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Yes - let the mast free stand when you do this. Shrouds, headstay and backstay can be on but loose. Vang should be slack too.

You bought a nice boat owned by a former class officer when it was on Long Island Sound. Glad to see it found a new home.

You should stop by Newport and say hi!

I'm not sure if there is a torque spec that I've seen for it but what has worked for me is to tighten the turnbuckle until you feel tension, then go another full turn. This should stop the plate with the turning blocks from lifting the deck when the halyards are tensioned.

What hull number and ...

Dan,

You can do this with a Group 31 for house and Group 24 for engine start. I recommend using AGMs for both longevity and maintenance free.

Preamble: The proposed rule changes were approved by the Executive Board and forwarded to J/109 Class Members for a vote.

Background: As previously announced, the 2025 North American Championship ("NAC") will be held in Chicago and hosted by Fleet #11 (Great Lakes & Lake Champlain). Fleet 11 has ...

Dan,

I replaced mine by buying a sheet of Lexan, then traced the old one and used a scroll saw to cut it out. Cosmetically if you mask a border along the inside edge you can paint it black (I used a spray can of Krylon). You can then glue a rubber or foam strip to it to seal the inside edge, and ...

You can do the tensioning using levers and tension, but it is easier with the belt buddy.

If you have a 3GM as I think you do, this is the standard kit: https://shop.pkys.com/Balmar-48-YSP-3GM-A-Pulley-Kit-for-Yanmar-3GM30_p_4809.html

It all depends on whether you have the stock alternator and ...

This from the Edson website.

ComfortGrip Leather Wheel Rim Cover - 42"-60" Dia. (Gray)

The inspection checklist has been updated for the 2025 North American Championship. The following changes were made from 2024.

1. The list has been reordered to make the process easier, starting topside working from the stern to the bow, then below deck factory installed items, followed by ...

Jerry,

I had a similar problem and found the water source to be where bedding compound had broken down where the stainless pedestal guard was bolted through the pedestal. To find the leak I suggest having a person crawling below while the other sprays a pressure washer to hit all items that ...

The measurement tools used to verify that the Bowsprit length and Lifeline deflection are compliant with class rules are shown here, along with instructions on how the tools are used.

Bowsprit Measurement Tool
Bowsprit measurement was added to the measurement checklist when it was determined that ...

Charlie,

I see no reason why this would not be class legal but will ask the technical committee to review and provide a formal response. I have no experience with the application or longevity but have seen boats that used Soft-Deck. It looked good , had a good grip and was comfortable to walk on.

You can replace the seals if you have some mechanical ability, or a hydraulic shop can do it. Way less expensive than a replacement unit.

There are two Sailtec documents to help with the rebuild posted on the Drawings & Manuals page at this link: https://j109.org/info/drawings-manuals/

It's a rubber snubber so the stop is dampened and not a hard stop when the rudder is forced over hard.

That is the rudder stop that limits the rotation. There should be one on port and stbd side.

You won't have the magnetic sensor. Use the stator output from the alternator. That is what the tachometer in your engine panel is made for. Was the MC-614 installed as a replacement for the original voltage regulator? If so, whoever installed it did not do a proper connection. I installed an MC-618 ...