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Forum: Pearson 10-07-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,729
Posted By Boomer
You know I'm happy where I'm at, and feel...

You know I'm happy where I'm at, and feel fortunate to be there. However, another go-a-round would be a delight.
Forum: Pearson 10-07-2015, 09:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,729
Posted By Boomer
I'd give a left lug nut to be 53 again. In fact...

I'd give a left lug nut to be 53 again. In fact I'd give all my left lug nuts and walk, to be 16 again.
Forum: Introductions 10-02-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,065
Posted By Boomer
As you know, I rarely drink, but don't mind...

As you know, I rarely drink, but don't mind something tasty once in a while. I was in Cordova,AK last spring, doing some maintenance on a 58' purse seiner after delivering it from Seattle. Mostly...
Forum: Introductions 09-28-2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,065
Posted By Boomer
Yes Shawn, At the CA Chesapeake Rendezvous you...

Yes Shawn, At the CA Chesapeake Rendezvous you introduced me to Sailor Jerry, though my kids later said, "where have you been Dad, Sailor Jerry has been around for a while." Thanks again for keeping...
Forum: Introductions 09-25-2015, 07:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,065
Posted By Boomer
Sounds like an interesting time in your life. Did...

Sounds like an interesting time in your life. Did you every get a chance to meet Gary Mull or Bob Perry?
Forum: Introductions 09-24-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,065
Posted By Boomer
Neil- What prompted you to leave Jensen? New...

Neil- What prompted you to leave Jensen? New direction with the company, new management? Islander offer you a job?
Forum: Introductions 09-24-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,065
Posted By Boomer
Jim- Good to see your still kicking around. I...

Jim- Good to see your still kicking around. I remember you from Sailnet, and when you created the Ranger Yachts website shortly after JP & I started another website, when the old Sailnet was up and...
Forum: Introductions 09-24-2015, 08:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,065
Posted By Boomer
So went to work after high school in the boat...

So went to work after high school in the boat yards, eh.
I noted more then a few youngsters laminating at the various boatbuilders. What was your first job there, laminating, wood joiner, rigging,...
Forum: Introductions 09-23-2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,065
Posted By Boomer
Who knows I might of ran into you checking out...

Who knows I might of ran into you checking out the different boat building facilities. When my Battalion was homeported in Port Hueneme, I stopped by the Jensen and Ranger facilities as well as a few...
Forum: Introductions 09-23-2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,065
Posted By Boomer
It's a '77. Recalled a buddy of mine picked up a...

It's a '77. Recalled a buddy of mine picked up a spare clean FWC Atomic 4 10 years ago for his Ericson 29. He sold the 29 last year. So I gave him a call and asked if he still had the A4 in storage....
Forum: Electrical 09-23-2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,589
Posted By Boomer
I like the big needle sweeps as well.

I like the big needle sweeps as well.
Forum: Electrical 09-23-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,589
Posted By Boomer
There you go then, not only easier, but less...

There you go then, not only easier, but less expensive as well. BTW...nice upgrade!
Forum: Electrical 09-23-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,589
Posted By Boomer
It would be easier to buy a gas engine...

It would be easier to buy a gas engine tack....but Ajax can have at it if he wants. I know he likes recycling old parts and equipment, after helping him mount a recycled bulkhead compass.
Forum: Electrical 09-23-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,589
Posted By Boomer
I edited that phrase out, knowing that would come...

I edited that phrase out, knowing that would come up. But put it back in after your post. Yes quite right on diesel engines, however the alternator shouldn't come into play on a gas engine, unless...
Forum: Electrical 09-23-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,589
Posted By Boomer
A picture would help. I suspect it's a diesel...

A picture would help. I suspect it's a diesel tach, too, with a "S" sensor wire. I suspect you meant the coil or distributor wire, the alternator shouldn't come into play. Did you get the sensor with...
Forum: Links of Particular Interest 09-23-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,833
Posted By Boomer
In the nature of self preservation I'm much more...

In the nature of self preservation I'm much more cautious now then I once was, and rarely if ever get a scratch in the topsides. When I was young, dumb and didn't know better...not to mention...
Forum: Links of Particular Interest 09-23-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,833
Posted By Boomer
Forum: Fuel System 09-23-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,119
Posted By Boomer
AFAIC and apparently Don concurs, in most...

AFAIC and apparently Don concurs, in most applications depending on normal head loss in the fuel line from the tank to the fuel pump, the recommended Facet electric fuel pumps for the A4 are the...
Forum: Fuel System 09-23-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,119
Posted By Boomer
Yes the psi of the pump should be a concern, and...

Yes the psi of the pump should be a concern, and it was quite a concern for us. I was originally going to order the Facet 477060 which has a maximum pressure 2.75-4.0 psi and an output flow pressure...
Forum: Fuel System 09-22-2015, 10:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,119
Posted By Boomer
The very fine filter for most Facet cylindrical...

The very fine filter for most Facet cylindrical electric fuel pumps.
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=8675

End gasket for Facet cylindrical pumps....
Forum: Fuel System 09-22-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,119
Posted By Boomer
Your welcome! Mainsail usually always posts...

Your welcome!

Mainsail usually always posts good info, including his Replacing A Facet Fuel Pump Filter. http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/facet_fuel_pump_filter
Forum: Fuel System 09-22-2015, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,119
Posted By Boomer
The original Facet in the Ranger 33 was the Facet...

The original Facet in the Ranger 33 was the Facet 476087.

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=85

Your pump may be a different model #. Type in your original Facet...
Forum: Introductions 09-21-2015, 08:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,065
Posted By Boomer
Whether getting around a race course or to a...

Whether getting around a race course or to a destination or over-nighter or just out sailing; many of these tips and rule of thumb can be quite helpful.

Boatspeed & Boathandling...
Forum: Introductions 09-21-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,065
Posted By Boomer
Here's a good primer - 75 go fast tips by Dave...

Here's a good primer - 75 go fast tips by Dave Dellenbaugh

http://www.woodlawnsailingclub.com/articles/speedsmarts/speedsmarts.html
Forum: Introductions 09-20-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,065
Posted By Boomer
Thank you John and Jerry! My brother and I...

Thank you John and Jerry!

My brother and I will be crewing for my son in our local club racing. Since the Ranger 33 is loaded with cruising gear, we'll enter in the cruising class which usually...
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