The J/109 Class Association Forum

Yes this rule change passed. See the class rules section 5.8.

Sounds like a defective sensor. I've done multiple installs and never seen a problem like this. Your offline test seems to confirm the sensor output is bad.

White Water Marine - see this page: https://j109.org/market/equipment-suppliers/

Todd,

I'm not surprised that the fuses didn't handle the starter motor inrush current. The "Locked Rotor" DC surge current is between 250 - 400 amps depending on the temperature and state of the battery, but could be as high as 500 amperes. This will decrease in about .1 to .5 seconds to about a ...

I think a weld repair by a competent weld shop is least expensive. You can buy a new one from:

White Water Marine (Stainless Parts)
3755 West Water St.
P.O. Box 610595
Port Huron, MI 48060-0595
Tel: 810.987.4837
Fax: 810.966.0597
E-mail: sales@whitewatermarineinc.com

Tef-Gel is a good anti-seize product that most riggers use.

Marc,

I use slugs in the existing mast track for my everyday sail and use it with PHRF racing. It has also been used for some OD racing. I have my race main with a bolt rope. They are exactly the same sails except for that. In my opinion, for everyday use the slugs are much easier with minimal ...

Dan - did you read what I said? It didn't work so don't do it that way. Just do the bungee external to hold it out of the water. That is what I do now.

It is intended directly over metal. Consult a paint specialist.

You are not removing paint, it is powder coated. You have to mechanically remove (e.g. sand) the peeling stuff. No need to remove everything as long as the areas you leave adhere well.

Per Yanmar Technical Bulletin YMTQTB11-017 paragraph 2.2 b. you may leave the SD-20 sail drive in reverse when you have a folding prop.

The greatest source of water I found was the aft side mast groove that extends through the deck, Pull the mast boot and get some sealant that flows with a thin tip inserted in the groove and fill that groove well into the hole where the mast goes through the deck. Extend bead so it is filled above ...

Ros,

The Technical Committee has contacted Edson and asked them to provide a quote for a replacement wheel with all the required pieces so it is bolt on compatible. This should include any parts required for proper operation of the center screw brake adjuster. Once the proposal is received with the ...

The Ronstan Winches have a different diameter base, are lighter and have different gear / power ratios than the original Harken winches. Thus they are not acceptable for one design use. The only acceptable one design alternatives are the Harken winches previously approved by the class measurer in ...

No - it was powder coated