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Hi Dan,
Perhaps you didn’t see my reply. Total thickness on my boat was aproximately
3/8, 3/16 of plywood and 3/16 of fiberglass. The measurements I took
calculated to .384 which I rounded to 3/8 when I ordered the ports from New
Found Metals. The fasteners they sent were the right length.
New Found has supplied ports for quite a few of our boats and since the
replies to your question varied quite a bit you may want to consider calling
them to find out what kind of variation they have seen from other owners.
Regards,
Phil Fontaine
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Just to clarify, my 3/8 inch cabin wall thickness was 3/16 plywood and 3/16
fiberglass. I replaced some of the ply and had to purchase 1/4 teak plywood
which actually measures closer to 3/16.
Phil Fontaine
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Aurora is a 1980 ketch. I replaced ports in the spring of 2011. My cabin
wall measured 3/8 inch
Phil Fontaine.
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Good luck with your sale Thatcher.
Hull number, model year, and date built can all be determined from the 12
digit Hull Identification Number. See the following link:
http://www.sailingseadragon.com/SerialNumber.htm
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Phil Fontaine
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Mine is on the mizzen.
Phil Fontaine
Aurora
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Aurora weathered the storm stripped down on the hard at a marina on Point
Judith Pond. Relaunching tomorrow.
No major problems reported at local marinas and yacht club. Boats on
moorings came through ok.
Phil
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PS – The prices noted are the old prices. The current prices on the web site
are more like $420 and $250.
Phil
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Hi Eric and Bob,
I installed EZ-JAX http://www.ezjax.com/ on both main ($185) and mizzen
($135) in 1997and have been happy with the system. The only maintenance has
been to replace, a couple of times, the shock cord that holds them when
stowed. Seems to me that they solve most of the things Bob objects to.
Regards,
Phil
Aurora
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Bummer.
Work – the curse of the drinking class!
See you another time.
Phil
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Rick,
At the time I was upgrading the electrical system (1999) and had decided to
install a dedicated engine cranking source I had difficulty finding
battery sizing information for the W 60. My Westerbeke manual wasn’t of much
help. I knew that others had installed a single battery (of size and
effectiveness unknown to me), so, since I had room for two batteries, I
decided to err in the overkill direction. Redundant batteries also appealed
to me. Having all the batteries in close proximity to each other also seemed
to simplify
the wiring to the three switches (one of which permits both banks to be
hooked up in parallel should the need arise).
I know that the practice is usually discouraged but, I use dual chemistry.
The house batteries are gel and the cranking batteries are flooded. I have a
dual output alternator which is regulated by the needs of the house
batteries and safe for the cranking batteries. So far so good.
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Aurora is a 1980 ketch and also has the house batteries (two size 8D) in the
stbd lazarette. I added two size 24 starting batteries in the same locker,
just aft of the house bank. No charger/inverter.
Phil
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Hi Rich,
Parking won’t be a problem. If for some reason the club lot is full that
weekend (highly doubtful) there is free public parking for up to 72 hours
almost across the street from the club.You will be able to land your dinghy either at the outer end of the club’s
main dock, or at the dinghy dock near the head of the main dock. I’ll go in
with you to show the way.Look forwartd to seeing both you and Linda soon.
Phil
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Thanks Thatcher.
Am I interpreting your message correctly that you may (1) arrive by boat
with two people or (2) two of you might drive by car from Jamestown to PJYC
for a cook-out?
Phil
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Thanks Bob,
How many people will there be on your boat?
Phil
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Thanks Thatcher.
You are correct. My suggested location is a bit north of the location you
suggested. I would advise that everyone have the details of the pond shown
on NOAA chart 13219.How many people will you have on your boat?
Phil
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