J28 Sailors

Thanks! I picked up the pole thanks to Geoff! Back in business! On Sat, Sep 6, 2025 at 9:21 AM

For those using symmetrical spinnakers, what are the dimensions of your kite?

Brad, The bellows dates to April 2017. It was the first replacement after the initial install in 2009

Hello. Not willing to take the thunder of this group, but I created a J-28 discussion forum on

I believe this is your intent, remove the pulpit and rails. Enlarge holes to approx one inch, check

It may be that the high modulus mainsail like the carbon laminate makes trim choices a bit different

The spec is 90 foot pounds. On Sat, Nov 16, 2024 at 9:21 AM Nelson Garcez <nga...@gmail.com>

ok, The boat is free, but I want to keep the trailer...Engine runs great. On Sunday, September 15,

Used a pyi drip less shaft seal years ago on my Jeanneau sunrise…1984…in the Chesapeake…worked great

David, I was referring to this email On Sat, Sep 7, 2024 at 4:47 PM John Wandling <wandling42@

I just requested to join. Sounds like fun. wandl...@gmail.com On Mon, Aug 26, 2024 at 6:02 PM Frank

Yes. The Dead Sea!!!! But that is where I learned to sail. So I am very accustomed to it. Nelson

Hull# in class: 08 - Year built: 1986 - Boat Name: Quality Day - Hailing Port: Lake Norman Yacht Club

The winches appear to be about 1/2 between the companionway and the wheel. I'll probably just

I am a time sailor and Boatswainsmate in the Coast Guard. I have sailed everything from a styrofaom

Congrats! She looks in great shape. That trip is doable and she can handle that stretch of the ocean.

I didn't have a hole, but wanted to be able to inspect and clean the water tank. I installed

4oz LubeTube – Pool O-Ring Lubricant (Made in USA) from Amazon We apply this to the outside seal on

Hi John, The original traveler on my boat was Fico, made in Australia. I replaced it with Harken last

Martec has stopped making the older folding props but does service them. They do occasionally need

I just pinged him, and he said he has someone that is in the process of buying it to restore.

Greg, I am not in Annapolis either but join in what Frank said about the cockpit, the wheel, and

I would agree on all parts. The boat is on a mountain lake. Relatively steep and long ramp. My rig is

Thanks everyone! I was able to get the Fico part I was looking for from Rig Rite to make it a 3:1

Have you looked at this one in Mattapoisett, MA? https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1987-j-boats-j-28-

Had similar issue, I just went to Ace hardware, found window gasket material that matched the size

This boat looks very good for the price. I think you could get more in the south. I looked for a year

Most transom mounted exhausts that I see, not just J-28, extend a few inches out. It would also help

Look at Mauripro which is official J parts source. https://www.mauriprosailing.com/us/product/MPS-

I am considering adding refrigeration to the ice chest. I'm looking at: Dometic (Adler Barbour)