The J/109 Class Association Forum

It's a Harken Hexaratchet block. Google it and you'll see various sizes and configurations (swivel, becket, cam cleat, etc.). I usually have the ratchet off but in heavy air it is helpful.

Yes - Whitewater Marine per the Equipment Suppliers Page. Mouse over Market and click on Equipment Suppliers.

I just installed a Lifeline Group 31 AGM as a replacement for my previous North Star AGM. No changes needed for the charging system setup as this is basically the same. I'll report how battery life and charge / discharge times are later this season.

Looks much better. My guess is you will see immediate improvement first time you start the engine.

Most sail manufacturers have the build data on file. I would contact the sailmaker who may be able to provide the batten using the end keeper in their sail design.

Fix it right. Drill / grind out the loose holes as needed. Thickened epoxy and if a lot was taken out maybe some glass cloth. Gelcoat and redrill the holes.

you should see this thread where people have posted including me.

I got impatient and wanted to finish this job, and decided to use heat lamps so I could apply the gelcoat. The area was cleaned up, light sanded and wiped down with acetone. It was then masked and then a brush used to apply gelcoat. I used the gelcoat with wax additive so it doesn't need any spray l...

Pictures of work in progress. Temperature was 50 degrees today so I took advantage and glassed in new tabbing. There are 2 layers 17oz biaxial fabric that was covered with release cloth. It should kick and be ready to peel the release cloth and light sand tomorrow. I'll wait until temperature is in ...

Your mast position and inability to reach the desired end point is a common J/109 condition. See this procedure I posted a few years back in Tipe & Tuning section.

I'm using North Sails and was told it was close enough without redrilling.

If you are looking for the lower measurement band on the mast, the top of the band should be even with the hole in the boom fitting that the mainsail tack is attached.

I found the tabbing between the galley and hull had come delaminated. Today I decided to address the problem. I used a Fein multitool and cut the tabbing flat on both sides, then sanded the surfaces. On another day when it is warmer, I will tab it again with 17oz biaxial cloth and once it kicks will...

Using an inline constrictor clutch is the way to go. Fixed all slippage issues and no wear on the halyards. Class rules require retaining the original Spinlocks but there are now other types of constrictor clutches on the market that were not available when I installed the Ronstan Constrictors (Manu...

Try Bam Miller at Oyster Bay Boat Shop in Glen Cove.

Great project John. Here is a tip to keep the keel better encapsulated so the barrier coat sticks. Once you are down to the stripped lead with the basic shape before using any fairing compound do the following. Have a few stiff long bristle wire brushes handy - these will get destroyed in the proces...