting leaking pressure under load (under sail) the second year in. Not sure how old that unit was but it had plenty of wear on it) The new replacement would not hold pressure sitting at the dock...

I have the same transom thru hulls on my 911. Interesting how the sun just lights them up! Just a little downward pressure on those hoses can snap the fitting at the nipple if the plastic is to far UV damaged. I sure understand Loren's change to stainless here. I had one cracked and water filled...

There is definitely a grain direction. I can't tell from your photos but it looks to the parallel to the length. Have you checked your old chain plates for the grain direction?? If you bought these as "bar" stock, the grain will typically be along the length. On an E25., It may not make much...

Berkeley Marine Center. Known great place to go and you are already there. I know this does not help - Prepare your checkbook! Remember it is only money and sailing, your boat, and the people you sail with are all worth it!

I think the plastic models look closer to the real thing! After all, they are plastic boats. I will see if he has or will do a 911! Would love to have a model for the living room.

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Unfathomable losses. My thoughts are with you and all of Southern California.

I had thru-hulls and valves replaced in 2005 on my 73' Ericson 27. Labor costs and parts have become outrageous in the last 2 years. This is true for so many recreational activities. Have you seen the price of bicycles?! I have found that... If you can't do it yourself; or if you are not...

A friend told me not to worry about hitting the dock too hard. "It will stop at the keel." :)

Very cool and affordable! Turns out the tachometer only had two of the settings that even registered a reasonable rpm. So I picked one of them after running the throttle up. It would be nice to confirm the readings someday. Thanks.

A furler on an a-sail on a 25 foot boat in a lake might be overkill. And you don't need to spend a lot of money on rigging to set one up. I have a tack line on the bow (a 4:1 block) with line enough to blow, and two turning blocks at the stern. Still a good challenge to hoist and douse and...

Can't tell from the pic. Is that the Ocean or race furler??

I met a fellow club member who was then 81 years old (a serious and successful racer). He skippers on beer can nights several nights a week at different clubs. He told us one night after a race that he "has never had a fun sail" in his most serious voice! One of the crew answered back "well it's...