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I had a custom color mixed by Mini-craft of Florida that matched very well. You enter the Hull ID number and they can mix it.
https://minicraft.com/store/Piranha-Gel-Coat-p138783796

This post by the Class Measurer provides information for allowable sailcloth that may be used for class legal spinnakers. Class rules control the allowable material and require a minimum cloth weight of 40 grams per square meter. It should be noted that only Nylon is allowable, Polyester is not ...

This is how I attach an outboard lead. I put Wichard 6mm folding padeyes #6684 that are bolted with backing plates along the deck seam just aft of the stanchion by the shrouds. A block is clipped on the padeye and the outboard lead run outside the lifeline to the clew. The inside runs to the cabin ...

Yes I am sure about the jib car track that is installed per specifications. If you are referring to something else, please take a picture of it and post. There is a single pair of jib car tracks on a J/109 as shown in the J/109 Owners Manual on page 12 . This is a picture of a Genoa car that fits on ...

They are Harken. The midrange (27mm) series blocks fit on the tracks. The original tracks do not support the captive style ball bearings unless you remove the retainer band holding the balls in. You must use the blue plastic ball bearing loader when installing the cars.

Yes that is unusual. If you have tools such as a bearing puller and press you may replace the rip seal yourself. See the Yanmar 3YM30 parts catalog with the raw water pump diagram Figure 13. You want to replace the o-ring (item 15) and rip seal (item 19). Make sure the shaft is not scored. If it is ...

What is the process to replace the forward hatch? It came with no instructions. What sealant is used? Do not use a silicone based caulk as you can never remove the residual if you ever need to replace the hatch again. Never use 5200 as it is not removable without significant destruction of the area ...

Adding to Todds post.... Todd - it appears there is a crack in your laminate. I had similar after a grounding and ended up grinding down the glass to the core, feathered it and a new schedule of laminate using 9 layers of 17 ounce biaxial fabric. After the new glass was applied it was ground smooth ...

This procedure fixes the warm beer syndrome. Here are some pictures of the Sea Frost compressor and filling it with R134a refrigerant. I used a freon sniffer and found a leaking Schrader valve on the inlet fill connection to the compressor, so replaced it. Adding refrigerant is a two person ...

Probably your reefer, and it is low on freon. Turn off the reefer and see if the blower stops. The compressor is located on a shelf port side outboard of the rudder post.

Proposed Change: The Technical Committee proposes effective 1 January 2025 to remove Class Rule 6.2 regarding weight limits. This change will be submitted to the Class Secretary by 1 August 2024 so it may be included for a vote at the 2024 annual meeting. Specific Change to Class Rules: (Rule 6.1 ...

I spoke to Ted and he was able to repair his existing vang. I contacted J/Boats and learned that J/Composites is now using the Nautos Telescoping vang on new builds. This is a link to a vang that should be a direct replacement for the Hall Quickvang model B12. Nautos 91330 Telescoping Vang https ...

We always release the pole first before the tack. The pressure retracts the pole. What block is the spin getting caught in? I removed the u-bolt at the end of the pole and use and Antal low friction ring. See your old post at this link . Below are pictures. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC ...

If it is a long reach, why not rig an outboard lead and barberhaul? Gives a better sheeting angle for the reach than using the regular jibsheet through the car. I have a set of Wichard folding padeyes located near the stanchions by the shrouds just for this purpose. https://defender.com/media ...

2016 North Sails 3Di Light / Medium Class Jib in Fair Condition Class Sail Tag Number 1603727N Price $500 plus shipping - available for pickup in Portsmouth, RI Send me an email if you are interested bill@j109.org I have accumulated too many old sails in my basement and am making space for newer ...