The J/109 Class Association Forum

Bill, I would like to propose the following Lithium Battery rule change to the technical committee for consideration in the upcoming business meeting. “Lead is Dead” (see article). Our owners should not be constrained from switching to LiFePO4 when their Lead Acid batteries expire. Such LiFePO4 bat ...

I don't think I got 300 hours out of my new seawater pump before it started leaking through the weep hole. Going drip drip rather fast.

Is that unusual?

Wow, this was one of the quickest projects I have ever done, with a difficulty level of almost zero. The 291 is a pleasure to clean up, unlike 4200

Would it make sense to replace only the hatch top?

What is the process to replace the forward hatch? It came with no instructions.

What sealant is used?

Dan

Yes, delievery main. text me at five one six 639 oh two hundred.

Dan

Spending some time in the rear of my 109, I noticed a blower is constantly running.

Is that normal? Is it tempurature controlled?

And ... only one venue in recent memory, Pequot, demonstrated an aptitude for measuring weight to the satisfaction of skippers and crews.

I have a main available: J/109 Main 2014 UK tape drive main, Class Main, Load Path Tape, Carbon Tapes Technora Base Cloth; 4 + 1 full battens, Lashtop, 3 reefs. Has 2015 ORC & 2014 J109 Measurement Tag - Good Condition - Used 1 1/2 seasons (or less). Photo's taken Dec 2020, both sides, on driveway ...

I just received a text message from another happy customer of used sails. Reminder, I keep this spreadsheet current. I also have a radar, and some other things available.

The best way to reach me if you are interested, is texting 639-0200 the area code is five 1 six.

Dan

Yes, we have done this (rig an ouboard lead), which is great for reaching more than 45 AWA. I thought to use the new Harken block instead of a low friction ring, to have the ability to detach entirely from our inhauler without rigging an additional line, as our inhauler when released goes about 8 ...

We have been having our spin sail get snagged occasionally, sucked up in one of the blocks that retracts our spin pole.

Any solutions?

Should we be collapsing the pole first maybe, instead of releasing the tack line first?

Over 20 knots and on unexpected reaches I would like a simple way to remove the low friction rings. Any solutions?

I had thought to try this, but it released on us the first race we used it:
https://www.harken.com/en/shop/carbo-ai ... ing-block/

Thank you.

Have you chosen a Genoa car? There seems to be many part number options. Which model did you go with?