Recent content by Ted

That's nice to be able to see the old boat! Read the documentation on repacking the stuffing box. They do make it sound like it's a piece of cake to do! Heading out there tomorrow or day after. Going to see if I can go in over the engine after removing the cover. I'll measure the shaft and let...

The wax seal has done a good job of sealing off any intake of water. I do have someone at the lake who is willing to crawl through the lazerette. I thought of going in over the engine but am not sure of removing the companion way stair, engine cover etc. Last time I was out there I took a look...

Glyn thanks for your help. I tried to seal it from the inside and could not get to it, not as young or thin as I use to be! It was leaking pretty bad the bilge pump going off about every 15 min. Figured I'd have to remove the wax, it will be an excuse to put the old dive tank on! Went to...

I've got to repack my stuffing box. She's a 25+ and no way to pull her out. I sealed the prop shaft underneath with a toilet bowl wax seal, worked really well! It looks like from what I've researched is that the way to access the stuffing box is by cutting an access hole in the quarter berth...

To answer John's question, I use it on the weekends, and when time permits I'll be out there 5-6 days. I'm not in a slip so I don't have consistant access to shore power. Want to set up to be self suffecient. Use very little electricity, though want to be able to use a laptop. Ted

Thanks!! Another question though Took Ron's advice and checked at SAm's Club. 6v 210ah batterie 55.00, going that route. Have a 12v for a starter batterie now. Batterie is brand new. Registers 12.6+ volts. I start the motor, goes down to about 12.5. Should i get a voltage reading closer...

Hello all, I am new to this, not to sailing, but sail boats with batteries, engines etc. So..... I have a 25+. The PO did nothing as far as up keep, maintainance. I want to be as self sufficient as possible. Solar power etc. Right now there is a sears marine batterie. Doing some research I'm...