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Forum: Challenges 23-08-2018, 06:48
Replies: 128
Views: 29,230
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Re: Sailing and Aging

Thanks Jim,
Are you saying put Loc-tite on the threads and the matching retaining screw or the larger threads that screw on the chuck? Isn't the Red Loc-tite the permanent one that can't ever be...
Forum: Challenges 20-08-2018, 07:17
Replies: 128
Views: 29,230
Posted By Found at Sea
Re: Sailing and Aging

When using your Milwaukee side angle drill do you ever have problems with the chuck set screw breaking when under a load and in reverse? I would appreciate any suggestions on how to correct this...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-08-2015, 11:03
Replies: 24
Views: 8,975
Posted By Found at Sea
Jib Line catching on shroud

I have a 1974 CT-41 that I've been lovingly refitting for a Mexico cruise this Fall. All's going well however regardless of my various adjustments of the track sliders the jib lines always seem to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-08-2015, 07:19
Replies: 15
Views: 14,191
Posted By Found at Sea
CT 41 jib line snag

I have a 1974 CT-41 that I've been lovingly refitting for a Mexico cruise this Fall. All's going well however regardless of my various adjustments of the track sliders the jib lines always seem to...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-07-2015, 11:13
Replies: 36
Views: 14,000
Posted By Found at Sea
Re: Gotta get a new water heater

I've had good luck with the 9 gal Kuuma although I've only had it in the boat for 6 months at this time. When off shore we have hot to warm H2O for a minimum of 24 hours. :smile:
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-05-2015, 19:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,346
Posted By Found at Sea
Re: Blocking of abandoned water lines

Unfortunately there are two Y's at different locations on the engine and I still need to access one line off of each Y.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-05-2015, 17:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,346
Posted By Found at Sea
Blocking of abandoned water lines

I'm reducing a 2 water heater boat to just one and need to block off several re circulation lines from the engine. What would you recommend I use to cap off the soon to be unused lines other than a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-05-2015, 19:43
Replies: 36
Views: 14,000
Posted By Found at Sea
Re: Gotta get a new water heater

The second and larger of the two H2O heaters (20 gal.) is the easiest to access and it's the only one that has recirc. lines to the engine. It's located under the forward galley cabinet, port side. ...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-05-2015, 17:15
Replies: 36
Views: 14,000
Posted By Found at Sea
Re: Gotta get a new water heater

Hi Bill,
I have a CT 41 probably built by the same folks at some point. Last weekend I had the same issue with my pump cycling and hot water in the bilge. I'm not sure of the original manufacturer...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-05-2015, 06:31
Replies: 0
Views: 1,151
Posted By Found at Sea
R&R of CT 41 hot water heater

I was having a great weekend on board my CT41 "Dawn Treader" when I noticed the water pressure pump was running more than normal. I filled the tanks thinking that they must be low and following the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-04-2015, 13:35
Replies: 5
Views: 1,549
Posted By Found at Sea
rot inside the cabin sides

I have a 1974 CT 41 with a typical problem of internal liquefied plywood in locations near the port lights on the cabin sides. A tobacco juice looking substance leaches through small cracks near...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-03-2015, 10:29
Replies: 36
Views: 13,288
Posted By Found at Sea
Re: Headroom- how important?

I'm 6-4 and over the last 5 years have gone through three sailboats (Hunter Legend 34, Catalina 36 Mk1, and my current love a CT 41) attempting to find the right fit. Several times I told myself...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-03-2015, 22:18
Replies: 10
Views: 2,550
Posted By Found at Sea
Re: When is a boarding ladder to long?

I didn't mention that the ladder I bought is the folding type, 3' 6" length when folded up and about 6' when unfolded.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-03-2015, 19:13
Replies: 10
Views: 2,550
Posted By Found at Sea
When is a boarding ladder to long?

I have a CT 41 which has a little over 3ft of freeboard at the boarding ladder mounting location (about midship on the stbd side). My Ct didn't come with a boarding ladder and I'm planning to do...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-01-2015, 15:54
Replies: 0
Views: 1,121
Posted By Found at Sea
Smile Buying A CT 41

I'm just closing on a deal to buy a 1974 CT41. Will be expanding horizons from my previous boat a Catalina 36. Looking forward to more extended off shore cruising. :thumb: Any tips on owning a...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 23-11-2014, 10:36
Replies: 19
Views: 9,071
Posted By Found at Sea
Hailing an unknown vessel

If I observe a vessel in the distance with no identifying insignia or too far off to see any identification info… what is the appropriate procedure for hailing on the VHF? Thanks in advance.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-09-2014, 14:10
Replies: 10
Views: 4,094
Posted By Found at Sea
Trolling motor for tender

Looking into the most efficient means to propel my 9'6" inflatable while keeping the weight and set-up as easy as possible when under pitching/rolling conditions. Considering using a trolling motor....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-08-2014, 07:00
Replies: 7
Views: 1,809
Posted By Found at Sea
Mast Pressure Against Portside Bulkhead

I have a 1987 Catalina 36. I've been watching a separation at the base of the portside bulkhead near the center of the boat. An approx 1/2 in opening can be seen from inside the head where the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-07-2014, 16:50
Replies: 9
Views: 6,765
Posted By Found at Sea
Re: Raymarine SPX 5 wheel autopilot drive unit

Hi Tide Roller,
I recently bought a Catalina 36 with the SPX 5 installed. Shortly after purchase I noticed the X5 would reach a point to strbd where it could no longer move the wheel and would make...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-07-2014, 20:56
Replies: 17
Views: 7,124
Posted By Found at Sea
Re: Vented loop to head whistles

Thanks HopCar,
Yes I conceed that you and Sail Monkey are correct. Had trouble with this one since I bought the boat with the loop in the suction line and thought it had been installed correctly. ...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-07-2014, 13:47
Replies: 17
Views: 7,124
Posted By Found at Sea
Re: Vented loop to head whistles

That's what I'm saying. I think my error was installing the little rubber duck valve upside down.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-07-2014, 13:16
Replies: 17
Views: 7,124
Posted By Found at Sea
Re: Vented loop to head whistles

Okay, I'm lost and have to ask...isn't the purpose of the loop to prevent siphoning and siphoning can only occur from the raw water line, right? The Jabsco instructions show the loop on the line...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-07-2014, 12:39
Replies: 17
Views: 7,124
Posted By Found at Sea
Vented Loop to Head Whistles

When I pump my Jabsco Head the vent in the vented loop makes a loud noise which I'm calling a whistle but it's louder. I've tried several fixes including changing the small rubber duck valve to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-05-2014, 12:53
Replies: 18
Views: 10,236
Posted By Found at Sea
Re: Islander 36 Keel Bolts (cont.)

If you'll sail her around the block to the SF Bay area you might have a deal.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-05-2014, 07:35
Replies: 18
Views: 10,236
Posted By Found at Sea
Re: Islander 36 Keel Bolts (cont.)

Thanks for taking a look. Yes, they look pretty bad to me also. I think the keel is lead. I'm having the boat hauled next week so will have a chance to look closer. May need to put it on the dry...
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