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by cercole
Mon Apr 24, 2023 11:12 pm
Forum: Class Rules Discussions
Topic: Checklist 2023 NAC
Replies: 2
Views: 6872

Re: Checklist 2023 NAC

If I have the two required lead acid batteries meeting the 150 ah requirement plus a lithium battery is that ok for class racing?
by cercole
Mon Apr 24, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Class Rules Discussions
Topic: Lithium batteries for J/109 class
Replies: 15
Views: 19139

Re: Lithium batteries for J/109 class

I am looking to convert to Lithium batteries. Why are they not class legal? If it's due to weight can't we just add a small sandbag or other weight to the battery compartment to account for the deficit? Or as was said above if you rewire the boat to accommodate a proper lithium setup there is no rea...
by cercole
Fri Aug 23, 2019 12:35 pm
Forum: Sails & Equipment for Sale
Topic: B&G H1000 Parts
Replies: 0
Views: 4103

B&G H1000 Parts

I removed the B&G H1000 system. Two digital displays working. One of the displays has a few bad vertical lines but is quite readable. One apparent wind direction gauge working Mast display(s) with bracket working A bunch of cables in good condition All of the junction boxes Speed and depth trans...
by cercole
Sat Aug 10, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Water Pump Rebuild Kit
Replies: 2
Views: 5183

Re: Water Pump Rebuild Kit

if The bearings are good you can replace the rear pump seal with the pump installed on the engine. A piece of bend rod will help push the seal out from the back of the pump. I did mine a couple of weeks ago. Once the impeller is removed push the seal out from the back towards the front of the pump. ...
by cercole
Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:16 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Floorboard screw replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 5033

Re: Floorboard screw replacement

I think McMaster has them. Black oxide stainless.
by cercole
Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:14 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Outhaul boom cleat replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 9237

Re: Outhaul boom cleat replacement

BTW if you compare the old cleat to the new one you’ll see how the line just wears through the soft Al. The new one works perfectly.
by cercole
Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Outhaul boom cleat replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 9237

Re: Outhaul boom cleat replacement

My outhaul cleat wore out last season too. Looking for the easiest way out I replaced it with the exact same part. It was cheap and took less than ten minutes to install. The line has not slipped once since. Probably the easiest boat repair ever. Guess you can put something better but been out in mi...
by cercole
Tue May 22, 2018 4:03 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Helm Friction Lock
Replies: 6
Views: 13657

Re: Helm Friction Lock

I did this repair and picked up a 1" stainless shaft collar from McMaster Carr. They stock them in 303 SS for around $18 and in 316 SS for around $35. You might need to reseat the snap ring before installing the collar.
by cercole
Tue May 22, 2018 3:34 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: LED lighting
Replies: 6
Views: 11434

Re: LED lighting

Plus one for Marinebeam. They offer a RED GREEN replacement bulb for the Perko nav light mounted on the pulpit. I pulled the original bulb out and replaced it while comparing against the site. I did almost all of the interior lights and all the nav lights except the steaming light. Big savings in po...
by cercole
Tue May 22, 2018 3:10 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Winterize Head
Replies: 2
Views: 4503

Re: Winterize Head

I winterize the head once the boat is hauled out. I use a 1" ID clear plastic tube around 1 foot long. Cut the end of the tube square and flush using a new razor blade. Place a little superlube or silicone grease on the end with the clean cut, this will help the tube seal against the hull. Put ...
by cercole
Tue May 22, 2018 3:01 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Ice Box lid .....
Replies: 12
Views: 17698

Re: Ice Box lid .....

This is how our lid is supported. Works very well. The thumb latch will hold it open while sailing.
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by cercole
Tue May 22, 2018 2:57 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Recommended Battery Replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 18891

Re: Recommended Battery Replacement

Hi Dan, I was able to fit two Firefly batteries in the stock location. I am running one regular Lifeline AGM as a reserve and two Fireflys as the house bank. The Fireflys will fit if you put them in the aft two locations. Then I changed the positive wiring to retain the 1 BOTH 2 positions. The Firef...
by cercole
Tue Feb 13, 2018 3:35 pm
Forum: Sails & Tuning
Topic: Cheap Whisker Pole Setup?
Replies: 6
Views: 12053

Re: Cheap Whisker Pole Setup?

Our club does a lot of JAM racing. It is hard to be competitive against genoa boats with whisker poles. Sometimes I can sail off the wind at higher angles and jybe downwind. Sailing a much longer distance but faster. It helps but is not ideal. Try and petition the RC to make JAM racing triangle cour...
by cercole
Fri Sep 08, 2017 11:06 am
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Propane Tank wont fill
Replies: 7
Views: 10750

Re: Propane Tank wont fill

I ran into this two years ago. I believe the tank needs to be filled while on its side like when mounted in the locker.
by cercole
Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:01 am
Forum: Events & Scheduling
Topic: J Fest
Replies: 0
Views: 6340

J Fest

Hello Guys, Getting ready to head up to J Fest from the Western Sound Area. We are running into the problem of having only one car with us at BYC. We will be 7 people needing to get back and forth from BYC to our hotel in Seekonk. Is anyone staying up that way that could give a ride to two of my cre...