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I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark
II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing to her new home in Richmond, CA. http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Excellent Jon, excellent!
Sail on! Scout "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing to her new home in Richmond, CA. http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Wow..... nice boat Jon, not gay at all :0) Joe Capt. JG wrote: I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing to her new home in Richmond, CA. http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Now *that's* a nice boat!
Scotty "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing to her new home in Richmond, CA. http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Capt. JG wrote:
I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. Good pick! Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing to her new home in Richmond, CA. http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ Looks to me like you are already getting a lot of satisfaction out of this excellent boat. The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) That will be nice if any basketball players decide to take a nap there. Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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Pretty Boat. Good choice Jon and good luck with her.
"Capt. JG" wrote I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing to her new home in Richmond, CA. http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Darn it. Mooron will be disappointed.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... Wow..... nice boat Jon, not gay at all :0) Joe Capt. JG wrote: I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing to her new home in Richmond, CA. http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Capt. JG wrote:
I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing to her new home in Richmond, CA. http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) Good for you, Jon. Sabre's are nice boats. May you have years of emjoyment sailing her. |
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Tanks, I appreciate the thought.... :-)
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "katy" wrote in message ... Capt. JG wrote: I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing to her new home in Richmond, CA. http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) Good for you, Jon. Sabre's are nice boats. May you have years of emjoyment sailing her. |
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Congratulations, that's a "proper yacht"!
Here's the sales brochu http://www.sabreyachts.com/pdf/S30-Series-2.pdf Capt. JG wrote: I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing to her new home in Richmond, CA. http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) |
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Thanks... already got the brochure. :-)
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Jeff" wrote in message . .. Congratulations, that's a "proper yacht"! Here's the sales brochu http://www.sabreyachts.com/pdf/S30-Series-2.pdf Capt. JG wrote: I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing to her new home in Richmond, CA. http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) |
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Looks old, tired and down on her LWL. Did you have a moisture check done on the hull? Hope you put some money aside for getting her up to par. Paladin "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... |I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark | II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. | I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but | there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. | | Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing | to her new home in Richmond, CA. | | http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ | http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ | | The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) | | -- | "j" ganz @@ | www.sailnow.com | | | -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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But still angry.
"Capt. JG" wrote in message ... Darn it. Mooron will be disappointed. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com.. .. Wow..... nice boat Jon, not gay at all :0) Joe Capt. JG wrote: I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing to her new home in Richmond, CA. http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Tis not for me to judge others but only observe.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scotty" wrote in message . .. But still angry. "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... Darn it. Mooron will be disappointed. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com.. . Wow..... nice boat Jon, not gay at all :0) Joe Capt. JG wrote: I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing to her new home in Richmond, CA. http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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You have to understand that when one is stupid or drunk, one can see things
others don't. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Charlie Morgan" wrote in message ... On Fri, 1 Sep 2006 18:07:21 -0400, "Paladin" noneofyourbusiness.www wrote: Looks old, tired and down on her LWL. The pictures of the boat in the water show the bootstripe is clearly out of the water, and level along it's length. Where do you see something different? CWM |
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A very nice boat.
Congratulations! Tremendous sized cockpit too! Glory! |
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"Charlie Morgan" wrote in message ... | On Fri, 1 Sep 2006 18:07:21 -0400, "Paladin" noneofyourbusiness.www wrote: | | | | Looks old, tired and down on her LWL. | | The pictures of the boat in the water show the bootstripe is clearly out of the | water, and level along it's length. Where do you see something different? | | CWM The photos of the boat hanging in the travel lift clearly show the LWL has been raised about six inches above designed LWL. Just look how far above the turn of the bilge the damned boot stripe is. Any old dropout from Westlawn can see it. This isn't rocket surgery, ya know... Paladin -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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Thanks!
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Dave" wrote in message ... On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:29:25 -0700, "Capt. JG" said: I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Nice looking vessel, Jon. Congrats. |
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Here's a synopsis of Excalibur's maiden voyage from the yard in SF to her
new home... The maiden voyage was interesting... single-handed her from SF South Beach Harbor to Richmond. Engine started fine at the dock, so I raised sails and headed up toward the Bay Bridge. Near the bridge, the wind died, so I go to start the engine... nada... not even cranking, nothing. After some preliminary checks, like do I have juice, fuel, I called the yard where she had some engine work done (tune up, oil change, and the like). Oh, it's not our fault, maybe you're out of gas (no), maybe you don't have her in neutral (no neutral safety switch on this boat - something to think about adding). Come back, and we'll look into it... of course, it's a good hour or so in such light winds, and guess what they close in 1/2 hour. Frustrated, I called the former owner, who couldn't think of any reason this would happen. Never happened to him in 10 years. Must be a disconnected wire, but he's busy at work, and the manual is in my car (note for later, put manual on boat). Called the yard back... they said, oh, maybe we forgot to tighten the wire to the starter solenoid. Unfortunately, I have no idea where this wire is. Fortunately, not much vessel traffic where I'm floating, so I heave-to to a starboard tack (give myself at least some status), open up the engine compartment, and I go upside down inside the engine, one hand on a cell phone dying battery, flashlight in my mouth, trying to listen/talk to the yard so their "mechanic" can direct me, the other hand trying to reach the stupid wire. Finally, found it, tightened it, and then she started no problem. Oh yeah, and they didn't reconnect the low-oil and temp alarms either. Got past the bridge, the wind picked up, so killed the engine and started sailing again. Got about 20 kts steady wind the rest of the way, mostly port tack. Finally had to jibe to avoid a tug/barge coming out of the Richmond area, and the rest was easy, even did a passable job flaking the main before I got to the dock. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing to her new home in Richmond, CA. http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Capt. JG wrote: Here's a synopsis of Excalibur's maiden voyage Called the yard back... they said, oh, maybe we forgot to tighten the wire to the starter solenoid. Unfortunately, You did not know where a starter solenoid wire was? Jon I suggest you take a basic course on engine electrical systems. What kind of engine is in the boat? You say "gas" juice..are you saying the boat has an Atomic 4 or some other type of dangerious gasoline engine? Joe |
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Joe wrote:
Capt. JG wrote: Here's a synopsis of Excalibur's maiden voyage Called the yard back... they said, oh, maybe we forgot to tighten the wire to the starter solenoid. Unfortunately, You did not know where a starter solenoid wire was? Jon I suggest you take a basic course on engine electrical systems. What kind of engine is in the boat? You say "gas" juice..are you saying the boat has an Atomic 4 or some other type of dangerious gasoline engine? Joe Gasoline engines are not dangerous at all. Gasoline engines almost never blow up. Gasoline itself, however, leaking from a fuel line or tank, does pose a substantial risk. Especially when the solenoid wire is loose. |
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I do now. :-) I should have known where it was before I left. I guess we all
learn from our mistakes. It's a Westerbeke 13hp. I would not buy an A-4, even though they're not bad engines. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... Capt. JG wrote: Here's a synopsis of Excalibur's maiden voyage Called the yard back... they said, oh, maybe we forgot to tighten the wire to the starter solenoid. Unfortunately, You did not know where a starter solenoid wire was? Jon I suggest you take a basic course on engine electrical systems. What kind of engine is in the boat? You say "gas" juice..are you saying the boat has an Atomic 4 or some other type of dangerious gasoline engine? Joe |
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Yup... ST4000. If I didn't have it, it would have been more of a mess. I
also am about to have a remote for it... :-) I really appreciated having it while flaking the main, especially since the wind was about 15 kts with higher gusts. Worked great! -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Dave" wrote in message ... On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 12:39:35 -0700, "Capt. JG" said: even did a passable job flaking the main before I got to the dock. Do you have an autopilot? I probably single hand more than I sail with crew, and flaking the main is SOP while coming in on autopilot. I hate trying to do it while rocking back and forth in a chop. Highly recommended if you don't have one. |
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Capt. JG wrote:
Here's a synopsis of Excalibur's maiden voyage from the yard in SF to her new home... The maiden voyage was interesting... single-handed her from SF South Beach Harbor to Richmond. Engine started fine at the dock, so I raised sails and headed up toward the Bay Bridge. Near the bridge, the wind died, so I go to start the engine... nada... not even cranking, nothing. After some preliminary checks, like do I have juice, fuel, I called the yard where she had some engine work done (tune up, oil change, and the like). Oh, it's not our fault, maybe you're out of gas (no), maybe you don't have her in neutral (no neutral safety switch on this boat - something to think about adding). Come back, and we'll look into it... of course, it's a good hour or so in such light winds, and guess what they close in 1/2 hour. Frustrated, I called the former owner, who couldn't think of any reason this would happen. Never happened to him in 10 years. Must be a disconnected wire, but he's busy at work, and the manual is in my car (note for later, put manual on boat). Called the yard back... they said, oh, maybe we forgot to tighten the wire to the starter solenoid. Unfortunately, I have no idea where this wire is. Fortunately, not much vessel traffic where I'm floating, so I heave-to to a starboard tack (give myself at least some status), open up the engine compartment, and I go upside down inside the engine, one hand on a cell phone dying battery, flashlight in my mouth, trying to listen/talk to the yard so their "mechanic" can direct me, the other hand trying to reach the stupid wire. Finally, found it, tightened it, and then she started no problem. Oh yeah, and they didn't reconnect the low-oil and temp alarms either. Got past the bridge, the wind picked up, so killed the engine and started sailing again. Got about 20 kts steady wind the rest of the way, mostly port tack. Finally had to jibe to avoid a tug/barge coming out of the Richmond area, and the rest was easy, even did a passable job flaking the main before I got to the dock. Did you really think that a maiden voyage was going to be uneventful? How naive, Jon. G;ad you made it to harbor safely. |
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I'm a positive person. :-) It was a fun sail.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "katy" wrote in message ... Capt. JG wrote: Here's a synopsis of Excalibur's maiden voyage from the yard in SF to her new home... The maiden voyage was interesting... single-handed her from SF South Beach Harbor to Richmond. Engine started fine at the dock, so I raised sails and headed up toward the Bay Bridge. Near the bridge, the wind died, so I go to start the engine... nada... not even cranking, nothing. After some preliminary checks, like do I have juice, fuel, I called the yard where she had some engine work done (tune up, oil change, and the like). Oh, it's not our fault, maybe you're out of gas (no), maybe you don't have her in neutral (no neutral safety switch on this boat - something to think about adding). Come back, and we'll look into it... of course, it's a good hour or so in such light winds, and guess what they close in 1/2 hour. Frustrated, I called the former owner, who couldn't think of any reason this would happen. Never happened to him in 10 years. Must be a disconnected wire, but he's busy at work, and the manual is in my car (note for later, put manual on boat). Called the yard back... they said, oh, maybe we forgot to tighten the wire to the starter solenoid. Unfortunately, I have no idea where this wire is. Fortunately, not much vessel traffic where I'm floating, so I heave-to to a starboard tack (give myself at least some status), open up the engine compartment, and I go upside down inside the engine, one hand on a cell phone dying battery, flashlight in my mouth, trying to listen/talk to the yard so their "mechanic" can direct me, the other hand trying to reach the stupid wire. Finally, found it, tightened it, and then she started no problem. Oh yeah, and they didn't reconnect the low-oil and temp alarms either. Got past the bridge, the wind picked up, so killed the engine and started sailing again. Got about 20 kts steady wind the rest of the way, mostly port tack. Finally had to jibe to avoid a tug/barge coming out of the Richmond area, and the rest was easy, even did a passable job flaking the main before I got to the dock. Did you really think that a maiden voyage was going to be uneventful? How naive, Jon. G;ad you made it to harbor safely. |
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message ... Here's a synopsis of Excalibur's maiden voyage from the yard in SF to her new home... The maiden voyage was interesting... single-handed her from SF South Beach Harbor to Richmond. Engine started fine at the dock, so I raised sails and headed up toward the Bay Bridge. Near the bridge, the wind died, so I go to start the engine... nada... not even cranking, nothing. After some preliminary checks, like do I have juice, fuel, I called the yard where she had some engine work done (tune up, oil change, and the like). Oh, it's not our fault, maybe you're out of gas (no), maybe you don't have her in neutral (no neutral safety switch on this boat - something to think about adding). Don't, they're stupid. Come back, and we'll look into it... of course, it's a good hour or so in such light winds, and guess what they close in 1/2 hour. Frustrated, I called the former owner, who couldn't think of any reason this would happen. Never happened to him in 10 years. Must be a disconnected wire, but he's busy at work, and the manual is in my car (note for later, put manual on boat). Called the yard back... they said, oh, maybe we forgot to tighten the wire to the starter solenoid. Unfortunately, I have no idea where this wire is. Sailing in the wee hours I noticed my nav lights dimming, went to start the engine ( with the starter batt) and nada. I also hove to as the battery was too low to trust the AP. The selenoid wire had broken , right at the terminal end. I stripped it and put it back on bare wire. Got a terminal 3 days later. -- Scott Vernon Plowville Pa _/)__/)_/)_ |
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Is it? That's nice to know. I think it's discontinued, but that doesn't mean
much. I didn't really check it out much before the purchase... came with the boat, seems to have the ability to work off the GPS that's also on the boat. You can see the GPS receiver just to starboard of the outboard in this one: http://www.sailnow.photosite.com/exc...t-sabre30.html. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Dave" wrote in message ... On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 14:28:28 -0700, "Capt. JG" said: Yup... ST4000. Hmm. The high-priced spread. Nice. I just replaced my 26 year old ST1000 with a Simrad unit. I was surprised to learn that Raymarine had downgraded the replacement for the ST1000 so I'd have to order the next larger size, the 2000, to handle my boat's 6800 lb displacement. Decided I didn't need the bells and whistles of the Raymarine unit for my purposes. |
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"Scotty" wrote in message
. .. "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... Here's a synopsis of Excalibur's maiden voyage from the yard in SF to her new home... The maiden voyage was interesting... single-handed her from SF South Beach Harbor to Richmond. Engine started fine at the dock, so I raised sails and headed up toward the Bay Bridge. Near the bridge, the wind died, so I go to start the engine... nada... not even cranking, nothing. After some preliminary checks, like do I have juice, fuel, I called the yard where she had some engine work done (tune up, oil change, and the like). Oh, it's not our fault, maybe you're out of gas (no), maybe you don't have her in neutral (no neutral safety switch on this boat - something to think about adding). Don't, they're stupid. When I called the previous owner to confirm that it didn't have one, he told me he started the engine a couple of times in reverse. :-} Come back, and we'll look into it... of course, it's a good hour or so in such light winds, and guess what they close in 1/2 hour. Frustrated, I called the former owner, who couldn't think of any reason this would happen. Never happened to him in 10 years. Must be a disconnected wire, but he's busy at work, and the manual is in my car (note for later, put manual on boat). Called the yard back... they said, oh, maybe we forgot to tighten the wire to the starter solenoid. Unfortunately, I have no idea where this wire is. Sailing in the wee hours I noticed my nav lights dimming, went to start the engine ( with the starter batt) and nada. I also hove to as the battery was too low to trust the AP. The selenoid wire had broken , right at the terminal end. I stripped it and put it back on bare wire. Got a terminal 3 days later. I need to replace the lenses. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Dave wrote:
On Tue, 05 Sep 2006 17:22:44 -0400, Jeff said: Gasoline engines almost never blow up. Gasoline itself, however, leaking from a fuel line or tank, does pose a substantial risk. And lawyers are accused of splitting hairs! So let's play the game. You're saying that gasoline leaking from the fuel line poses a substantial risk, but gasoline leaking from the carburetor's float chamber doesn't? Did you work as Bill Clinton's speech writer in an earlier life? You didn't recognize the homage to Jaxashby? I guess this was too subtle for you. |
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According to the manual, the interface "may be used with any radio
navigation system that uses NMEA the 0180, 0181, or 0183 standard," so it looks like I should be good to go.... -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Dave" wrote in message ... On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 16:51:15 -0700, "Capt. JG" said: seems to have the ability to work off the GPS that's also on the boat. I dunno. The older units used a proprietary protocol called "Sea Talk" (hence the "ST") and wouldn't understand NMEA (sp???). To interface the two required an interface box to convert the Sea Talk back and forth. |
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Capt. JG wrote:
According to the manual, the interface "may be used with any radio navigation system that uses NMEA the 0180, 0181, or 0183 standard," so it looks like I should be good to go.... My previous boat came with the old Nautec Autohelm 5000 auto pilot, circa 1985. I don't know what inputs it took. I replaced it with a ST4000 in 1994 and it was certainly NMEA compatible. |
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Kewl.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Jeff" wrote in message . .. Capt. JG wrote: According to the manual, the interface "may be used with any radio navigation system that uses NMEA the 0180, 0181, or 0183 standard," so it looks like I should be good to go.... My previous boat came with the old Nautec Autohelm 5000 auto pilot, circa 1985. I don't know what inputs it took. I replaced it with a ST4000 in 1994 and it was certainly NMEA compatible. |
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message ... have juice, fuel, I called the yard where she had some engine work done (tune up, oil change, and the like). Oh, it's not our fault, maybe you're out of gas (no), maybe you don't have her in neutral (no neutral safety switch on this boat - something to think about adding). Don't, they're stupid. When I called the previous owner to confirm that it didn't have one, he told me he started the engine a couple of times in reverse. :-} yes, but you're too smart to do that. Come back, and we'll look into it... of course, it's a good hour or so in such light winds, and guess what they close in 1/2 hour. Frustrated, I called the former owner, who couldn't think of any reason this would happen. Never happened to him in 10 years. Must be a disconnected wire, but he's busy at work, and the manual is in my car (note for later, put manual on boat). Called the yard back... they said, oh, maybe we forgot to tighten the wire to the starter solenoid. Unfortunately, I have no idea where this wire is. Sailing in the wee hours I noticed my nav lights dimming, went to start the engine ( with the starter batt) and nada. I also hove to as the battery was too low to trust the AP. The selenoid wire had broken , right at the terminal end. I stripped it and put it back on bare wire. Got a terminal 3 days later. I need to replace the lenses. lenses???? |
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Bifocals. I meant the lenses for the running lights.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scotty" wrote in message . .. "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... have juice, fuel, I called the yard where she had some engine work done (tune up, oil change, and the like). Oh, it's not our fault, maybe you're out of gas (no), maybe you don't have her in neutral (no neutral safety switch on this boat - something to think about adding). Don't, they're stupid. When I called the previous owner to confirm that it didn't have one, he told me he started the engine a couple of times in reverse. :-} yes, but you're too smart to do that. Come back, and we'll look into it... of course, it's a good hour or so in such light winds, and guess what they close in 1/2 hour. Frustrated, I called the former owner, who couldn't think of any reason this would happen. Never happened to him in 10 years. Must be a disconnected wire, but he's busy at work, and the manual is in my car (note for later, put manual on boat). Called the yard back... they said, oh, maybe we forgot to tighten the wire to the starter solenoid. Unfortunately, I have no idea where this wire is. Sailing in the wee hours I noticed my nav lights dimming, went to start the engine ( with the starter batt) and nada. I also hove to as the battery was too low to trust the AP. The selenoid wire had broken , right at the terminal end. I stripped it and put it back on bare wire. Got a terminal 3 days later. I need to replace the lenses. lenses???? |
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True Katy - maidens are never as they appear on the surface!
Scout "katy" wrote in message ... Capt. JG wrote: Here's a synopsis of Excalibur's maiden voyage from the yard in SF to her new home... The maiden voyage was interesting... single-handed her from SF South Beach Harbor to Richmond. Engine started fine at the dock, so I raised sails and headed up toward the Bay Bridge. Near the bridge, the wind died, so I go to start the engine... nada... not even cranking, nothing. After some preliminary checks, like do I have juice, fuel, I called the yard where she had some engine work done (tune up, oil change, and the like). Oh, it's not our fault, maybe you're out of gas (no), maybe you don't have her in neutral (no neutral safety switch on this boat - something to think about adding). Come back, and we'll look into it... of course, it's a good hour or so in such light winds, and guess what they close in 1/2 hour. Frustrated, I called the former owner, who couldn't think of any reason this would happen. Never happened to him in 10 years. Must be a disconnected wire, but he's busy at work, and the manual is in my car (note for later, put manual on boat). Called the yard back... they said, oh, maybe we forgot to tighten the wire to the starter solenoid. Unfortunately, I have no idea where this wire is. Fortunately, not much vessel traffic where I'm floating, so I heave-to to a starboard tack (give myself at least some status), open up the engine compartment, and I go upside down inside the engine, one hand on a cell phone dying battery, flashlight in my mouth, trying to listen/talk to the yard so their "mechanic" can direct me, the other hand trying to reach the stupid wire. Finally, found it, tightened it, and then she started no problem. Oh yeah, and they didn't reconnect the low-oil and temp alarms either. Got past the bridge, the wind picked up, so killed the engine and started sailing again. Got about 20 kts steady wind the rest of the way, mostly port tack. Finally had to jibe to avoid a tug/barge coming out of the Richmond area, and the rest was easy, even did a passable job flaking the main before I got to the dock. Did you really think that a maiden voyage was going to be uneventful? How naive, Jon. G;ad you made it to harbor safely. |
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Scout wrote:
True Katy - maidens are never as they appear on the surface! Scout "katy" wrote in message ... Capt. JG wrote: Here's a synopsis of Excalibur's maiden voyage from the yard in SF to her new home... The maiden voyage was interesting... single-handed her from SF South Beach Harbor to Richmond. Engine started fine at the dock, so I raised sails and headed up toward the Bay Bridge. Near the bridge, the wind died, so I go to start the engine... nada... not even cranking, nothing. After some preliminary checks, like do I have juice, fuel, I called the yard where she had some engine work done (tune up, oil change, and the like). Oh, it's not our fault, maybe you're out of gas (no), maybe you don't have her in neutral (no neutral safety switch on this boat - something to think about adding). Come back, and we'll look into it... of course, it's a good hour or so in such light winds, and guess what they close in 1/2 hour. Frustrated, I called the former owner, who couldn't think of any reason this would happen. Never happened to him in 10 years. Must be a disconnected wire, but he's busy at work, and the manual is in my car (note for later, put manual on boat). Called the yard back... they said, oh, maybe we forgot to tighten the wire to the starter solenoid. Unfortunately, I have no idea where this wire is. Fortunately, not much vessel traffic where I'm floating, so I heave-to to a starboard tack (give myself at least some status), open up the engine compartment, and I go upside down inside the engine, one hand on a cell phone dying battery, flashlight in my mouth, trying to listen/talk to the yard so their "mechanic" can direct me, the other hand trying to reach the stupid wire. Finally, found it, tightened it, and then she started no problem. Oh yeah, and they didn't reconnect the low-oil and temp alarms either. Got past the bridge, the wind picked up, so killed the engine and started sailing again. Got about 20 kts steady wind the rest of the way, mostly port tack. Finally had to jibe to avoid a tug/barge coming out of the Richmond area, and the rest was easy, even did a passable job flaking the main before I got to the dock. Did you really think that a maiden voyage was going to be uneventful? How naive, Jon. G;ad you made it to harbor safely. I suppose you have vast experience delving into the matter..... |
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Capt. JG wrote:
...... upside down inside the engine, one hand on a cell phone dying battery, flashlight in my mouth, trying to listen/talk to the yard so their "mechanic" can direct me, the other hand trying to reach the stupid wire. Well, look at it philosophically... every small piece of knowledge is good... it won't be the last time you hang upside down hugging the engine... hopefully you will learn all details of the boat's wiring and can correct other little problems before they so rudely interrupt the fun. ..... Oh yeah, and they didn't reconnect the low-oil and temp alarms either. See what I mean? Actually disconnected alarms are the best, they never go off and cause problems & worry. Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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Congratulations. Look's like a nice boat. You've come a long way in ten
years. -- jlrogers±³© "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... Here's a synopsis of Excalibur's maiden voyage from the yard in SF to her new home... The maiden voyage was interesting... single-handed her from SF South Beach Harbor to Richmond. Engine started fine at the dock, so I raised sails and headed up toward the Bay Bridge. Near the bridge, the wind died, so I go to start the engine... nada... not even cranking, nothing. After some preliminary checks, like do I have juice, fuel, I called the yard where she had some engine work done (tune up, oil change, and the like). Oh, it's not our fault, maybe you're out of gas (no), maybe you don't have her in neutral (no neutral safety switch on this boat - something to think about adding). Come back, and we'll look into it... of course, it's a good hour or so in such light winds, and guess what they close in 1/2 hour. Frustrated, I called the former owner, who couldn't think of any reason this would happen. Never happened to him in 10 years. Must be a disconnected wire, but he's busy at work, and the manual is in my car (note for later, put manual on boat). Called the yard back... they said, oh, maybe we forgot to tighten the wire to the starter solenoid. Unfortunately, I have no idea where this wire is. Fortunately, not much vessel traffic where I'm floating, so I heave-to to a starboard tack (give myself at least some status), open up the engine compartment, and I go upside down inside the engine, one hand on a cell phone dying battery, flashlight in my mouth, trying to listen/talk to the yard so their "mechanic" can direct me, the other hand trying to reach the stupid wire. Finally, found it, tightened it, and then she started no problem. Oh yeah, and they didn't reconnect the low-oil and temp alarms either. Got past the bridge, the wind picked up, so killed the engine and started sailing again. Got about 20 kts steady wind the rest of the way, mostly port tack. Finally had to jibe to avoid a tug/barge coming out of the Richmond area, and the rest was easy, even did a passable job flaking the main before I got to the dock. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... I finally concluded the purchase of a new, used boat. She's a Sabre 30, Mark II, built in 1983. Except for a few minor problems, she's in great shape. I'll probably be putting a furler on in the next couple of weeks, but there's no huge rush as the current setup is pretty easy. Here are a couple of picture links... on the hard and then me single-handing to her new home in Richmond, CA. http://sailnow.photosite.com/excalibur/ http://sailnow.photosite.com/Excalibur_maiden_voyage/ The cockpit is nice... 7'2" :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Capt. JG wrote: Bifocals. I meant the lenses for the running lights. Me too! Do you have Aqua Signal light? Let me know where you find lenses. Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scotty" wrote in message . .. "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... have juice, fuel, I called the yard where she had some engine work done (tune up, oil change, and the like). Oh, it's not our fault, maybe you're out of gas (no), maybe you don't have her in neutral (no neutral safety switch on this boat - something to think about adding). Don't, they're stupid. When I called the previous owner to confirm that it didn't have one, he told me he started the engine a couple of times in reverse. :-} yes, but you're too smart to do that. Come back, and we'll look into it... of course, it's a good hour or so in such light winds, and guess what they close in 1/2 hour. Frustrated, I called the former owner, who couldn't think of any reason this would happen. Never happened to him in 10 years. Must be a disconnected wire, but he's busy at work, and the manual is in my car (note for later, put manual on boat). Called the yard back... they said, oh, maybe we forgot to tighten the wire to the starter solenoid. Unfortunately, I have no idea where this wire is. Sailing in the wee hours I noticed my nav lights dimming, went to start the engine ( with the starter batt) and nada. I also hove to as the battery was too low to trust the AP. The selenoid wire had broken , right at the terminal end. I stripped it and put it back on bare wire. Got a terminal 3 days later. I need to replace the lenses. lenses???? |
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