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#1006
FWIW   Cruising World  September issue has an article on top-down furlers.  They review several brands and give a few tips on using them.
Jim
#1007
Main Message Board / Annapolis Sailboat Show
August 16, 2016, 06:55:18 AM
I'm thinking of going to the Annapolis Sailboat Show Oct 6-10th.  This will be my first time to the show.  I would like some recommendations for motels.  Any and all suggestions for anything will be much appreciated.
Jim
#1008
Chuck,
I also have a MKll and at that speed my swim platform goes underwater (or close) also.  And have waves board from the stern a few times.  I'm not sure if the stern squats or if it's the quarter wave rising.  FWIW I'm in fresh water and Lake Erie.  That means the boat sits a little lower in the water (fresh is less dense than salt water) and the waves are steeper and closer than most places.
If you get your feet wet often I think you need to look at how your boat is loaded.  Do you have a tender hanging from davits?  I don't think it's very common to have waves board.
Jim
#1009
Main Message Board / Re: Auto pilots
August 16, 2016, 04:39:36 AM
This is a little off the track, excuse me for that.  I've never been happy with my st4000+ I've tried many things, got some improvement.  So, I've decided to upgrade to the new evolution series.  Next season. That is unless something better comes around or I get talked out of it.  I would like to hear some comments on that. 
Jim
#1010
Main Message Board / Re: Auto pilots
July 29, 2016, 04:25:29 AM
Paul,
It would help if you said what model number wheel pilot you have.  The place I would check is the flux gate compass and it's wiring.  Did you move something iron or magnetic near it?
Jim
#1011
Main Message Board / Re: galley faucet
July 25, 2016, 02:52:44 PM
Ken,
Yours looks like mine.  The knobs just pull off.  Then it's unscrew the working parts.  I don't know if you can hardware store the parts. 
Jim
#1012
QuoteDescribe a little but about how you use the boat, recharge, etc.  That will dictate what the best battery type would be.

Words of wisdom from kk.  I don't like to give much advice on batteries for that reason.  Just want to say the original battery setup works just fine with my use.  Mostly plugged in at a dock occasionally a day or two overnight at anchor.  That includes inverter for coffee maker and microwave.  Unlike my Hunter friends I don't carry a generator to charge the batteries every few hours.  It's my 6th season on my Penn batteries, they are showing some age (using the microwave) but still good for my usage.  Maybe replace next year.  Yes, they are big and heavy.  But, only when they get changed out.

Don't know if I helped you with your decision.  Just wanted to put in my 2cents.  Talking batteries is much like a political discussion, some are very opinionated. 

Jim
#1013
Main Message Board / Re: Lake Erie
July 22, 2016, 11:02:40 AM
Great news that Freeman Eckley is selling Catalina again.  I'll have to keep track on their web page. 
#1014
Main Message Board / Re: Lake Erie
July 21, 2016, 05:43:56 PM
Freeman-Eckley quit selling Catalina a few years ago.  Haven't seen them for a while maybe they started selling Catalina again. 
#1015
Main Message Board / Re: Lake Erie
July 21, 2016, 03:28:25 PM
Hi Paul,
Welcome to the group.  And Congratulations on you new, to you, boat.  Even though there is no Catalina dealer on Lake Erie Catalina's still find the way here.  I encourage you to add some information on your signature.  Helps when another member is answering questions.  You can see my info in my signature. 
Jim
#1016
Main Message Board / Re: Single Handed Transpac
July 20, 2016, 03:46:06 AM
Congratulations Margie!  You'r my hero.
Jim
#1017
QuoteI must have an older version because mine does not have the sheave that allows the line to exit downward

You could try taking the line and where it feeds to the cam cleat and lead it directly down.  Or skip the last pulley, it would reduce the advantage.  Might still be enough.
Jim
#1018
Main Message Board / Stern dinghy cleats for MKll
July 18, 2016, 12:59:21 PM
Has anyone with a MKll added stern cleats for tying a dinghy off the stern?  I've been tying to the swim ladder it works but could be better.  Don't want anything that would get in the way of my winter cover.  Don't want a toe stubber.  And a place that I could get to the back side of the cleat, that may be asking too much.
Thanks,
Jim
#1019
it will only let me do 1
#1020
another pic