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by sfbarber
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Wood finish blushing
Replies: 7
Views: 7058

Re: Wood finish blushing

Thank you for the reply! I just picked up a can of it and started sanding.
by sfbarber
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Wood finish blushing
Replies: 7
Views: 7058

Re: Wood finish blushing

Hi #eshanabrook #VentoSolare

can you provide before and after to see if the Epifanes Rubbed Effect Varnish matched the interior?

Thank you!
by sfbarber
Tue Nov 14, 2023 4:42 pm
Forum: Class Rules Discussions
Topic: Replacement Wheel for Helm
Replies: 7
Views: 15771

Re: Replacement Wheel for Helm

All US built boats came standard with a 54" Edson Diamond wheel, no options was available from the factory. This wheel is still readily available, therefore no class legal substitutions are allowed for US built boats. Class rules 1.2, 1.4 & 4.1 are about specifications, modifications, repai...
by sfbarber
Wed Dec 15, 2021 1:21 pm
Forum: Events & Scheduling
Topic: 92nd SCYA MIDWINTER REGATTA - FEB 19-20
Replies: 0
Views: 6167

92nd SCYA MIDWINTER REGATTA - FEB 19-20

Looks like we can get a lot of J109s out for this event.

Area – SANTA MONICA BAY

California YC – Feb 19/20 – Martin 242, Star, J 24, Tartan 101, J 70 & J 109 OD fleet

Register here:
https://scyamidwinterregatta.org/expect ... ses-dates/
by sfbarber
Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Replacement Boom Vang Tang
Replies: 3
Views: 7107

Re: Replacement Boom Vang Tang

Have you been able to find this tang anywhere else? Rig-Rite is closed until end of August and mine is broken along the weld. I need to replace this soon. do you have a part number or manufacture?
by sfbarber
Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Wind Sensor Replacement or Repair
Replies: 2
Views: 3844

Wind Sensor Replacement or Repair

Can anyone tell me what the original mast top wind speed and direction sensor is? Make and Model? B and G? Mine has a round base, kind of bends forward at a low rise. Also, replacing the mast cable, is it free to run up and down or were the original cables zip tied together preventing a single cable...
by sfbarber
Tue May 18, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: Events & Scheduling
Topic: Cal Race Week 2022! June 4-5
Replies: 0
Views: 4404

Cal Race Week 2022! June 4-5

Hi All, Cal Race week is rapidly approaching. And the J/109s have their own class. A very well done event, put on by California Yacht Club, Race committee is first rate. http://www.calyachtclub.com. The current home of J/70 Worlds. We would love to see more J/109s on the water for this event. Regist...
by sfbarber
Wed Nov 11, 2020 4:39 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Jib Harken Cam Cleat
Replies: 2
Views: 3567

Re: Jib Harken Cam Cleat

These are always serviceable and often times if the McLube doesn't work its actually the top screws that are too tight. They not only hold the unit in place but also "clamp down" on the jaws themselves. Try backing these off a bit, make sure you have a good locking nut on the back.