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#1
Main Message Board / Re: Winch on Boom?
March 26, 2024, 06:06:02 PM
A photo would tell. I am guessing his is "at the mast" not "on the mast" (i.g. at the gooseneck).
#2
Main Message Board / Re: Winch on Boom?
March 26, 2024, 05:06:32 PM
Ken—what doesn't "sound right" about a reef hook on the mast?
#3
Main Message Board / Re: Microwave died
March 24, 2024, 05:48:50 PM
I know this sounds pretty strange but my brother, who is a "fix-it" kind of guy said most are fairly easy to repair. You might see if you can find the rare appliance repair shop or electronics handyman still alive in your area. Fortunately my old microwave is still working. Good luck.  Oh, they also have an over temp function that takes sometime for it to reset. So make sure it is truly "dead".
#4
 :D I agree Ron. I had one made years ago for both plexi hatches but didn't use it much as I didn't like having the boat so dark inside and I spent several days a week, year round on the boat. With a my new lens, I do use the cover now—once I discovered what a PIA project it was to replace the lens.
#6
Quote from: Jim Hardesty on March 12, 2024, 01:12:12 PM
QuoteHas anyone else had these thoughts, removed this valve?

When I bought Shamrock that valve and the macerator were already removed.  No problem for now as I sail the Great Lakes.
Jim
You can discharge black water into the Great Lakes?
#7
Alex—Excellent! l'd love to cruise that area. Been there before, but it wasn't on my boat. Saltspring, Pender, Galleano...all beautiful islands! Perhaps Stu wants to do a boat swap with me in San Diego?
#8
Not that I am not rooting for you. To the contrary. "I have the nicest 1990 afloat" (according to me😎) that "has cost us over a million $" (according to my wife 😂), but the insured value is $35,000 (according to BoatUS/Geico)
I and everyone on this Forum would love for you to sell yours at $65,000. I wish you luck. Keep us posted.
#9
Main Message Board / Re: Lithium Install on a MkII
February 27, 2024, 12:29:47 PM
Don't mean to hijack this thread, as I own  a MKI , but thought I would jump in for perspective and to check for flaws in my thinking. I have a one-year-old, 460A FLA (4 Trojan 6v) house bank and FLA start battery on an echo charger. I could change my house bank to LFP and swap echo for DC/DC to start battery—my battery charger has the LFP profile as does my Balmer regulator. I also have a 2,000 inverter, all with big "new" wiring and proper fusing. BUT...to what end? My shore power charger is only 40A, my alternator is 95A, and I do not have solar. So, unless I decide to go long distance cruising (which I don't) and want to add high charge-rate output equipment (bigger alternator, which would be a tight fit for anything substantially larger), a bigger shore charger (maybe), and add a solar arch or Bimini with solar, I don't think I would significantly benefit. I think I will just have to stick with my current system and run my engine to charge at sea or at anchor. I get about 3 days at anchor before I need to run the engine for an hour or so, to top back up. Pretty old school but, it will have to do for me under my current thinking. Am I missing anything in my logic?
#10
It looks like you have a nice, clean, 1988 C34 MKI. Since you asked for feedback here goes. Regardless of all the "upgrades" and money you invested in her—- unfortunately, in my opinion, your boat's value is $45k TOPS in today's marketplace. If you want to sell it you need to significantly lower your price.
#11
Main Message Board / Re: Exhaust leak
February 25, 2024, 11:50:15 AM
Tip: use a heat gun or hair dryer on vinyl hoses to facilitate easier on/off.
#12
Main Message Board / Re: Sail "Patches"
February 24, 2024, 11:36:05 PM
CD doesn't make their own sails. Ullman Sails Venture, CA loft does. Should be able to get logo patches from them or any other sailmaker. My mainsail came from North Sails and has C34 logo patches on it.
#13
Main Message Board / Re: Exhaust leak
February 24, 2024, 11:56:26 AM
Toss the 10-year-old West System 105 and hardener. I would clean and grind prep surface, then use the 6/10 thickened epoxy (unless it is old) PLUS cover seam with (new) 105 epoxy and 205 hardener— with some fiberglass cloth/cloth tape over seam. If 6/10 is old, toss it too and use some West 406 filler into crack instead,then go over with cloth and 105 epoxy.
#14
Main Message Board / Re: stainless shaft
February 21, 2024, 05:52:28 PM
If you order a new SS shaft. Spec "Aquamet 22" alloy (same as Aqualoy 22) which according to experts offers the best strength and corrosion resistance.
Some How to info:
https://marinehowto.com/a-new-prop-shaft/
#15
Main Message Board / Re: stainless shaft
February 21, 2024, 11:49:54 AM
Eric— did you get the new coupler faced and shaft lap fit to match your prop at a machine shop locally or do it yourself?
If still need to do it here is a "how to"
https://marinehowto.com/lap-fitting-a-propeller/