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#31
Steve,
I had the same issue a few years ago.  I bought a hinge rebuild kit and that solved the problem.  I purchased from Florida Rigging and Hydraulics.
#32
Main Message Board / Re: Bomar Saloon Hatch Model Number
December 19, 2012, 05:59:05 PM
Ron,
I did miss that post.  A likely ending for a project like that!
#33
Main Message Board / Re: Water in the bilge
December 18, 2012, 06:52:08 PM
My mystery leak from several years ago came from the cockpit cubby on the port side. There is a seam along the bottom just below the teak trim ring. Mine leaked occasionally (actually rarely - only with an east wind which blew plenty of rain into the cubby).  Would flow down into aft cabin, soak the cushion, and then work its way down.  Cleaned and sealed the leak it with plenty of Lifecaulk, and it held for 5 years.  Had to redo this past year.

Another consideration - Boats on the hard are often set with the bow higher than the transom to ensure the cockpit drains properly.  So rain water might be be running in a different direction than when hull is sittting proper in the water. 
#34
Main Message Board / Re: Bomar Saloon Hatch Model Number
December 18, 2012, 06:34:14 PM
Hi Ron,
Mine is definitely a Bomar -  the Bomar label is still on it .  I saw an old post of yours where you also did a lens replacement, and removed the hatch so you could work on it at home.  How did you remove yours?
#35
Main Message Board / Re: Bomar Saloon Hatch Model Number
December 16, 2012, 05:02:46 PM
Kevin,
How is your lens replacement project coming along?  I have to do same for mine, and am trying to determine best way to remove hatch so I can do the work in my basement over the winter.  I was planning on removing the hinge screws on the underside of the hatch top so I could take the top half home, but the screws look hopelessly siezed.  So other options are to remove whole hatch, or pop out the hinge pins, though the two hinges seem too close together to allow that.  Or I can just do the work on the hatch while it is on the boat.   Do you have a recommendation?

#36
Am considering purchasing this anchor.   Does any MK I owner have this anchor mounted on the stock bow roller?   I understand the bail would need to be replaced, but am wondering if that is all I need to do.

Thanks
#37
If you opt for the clear plastic hose pieces, check them for clogs every so often and keep a bunch of spares on hand.   Mine get knocked out when rafted up, and by the springline at the dock.
#38
That's great.  I may do the same.  Thanks Brent,
Bob
#39
Great idea Brent.  Where did you get the rail fittings?
#40
Main Message Board / Re: Cockpit Shower replacement
March 28, 2012, 06:38:56 PM
I looked for a new cockpit shower faucet a couple years ago and found a large selection of similar types on RV web sites.  Didn't buy though - managed to get the original working - I think there was dirt in it.
#41
Ron,
I don't mind the look of the black sliders.  Had a corner crack off one a couple years ago, and have not gotten around to fixing, so this is the perfect deal for me!! 
#42
Hi Steve,
I am interested if you still have them.  I tried to PM  you but not sure it went through.
#43
Main Message Board / Re: ST4000 autopilot problem
January 11, 2012, 05:51:03 PM
Ken ,
I did look inside my control head, and the insides look pristine, so I don't think water ever got into it.  Regarding the fluxgate tests, I performed only a pin resistance test, as that is the only test outlined in the service manual.  When the problem first surfaced, I saw no change in the compass heading display as I turned the boat.  So I am really not sure if it is the compass or the fluxgate.  I do have the service manual with schematic diagram, and have an oscilloscope, so next step may be to hook it all back up and monitor the signal lines from the compass.  Not sure if that will lead to anything but worth a shot if I get a warm weekend day.  Easier to swap components - I am interested in buying your fluxgate and head if you want to part with them!!
#44
Cliff,
I have had the same type bottom paint issues since owning the boat for past 5 years.  I just scrape off the loose stuff in the spring, scuff the edges a bit, and paint over it all.  No worries!  If I raced I guess I'd do differently.
Regarding your rudder, weeping generally happens at the rudder post entry point (see my recent and myriad posts from others on that topic - ugh).   I am assuming your pic "Boat001.jpg" is the weeping rudder ?  It looks like weeping somewhere in the middle of the rudder body.  I'm confused - did you drill holes first, and then saw the weeping or maybe these are blisters that popped?
#45
Main Message Board / Re: ST4000 autopilot problem
January 05, 2012, 02:42:52 PM
Ken I don't think it was an error code as there is no reference to error codes in the service manual. Looked like a stuck heading.  May need to bite the bullet and get a replacement head and hope that resolves it.