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Stu & Ron,
Thanks for the information. I'm going back to the boat tomorrow. Hopefully I can sort this out based on your recommendations. I appreciate the help.
Mike.....

I have an M25XP engine with a Balmar ARS-5 voltage regulator. I upgraded from a failed ARS-4 in 2014. It is mounted outside of the engine compartment to avoid overheating (under the head sink space). The regulator suddenly stopped working. I went through the troubleshooting steps in the manual and then called balmar tech support with the voltage readings. This indicated that the regulator is not receiving power. The regulator harness brown wire for power is connected to the engine oil pressure switch circuit. I'm not sure how this circuit is supposed to work. I know that it is supposed to turn on the warning light at the panel in the cockpit when oil pressure is low, such as momentarily when starting the engine. The light does blink on when starting the engine. I don't seem to be able to get a voltage reading for that circuit when the engine is running. It should read the battery voltage. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Mike....

Hi Mark,
I finally had a chance to put the strips in my hatch glides. They slid in easily, no trimming required, and they seem to stay in place without any screws or adhesive. What a difference! Thanks so much.
Mike....

Thanks to everyone for the great feedback, I really appreciate it. I hope to get out to the boat this week to check the stands, so I'll double check my shaft nut configuration. I thought I had taken some photos in the fall, but can't seem to find them. Thanks again!
Mike.....

Does anyone know where to purchase the locking nuts at the end of the prop shaft, aft of the prop. I only have one nut and a cotter pin. I believe I have the thicker of the two nuts. I know it is a 1" shaft, but don't know the nut/thread size, or where to find them. I don't see them on Catalina Direct.
Mike.....

Thanks for the feedback. I have a moveable part with slot inside the frame pocket. Not sure if that is the wedge or if the wedge is an additional part. I guess I'll keep looking for parts. Different size 5/16" threads didn't work. I'll try an 8mm bolt for thread size. Thanks.
Mike...

Hi all,
The knob/bolt used to tighten the table bracket to the column at the top, was missing when I bought the boat. The table always had a wobble I the upper position. I'm making a new smaller table to mount on the bracket, and would like to eliminate the wobble. A 5/16" bolt seems to be the right size, but the threads don't match. I thought I would try an 8mm metric bolt to see if that would work. It appears that it just needs to tighten against the bracket to tight the moveable part in the slot against the column. Any insight would be appreciated. I tried to locate the part, but no luck. It's an original pedestal on a 1987 boat.  Thanks
Mike....

Just wanted to let everyone know that I got the drilling info from the rep at Pompanette. They said to put 2 dimes in between the two halves of the centering rings, and then drill to the same diameter as the turnbuckle threaded rod. That leaves some room for compression around the threaded rod/bolt of the turnbuckle.

Mike....

I measured the head stay turnbuckle bolt. It appears to be 9/16". Thanks
Mike...

I received the centering clamp, but am a little confused about how large a hole to drill in the center. I realize that it will be clamped around the head stay turnbuckle threads. I assume the hole should be somewhat smaller than the diameter of the threaded part of the turnbuckle. Anyone know the correct sizing? Thanks.
Mike.....

Thanks for the info Patrice. I'll give them a try. Just put the mast up today.
Mike....

Hi all,
My boat still has what seems to be the original Hood Roller Furling 900. Not sure if it had the drum upgrade? It has a single furling line. Anyway, the centering clamp is missing, and I don't know where to get one. Does anyone still stock parts for these? Also, it appears that it clamps around the lower threads on the forestay turnbuckle - is that correct? I have read several of the threads on this site, but am still not clear. Any ideas? Thanks.
Mike.....

Thanks for the fix.
Mike.....

Paul,
Thanks for the info, unfortunately, I was unable to connect to the link you provided. I tried on my pic and also on my iPad.
Mike.....

Ken,
Thanks for another good idea.  I considered that option, but wasn't sure if it would be ok to drill a 1" hole in the bottom plate and the pedestal.  That would certainly be a cheaper option.  The new guards are expensive, and the Navpods are ridiculous.  I'll have to think about it.  May just bite the bullet and get a new pedestal guard.  Thanks for the additional option.
Mike.....