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It looks a lot like the E.S. Sorensen Ships Lamp.
Take a look here: https://www.essorensen.com/shipslamp2.html

I'm a big fan of brass kerosene lanterns. i don't have one of these, I only have a couple of Perko lanterns.

I can't believe it has been 5 years since I posted about my quest for a stove. Well the day finally came! I found a used Origo 6000 for sale at a great price and now I'm looking forward to installing it into Ethan Grey. It was in pretty rough shape but I striped the old paint off the sides and polis...

Hi Bob, I have a Cape Dory 30 with a Volvo MD7A. It looks like the M18 is a 14HP motor, very similar to my Volvo MD7A 13HP. I recently bought a Campbell Sailer, 3-blade propeller. It is 13” with an 8.5 degree pitch. I get a little over 5 knots when pushing the engine near 85% maximum RPM. Props can ...

vttyphoon wrote:Any suggestions on sourcing similar lamps? I have a small Dietz collection, but all are oversized for our boat... and the Weems & Plath is pricey.

I wish I did. I just watch Ebay and wait...and wait...and wait

For those of us that are lovers of old brass lanterns, finding a no-odor kerosene or paraffin oil is a challenge. I have tried a few and I am very pleased with Lamplight Ultra-Pure clear lamp oil. This has the least odor of any paraffin or kerosene that I have found so far. I have a few Perko lanter...

Welcome aboard!

For myself, and possibly many others, the years 2020 - 2023 have been a major disruption. What I thought my plans were in 2019 were completely wiped out by the uncertainty of the last few years. 2023, I hope, will be a year of renewed activity on my boat and on this board. I was fortunate enough to ...

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Does anyone have an old Orvea Monza windlass? I think it is basically the same as the Italwinch Giglio. Which may be almost identical to the Lofrans Royal. The only one I can find info on is the Lofrans Royal. I found an Orvea Monza for $50 locally and picked it up. I knew it had issues, but I thoug...

I find that if I click on the Discussion Forums logo at the top of the page by the yellow banner, it refreshes the page and I am logged on.

I finally ended up getting an ICOM M802. I hope to have it up and running this weekend, if my PL-259 connectors come in...and I pass my General test. I was listening to the Pacific Seafarers' Net last night on someone's SDR relayed through the internet and heard KD6XU Ma Kai out of Pago Pago in the ...

Beautiful, and great looking dog too!
Good luck with the sale, I'm sure she'll go quickly.

When I bought my boat, I didn't know how old the fuel was and was reluctant to motor it to its new home. Instead, I bought a diesel fuel canister and a plastic, manual transfer pump, disconnected the main fuel inlet line at the tank and sucked all the old diesel out. I then replaced it with fresh di...

Hi there, I am interested in these for my CD30. I really would like the depth sensor display as mine has deteriorated. However, the whole kit would be a welcomed addition. Would you mind instant messaging me with how much you're looking to get for the whole set? I'll PM you a message as well Thanks,...

Do you have it listed online anywhere? Does it have an MD7A? Any pictures?
Thanks, David