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Thanks all! I've sold my old sliders!

Finally got around to replacing the sliders with Teak Plywood. I have all four of the old ones available for $25 plus the cost of shipping. They are in good shape with the stock (I believe) silver colored handles.

but I thought I share if anyone needs


NICRO Marine Dorade Watertrap Cowl Vent-3" Model N27200


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NICRO-Marine-Dorade-Watertrap-Cowl-Vent-3-Model-N27200-/170701728337?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item27be9daa51

Thanks Stu and Steve! Top notch!

All:

12 Volt neophyte question: I was about to order a solar panel per our conversation in the string above, but then I began to contemplate Stu's post re: my need for a charge controller if I chose to boost my battery recovery time a bit with 40 watt panel rather than the 11-25 watt panel as noted.

I am also wondering how or if I should somehow wire this through my Xantrex freedom 1000 charger/inverter... Do I need to do this or can I wire the solar panel directly to the battery banks? How do I curtail any back-bleed from the batteries to the panels during nighttime hours?


Any suggestions are appreciated.

Love this board!

Thanks as always,

Steve

 
Have you tried Catalina Direct? I got a new vent to replace mine from them last year.

http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?category=73

Top notch! Thanks all!

Just got back from a visit to the boat... After a close inspection of the propane system, I've decided that it's time to replace the entire thing from the bottle box all the way through to the range! Has anyone replaced the solenoid? Any recommendations on specific parts or a good source?

Thanks,

Steve

Thanks again all!

I found a Sunsei SE-1500 online at http://www.earthtechproducts.com/p192.html for $189. Far less than I expected to pay!

Apart from the Catalina 34 being a great boat, this board makes my life easy!

Fair winds!

Steve

Thanks Stu! I am relieved! I think I will add two more batteries to the bank to make certain to have plenty of reserve and sleep well!

Hello All!

The Admiral and I have made a decision to move Frolic to a mooring to curb boat expenses a bit over the next couple of years as we reallocate funds to open a new business. Obviously, we'll need to keep the batteries topped off and would also like to generate enough excess juice to enjoy weekends aboard without having to spark up the motor all the time.

I am jealous of Black Dragon's oh-so-sweet 400 watt bimini! Nice job Steve! However, we don't plan on doing extended cruising anytime soon and that seems like overkill given our current use. I'd like to hear any opinions on how many watts/volts you all think we'll need to enjoy the boat without shore power and with reasonable upfront expenses. Here in Maryland, a wind generator is fairly useless, so solar is the only option as I see it.

Thanks for your help!!

Steve

Thanks all! Through her checkered past this boat has been to the Caribbean and back twice and to Canada once so she's seen some use. The two years ago the surveyor didn't notice anything obvious, but he didn't dye test either.  I don't plan on sailing her hard, but don't even want to think about losing a stay.

@Chuck58 - Good advice on the insurance. Will pursue that as well.

Great Board!

Thanks,

Steve 

A great blue heron... (yes, a heron) impaled it's wing on my mast head antenna. Don't ask me how this happened as I was travelling at the time.  Reportedly the poor thing spent many hours up there fending off attacking ospreys and crows while the clown patrol at my marina fumbled around doing nothing. Eventually, he got himself off of the antenna and into the water from whence he was plucked and delivered to the local heron rescue by a kindly neighbor. BTW: He's recovering nicely. (Side question: Is dried heron blood all over the the deck a blessing or a curse?) 

At any rate - Bad for heron and bad for boat. X lbs of bird flailing at the top of my mast for hours devastated all of my indicators, mast head light, VHF ant, etc.,. Not being one for the bosun's chair any more, I am planning on having the mast hauled to do repairs, paint it, etc. which leads me to the purpose of this post.

Since I doubt that the standing rigging has been touched for many, many years (previous owner = escaped mental patient). What should I plan to spend to replace all of the standing rigging on her?

Is it cheaper to get the wire hooked up while the mast is down and they will install the balance once it's up?

Never messed with the standing rig on any of my boats, so this is new to me.


As always, Thanks for your help gang!

Steve

Thanks for the part number info! 

I must say wow though! That's really expensive! I found the same part on Tractorstarterzone.com for $89 bucks.


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Starter Information:
Part Number:    15231-63015
Cross-Reference:    1523163012, 1523103012, 1523163014, 1523163015, 1523163016, 1527163C13, 1929363011
Type:    ND/DD
Teeth:    9
Rotation:   CW
Volts/Kw:   12
Price:   $88.25      
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