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Jason K

I don't know about their interface capabilities, but I really like any of the Garmin GPS Map 76--- series. The navigation is intuitive (superior in my opinion to that of their newer chartplotters), the screen is big enough, and the whole unit is small enough.

Jason K

Jason, I have a question -- how do you know that the engine is only pumping water intermittently? On mine, water comes out the exhaust sporadically, but it keeps coming. Hi Tim, When this occurs, it triggers the alarm buzzer. Also, there is simply no flow from the exhaust, even at higher RPM's. I a...

Jason K

Thanks. The impeller is brand new and I've since inspected it trying to locate the source of this problem. I don't think the impeller is it. Also, I'm sure there is nothing blocking the intake side. The intermittent flow happens both at startup and after running for a little bit. I think I'll replac...

Jason K

Have you checked your engine zincs? There's on on the front of the engine (hose from pump comes in, bypass hose to thermostat goes out), and there's one on the back of the engine, near to the temperature alarm sender. I replaced the one on the front of the engine, but I simply can't get the one in ...

Jason K

My Yanmar has been temperamental recently. Sometimes it will start right up and run fine. Occasionally though, it will not pump water, often at inconvenient times. If it doesn't pump water, sometimes bumping the revs will get it flowing again. This can occur right at start-up or after running for a ...

Jason K

Well, I skipped the race and then regretted it. I did a buoy race instead and did well, but the longer race would have been fun. The weather was PERFECT. I missed it because of non-sailing obligations encroaching on sailing time and because I just did not have time to rig a means of controlling the ...

Jason K

I've used lexan for the hatches on the J/30 and the portlights on the Triton. On the longer, straighter sections, the lexan cut easily with a circular saw. I cut the corners with a jigsaw and sanded the cut edges smooth. It is really pretty workable - easier than HDPE (starboard) and about the same ...

Jason K

You'll never get all of the rust off, so just get as much as you can. You'll find a combination of wire brushes, a wire wheel for your drill, and sandpaper helpful. Be sure to remove or tape off belts, wires, sensors and anything else that you don't want paint on. You'll want to use spray paint - it...

Jason K

To be sure, one advantage of the two part is that will leave the teak with a very consistent color This is precisely what I'm looking for. Thanks, Brian. If your teak is just grayed, Bar Keeper's Friend should clean it up nicely. Thanks David. The teak is actually pretty rough. It used to be varnis...

Jason K

I need to clean the exterior teak prior to laying down varnish. It's been mostly bare for long time and I think it will take some careful prep to create a nice result. As far as teak cleaners go, does anyone have any particular preferences? I have a few questions: 1. Is one brand considerably better...

Jason K

Great points - thanks. Despite the breaks from last weekend, I think the boat is up for it. I have done a fairly comprehensive refit: major bottom work, all new running rigging, new electronics, refurbishment of the electrical system, lots of new hardware, upgraded (used) sails, etc. We've also sail...

Jason K

Case wrote:Hey - Which is easier to singlehand, Mojito or Rambunctious?

I wrote a reply and, realizing it would be a total thread hijack, started a separate thread HERE.

Jason K

Hey - Which is easier to singlehand, Mojito or Rambunctious? The Triton, without a doubt, is an easier boat to single-hand. Although they are both are pre-disposed to a bit of weather helm, the J/30 has significantly more power and things happen a lot faster. Also, the large, transom-hung rudder on...

Jason K

Bill, As you may know, you'll want to sand a smooth radius in the epoxy before you lay down the fiberglass. The 404 filler can be tough to sand, so you may want to be sure you have some fairly aggressive sandpaper on hand to deal with the more prominent peaks and ridges in the epoxy. Also, wipe the ...

Jason K

Nice job, Noah! It sounds like a lot of fun - that boat must be a wild ride downwind.

I too am considering a "distance" race this weekend. It's a 43 mile single handed race. I took the boat out last Saturday in 15 knots to see if I could handle it alone. It's a lot of work.

Jason K

Here are a few photos from the Labor Day weekend trip to the Tchefuncte River: http://www.rambunctiousracing.com/images/Labor_Day_007.jpg http://www.rambunctiousracing.com/images/Labor_Day_008.jpg http://www.rambunctiousracing.com/images/Labor_Day_013.jpg http://www.rambunctiousracing.com/images/Lab...

Jason K

The Pearson Ensign and the CD Typhoon both have large cockpits for the size of the boat.

Jason K

A couple that come to mind:

Stainless Steel: Tops In Quality

Bronze: Spartan Bronze

I've ordered from and been pleased with Tops In Quality. I spoke with the folks at Spartan Bronze and they seemed friendly, but I don't have any real experience with them.

Jason K

Seriously though... I'm looking to get rid of the gigantic plastic box the socket set came in, but I need something to keep all the sockets organized. I can't use another canvas bag! I already have three of them and I'd rather not root around in the bag for a particular socket. Why not just get a s...

Jason K

We had a great time over Labor Day as well. We took a trip to the Tchefuncte River, which is a busy and popular spot on holidays and most weekends. The town of Madisonville is on the river, so there are good places to tie up and walk to first class restaurants or to bands playing along the bank. The...

Jason K

They were also very helpful when I was having a hard time getting UPS to deliver to me. I've never had a bad experience with Defender.

Jason K

I have to check, but I think I have a good size length of SS piano hinge. If I do, it's yours for the shipping. Let me know if you would like me to dig around. I had the same problem with my Triton. I bought what was labeled as a SS hinge and the pin rusted in about a month. I can't remember where I...

Jason K

This is purely a personal preference, but I don't care for mixed aggregate non-skid paints, like Interdeck, over a molded non-skid pattern. It looks like a job done quickly and cheaply, even though it can still be a lot of work. If you really want the Interdeck, then I would suggest sanding the mold...

Jason K

Looking good, Greg - congrats on the new sails and hardware.

Jason K

Yes, it is certainly a WC Triton. Pearson made some masthead rig boats as well, including my Triton, #218. Off topic: Speaking of my old boat, I saw it today. I went to the marina in New Orleans because I heard a report of a major fish kill in the marina (thousands of fish were floating). "My&q...

Jason K

My stupid PO trick this month is definitely the sheave issue. It was decided to simply bypass a seized sheave, which caused the old wire halyard to carve a groove in the mast, which promptly ate my new Warpspeed halyard on its first hoist, which necessitated dropping the rig to repair.

Jason K

It works for me, but I'm just using it on boats and the occasional lawn mower. My motor holds 2.5 quarts so, even if I miraculously sucked all the oil out, I shouldn't have an issue.

Technically, it's 2.5 liters, which would be about 2.6 quarts.

It's also a lot cheaper than the 6000 ($30).

Jason K

...plus I spilled my beer on one big gybe.

It's situations like these that can be avoided with lots and lots of practice.

Jason K

What's the story with that fore-and-aft mooring set up? Is that your usual mooring arrangement? I've not seen that before.

Word on the street is that the boat is so light he has to do that to keep it from floating away (like a balloon, not a boat adrift, of course).

Jason K

Congratulations Noah! It must have been something for your crew to go from a Melges 24 to the Swede. Did you have to keep reminding your trimmer to use the winches?

I can't wait to see those photos.

Jason K

Wow - that trailer is something else.

Jason K

You might be able to find just the transmission for an A4 and replace it but I have never seen one on its own. I'm 95% sure I have one, believe it or not. I don't know if it works as I never had cause to swap it out. Access to where it's stored is a challenge, but if you pull yours, Zach, and you'r...

Jason K

What a trip. Thanks for the updates.

Jason K

I can't answer your HVLP questions, but Tim's having issues with his service provider. I heard a rumor he was stalking around Maine with war paint on.

Jason K

Matt, can you post some photos of the damage? Not only would that help generate some ideas, this forum has a huge appetite for photos.

Jason K

No, I don't have the parts manual. In fact, it didn't occur to me that I need it. All of sudden, I think I can't do without it. :)

I would be happy to liberate one of yours, if you have a spare.

Jason K

No problem!

Also, I've got the operation and service manuals here if you need them:

Operation:
http://www.rambunctiousracing.com/files/2qm15.pdf

Service:
http://www.rambunctiousracing.com/files ... ervice.pdf

Jason K

Welcome to the forum Matt.

Try Riverside Lumber in New Orleans East. They're only about and hour and a half from Gautier.

Here's a link to their website: http://www.riversidelumber.com/frameset.htm

Jason K

OK, the rig came down yesterday and it revealed some interesting surprises. I'm glad I dropped it. Not only did I get to take care of a number of projects, it's good to know everything up there is in good shape. As we don't have the seasonal sailing many on this forum do, it's actually fairly rare f...

Jason K

Brian,

Early May - how'd you miss that memo? :)

I'm having a great time with the boat. It's really been a lot of fun.

Jason K

I did some minor maintenance on the Yanmar yesterday and used the Pela 2000 for the first time. Prior to this I had a hand pump. The Pela 2000 rocks. It uses the hand pump to create a vacuum in the container and is sucks the oil right out. I got far more oil out than I would have with the hand pump ...

Jason K

I know this seems like a simple, straightforward thing and that it doesn't deserve it's own thread, but this is turning out to be far more complicated than I would have thought. Like many Tritons, the J/30 is a fractional rig. I don't have a boom topping lift, so the main halyard is the only way to ...

Jason K

Wow, incredible photos Nathan. I'm not sure which one I like best, the shot from Pemetic Mountain or the one of your son "fishing." They are fantastic shots all around.

I hope the rest of your cruise is a scenic as the first part.

Jason K

I've done a bit of research and I'll answer my own question. Mike, you're a little bit off - some ATF's are backwards compatible while others aren't. ATF-A has given way to Dextron II and Dextron III. Here's what Nigel Calder has to say in Marine Diesel Engines : Most transmissions operate on 30-wei...

Jason K

I am just about set to tune the engine up. The only stumbling block is I can't find the proper fluid for the reversing gear. The (25 year old) manual calls for ATF-A type fluid. I can't find that anywhere, even online. Is that an older type that may be rebranded? Or does anyone know if there is a cu...

Jason K

The Stonehorse I'm familiar with is a 23' cutter rigged sloop that was designed by Sam Crocker and built in the 30's. It was manufactured by Edie & Duff as a fiberglass boat in the '70's and '80's. Was the orginal Stonehore 23 one of a model series? The boat above is bigger than a Stonehorse 23 ...

Jason K

I usually turn everything off at the panel and then switch both batteries off at the master switch. I was concerned I had some kind of stray current or something. I only recently discovered that the memory settings remained on when the distribution switch wasn't turned of and wondered why. It's obvi...

Jason K

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241 ... G_1155.jpg

That's a great looking boat. Almost certainly a Crocker design, right? Do you know what kind it is?

Jason K

I did this recently. I originally intended to leave the yellow wire disconnected as I did not want a constant (if minor) drain on the battery. However, when I wired everything up with the yellow wire excluded, the unit would not turn on. I ended up connecting both the yellow and the red to the power...

Jason K

The camera angle is playing tricks on you, Rick. Interesting that the Triton is a masthead rig.

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