The J/109 Class Association Forum

Thanks guys - very helpful - I will reach out to Flexofold
Carl

Hi Bengt J,
Are you please able to share with me what the exact Flexofold model you used as a replacement?
Thanks
Carl

Are there any 109 owners who have bought a Tides Marine track that could please share the specification or part number that I can use to replicate the order?
Thanks
Carl

Thanks Bill.

Hello 109 sailors,
We have had our main top 4 to 6 slides pop out of the Tides Marine track when reefed and with backstay.
Has anyone else had this issue?
Has anyone replaced their track because of this problem?
I am thinking as its a 2004 boat the track will be worn and likely failing under load ...

John - I look forward to your results.
Regards
Carl

Hi Jody,
We had a similar issue that was because the throttle/gear handle had come lose - ie the center screw (Philips head) allowed the handle to not be centered for idle.
Anyway check that the screw and handle is tight.
Good luck.
Carl

Very cool addition - its on my to do list now - thanks for sharing.
Carl

G'day - yes my #148 has the same problem - my limited exploration points to the wiring not the gauge - but I am happy to hear what others advise.

Thanks Bill - looks like West Marine have 30% off this right now.
How do you find the handling of the 9mm 3/8 size versus the 11mm 7/16 size? I imagine it runs better through the system?
Carl

Hey guys,
What are you using/replacing and what supplier for a new main sheet?
I look forward to your advise.
Thanks
Carl

Feel free to email me - carlbraden77@gmail.com
Thanks

Hello - yes I would be very keen on a spinnaker - I am very happy to pay for shipping.
Thanks
Carl

Hi Bill,
We use a North code zero for offshore racing using all existing 109 setup except for the furler. The biggest lesson was to keep a lot of load on the furling line - we run it back to the port headsail winch with a snap block with heavy bungy running on the furling line with triple blocks and ...

Great information Dan - many thanks for sharing - look forward to whether these idiot proof lithium drop in batteries in the future can improve and address the risks and issues you identified.
Carl