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How does it clear your pullpit? Or does it fly "inside" it?

It flies inside the bow pulpit.

Here is the "bowsprit" I made for my top down furler.  I did put a bobstay.  Called CY and spoke to Jim McNamara.  Sent him the drawings and he said it looked like it would be acceptable.  I've cranked the furler torsion line bar tight, which you need to do in order to have it furl correctly. I have a Bamar EVO product.

A couple years ago, a friend bought a Generac from Costco.  Don't know the model number.  He returned it because it ended up malfunctioning soon after he tried it. 

That's interesting.  Mine have never broken. Maybe you got a bad batch of latches.

I don't have my Dutchman instruction manual in front of me, but I do remember this.  On the last page, it says if you've read the whole manual, then Dutchman will give you a free set of monofilament lines.  At the Sailboat show, probably 10 years or so ago, I went to the Dutchman booth (this was before they were bought out), I told the fellow (I believe it was Martin) that I read the whole manual and came to get my free lines.  He handed me the lines.....   

Where are you located?  That seems very expensive for the cover.  Did you get other quotes?

Thanks Jim. I did some searching and found the rebuild kit.  Defender sells it and it's not way too expensive. It says it will fit the ST60. Probably the same kit you bought.
Up the mast I go!

Hi all
I plan to call Raymarine to find out about a replacement. But thought I'd reach out to you all since maybe someone had to find a similar replacement. The fin that provides the wind direction apparently has broken off. Probably the plastic became brittle over time. It's 20 years old so it's no surprise. My wind instrument is an ST60. Vintage year 2000. Any tips or concerns would be appreciated.
Thanks
Roc.

I go through IMIS. They are on Kent Island and search for the carrier with the best price. I have Chubb (formerly ACE before bought out by Chubb). My premium went up about $20 over last year. I have full value replacement cost on the boat. (Agreed value).

Ron's point exactly!!  The C34 is the "perfect" size boat to wax, the sails are the "perfect" weight and size to place in sail bags and carry singlehanded, the canvas is the "perfect" size to wash, store and waterproof.  You can go through the line of everything on the boat, and it's all the perfect size and weight!!   

The original method that attaches the aft cabin cabinetry is from the inside.  I drilled through the face of the cabinet and used screws with finish washers.  Easy now to remove the six screws from the outside, instead of doing it inside.  The screws with the finish washers look like it was assembled that way from the factory.  Actually, many panels in the C34 are attached like that, so it looks original.

Before I renew.... Based on what we see BoatUS is not giving discounts to any establishment anymore. So everyone now pays full price no matter what organization you are affiliated with?  Also how do you get the 10% off on unlimited towing?  My renewal bill shows unlimited at $139. Not sure if that is discounted.
Thanks.

Breaking. Where is this dock?

Hi Jim
I gather the Home Defense spray does not discolor the fiberglass deck?  Do you just spray the perimeter of the deck?

Your picture with the red arrow...  you see those ribs on the transducer.  Well right above those ribs is where two parts of the transducer snap together.  You can see the line.  It comes in two parts.  Those two parts create the electrical connection to the paddle wheel.  When the transducer is dry, there is no issue with the paddle wheel to send the pulse through.  But when it's wet, there probably is a short, and the electrical connection between those two parts is compromised.  Try sticking it in a bucket of water for a while and then see if it works.  I think water is getting into that section that is snapped together.