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- Wed Nov 16, 2022 9:43 am
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Moving speed sensor to centerline
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6383
Re: Moving speed sensor to centerline
John, I currently have an analog Airmar speed paddlewheel mounted on the centerline as input to a B&G H5000 Hercules processor and it provides very good speed information. It is definitely worth the effort if you are serious on getting good readings for speed and the resulting true wind calculat...
- Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:27 pm
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Leak from Chainplate bolts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7693
Re: Leak from Chainplate bolts
The starboard side was completed today. This documents what was found and what was done. Since there was some salt water intrusion, the tang cup and cap had some salt build up that made loosening it a problem. The steps followed: 1. Loosen and remove shrouds 2. Unscrew the 3 phillips head screws and...
- Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:28 am
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Leak from Chainplate bolts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7693
Re: Leak from Chainplate bolts
John, This is very good information. Thanks for posting. I'll do the additional checks for core as you suggest. The top cap is supposed to have Loctite on the threads so I plan on disassembling and cleaning those pieces too. For the NDT test, I will do a die penetrant inspection. That's fairly easy ...
- Tue Nov 01, 2022 6:05 pm
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Leak from Chainplate bolts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7693
Re: Leak from Chainplate bolts
Todd, Thanks for the info. I did see that old thread. It turns out there is a drawing on page 17 of the J/109 US owners guide that Bengt told me about. I've ordered a 2.2" spanner wrench that will permit unscrewing the cap located on the underside of the deck. This will allow removing the upper...
- Sat Oct 29, 2022 6:19 pm
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Leak from Chainplate bolts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7693
Leak from Chainplate bolts
This past season, I've started to see weeping drips on the underside of the three screws holding the chainplates to the deck. I would like to remove and re-bed the chainplates to stop the leak but am unsure how this comes apart. Three photos are shown below including: 1. Topside 2. Under deck view -...
- Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:07 am
- Forum: Class Rules Discussions
- Topic: World Sailing Categorization Problems With Website
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7179
Re: World Sailing Categorization Problems With Website
This was a user issue on the World Sailing website and is resolved.
- Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:48 am
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Replacement fuel gauge?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5245
Re: Replacement fuel gauge?
When I had similar symptoms I found a loose connection on the contacts where the harness attached to the fuel gauge located on the top of the tank and that fixed the problem. I would measure the voltage at the engine panel fuel gauge connection. There should be 3 wires including +12V, Ground, and th...
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:38 pm
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Ring dings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9081
Re: Ring dings
Do you mean the inhauler on jib sheet? If so, we use the same thing. Don't flog the jib!
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:36 pm
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Best method to secure tackline to kite?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5151
Re: Best method to secure tackline to kite?
We use the 2nd shackle and never had a problem like you describe.
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:13 pm
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Sparcraft mast & boom parts hard to obtain
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6645
Re: Sparcraft mast & boom parts hard to obtain
You could probably get a local machine shop to make one for you pretty easily.
- Fri Jun 17, 2022 6:11 am
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Main Sheet Rope Type
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5665
Re: Main Sheet Rope Type
Carl,
The 11mm is just too thick to easily run through the blocks. The high tech lines have very little stretch and 3/8" diameter is sufficient.
Best regards,
The 11mm is just too thick to easily run through the blocks. The high tech lines have very little stretch and 3/8" diameter is sufficient.
Best regards,
- Thu Jun 16, 2022 7:27 am
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Main Sheet Rope Type
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5665
Re: Main Sheet Rope Type
I like the Samson WarpSpeed II . It is 24 strand polyester cover with Dyneema core. I use 3/8" x 95 feet with eye splice on one end, whipped on opposite end. New England Ropes Endura Braid Euro Style is a similar line that is also good. Both of these lines are widely available at various chandl...
- Thu May 19, 2022 2:18 pm
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: 3GM Exhaust Elbow
- Replies: 9
- Views: 41324
Re: 3GM Exhaust Elbow
I was working on the fuel pump at the time. It totally different job!
- Thu May 19, 2022 10:58 am
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: 3GM Exhaust Elbow
- Replies: 9
- Views: 41324
Re: 3GM Exhaust Elbow
That isn't a fuel line. The line feeding into the exhaust elbow is the spray from the cooling system.
- Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:27 pm
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Swim ladder
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5028