Can someone tell what pump was mounted in the starboard lazarette bulkhead of the 1978 IF36? All I have now is the hole on the bulkhead with four bolt holes...
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SAusmusIII@...
sausmusiii
Jan 1, 2009 8:19 pm
I am sure that my 80 IF had a Whale Gusher 10 through deck pump. Sam Ausmus III Check out my boat building website _www.mini-sailor.us_ ...
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vndrhdr
Jan 2, 2009 12:55 am
Anyone have input about how and where to install stereo speakers in our cockpits. Im cringe to cut holes???...
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Don
mrman19
Jan 2, 2009 4:19 am
All you need is a hole cutter, or a jig saw with the right blade...depends on how big of a hole you want. I was thinking about locating some water proof...
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chipwillis2003
Jan 2, 2009 4:21 pm
Our 1978 IF-36 has great looking non-skid decks. They are however imbedded with dirt. We have tried scrubbing them with Maguire's non- skid cleaner. We have...
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Mike Bennett
malanbennett
Jan 2, 2009 5:08 pm
Chip, When I had "Getaway" I regularly used a Home Depot power washer (about $75-100) on the non-skid with excellent results. The first time I tried it I was...
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purchasing
downwindmarine
Jan 2, 2009 6:05 pm
Chip, Before you get too far into this job, how about trying this....wet the deck, spray on "Starbrite Rug Cleaner", wait a couple of minutes, scrub the deck...
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judith kline
judithatsea
Jan 2, 2009 6:24 pm
Seems like any cockpit locker mount would invite damage to the rear of the speaker. Something in the cockpit combing would be safer. Possibly there is room...
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Don
mrman19
Jan 2, 2009 6:52 pm
You're probably right about possible damage at the cockpit lockers without some kind of protective covers. I think the speaker mounted entirely inside is the...
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Don
mrman19
Jan 2, 2009 6:55 pm
I was told that bleach with a water wash down would take care of that problem as far as looks go. The spots are still there, you just can't see them. Don s/v...
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greg heydon
gheydonmex
Jan 2, 2009 7:12 pm
I mounted West Marine recessed or flush mount water proof speakers port/starboard side of cockpit roughly below stern cleats. Speakers include template for...
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vrudy2you@...
vndrhdr
Jan 2, 2009 8:44 pm
That's a good dual purpose hole idea, I cut an access in my tank for cleaning and put it right at a spot where the bomar plate would provide access to the...
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chipwillis2003
Jan 2, 2009 9:36 pm
We were motor sailing Thursday (yesterday) for the first time in our new IF. My wife and I were discussing the issue of putting the transmission in reverse if...
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chip willis
chipwillis2003
Jan 2, 2009 9:40 pm
We are going to try the "Starbrite Rug Cleaner" which my wife has heard of and if that does not do the trick then we will get the power washer. If we get one...
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chip willis
chipwillis2003
Jan 2, 2009 9:48 pm
OK the exhaust hose project is done! The hard part was putting the two hoses together under the sink (on the flange). I ended up wrestling the U shaped one...
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Mike Bennett
malanbennett
Jan 2, 2009 10:51 pm
Chip, Assuming you have a Velvet-Drive, leave the transmission in any gear--fwd, reverse, or neutral--you want. It doesn't matter. The prop will always...
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Don
mrman19
Jan 3, 2009 12:49 am
Another good idea...added that to my To Do List. Don s/v Grasshopper ... From: vrudy2you@... To: FOGgers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009...
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mike rafferty
captainraff
Jan 3, 2009 12:51 am
I saw this '78 IF36 on the hard at Shelter Island Boat yard today. I do not believe she is in our data base. Anyone know the Owner? Captain Michael Rafferty ...
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daggett3178@...
wayne3176
Jan 3, 2009 2:42 am
Hey, Mike, Just where is shelter island? I am Portland Or. have a friend in Roseburg that may be interested in a IF36B. He and wife like the layout of the plan...
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Don Grass
mrman19
Jan 3, 2009 3:54 am
JD, Is your boat listed in our database? Don s/v Grasshopper...
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daggett3178@...
wayne3176
Jan 3, 2009 6:04 am
I believe it is, however I am mostly silent watching the results of the issues work themselves out. I listen to some of the same mistakes I have made. This has...
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chip willis
chipwillis2003
Jan 3, 2009 6:16 am
I was reading some of the literature that came with the IF we just bought and there is a two page color “Condition Report” that is a review of the IF 1978....
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mike rafferty
captainraff
Jan 3, 2009 6:26 am
I do not think Fife Dream is for sale down here in San Diego. BTW, for all, Fife dream has an external roller furling (luff) mainsail. Raff S/v Aquila If36B...
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Don
mrman19
Jan 3, 2009 6:31 am
Our boat has been in those conditions in San Francisco (except wave conditions were smaller), when we sea trialed her after getting her ready to come down to...
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Brian
brianleslie2003
Jan 3, 2009 5:26 pm
My boat Crackers is a 1978 B model with the Perkins 4-108 and Velvet Drive. I replaced the stuffing box with a PSS dripless shaft seal 2 years ago and a 3...
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chip willis
chipwillis2003
Jan 3, 2009 6:33 pm
I was told the Perkins engine would not start in gear by the mechanic who surveyed the boat. I have not tried to start the Perkins in gear though. So...
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chip willis
chipwillis2003
Jan 3, 2009 6:36 pm
OK ordered a power washer, it will be here in a week. More time for beer. Â Chip ________________________________ From: Don <dgrass1@...> To:...
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Brian
brianleslie2003
Jan 3, 2009 7:50 pm
There is a neutral safety switch in the original drawings for the 4- 108 but mine does'nt work and can be started in any gear. Just so I am clear ,, you should...
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Don
mrman19
Jan 3, 2009 8:08 pm
This is a little side note about our Pathfinder engine. This engine is suppose to be started and stopped in neutral, according to the manual. One time while...
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judith kline
judithatsea
Jan 3, 2009 9:00 pm
I would sometimes forget and start the engine while in gear at the dock-- occasionally even when in reverse while we were underway! Nothing bad ever happened. ...
