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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-11-2022, 12:05
Replies: 23
Views: 13,157
Posted By oztayls
Re: What seacock grease?

Yes, I absolutely agree with using the seacocks often! We open all of ours every time we use the boat, even if they won't be in use, and close them again when we leave.

I was referring to the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 11-11-2022, 21:31
Replies: 23
Views: 13,157
Posted By oztayls
Re: What seacock grease?

My shipwright recommended lanolin grease. Just squirt it up when you haul out for antifoul and work the lever back and forth to get the moving bits well coated.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-11-2022, 20:34
Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Posted By oztayls
Re: S&S Defiance 30 steering pedestal

Further to this stiff steering issue, we were unable to remove the wheel shaft from the pedestal as the original plastic bearings were so degraded that they started to break into bits and kept...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-09-2022, 20:42
Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Posted By oztayls
Re: S&S Defiance 30 steering pedestal

Finally we got Happy Hour onto the hard stand for some needed work.

The stiff rudder is partly resolved. Upon investigation, when we dropped the rudder, we found that the bushing was turning with...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-09-2022, 20:52
Replies: 26
Views: 3,091
Posted By oztayls
Re: Furler-how many turns?

Cool, that's a useful rule of thumb, Thank you!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-09-2022, 18:54
Replies: 26
Views: 3,091
Posted By oztayls
Re: Furler-how many turns?

That may prove to be quite true. A smaller line around the furler might well be a good way to go.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-09-2022, 17:26
Replies: 26
Views: 3,091
Posted By oztayls
Re: Furler-how many turns?

That's amazing. We have chosen to not go with sun protection on the genoa. Instead, we will have a zipped sock that we can hoist using the spinnaker halyard (masthead).
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-09-2022, 17:22
Replies: 26
Views: 3,091
Posted By oztayls
Re: Furler-how many turns?

The line is somewhat degraded, hence being replaced. But yes, I will do that. I just don't know how many turns were used. I'll just put on the max and go from there :)
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-09-2022, 17:17
Replies: 26
Views: 3,091
Posted By oztayls
Re: Furler-how many turns?

OK, that makes sense. Many thanks for your help. Cheers!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-09-2022, 16:26
Replies: 26
Views: 3,091
Posted By oztayls
Re: Furler-how many turns?

OK, do I just load up the furler with as many turns as it will take? I have the old furler line so I could just put as many turns on as it will take, leaving about a foot of line as it leaves the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-09-2022, 14:30
Replies: 26
Views: 3,091
Posted By oztayls
Furler-how many turns?

When we acquired our S&S 30, the genoa had been shredded in a storm and had been removed from the boat. We now have a new genoa and am wondering how many turns will be required on the furler when it...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-08-2022, 20:27
Replies: 0
Views: 452
Posted By oztayls
Refrigerant cooler maintenance

Hi everyone

We have this refrigerant cooler in our S&S Defiance 30. There is a compressor attached to the little Nanni 260HE. The cooler takes in raw seawater from the strainer and after passing...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-08-2022, 16:47
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By oztayls
Repainting aluminium mast

The aluminium mast on our S&S Defiance 30 is being lifted off next week for rigging replacement. The mast is painted white, and is in generally good condition apart from some chips and wearing...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-08-2022, 20:49
Replies: 9
Views: 3,714
Posted By oztayls
Re: Seaflo Raw Water Strainer - Improvement?

Looking at the design of the Seaflow strainer, it appears to me that you need to prime it so that the water level is at the top with minimal airspace. That head space is essential for proper...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 15-08-2022, 21:20
Replies: 36
Views: 16,640
Posted By oztayls
Re: B&G WS320 Bluetooth Wind Sensor The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

For other users that come along to browse this thread, the battery connectors are very commonly in use with RC battery packs, so electronic stores and hobby stores will have them. I have made all of...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-08-2022, 20:50
Replies: 1
Views: 472
Posted By oztayls
Replacing old Navico Corus system

Hi everyone. I need to replace our entire old Navico Corus system on our S&S 30 as most of the displays are no longer working. The system I am looking at comes with the option of 43mm and 52mm...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-08-2022, 17:02
Replies: 34
Views: 7,860
Posted By oztayls
Re: SS Defiance 30 Australian built

I see the original Defiance is still for sale. I hope it goes to a good caretaker. What a cracker of a boat!...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-07-2022, 17:04
Replies: 15
Views: 2,229
Posted By oztayls
Re: Impeller looks bad

Whilst this thread is "sorted", I just thought I'd put this up to help folks looking up this thread down the track. It's a good diagram of the basic principles of how this type of pump works.
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-06-2022, 21:27
Replies: 37
Views: 7,873
Posted By oztayls
Re: Anyone using Chinese ONWA electronics? Sample quote

Indeed, they have good features for the price. The 12" one is massive and would not fit my space. Even the 8" KP-8299 (basically the same as the 12" KP-1299) is quite large. I don't have any...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-06-2022, 16:05
Replies: 37
Views: 7,873
Posted By oztayls
Re: Anyone using Chinese ONWA electronics? Sample quote

Yes, Onwa have autopilot
https://onwamarine.com/category/products/auto-pilot/
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-06-2022, 15:09
Replies: 37
Views: 7,873
Posted By oztayls
Re: Anyone using Chinese ONWA electronics? Sample quote

Do the ONWA chart plotters have touch screen control? I could not find anything in the specs.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-05-2022, 21:38
Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Posted By oztayls
Re: S&S Defiance 30 steering pedestal

Well, last Sunday a highly experienced ocean racing friend of ours helped me sail Happy Hour up the NSW coast to Lake Macquarie. It was quite a trip as the weather blew up just after we left...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-05-2022, 14:34
Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Posted By oztayls
Re: S&S Defiance 30 steering pedestal

Hi guys, as it turned out, the black plastic surround on top of the compass was the key. It prised off with a small screwdriver to reveal the screws to take the compass off and then the wooden...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-05-2022, 19:26
Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Posted By oztayls
Re: S&S Defiance 30 steering pedestal

Thank you, good to know. I'll check them out...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-05-2022, 19:25
Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Posted By oztayls
Re: S&S Defiance 30 steering pedestal

Thank you, I'll look for that when I get access one way or another!
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