Re: bigger issues
Chris, Too bad about the hauling damage. Let us know if you decide to build a new companionway hatch. We can get you dimensions, at least. hope you find another way, though. --Bill #327
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spreader length
What is the length of the spreader -base to eye?Thank you .
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bobwrock
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spreader length
What is the length of the spreader -base to eye?Thank you .
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spreader length
What is the length of the spreader -base to eye?Thank you .
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Re: bigger issues
There is always a Tartan being scrapped somewhere. You now need to hunt one down. L The companionway hatch is pretty hard to lose. You might also post to Craigslist in the area where you think it was
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Re: mast stepping
My mast was very close to the size of the opening, but despite that, I used some tapered hardwood shims, trimmed just above the deck opening and tapped in from the top so any mast movement (along with
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ackermwi <back22@...>
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Re: bigger issues
Chris, What bad luck about the sliding hatch (companionway hatch). I am not sure where you would get a replacement. You could call the folks at tartanparts.com and see what they have to say. Did your
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Caleb Davison
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Re: bigger issues
just hope it did not go through somebodies windshield & hurt them , cause if they have a smart lawyer they'll track you down via the hull # !!!!!!! , though likely they would go after the trucker co.
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bigger issues
Hi Caleb, Thanks for the input. I was just wondering if anyone else has the same mast arrangement and it sounds like you do. I have bigger fish to fry now that my trucker has just told me that my
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chrisd4700
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Re: mast stepping
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Caleb Davison
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mast stepping
Hello Everyone, As of this moment, my T-27 is hurling down the highway on her way to her new home. I have a question regarding the mast stepping and partners. When I looked at the underside of my
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chrisd4700
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Re: Problem #2
I agree. I would check both compression and fuel. If you don't have a compression gauge, then you can just pull all the plugs and place your thumb over the holes, one at a time while spinning the
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ackermwi <back22@...>
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Re: replacement winch handles
Yes, they only have the small ones. I have a home made one for my larger winches, and nicely done- extremely sturdy. I'm also just planning ahead and looking for spares. I can share some photos of the
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ackermwi <back22@...>
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Re: replacement winch handles
ACKERMWI, Thanks for the heads up on RigRite. I'm looking for a spare handle for my bronze sheet winches which is bigger than the ones they offer. I haven't messured it but it is at least 12 inchs.
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Re: replacement winch handles
As an update, I did find a website http://www.rigrite.com/Hardware/Winches/Wilcox-Crittenden_Winches.html that looks like it has winch handles very close to the size for my mast mounted halyard
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Re: Problem #2
Check out Don Moyer's site on Atomic 4 (moyermarine.com). It could be lack of compression in the engine pistons. Blown head gasket would cause that. It could also be that the engine isn't getting the
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tartan27plee <tartan27plee@...>
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Problem #2
I have ordered a new c/b from Tartan (ouch!) My next issue is that the engine runs beautifully with no load...put her in gear and she dies, prop turns fine out of water, nothing tangled, can turn prop
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Re: Centerboard replacement
bulged the board. Would you update your experience for me? I like the idea of a factory board if they are made or a bronze replacement if practical. thanks 1978 T27-2. Pivot hole at left, pennant hole
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mp_leahy <mp_leahy@...>
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Re: replacement winch handles
Bill, If you are looking for the old style handles that fit the original Bronze Winchs with the slot that goes throught the top, so an I. I have one but want a spare if anyony has an extra! Billy Ray
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backstay13
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replacement winch handles
I assume those with the older boats like mine have winches that won't take the current standard handles. Does anyone know where I can get additional old style winch handles? --Bill #327
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ackermwi <back22@...>
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