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Re: J/40 Deck plate over rudder post

William Stellin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:27:39 GMT

I did the same thing after installing a new plate. The design stinks, so I siliconed it that did the trick. Bill Jaywalker hull #6 To:

Re: J/40 Deck plate over rudder post

Paul Lever — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:48:19 GMT

So I install the new deck plate and the new one still leaks. Less than the old, but it does leak through the plate to deck fitting seal. It has a nice, plump

follow-up: hull blisters on J-42's

kdzinbal — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:19:12 GMT

Thanks to everyone who responded. So my curiosity led me to do a little research on the topic - according to both Alan Johnstone and Pearson Composites,

Re: Blisters on J-42's?

William Stellin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:43:31 GMT

I have hull #6 1996 and initially, we had several small blisters just under the antifouling paint which I think was due to improperly cleaning the hull after

Re: Blisters on J-42's?

Wayne Cassady — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:00:23 GMT

Is the blistering widespread? We have a 1990 J40 which has had a couple on the rudder and down the centerline of the boat where I understand can be typical

Re: Blisters on J-42's?

Bernard Coyne — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:21:18 GMT

Our J/42 is hull #3 (1996) and I have seen no signs of blistering at all. Thank goodness! I did apply a barrier coat in 2001 for extra protection. Bernie

Re: Blisters on J-42's?

Anthony M Iacono — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:08:36 GMT

Is this only a potential problem for gelcoat hulls? My 1997 has no sign of blisters, but I've had 2 Awlgrip paint jobs since i have owned it and perhaps some

Sanford, Dick is out of the office.

dick.sanford@... — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:54:04 GMT

I will be out of the office starting 01/21/2010 and will not return until 02/01/2010. If your matter is urgent, please contact my assistant Thuy Walgren on

Blisters on J-42's?

kdzinbal — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:52:55 GMT

I'm curious if anyone has noticed any hull blistering on the older J-42's? The vinylester layer was intended to prevent blistering and the hulls were

Blisters on J-42's?

kdzinbal — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:51:10 GMT

I'm curious if anyone has noticed any hull blistering on the older J-42's? The vinylester layer was intended to prevent blistering and the hulls were

Keel Swap

E38200 — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:25:45 GMT

Winter doldrums in New England have me thinking about swapping the standard 6.6 ft keel for the 5'3" shoal draft on truant, my J42. Has anyone undertaken this

Re: J/40 Deck plate over rudder post

Paul Lever — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:31:08 GMT

I just called the 800 number and they said as long as I wasn't local they'd do it for me. Pretty low key. Paul

Re: J/40 Deck plate over rudder post

Doug Duke — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:18:02 GMT

Do you need an account to order from Lewis? Doug ... From: Paul Lever Subject: RE: [j4x-owners-group] Re: J/40 Deck plate over rudder

Re: J/40 Deck plate over rudder post

Paul Lever — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:11:47 GMT

I just ordered a new Viking deck plate from Lewis Marine that Thomas pointed out. It was less than $35. I was going to just put sealing goop on plate, but when

Re: Newport Bermuda Race 2010 - J/42 fleet

Scott Dickinson & Kim Worsham — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:29:44 GMT

Bernie, We wish the best of luck and hope many join you, I raced in the Annapolis to Bermuda race in 2004 and had a great time during and on the island. It