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Yeah Ken,  I'm sure its a repeater with limited info like lat&long. I Don,t know how they set up instruments back in the day hence my concern I don.t want to rip out the GPS and find that my Knot, Wind and Depth don,t work any more because they were somehow integrated to the GPS. Tried calling Ray Marine, got the computer dance and then disconnected after a few minuets

As usual thanks 

Bob

Hey Ken, what I meant by "at the helm" was there is a GPS display in the group of gauges mounted in front of the wheel that can be seen
when you're at the helm. It doesn't work and even if it did I would like to replace it with a newer more modern chart Plotter. Just worried that removing it would somehow effect the the other functions if it is indeed part of an integrated system.

Thanks

Bob

my 1988 has the original knot meter, depth, and wind gauges  I believe they are Auto Helm ST60. It also has an GPS that has a some what detailed map wise monitor in the cabin and gives lat. and long. at the helm (isn't working) . The Knot and depth are on one gauge and work well the wind meter is out for repair. My question is are these all stand alone gauges. I would like to update the GPS but I don't know if removing the old GPS would effect the other gauges if they are somehow integrated. It also has the original auto helm that works fine.

Thanks

Bob


           

Thanks guys.  From what I can see the crack is through the fiber glass. I will ck further when weather permits and post some photos.

Thanks again

Bob

The crossbeam aft of the bilge pump area has a vertical crack on the port side. I looks like it has been repaired before.  Surveyer says common problem with tall rig- fin keel boats? Thinking about installing through bolted SS plates (1/8x3x18) on each side filling any voids w/ epoxy rather then piling on more fibre glass.
Any ideas on this?


Bob

Thanks Craig I will contact them.

Happy New Year

Bob

I'm looking for a Auto Helm knot meter impeller. Anybody out there got a source.

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Bob

Well I guess I will remove pedestal and guards next spring and re-bed for starters. How difficult is it to remove pedestal?

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Bob

Found some moisture in cockpit floor. It is solid at the hatch (18" away) and surprisingly solid at the pedestal (12"away) there is a spot right in the middle that is showing moisture and sounding little hollow. The deck itself feels very solid under foot. Any ideas where I might start looking?

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Bob

Thanks much for the info. What a great forum.

Bob

Are the gang switches on the cabin control panel (1988) available for replacement, or does the whole panel have to be replaced?

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Bob

Thanks all for your replies. I'm feeling a little better about this. Probably for peace of mind will connect halyard to a bridle.

Bob

Hello everyone, getting ready to haul our tall rig keel stepped mast boat for an inspection. Our derrick because of its height or lack of can only position the lifting jig if the back stay is unhooked which is what the derrick boss tells me is how its done. I do not see any easy way to get to the forestay to release the turnbuckle to keep equal tension on both sides. Could use the main halyard for temporary stay but at some point it to will have to be released to position lifting jig  Derrick guy says mid stays will support mast? Any thoughts?

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Bob

Thanks  all for the replies. The tech that checked the unit could not get resistance at any of the terminals, and the fact that he recommended buying a pre-charged unit and installing it myself gives me a comfort level with his diagnosis. i guess what I am looking for is some one with hands on experience in buying and installing a new unit. The ones I've seen advertised say that the evac. unit can be installed up to 6 ft. away from comp. I would need at least 12 to 14 feet of tube to replace current system as it is installed now.

Thanks again

Bob

My compressor is not working, and I'm wondering which way to go. Repair guy says it could be rebuilt or replaced with new but it would take new fittings on evaporator lines and a complete evacuation of lines and refill ($$$$)and I would still have a 27 year old evaporator. He recommended a complete new system (compressor and evaporator) that is pre-charged and pretty easy to self install. Any thoughts on this? My compressor is located on port side of aft locker.

Thanks

Bob