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#46
Main Message Board / Asym/Cruising spinnakers
May 16, 2016, 08:29:01 AM
Yes, after all these years, I finally have an asym/ cruising spinnaker. In reality, it is more of a reaching cut. My question is.... Is it possible/practical to use the asym while the jib is out on a reach? The set up would almost look like a cutter rig. I also have a symmetrical for those long, off shore, downwind legs......
#47
Main Message Board / Re: Old FAQs
May 13, 2016, 09:54:33 AM
Geeeeeeze. As the great leader Sergeant Odd Ball once said, "Cut with the negative waves!" I'm with Stu on this.
#48
Main Message Board / Re: Head replacement
May 10, 2016, 08:41:13 AM
Stu,
Do you know if they will be adding an electric option as they did on the PHEII?
#49
Main Message Board / Re: Garhauer KUDOS
May 10, 2016, 08:32:20 AM
They are, in my experience, one of the most responsive of all the marine hardware suppliers.
#50
Main Message Board / Re: Moving primary winches
March 14, 2016, 02:45:51 PM
I agree with Ron. I single hand a lot. With a Mk. 1, it is harder to reach the primary winches and I have yet to have any problems. However, your boat, your choice....
#51
 :thumb: Very nice!
#52
Main Message Board / Re: swim platform added
March 07, 2016, 02:41:45 PM
Looks strong.
#53
Main Message Board / Re: Galley Sole
February 25, 2016, 09:55:52 AM
Thanks for all of the responses and observations. We had used this product before in our C-27s cockpit. Yes, the comments about being uncomfortable to walk on, hard to clean etc. have all been experienced before. As you know, the wooden sole is set into pre-molded depressions. I have trimmed the Dri Dek to fit within that area and, so far, haven't had any slippage of the decking. The ideas about carpeting with rubber backing have been tried before by us. Our issue with that is that you have to pull the rug out when it gets wet in order to let it dry. In that vein, the humidity tends to condensate under the rubber mat leaving a damp area under the mat.

As I stated originally, I think, our primary purpose was to prevent wear and tear on the sole in that area and to allow easy drainage from rain, shower, people coming in wet, etc.. It is easy to lift up and sweep. So far, we've really enjoyed it and it meets our needs. When I get the last of the edges done, I'll post pictures. 
#54
Main Message Board / Galley Sole
February 22, 2016, 10:16:00 AM
Hey all,
As many of you know, we live aboard Kitty's Cat. One of the things that we have noticed is excessive wear on the galley flooring around the companionway steps. I am almost finished with a project that will solve that until we move up to a bigger boat in the future. Here is what I'm doing and why.

High wear area and dangerously slippery when the sole is removed.

Step 1: Remove the sections that make up the galley sole and put away in storage for refinishing
Step 2: An extremely thorough cleaning
Step 3: Purchase 14 squares of Almond Dri Dek
Step 4: Lay Dri Dek down. 10 will roughly fill in the area without trimming. The remaining 4 squares are used to cut to size around the perimeter of the sole

Result is an easy to clean surface that provides a very sure grip when wet. Unlike the wooded sole, dri dek allows water to drain through the factory drilled drain holes under your sole. To clean (Dry) Vacuum (Wet) Mop. Every once in awhile we think you'll need to pull back and sweep/mop underneath.
#55
One other thing to check is that the through bolts that hold the alternator halves together have not loosened. That happened to me last year. Thankfully, I caught it before much damage was done. I never thought to check that.
#56
Main Message Board / Re: Engine Starting Problem
February 22, 2016, 09:57:08 AM
I understand what you are saying KK that the potential for 300 amps is there. However, how will it generate 300amps? Is that available in our electrical system?

One of my biggest reasons for doing my modification is for safety. I either have been in, or have seen others is situations where a few seconds difference in starting an engine could mean the difference in being washed onto a lee shore or being rammed by some other vessel.
#57
Main Message Board / Re: Macerator Installation
February 16, 2016, 08:53:21 AM
That logic makes sense to me. Thanks again for all the responses.
#58
Main Message Board / Re: Engine Starting Problem
February 15, 2016, 08:02:00 AM
I had a similar problem a couple of years ago. Before explaining, here are some comments off the bat:

1) No need to run the blower
2) Without a doubt, if you do not have the solenoid modification for your glow plugs, drop everything you're doing and do that.
3) Also make sure you have the upgraded wiring harness in place too.

It sounds like you're doing the right things to solve the problem. One step I would recommend is that once you are sure you have the fuel system totally bled, close the bleed valve and then back off 1/4 turn or so. That will make your line self bleeding. I believe that is a Ron Hill posting from a bit ago.
#59
Main Message Board / Re: Macerator Installation
February 15, 2016, 07:30:13 AM
Great advice skippers! I like aspects of both set ups. This will be a longer, thought out process than I anticipated. :thumb:
#60
Main Message Board / Re: Macerator Installation
February 12, 2016, 02:25:32 PM
I thought a Y valve was required.