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Main Message Board / Re: Raising the boom

« on: Yesterday at 08:05:37 AM »

Holger,
How were you able to raise it 11" and still use the slot to get the main on the mast.   A pic would be helpful.

Thanks,
Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: Raising the boom

« on: September 25, 2023, 01:11:06 PM »

Measured today can move the boom up  4-5".  Has anyone done this and a pic would be helpful.  The mainsail would have to be recut.
Thanks, Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: Raising the boom

« on: September 23, 2023, 05:28:58 AM »

Appreciate the input.  I have not measured yet if I can move the boom up and have the sail recut.
Thanks for the all the suggestions. Will measure on Monday.
Paul

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Main Message Board / Raising the boom

« on: September 22, 2023, 11:01:11 AM »

I would like to raise the boom about 6" so that it would not rub on my bimini and flatten it out more.
Has anyone done this?
Would appreciate any thoughts or ideas.
Paul

PS:  Cool Change returned from the North Channel just before Labor Day.  My wife and I spend 2 1/2 months in this wonderful area.

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Main Message Board / Re: Low Volts Alarm

« on: May 31, 2023, 03:37:52 PM »

I checked my golf cart batteries last week.  I have 4 golf cart batteries, disconnected all of them.  Checked each cell with a hydrometer and also a volt meter.
Hope this is helpful
Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: Universal M25 fuel bleeding?

« on: May 16, 2023, 03:53:57 AM »

Just changed the fuel filter(getting ready for the North Channel)opened the knurled knob and started the pump for a few minutes and waited for the pitch of the fuel pump to change, closed the knob and started the engine.  This was on the hard and sitting all winter.
Just as Stu has described.

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Main Message Board / Re: outside wood trim replace or delete

« on: May 01, 2023, 04:29:10 AM »

Have you looked into having new ones made.  I replaced mine in 2009.  Bought a piece teak 1"x2" x14' 6" and had a milling shop make me new ones.  Used the old as pattern but made the new ones a little wider and thicker to make up for all the years of sanding.
Just a thought.
Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: Replacing hot water tank

« on: April 14, 2023, 05:22:04 PM »

Thanks Ron.  It was straight forward.  Finished installation this morning.  I believe Ron that I read your post from a few years back.  No sure, because I read a lot of posts.
Appreciate your follow up.
Thanks,
Paul

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Main Message Board / Replacing hot water tank

« on: April 14, 2023, 01:57:46 AM »

Just a thank you to all of you that have put articles on this forum on how to take out the old and put in the new. There were many articles over the years on this forum.
Read most of them.  Replacing the old water heater(19yrs old) a seaward with a new seaward today.
Thanks,
Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: How to drop deck stepped mast. Hull#9

« on: December 14, 2022, 04:25:24 PM »

If you succeed in the first step, make sure that you have a cradle to place the mast on top of the boat.  At least 3 supports.

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Main Message Board / Re: mini rocker switch with LED light in the toggle

« on: September 15, 2022, 05:03:38 PM »

Thanks, Ron
I spoke with the customer service people of 3 major companies that supply toggle switches, but they were not able to answer my question.  They all advertised it as a LED switch, but it only means it can turn on and off a LED light etc.  Amazon also has the same description.  Our local ACE hardware store carries this switch in the size that I was looking for. (GB Gardner Bender  GSW-48)  West Marine was no help.
Appreciate your expertise.
Paul
Note:  The amp hrs was not part of my thinking process.

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Main Message Board / Re: mini rocker switch with LED light in the toggle

« on: September 15, 2022, 04:14:46 AM »

Thanks, Ron
I have no trouble finding the mini rocker switch with candescent bulb but was looking for one with LED light in the rocker. 
Paul

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Main Message Board / mini rocker switch with LED light in the toggle

« on: September 06, 2022, 11:51:36 AM »

Looking for a mini Led rocker switch with the light build in.  This is for my propane on/off switch.  The exterior measures 1/2" x 3/4".  Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Paul

No problem finding a mini with a candescent bulb built into the rocker. 

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Main Message Board / Re: Solar panel installation question — running the wire

« on: August 30, 2022, 08:40:30 AM »

Could you post a pic?
Thanks, Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: Leaking dog

« on: August 26, 2022, 06:30:52 AM »

Looked for you in the NC.  Sorry we missed each other.  North Channel is big.
Thanks,
Paul