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by 7200
Fri Sep 16, 2022 3:40 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Spacer under jib cheek block
Replies: 0
Views: 7147

Spacer under jib cheek block

The Delrin spacer under the Jib cheek block leading to my winches has shattered and falling out. Anyone have experience replacing. Where to get them?
by 7200
Sat Nov 21, 2020 10:27 pm
Forum: Class Rules Discussions
Topic: Removing the center table
Replies: 15
Views: 67231

Re: Removing the center table

I have raced and cruised my 109 for over 15 years. I have not found the table a significant hinderance. In fact with the location of batteries on the starboard side having the table makes a great barrier to keep sails and gear on the port side to help balance off the batteries. It also makes for a g...
by 7200
Tue Dec 06, 2016 9:45 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Saildrive Diaphragms Replacement Every 2 Years?
Replies: 8
Views: 13871

Re: Saildrive Diaphragms Replacement Every 2 Years?

I have 2003 #72. After similar discussion of whether to or not to I decided to replace the water seal at the end of the 2014 season. The process was not that daunting. The motor had to be moved forward to separate from the sail drive, then the sail drive dropped. The fiberglass plate around the driv...
by 7200
Tue Dec 16, 2014 5:02 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Stress cracking or crazing near mast (deck)
Replies: 1
Views: 11886

Re: Stress cracking or crazing near mast (deck)

I have hull 72. I have several stress crazing cracks like that. apparently common and not of significance.