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by Vento Solare
Tue Apr 11, 2023 2:48 pm
Forum: Sails & Tuning
Topic: Batten Length?
Replies: 2
Views: 5606

Re: Batten Length?

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.
by Vento Solare
Tue Apr 11, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Instrument Cluster
Replies: 1
Views: 5038

Re: Instrument Cluster

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.
by Vento Solare
Tue Apr 11, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Deck Chainplates
Replies: 2
Views: 5474

Re: Deck Chainplates

you should see this thread where people have posted including me.
by Vento Solare
Sat Mar 18, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Check the tabbing on your galley
Replies: 2
Views: 5994

Re: Check the tabbing on your galley

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...
by Vento Solare
Thu Mar 16, 2023 5:58 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Check the tabbing on your galley
Replies: 2
Views: 5994

Re: Check the tabbing on your galley

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 ...
by Vento Solare
Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: Sails & Tuning
Topic: Updates to 2004 tuning guide for 2003 hull ?
Replies: 3
Views: 5313

Re: Updates to 2004 tuning guide for 2003 hull ?

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.
by Vento Solare
Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: Sails & Tuning
Topic: Trying to measure mast rake - no black band
Replies: 2
Views: 4974

Re: Trying to measure mast rake - no black band

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.
by Vento Solare
Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Check the tabbing on your galley
Replies: 2
Views: 5994

Check the tabbing on your galley

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...
by Vento Solare
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:14 pm
Forum: Class Rules Discussions
Topic: Class Rules Interpretation for Handrails and Rope Clutches
Replies: 3
Views: 16652

Re: Class Rules Interpretation for Handrails and Rope Clutches

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...
by Vento Solare
Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Harken Winch Drum Resurfacing
Replies: 7
Views: 11074

Re: Harken Winch Drum Resurfacing

Try Bam Miller at Oyster Bay Boat Shop in Glen Cove.
by Vento Solare
Thu Dec 22, 2022 3:36 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Computer Keels and Fairing a Keel
Replies: 8
Views: 16865

Re: Computer Keels and Fairing a Keel

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...
by Vento Solare
Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:38 am
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Computer Keels and Fairing a Keel
Replies: 8
Views: 16865

Re: Computer Keels and Fairing a Keel

I used them previously on my J/30. I bought the mylar prints from Compukeel and made my own templates. Unlike the J/109, the J/30 keels got "fatter" as the lead was cast in later boats. I used a power plane to get the shape to meet the templates and faired it. There was a noticeable differ...
by Vento Solare
Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: Class Rules Discussions
Topic: Lithium batteries for J/109 class
Replies: 15
Views: 19320

Re: Lithium batteries for J/109 class

I will be replacing an AGM Group 31 house battery in the spring. I was looking at the various AGM batteries and noticed the specified performance of the Firefly battery looks very good. See page 4 of the Firefly Oasis MCF-G31 Sec sheet Compare with a typical battery from North Star NSB-AGM31 Unlike ...
by Vento Solare
Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:08 pm
Forum: Racing Tools and Techniques
Topic: Batten getting caught on backstay in light air
Replies: 4
Views: 46284

Re: Batten getting caught on backstay in light air

See Adrian's suggestion on the softer top batten. I made this change on a main and it significantly improved the issue with the top batten getting caught on the backstay in light air. Your sailmaker could hook you up with an appropriate replacement batten.
by Vento Solare
Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:15 am
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Moving speed sensor to centerline
Replies: 3
Views: 6382

Re: Moving speed sensor to centerline

John, What could be done is to build up the inside flat surface once the plywood is cut and tab that to the plywood fore and aft, thus extending the newly formed flat surface as a structural member that reattaches the area cut. Just make sure there are enough threads exposed on the plastic transduce...