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Forum: Marine Electronics 14-07-2022, 12:18
Replies: 27
Views: 3,573
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: Airmar thru hull leaking

I likely problem is that the plastic nut clamping the flange to the hull was over tightened, cracking it. This is a potentially catastrophic situation. Possible short term fix is to use a big bead of...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-07-2022, 10:54
Replies: 19
Views: 4,053
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: Insight on Code Zero vs Asymmetrical Spin

Although it is a little complicated to rig we find an asym rigged so that a spin pole at the tack can be used to bring the tack up and back when sailing deep. The advantage is that with the tack at...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 01-07-2022, 15:52
Replies: 14
Views: 1,684
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: First time taking down the jib by myself. Tips? Hints? Recommendations?

How about using the beer to lure a second hand to lower and fold the sail? I have done on the boat many times if a dock is not available. As always, calm weather is best.

Stretch the sail along...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-06-2022, 14:57
Replies: 23
Views: 1,791
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: Raw water pump screws

I replaced the pump cover screws with SS Allen head screws. They were M3 so a metric wrench is required. I put a dab of anti-seize paste on each one. The supplied screws appeared to be brass Phillips...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-06-2022, 18:44
Replies: 83
Views: 7,648
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: Advice for relocating the family (USA)

One vote here for San Diego County, CA. You should be able to find a live aboard spot (it will take a while.). There is certainly a large market for IT professionals. It won't be the easiest place to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-06-2022, 12:29
Replies: 10
Views: 1,257
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: What kind of lifeline do I have?

I see that Plastimo Makes Parafil guardrail line and fittings.

https://www.plastimo.com/en/cable-parafil-8901.html
However lifeline with opaque covering is generally to be avoided and may even be...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-05-2022, 15:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,443
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: Check Engine Light and alarm

Temp Sensor. If accessible swap them between engines.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 17-05-2022, 19:00
Replies: 93
Views: 13,744
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: We ran into a bridge!

I don't know why you are on this site. You hit something and something broke. Park immediately and get a competent professional to assess the damage. There is no way that you will sail away from this...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 15-05-2022, 18:56
Replies: 30
Views: 4,017
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: Too many sails on too small a boat

Much good advice above. If there is a sail that you borderline think you may want learn to "brick" the sail. This means folding it as tight and small as possible to conserve storage space. Too many...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-05-2022, 18:51
Replies: 21
Views: 2,346
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: In Water Hull Wax

Just go to the local full service boat yard and find the paint /polish guys. They will do it.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-04-2022, 15:49
Replies: 33
Views: 8,044
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: How to get new cable into mast?

If you use a fish tape or other line the length of the mast make sure that the new cable is not entwined with your halyards inside the mast. Do this by tensioning the halyards before running the fish...
Forum: Destinations 28-03-2022, 14:03
Replies: 20
Views: 8,719
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: San Diego to Catalina Route

I've done this trip several times in multiple sailboats. From SD it is mostly motoring so take enough fuel for a round trip because the fuel price in Avalon is $$$$. The trip I enjoy most is motor...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-02-2022, 17:54
Replies: 36
Views: 5,211
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: Removing winch from mast

As SV_Grace states I have not seen a winch that must be removed from its mounting surface for maintenance. Are you having trouble with the central shaft that the handle drives? If so I would leave it...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-02-2022, 12:51
Replies: 95
Views: 36,100
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: What's the Best Wind Sensor?

I recently installed the LJC CV7 SIL which communicates directly with my Silva NX2 server. LJC makes models for different applications. I removed all the angular calibration offsets from the server...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-01-2022, 19:13
Replies: 72
Views: 9,953
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: Strange marks in Hull

Can't be good, especially if there are sets of these holes. Run rabbit, run!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-01-2022, 13:31
Replies: 46
Views: 7,451
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: Halyard eye splice question.

It's a good thing that you improved your splicing technique because the polyester double braid you use requires that, when spliced, the jacket takes a significant portion of the load. This means that...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-12-2021, 17:47
Replies: 24
Views: 5,046
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: Mast step repair- help!

First measure everything. Is the mast height correct or did someone "adjust" it? Is the location of the step fore and aft as designed?
I suggest a welded aluminum hat section with the top just wider...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-12-2021, 16:37
Replies: 13
Views: 2,668
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: How to remove this recalcitrant windlass?

Are you using the correct size Circlip pliers? I have found them to be very hard to dislodge without the right tool.The suggestion to attack the clip with a chisel to snap it in two is a good one....
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 27-11-2021, 14:41
Replies: 18
Views: 3,707
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: Ensenada to San Diego - check-in procedures?

Directly across from the USCG dock in San Diego Yacht Harbor are two yellow mooring buoys I thought were quarantine buoys you could use while waiting for the Feds. However, on the charts they are not...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-11-2021, 11:22
Replies: 35
Views: 5,515
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: Using windlass resets the electronics

Another approach is to add a relatively small lithium (to keep the same type) battery, say 10 AH, across the supply line near the electronics. This acts as a very large capacitor and should reduce...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-11-2021, 15:27
Replies: 5
Views: 2,041
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: Comments on Tri-radial sails?

Although tri-radial cut aligns the loads to the main thread directions resulting in a more close winded and longer lasting sail it is equally important to use sailcloth of the correct weight and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-11-2021, 10:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: DC breaker switch turns itself off

I suggest you not overthink this. Buy and install a replacement breaker. In the unlikely circumstance you continue to have a problem you needed a new breaker anyway.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 08-11-2021, 10:15
Replies: 15
Views: 3,214
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: What size dock lines for a 13,000 pound boat?

I bought a length of 5/8 inch Nylon 12 strand single braid to make a set of dock lines. The advantages are: relatively inexpensive, easy to splice ( basic core to core with lock stitches), good shock...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-11-2021, 09:56
Replies: 11
Views: 2,632
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: Gel coat colour matching

AWLGRIP has a color chart that you can get from Defender for free. That is the easy part. The prep and refinishing of Linear Polyurethane (LP) paint is really a job for the pros. Shop around for the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-11-2021, 11:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,379
Posted By thunderhoof
Re: lagoon 50 steering issies under sail

Could it be that you turn the engine off when the main is up thereby stopping a hydraulic steering pump?
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