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by vandersr
Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:25 am
Forum: Rules issues & questions + Official Rules Interpretations
Topic: Requast from LMPHRF
Replies: 14
Views: 18055

Re: Requast from LMPHRF

Yes. Received January 5th and it really pissed me off. Most of our boats are stored mast down. Are we expected to rig and measure in January?

Perhaps a heads up in June would have been more professional...
by vandersr
Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:35 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Outboard Bracket
Replies: 1
Views: 1851

Outboard Bracket

We recently pulled our BMW D7 inboard to have it serviced as it only circulated raw water at low RPM and ran hot when throttled up. Plan B is to mount an outboard on a Garelick Stainless O/B Bracket. Where do we drill the holes for the mounting bracket? If someone could measure theirs up to the top ...
by vandersr
Sat Jun 03, 2006 9:22 pm
Forum: Other S2 7.9 messages
Topic: Mast Raising
Replies: 24
Views: 23958

Step Ladder vs. Support Pole

We have a support pole that fits over the pintles, but always use a six foot step ladder to support the mast instead. The width of the ladder is perfect in the cockpit and we position with the steps toward the bow. We have mostly used a wooden one, but I think aluminum is better. We use the ladder t...
by vandersr
Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:39 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Rig Tension
Replies: 35
Views: 26196

Tuning Guide

Me too, please:

Steve VanderLaan
90 Loch Lomond NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Awesome Class!
by vandersr
Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:22 am
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: BMW inboard
Replies: 1
Views: 2160

How many HP does the BMW 7 generate??

I think the answer is that the engine is rated @ 7 HP. The owners manual states 6 HP / 3600 RPM. I have a number of technical documents on the engine and will e-mail them to you upon request.
by vandersr
Mon Sep 13, 2004 3:14 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Bottom repair shops in the MidWest
Replies: 3
Views: 3241

Bottom repair shops in the MidWest

WESTEASE YACHT SERVICE INC
by vandersr
Mon Sep 13, 2004 3:09 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Bottom repair shops in the MidWest
Replies: 3
Views: 3241

Bottom repair shops in the MidWest

I heard that Westesase marine service moved from Holland, Michigan to Saugatuck. They have a good reputation and did a very good job on my keel repair in '96.
by vandersr
Mon Jun 30, 2003 3:28 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Rudder- Has anyone tried Teflon tape on rudder/cheek plates?
Replies: 5
Views: 5329

I started using blank CD's as I never had the original washers, but determined that some spacer was necessary. They are on their 3rd season now.