Over the last two months we have had some electrical changes on the boat. The
pulpit was taken off and repaired. A new led light was put on it. For a Xmas
present I put in 4 new led cabin lights and they work a treat. The lights all
work on shore power, but when on battery power these two
After loosing two over two weekends i replaced them but drilled holes in them
so they would not leave the boat. Works great.___
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Need to clean out an oily bilge. Can I use a normal degreaser, or will that
mess up the bilge pump? Any thoughts?___
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This the first time a 29-2 has to be put up on the hard for the winter. Does
anyone has a winterizing program that we can use. The engine is a 2gmf.___
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1984 29-2 stuffing box needs stuffing. What sizes should I get ? Is 1/4 the
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What size is needed please? 1/4? ___
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What is the process for dropping the rudder on a 29-2?___
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Just doing the teak handrails. They are coming up quite well BUT do I epoxy and
then 3-4 coats of varnish or just put the varnish on an skip the epoxy?___
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Cleaning the teak steps up but how do I finish them? Should I varnish? Should I
oil? Should I leave them as they are?___
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I knew I had a fuel leak. Thought it was the lift pump so replaced it. Still
the problem persists somewhere. Is there an obvious place to start looking? ___
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Tried to get Oil eater in Vancouver but cannot get it here. Are there other
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What is the safest thing to use to clean off accumulated years of oil etc. Some
of the degreasers seem to be quite corrosive.___
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The nuts and bolts between the transmission and the shaft are quite rusty. How
can I get the rust off?___
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On a regular basis we floss the hull with a long thin line and get the paddle
going again. ___
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after loosing 2 vents on 2 weekends I drilled some holes and tied them down.
Since then, no more lost.___
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If it works keep it. We use the gps and the paddle wheel to sort out currents.
Nice to know if we are taking advantage or going against it.___
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would like to remove it myself from a 29-2. there are probably 30 years of
paint on it. what is the best method?___
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It is the lift pump. There seems to be coming from the gasket at the top. Is it
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Seem to be loosing some fuel. The tank is good. There is no leak from the tank
to the primary filter. It then goes to the engine. No leak there. Pardon my
ignorance but there is a round attachment with a gasket on the top that seems
to be leaking. There are some small screws? bolts? holding it
On a 29-2 the windows have a small gap around them . Found that rain is coming
in. Will take out the material filling the gap, but what do I use to replace
it? Silicone?___
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Does anyone have polars for 29-2?___
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Messengers were fine for the spare jib and the main halyards. Then the one for
the furling jib came out without a messenger line on it. If I remember it left
the top of the mast, through a lower ring on the mast and then to the curler.
Am I correct?
Need to take out the fuel tank. What is the process?___
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Buy sunbrella and then make a bag. easy to do.___
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What is the best gauge for wiring the battery to the engine? Do I need to go to
1 or 2. We have a voltage drop from 12 to 8 volts.___
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The starting battery is showing a little over twelve volts but at the starter
motor it is down to just over seven. As a result the engine will not turn over
but starts easily on the house system. Somewhere we are loosing five volts. For
a Luddite can anyone explain where we start to find the
Is there an easy way to get them out? They need varnishing and I would prefer
to varnish them at home. Stuck in with the gee stuff. Dental floss?___
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Used the acetone and then polished it out. It worked great. Any idea for the
running strip?___
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we had an excursion with a fish boat and we have a few paint scars to show. How
can I get the paint off? I have been told that paint stripper is not suitable.___
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Just taken some teak off a vertical surface. Varnished them and they look
great. Do I need to use a caulking to attach them back? Can I just screw them
back?___
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Does anyone have a cleaner for the bronze thru hulls? They seem to be rather
corroded.___
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We have a youth regatta coming up with hopefully lots of wind. The time is
Hallow'een so we will be carving pumpkins, but has anyone seen another
worthwhile activity for 7-9 year olds? Last year we made model boats so need
another thought.___
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Does anyone have diagrams/photos for setting up a complete head system. The
club has bought one and needs work.Bev___
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What is the recommended propeller for this boat. Has a 1 gm in it.___
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I use a messenger line and take them off. Put them in a net bag and put them in
the washing machine. Do not use the drier as they shrink. (tried that).___
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Thanks for all your input. I would like to recommend Marinco for their back up.
Nice to deal with a company that is still interested in their product.___
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Our 29-2 was built in 1984. The survey says the marinco inlet interior needs to
be replaced. Where can I find the insert? The 305crmb is supposed to work for
models after 1991. Should I give it a go?___
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With a few drips of oil and some water from the stuffing box the engine
compartment is quite messy. I really would like to have it clean as well as the
bilge. Are there any suggestions?___
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Changed the wire outhaul to line. Also put new 3/8th for the line within and
coming from the mast but the friction is still very strong. Is 3/8th normal or
should I go smaller again? Purchase is still 4 to one. Outhaul comes in easily
but is difficult to
This is the time of the year when everything comes off and gets a good wash. I
have found the outhaul to be a real pain. It is hard to adjust and also take
apart for cleaning. Is there a better way of performing the same function?___
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I need to replace the filter for the fresh water system. The filter is a small
one and looks like Par and then something I cannot read. Any idea where I can
get another filter? It seems to be working so no stomach disorders yet.___
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Giving a scrub to the cockpit locker on a 29-2. Looking to the rudder tube
under the cockpit, there is something halfway down facing forward. What is
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Should have stressed it is 29-2.___
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I have been given 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8 for the stuffing in the stuffing box. What
is the correct answer? What size is the shaft for anode replacement? Thanks.___
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We have been given one. It is too short but it worked well as we have normally
three children on board. It is short on the luff so do we fly it high to the
top of the mast or lower to the deck? What is the process of getting it down?
Tack release, let sheets go, and then let down the halyard?
Every year the running rigging is taken down and washed. Unfortunately it seems
that the washing machine must have eaten the jib sheets. What length are they
and what diameter?___
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I am washing, cleaning all the lines on the boat. The outhaul on the boom
always seems to be stiff. Can we make it more user friendly? Smaller lines? Get
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How do I calculate the thickness of the material needed to repack the stuffing
box on a 29-2?Does anyone have the specs?___
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On the 29-2 the wire for the fuel indicator has a 14-16 gauge pink to the
centre of the sender unit and then a much thicker gauge (6 or 8) going to the
central mount on the tank. This heavier gauge needs to go onto a male prong on
the other side of the sender. I cannot find a female fitting
Is it worthwhile putting this into diesel fuel to absorb water. Some say it is
beneficial and others say not. What is the consensus?___
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We paid a mechanic who charged $400 for an engine that ran for 3 hours and
then..revs went down to 1,000 and we managed to get into the dock. Same
situation. I took a sample to the gas barge and it was contaminated beyond
belief. Took out the fuel that was black in some places and then
Problems getting the Yanmar 2gmf to go. Found the secondary filter completely
clogged with a jellylike substance. Have put in biocides, extra power stuff.
Only thing not added is Vatican Holy Water. Why the jelly? ___
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What is the prop shaft packing size for a 29-2? ___
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Last year after we changed both fuel filters and then cleaned out the tank on
the 29-2. On the weekend it appears that the filters need to be changed again.
Is this normal? We have been putting in the usual additives. What is working
with your fuel
Using micron csc at the moment and really not that happy with it. To put on a
harder paint (non ablative) do I need to take everything off and start again?
What is the easiest way to get rid of the paint?___
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What is the size of nuts on the stuffing box shaft? What size is the packing?
Does anyone know of a gnome or elf available for hire in Vancouver to tighten
the same?___
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I made a cover of sunbrella with a centre of clear plastic. Attached to the
hull above the panel by velcro. Works really well keeping rain and spray off.
If we flood the cockpit, then no protection. ___
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House/starting batteriesI have been in the habit of using battery one to start
the 2gm diesel and then using the same battery for a house battery. Then the
next day battery two to start the engine and then using that one as a house
battery. This way each battery is being used to start the
Need to put on two coats of antifouling paint. What is the best, efficient time
table for a haul out?What is the fastest way of doing it? We have a lift I can
use.___
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Corinthian series by data marine.___
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We are getting the wind direction. That is working. Speed is not working. Does
anyone have a replacement wind gauge that is working. They can be fixed I
believe.___
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Earlier this year I asked about recovering two cushions. Everything looks
really good except two worn bits. I really do not want to recover everything.
Am thinking of taking off bottom material and reusing it on top. Might have to
do this. Is there anyone who has the dark blue material with a
We have a mast tower at the club. The main sheave needs to be replaced. Can we
take off the cap at the mast tower and avoid hauling out the mast for the
replacement?___
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The head is now smelling great so thanks for the suggestions. Just draining and
cleaning out the fuel tank as we had filter problems. Now gel coat. It is a
1984 29. I tried white to off white gel coat, and then off white to white but
it is not working well. I know it is really hard but should I
Recently we have had a problem with the propane. It keeps turning itself off.
We reset and no resistance on the on off switch. Eventually we can turn it on
after a dozen tries. It seems to happen when we first turn it on a trip. Any
thoughts? Where do we
Four years ago I replaced all the hoses for the 29-2. The boat is used by the
family with three young children. The head and holding tank is smelling. What
is the best way to get rid of this. I could replace the hoses etc. Any advice?___
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A citron based paint remover was recommended paint removal for fibre glass.
Tried everywhere here in Vancouver. Nothing available. Does anyone have a
product name?___
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Ready to start varnishing but how can I get rid of the accumulated black of old
varnish, dirt etc around the teak on the fibre glass. I am trying to get a
clean edge. Can I use paint stripper? Will it hurt the fibre glass?___
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Recently we shook up the tank in some rough weather and clogged the filters.
The fuel was cleaned 4 years ago. Can I empty the tank and filter the fuel by
hand? Can I take out the tank? Is it easy? Should I just get the people in to
clean the fuel again. It is for a 29 mark
I hope I have the name correct as the boat is away with one of the children at
the moment. It is a new one head and seems to leak in the same place as the old
one...at the top of the pump when pulling up. Is there a magic solution to the
leak?___
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Lost the address for the repair kit.___
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I think I read on this web site how to semi cook bacon to make it last. Does
anyone have the details?___
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How do I get the top off?___
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Just taken some old velcro off the clear perspex hatches. A residue has been
left behind. What can I use to get them clean? Windex not working.___
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The mast is coming out so would like the keel bolts checked. Does the boat need
to be on the hard or can I do it on the water?
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What is the equivalent fram filter for this?
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Need to replace the zincs this week. What is the shaft size? Memory tells me
7/8ths.
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Does anyone have plans to add seats to make them continuous in the cockpit.
(Fill in the gaps).
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Just bought a 4 inch solar powered vent. What is the best place for it? The
boat is a 29 mark 2. We could try it on the forward hatch, the non opening
acrylic panel in the main cabin, or take out the vent in the head and make it
bigger. Are there any other
Just doing the teak and there has been a buildup over the years of varnish,
sawdust etc on the fibreglass near the teak. Can I use a paint stripper on it?
Can I just carefully scrape it away?___
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Does a member have any of the dark blue with a gold tread going through it that
you want to get rid of? I need a small patch to cover up grand children damage.___
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Does anyone have any of the dark blue material with a gold weave through it
that was used in 1984. Ours are in really good shape except one place that
needs a patch.___
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What is the best way to clean them. I have access through hatches.
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