The J/109 Class Association Forum

I've had same issue. Is the water pump belt moving? For me, the water pump belt was one size too big and never tight enough. Got the right size on there and issue was resolved.

2021 Evolution (NZ) A2 Spinnaker
120 square meters (for handicap racing or Great Lakes use)
White AirX
Turtle bag
Used but still has a lot of life left. Great for weeknight racing.

$1,250 OBO

Sail is in CT
Email: johngreifzu@gmail.com

An unfortunate update on the Gebo portlights ... after a change in ownership, Gebo slimmed its offerings and discontinued the "Econoline" port lights that were installed on J/109s. There are still some parts available, including the hinges set, handle set, and sealing rubber. The sealing rubbers are ...

I am in need of a US J/109 stanchion to borrow for a couple weeks or buy. They are 24 inches tall. Anyone have a spare? Text me: 203-249-9131.

2020 North Sails 3Di Light/Medium Class Jib
Sail Tag No. 1907005N
Sail Delivery Date: 01/01/2020
Used about 35 times. Still a fast sail!

Sail in CT
Email: johngreifzu@gmail.com

$2,500 OBO

2017 Evolution (NZ) A2 Spinnaker
120 square meters (for handicap racing or Great Lakes use)
White AirX
Turtle bag
Used but still has a lot of life left. Great for weeknight racing.

$1,000 OBO

Sail is in CT
Email: johngreifzu@gmail.com

Prices have gone up since 2016-17, but the stainless replacement was available and shipped quickly. With the elbow on the vice, I could really crank down the connections so few threads are showing. And all threads were sealed with high temp silicone. (The silicone might have been missing from the ...

During 2022 NA's at Pequot, Bill Kneller (hull #266) let me know that the noise and smell of exhaust on #261 was not normal. The elbow was replaced by the yard in 2020 after we had overheating issues, so I was surprised to be having this problem. This spring, I tried to re-bed and tighten the seals ...

Thanks, Bill. We did not do that. So, I will tell you a year from now if we lose any adherence ...

Part 3 - Fairing it Back and Sanding

After the templates fit on the keel, we applied thin layers of epoxy to even everything out. And then sanded again. Stay tuned for Part 4 with the finishing touches and painting ...

Epoxy and sand:

Part 2 - Paint Removal and Sanding

We are also in the process of redoing the bottom paint, so we used Total Boat Total Strip to remove paint when the temperatures were above 60 degrees. Then we had to switch to just sanding. With all the bottom paint removed we put the templates on the keel at the ...

Part 1 - History and Getting Started

The keel on #261 has been a headache every off season I have owned the boat. We have had groundings, electrolysis, a lightning strike that seemed to damage the keel, canals of water at the seam, etc. (See pics below). Every year I sanded the problems, filled ...

We are currently in the process of doing this project with Hull 261! Happy to chat offline. johngreifzu@gmail.com

When done, I will post something in this forum.

Has anyone installed an autopilot on the Garmin instrument system? Would love to see pictures and a parts list if you have any! #261 has no autopilot (but we do have a power cord run for it!).

Yes.