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impeller access in Westerbeke 35B 3 in Sabre 362 8
hi - my water pump impeller is just forward of my starter, facing aft, on the port side of my 1995 Sabre 362. Without removing the starter, hell to even get the cover off of the casing let alone remove the impeller. Is there an easier way to inspect/replace the impeller than removing the starter to get reasonable access ? Tx Paul Pegasus Padanaram MA
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S32 vs S34-1
I was looking at a 34-1 the other day. Curious, are they the same hull with a different transom on the 34-1? The specs are almost identical. Anybody know? The other difference is that the 34 has a keel stepped mast and the 32 deck stepped Bill Kellner S32 CB Sandusky Ohio
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What goes here? Head sink cabinet 8
Hi, I have these two pieces of wood screwed to the back of my head cabinet door that looks like they¡¯re supposed to be holding something. Can anyone tell me what it might be? For all I know it could be floating around somewhere else on my boat. -- Vincent Cantarella S/V John's Dream 1985 Sabre 34 MK1 #253
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Squirrel issue 6
Wondering if anyone can give me a little advice. I am Canadian and bought a 1988 Sabre 36 in New Jersey last Nov. Boat surveyed above average. Broker has a marina and stored the boat and equipment over Winter for me. Just commissioned the boat and found a couple of issues, the Dingy and my Asymmetrical were damaged by a squirrel in what I assumed was winter storage. The never used Dingy has a 4 inch hole in the tube. I am told the estimate to fix is 800$ and will take until mid June. I hope to have it sailed close to home by then. Bought a RIB at Defender yesterday. Also, the Asymmetrical has multiple chew holes in the sock with some small ones in sail. Otherwise in like new condition. The rest of the boat is sound and I¡¯m happy with my purchase. This issue is not my fault of course and I¡¯m not pointing fingers. Just trying to see if there are any options. The broker just sent me the address of the repair person. I have Geico insurance. I thought similar experiences may exist among the group and was looking for guidance. Thank you. Chris 1988 S36 #80 Over Time
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Mast VHF Coaxial cable 8
For 38 years we have owned our 1986 Sabre 30 Mark III on Lake Michigan which is "on the hard" with mast off and scheduled for re-stepping 6/2/25. I need to replace the VHF cable with 8X. Wondering if I have to pull top of mast in order to replace cable or if I can just attach new smaller diameter 8x cable to the old VHF cable at bottom or top of the mast and pull it through? I have some concern about doing this if there are attachments (for strain relief?) in the mast or if cable breaks. Any advice is appreciated! Thanks! Earl (Nirvana - 1986 Sabre 30 Mark III)
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Fairclough cover for S28 free 7
I have a Fairclough cover I've used for my S28II and all the stuff you need to use it, bought in 2016. It still has years of life but it's too much for me to handle now. It's at Savin Haill Yacht Club, 400 Morrissey Blvd, Dorechester MA. Let me know off list if you'd like to come get it. It would work with a mark I as well. In pic it's the one to the left. (elizabeth.rhodes@...). Fair winds, Elisa
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AGM Battery recommendation 11
Its time to replace our 4D AGM house batteries. For how we use the boat AGMs are fine and I don't want to switch to Li. Would anyone have recommendations for a specific manufacturer? Many members of our club are using Interstate Marine AGMs and seem satisfied. Second question I see some manufacturers have switched to L lug terminals. They seem awkward to connect. My current battery has a bolt that screws right into the battery. Are there adaptors for the L lug terminals? -- Bob S42 Vitesse Lake Ontario
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About carrier-provided satellite features on iPhone - Apple Support 7
Wow. This is great news. Satellite messaging support for iPhones 14 and above. https://support.apple.com/en-us/122339 Tony 2006 Delphia 40 Tony Billera tony.billera@... 206 605 2650 linkedin.com/in/tonybillera Please consider the environment before printing this email. Thank you.
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Running Light Leak
Hello Sabre family. I have water coming in through the running light on the stern (see photo). Obviously the teak is cracked and rotting. Is it best to replace the whole unit? If so, any recommendations? The bow lights are in similar condition, but not yet leaking. Thank you! -- Michael Oravetz Sabre 34 1981 #114 Katiedid Cleveland, Ohio
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426 belt replacement - raw water hose makes it difficult 4
Has anyone figured out a good way to move the raw water hose and re attach it when replacing alternator belts on a 426? The hose literally prevents the alternator (we have 105A Balmar) from moving more than 1/4¡± toward the centerline. ¡ªNeil neil dot e dot russell at gmail.com ¡°Whisper II¡± S426-034 Salem MA
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Ideas for Sailing with a Kayak? 4
Does anyone have any good ideas for storing a Kayak on deck while underway? She's a 1989 -S42. We currently keep it roughly amidships at the shrouds, inside the lifelines. See pic. Was thinking of getting or making an attachment to the stanchion tubes and putting it more forward... No room on the davits as the dinghy takes up all of that space below, and they're getting solar on top of them...
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Water Tank Gaskets 8
Any recommendations for gaskets for the water and holding tanks? They are a gooey mess. Apologies if this is an old topic. Thank you, Chris -- Christopher Evans Habanero S32 Reedville, VA
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USCG proposal to remove markers off New England coast 6
A friend alerted me to a Coast Guard proposal to remove hundreds of navigational markers along the New England coast, including red/white checkered harbor entrance buoys, several buoys around Block Island, Stonington and Watch Hill, the Cape Cod Canal, Woods Hole, and well over 100 along the Maine coast. Apparently the markers would not be removed until next year sometime, but they are open to public comment until June 13. There is an independent website with a chart showing the proposed removals, information about the proposal, and how to submit comments here: https://uscg-marker-removals.webflow.io/ I plan to submit comments and thought others might be interested as well. -- -- Jim Harman Arcadia S402 #2 Southport CT
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How many are still around? 19
Was perusing around Facebook and craigslist today, and I noticed quite a few older ads for scrapped and decommissioned/scrapped Sabre 28s. It got me wondering, how many are still out there? Of the 588 (correct me if that numbers wrong) how many do you think are still functioning. Is this tracked anywhere? I don't think there is any way to know, but would anyone have an estimate/supposition of how many of the Sabre 28s are still in the water sailing? -- Aaron R Sabre 28-2 Hull 308
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W27 Shutdown Process #27-horsepowerWesterbekes #Sabre34
Hello - New to me W27. There is a Red emergency stop pull in the aft locker that attaches to a lever on the high pressure fuel pump. The bar on that pump is spring loaded and was frozen. It works a bit now but the pull cable is not operating as expected as the spring does not return the pump arm in resistance to the cable. Reading the Westerbeke Manual, it seems moving the throttle past idle will shut down the engine and that's what I did. So the Red Pull cable is the Emergency Stop? Is it common this is both frozen in position and it's spring not working? Anyone ever replace this plate and arm that shuts down the fuel flow? Thanks Tim S34 Rockport Maine
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S28 MK I ignition lock/switch wiring 5
Hi, All. I'm afraid I may be forced to replace my ignition switch on S28 Mk I. Does anyone have any idea where all these cables go to? I'm trying to replace it with a Colee- Hersee 3-position ignition switch and I have no clue which wires go where. I'll try attaching the photo of current switch.
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Selling Sabre 34 mk1
Selling my Sabre Youtube video and link to yacht world ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PypRZC8mOwQ
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Rebedding old (aluminum frame) fixed ports 10
I have removed a leaky fixed port on my 38-1 for re-bedding. It¡¯s the original style with the aluminum frame on the outside as discussed below. I have also read the ¡°Instructions to Rebed Sabre 28 Main Cabin Windows¡±. I would like to do the job following the factory guidelines but am unsure of a few procedures. 1. There is no mention of glazing vinyl or gaskets, but my window clearly has at least two. One poster said he bought 3/16 glazing vinyl #D752. Another mentions acquiring window molding from Catalina Direct. I¡¯m pretty sure I recall Phil Horn stating he researched, purchased and installed the original material and even attached a photo of it during his glass replacement. However, I am unable to find that post. I am hoping those who have experience with this project can shed some light (no pun intended) on the correct products and where to acquire them. And, Phil, if you are following, please respond. 2. The bead of caulking on the outside of the window and the aluminum frame is described as a silicone bead on the factory instructions for the 28. The bead on my windows is rather wide and ugly. It¡¯s silver/gray after all these years, and I¡¯m unsure if it¡¯s original. I¡¯d like to use a smaller width bead of black silicone against the glass and the frame for a much neater look and a bead of white around the frame and the surrounding cabin top wall. I¡¯m thinking a 1/8¡± bead, maybe even a 1/16¡± bead which is about the thickness of the frame, but I¡¯m not sure if the thinner bead would compromise the seal. I¡¯m open to suggestions. 3. One poster recommends Permatex Windshield Sealer and details the procedure he followed very carefully. I¡¯m wondering how the Permatext has been holding up in the harsh marine environment. 4. I¡¯m also considering painting or powder coating the frame and eventually all the frames. I¡¯ve used Interlux Perfection Hatteras Off White on my overhead hatches and the color matches the gelcoat nicely. Again, any advice or alternatives would be appreciated. Don Fleming Duet S-38-1 #77 Hudson River toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
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Couple of items 4
1. My 34-1 has a small metal tray under the floor board just aft of the mast step. It fits perfect in the opening and I am pretty sure it came with the boat originally. Anyone know its function? 2. I reconditioned all of the seacocks except the cockpit scupper seacocks. The last time I descended into the stern lazarette I had a hard time getting out, lol. My oldest son is a little bit smaller than me and a whole lot stronger, and he has volunteered to recondition them. I reached hard into the stern lazarette and didn¡¯t make contact with the lever. In the case that these seacocks must be closed I was thinking of adding a pipe extension to the handle, allowing me to reach them. Anyone tried this or have other suggestions? Thanks, Dave G Serenade 1983 S34-1 #184 NB, Canada
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Handrails leaking? 9
Hi all, can the handrails cause leaking? I re-bedded both rails with Butyl Tape, and was expecting through bolts to secure them. Instead, they were screwed on. Do the screws go all the way through? The fiberglass roof liner blocks the view. thanks, Mike -- Michael Henning 1985 S36 Caper Allen Harbor, RI
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