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by carlbraden
Sun Nov 14, 2021 6:50 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Sealant replacement or maintenance?
Replies: 11
Views: 12695

Re: Sealant replacement or maintenance?

Guys - I replaced both the port/stb saloon headliner and when doing so put a couple of clear coats of water sealing varnish on the marine ply so if there was any future water ingress the board would not rot like the old liner did.
Cheers
Carl
by carlbraden
Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: Sails & Equipment for Sale
Topic: Wanted J 109 Mainsail
Replies: 4
Views: 6556

Re: Wanted J 109 Mainsail

Hey George - any photos of the main?
Thanks
Carl
by carlbraden
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:28 pm
Forum: Cruising Topics
Topic: Interior cushions
Replies: 1
Views: 9039

Re: Interior cushions

Charlie,

I had a full new set of cushions made back in 2013 by Ken' Canvas and Cushions Inc. <kenscanvasandcushions@verizon.net> they are in Rhide Island.

Great result with perfect fit as they have the design templates.
Here is a number I also found - Kenny (401-480-3147)
Good luck.

Carl
by carlbraden
Sun Jul 25, 2021 9:37 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Wind Sensor Replacement or Repair
Replies: 2
Views: 3836

Re: Wind Sensor Replacement or Repair

I replaced a broken Raymarine wired ST60 wind with a wireless Tacktick Wind Instrument.
I have a iMUX to interface the NMEA to Seatalk.
Happy to expand if its of interest.
Carl
by carlbraden
Wed May 19, 2021 2:17 am
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Replacement Sparcraft Mast Information
Replies: 1
Views: 5183

Re: Replacement Sparcraft Mast Information

Thats a bugger Bill - nice looking new rig and running gear! BTW what did a new mast cost the insurance company?

Carl
by carlbraden
Wed May 19, 2021 2:10 am
Forum: Sails & Equipment for Sale
Topic: Sails for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 5858

Re: Sails for sale

Hi Dan,

I am interested in the main - can you please send pictures plus advise location from which it will ship?

Thanks

Carl
by carlbraden
Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:16 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Blue Performance Winch Handle Bags - best install?
Replies: 2
Views: 3541

Re: Blue Performance Winch Handle Bags - best install?

We have two either side mounted on the for/aft face - also vertical - also handy beer holders!

Cheers
by carlbraden
Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:55 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Solar Panel
Replies: 4
Views: 5438

Re: Solar Panel

G'Day,

I installed a dual battery solar controller as below - plus a flexible 12v 200W panel that I leave in the cockpit on a mooring - very functional.

Carl
by carlbraden
Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:08 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Rudder Leak
Replies: 2
Views: 3774

Re: Rudder Leak

Mvallus - this is very helpful thanks for your post and the link.

After reading the symptoms on the PYI site where under power there is more water ingress fits my problem exactly.

My rudder bearings were replaced back in 2013 so I am going to go for the split gaiter solution.

Cheers

Carl
by carlbraden
Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:26 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Rudder Leak
Replies: 2
Views: 3774

Rudder Leak

My rudder post is leaking sea water - has anyone repaired this problem?

Can it be repaired in the water or is the boat needed to be lifted and the rudder dropped?

Thanks
by carlbraden
Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Painting wheel?
Replies: 4
Views: 4751

Re: Painting wheel?

Matt,

6 months ago I removed my wheel, had it sand blasted, powder coated and then had a friend put on a new leather cover that I bought from the US.

The end result was great - advise was that powder coating was a better outcome to painting.

I will dig out a phto and post it for you.

Carl
by carlbraden
Tue Jul 30, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Windlass
Replies: 3
Views: 5991

Re: Windlass

Yes my 109 has the wiring ready to go for a windlass and it has the removable bow roller. I have looked extensively through the materials available and no where does it mention the optioned windlass vendor or model. Even the J Boats guys were unable to provide the data. Given the design is a 2003 vi...
by carlbraden
Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:38 am
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Windlass
Replies: 3
Views: 5991

Windlass

Hello,

Does anyone know the make and model number for the J109 electric windlass?

Also anyone with operational experience using the electric windlass - ie is it up for the task?

Thanks

Carl
by carlbraden
Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:23 pm
Forum: Sails & Tuning
Topic: Code Zero Experience
Replies: 2
Views: 7794

Re: Code Zero Experience

Thanks Bill - I will be using your post on the bobstay for an install - extremely helpful.

Carl
by carlbraden
Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:18 am
Forum: Sails & Tuning
Topic: Code Zero Experience
Replies: 2
Views: 7794

Code Zero Experience

Hi Guys,

I am seriously thinking of buying a Code0 for flying off the end of the pole and using a furler for it.

Can anyone using a Code0 with the 109 please be so kind as to share your experience, thoughts and opinions?

Thanks