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upgraded to the Schaefer 2100 very happy with it can furl my jib with 2 fingers. the hard part is ordering the right forestay diameter you can order different height for the drum. I ended up replacing the forestay putting a turnbuckle to adjust  the length of the forestay. You have to measure and  measure again . Schaefer instructions are very good .  Charlie

  Don't understand about the engine antifrezze just the fresh water . I unhook the fresh water from the hot water tank.. bypass the hot water tank then run pink antifrezze threw the water system into the faucets  Charlie

Went there the same problem. First made a copy of the table out of 3/4 plywood for the double berth varnished and cut a carrying hole in the plywood. Second went to hobby lobby a craft type store and bought a kidney shaped coffee table took the legs off and mounted it to the table frame. saved the old table top for the next owner. Charlie

There is a screen filter in the fuel pump take it apart an clean maybe it might help. Charlie

Took Rons advice and disconnected The shut off cable and lubed the pivot point until I got it working good. Also the cable needs to be almost level then it enter the engine so it doesn't get in a bind. Charlie

I have a 1986 with an M-25 engine. When I pull the fuel shutoff the engine stops . Then I push it back down the return lever on the engine stays in the off position I just move it back with my finger so it will start. I put a extra stop on the cable to push it back down no help. Is there some kind of spring return I am not seeing. Charlie

Also did the garhaurer upgrade loved it bolt holes line up. Easy up grade  can move the main under load. Charlie

Another way of compression test is to use a temp sensor gun when the engine has been running for awhile shoot all the cylinder heads they should be the same temp. Not as good as a compression test but a good start.  A lot of the engine survey are done this way now. Charlie

Sophie there is an ac unit that has a hot air discharge threw a tube.  I have seen a lot of them in Canada they are becoming popular in the US also. You can direct the hot air out an window in your place now an later out a portlit in the boat . Charlie

Ever spring I have to jumper out the thermostat at the compressor unit then it works fine all season. Also take a screwdriver an tight  all conn.      Charlie

Nothing sounds like a good idea. Charlie

  I see there was some talk of series the panels. A lot of people in the Caribbean are going that way you get more charging time. 8 am you get 14v at noon 24+v, 4pm 14v an on cloudy days it will charge. But at 1/2 the amps so it's a trade off longer charging time less amps. Fuses or breakers need to be as close to the power source as possible the panels. Charlie

The whole problem with galvanic action is the green wire from the shore power cord being connected to your engine. A power isolation transformer on the power lines doesn't do much good. Any transformer that is loaded or working will give off heat. Charlie

I like this idea of a clam cleat on the mast. I changed  the mast head sheave , mast base sheave, deck sheaves to Garhauer  roller bearing. I wasted my money, I got a small improvement . It's like hauling a grand piano up the mast to many friction points. Charlie

Looking at my new mainsheet there is a pic of a catalina 50 hull # 18.  Never knew they made any 50s. Charlie