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by Vento Solare
Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:29 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Heat Exchanger Challenge
Replies: 5
Views: 433

Re: Heat Exchanger Challenge

Try and rotate the flange to break the seal.
by Vento Solare
Sun Oct 27, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Heat Exchanger Challenge
Replies: 5
Views: 433

Re: Heat Exchanger Challenge

See figure 15 on page 19 of the parts catalog. I would use a wooden block and hammer on the edge of the bonnet inlet to try and break it loose.
by Vento Solare
Mon Sep 30, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: J-109 Gel Coat kit for deck dings?
Replies: 1
Views: 1483

Re: J-109 Gel Coat kit for deck dings?

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
by Vento Solare
Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: Class Rules Discussions
Topic: Allowable Cloth for Class Spinnakers
Replies: 0
Views: 2042

Allowable Cloth for Class Spinnakers

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 ...
by Vento Solare
Wed Sep 04, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: Sails & Tuning
Topic: Outboard tracks
Replies: 5
Views: 2157

Re: Outboard tracks

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 ...
by Vento Solare
Wed Sep 04, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: Sails & Tuning
Topic: Outboard tracks
Replies: 5
Views: 2157

Re: Outboard tracks

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 ...
by Vento Solare
Tue Sep 03, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: Sails & Tuning
Topic: Outboard tracks
Replies: 5
Views: 2157

Re: Outboard tracks

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.
by Vento Solare
Mon Aug 12, 2024 6:49 am
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Water Pump
Replies: 1
Views: 2658

Re: Water Pump

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 ...
by Vento Solare
Wed Jul 31, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Gebo Portlight Replacement Parts
Replies: 12
Views: 28829

Re: Gebo Portlight Replacement Parts

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 ...
by Vento Solare
Fri Jul 12, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Bilge pump timing and water inside the boat
Replies: 5
Views: 4482

Re: Bilge pump timing and water inside the boat

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 ...
by Vento Solare
Sun Jul 07, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: How Things Work, Blower Question
Replies: 3
Views: 3510

Re: How Things Work, Blower Question

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 ...
by Vento Solare
Sun Jul 07, 2024 10:19 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: How Things Work, Blower Question
Replies: 3
Views: 3510

Re: How Things Work, Blower Question

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.
by Vento Solare
Sun Jul 07, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: Class Rules Discussions
Topic: Technical Committee Proposed Changes to Class Weight Limits
Replies: 1
Views: 3583

Technical Committee Proposed Changes to Class Weight Limits

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 ...
by Vento Solare
Tue Jun 18, 2024 5:55 am
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Boom vang replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 3248

Re: Boom vang replacement

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 ...
by Vento Solare
Thu May 23, 2024 2:00 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Best way to prevent spinnaker sail snaging blocks on spin pole
Replies: 1
Views: 3329

Re: Best way to prevent spinnaker sail snaging blocks on spin pole

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 ...