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by JohnGreifzu
Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: Looking to Buy Something
Topic: Extra Stanchions for US Boat?
Replies: 0
Views: 7791

Extra Stanchions for US Boat?

I am in need of a US J/109 stanchion to borrow for a couple weeks or buy. They are 24 inches tall. Anyone have a spare? Text me: 203-249-9131.
by JohnGreifzu
Wed May 10, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: Sails & Equipment for Sale
Topic: SOLD - 2020 North 3Di L/M Class Jib
Replies: 1
Views: 5507

SOLD - 2020 North 3Di L/M Class Jib

2020 North Sails 3Di Light/Medium Class Jib
Sail Tag No. 1907005N
Sail Delivery Date: 01/01/2020
Used about 35 times. Still a fast sail!

Sail in CT
Email: johngreifzu@gmail.com

$2,500 OBO
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by JohnGreifzu
Wed May 10, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Sails & Equipment for Sale
Topic: SOLD - 2017 Evolution A2 (120 sq meters)
Replies: 0
Views: 7167

SOLD - 2017 Evolution A2 (120 sq meters)

2017 Evolution (NZ) A2 Spinnaker
120 square meters (for handicap racing or Great Lakes use)
White AirX
Turtle bag
Used but still has a lot of life left. Great for weeknight racing.

$1,000 OBO

Sail is in CT
Email: johngreifzu@gmail.com
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by JohnGreifzu
Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: 3GM Exhaust Elbow
Replies: 9
Views: 41312

Re: 3GM Exhaust Elbow

Prices have gone up since 2016-17, but the stainless replacement was available and shipped quickly. With the elbow on the vice, I could really crank down the connections so few threads are showing. And all threads were sealed with high temp silicone. (The silicone might have been missing from the la...
by JohnGreifzu
Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: 3GM Exhaust Elbow
Replies: 9
Views: 41312

Re: 3GM Exhaust Elbow

During 2022 NA's at Pequot, Bill Kneller (hull #266) let me know that the noise and smell of exhaust on #261 was not normal. The elbow was replaced by the yard in 2020 after we had overheating issues, so I was surprised to be having this problem. This spring, I tried to re-bed and tighten the seals ...
by JohnGreifzu
Thu Dec 22, 2022 3:43 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Computer Keels and Fairing a Keel
Replies: 8
Views: 16865

Re: Computer Keels and Fairing a Keel

Thanks, Bill. We did not do that. So, I will tell you a year from now if we lose any adherence ...
by JohnGreifzu
Thu Dec 22, 2022 3:30 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Computer Keels and Fairing a Keel
Replies: 8
Views: 16865

Re: Computer Keels and Fairing a Keel

Part 3 - Fairing it Back and Sanding

After the templates fit on the keel, we applied thin layers of epoxy to even everything out. And then sanded again. Stay tuned for Part 4 with the finishing touches and painting ...

Epoxy and sand:
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by JohnGreifzu
Thu Dec 22, 2022 3:26 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Computer Keels and Fairing a Keel
Replies: 8
Views: 16865

Re: Computer Keels and Fairing a Keel

Part 2 - Paint Removal and Sanding We are also in the process of redoing the bottom paint, so we used Total Boat Total Strip to remove paint when the temperatures were above 60 degrees. Then we had to switch to just sanding. With all the bottom paint removed we put the templates on the keel at the l...
by JohnGreifzu
Thu Dec 22, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Computer Keels and Fairing a Keel
Replies: 8
Views: 16865

Re: Computer Keels and Fairing a Keel

Part 1 - History and Getting Started The keel on #261 has been a headache every off season I have owned the boat. We have had groundings, electrolysis, a lightning strike that seemed to damage the keel, canals of water at the seam, etc. (See pics below). Every year I sanded the problems, filled them...
by JohnGreifzu
Fri Dec 16, 2022 9:28 am
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Computer Keels and Fairing a Keel
Replies: 8
Views: 16865

Re: Computer Keels and Fairing a Keel

We are currently in the process of doing this project with Hull 261! Happy to chat offline. johngreifzu@gmail.com

When done, I will post something in this forum.
by JohnGreifzu
Sun Jul 24, 2022 10:53 am
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Garmin Autopilot?
Replies: 0
Views: 7422

Garmin Autopilot?

Has anyone installed an autopilot on the Garmin instrument system? Would love to see pictures and a parts list if you have any! #261 has no autopilot (but we do have a power cord run for it!).
by JohnGreifzu
Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:19 am
Forum: Sails & Equipment for Sale
Topic: SOLD - 2019 North 3Di L/M Class Jib
Replies: 0
Views: 8028

SOLD - 2019 North 3Di L/M Class Jib

2019 North 3Di Light/Medium Class Jib (105%). Vertical battens. Sail Registration Tag #: 1804907N Sail Delivery Date: 01/11/2019 Used 43 times. Would be an excellent Beer Can Racing jib. $2,750.00 Sail is in CT. Email: johngreifzu@gmail.com Text: 203.two49.nine131 Screenshot 2022-04-23 091926.png
by JohnGreifzu
Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Sails & Equipment for Sale
Topic: SOLD - 2019 North Class Spinnaker (108 sm) - Price Reduced
Replies: 2
Views: 6034

SOLD - 2019 North Class Spinnaker (108 sm) - Price Reduced

North Sails J/109 Class Spinnaker. AIRX 650. All white.
Sail Registration Tag #: 1804913N
Sail Delivery Date: 07/18/2019
Used for 17 race days in 2021. Still in excellent shape.
$2,100.00
Sail is in CT.
Email: johngreifzu@gmail.com
Text: 203.two49.nine131

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by JohnGreifzu
Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Sails & Equipment for Sale
Topic: 2018 North Class Spinnaker (108 sm) - Price Reduced
Replies: 0
Views: 7956

2018 North Class Spinnaker (108 sm) - Price Reduced

North Sails J/109 Class Spinnaker. AIRX 650. All white. Sail Registration Tag #: 1708851N Sail Delivery Date: 03/27/2018 Used for 29 race days, mostly in 2018 and 2019. Still in very good shape. $1,900.00 Sail is in CT. Email: johngreifzu@gmail.com Text: 203.two49.nine131 Screenshot 2022-04-23 09051...