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Forum: Marine Electronics 01-01-2013, 21:05
Replies: 0
Views: 1,075
Posted By Guidogidday
Autohelm 4000 drum causes wheel turning difficulty

Hi there,
Ever since I replaced the belt on my autohelm 4000, I've got difficulties steering the boat. Even when I push the lever on the drum all the way back things still get stuck inside the drum....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-11-2012, 22:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,319
Posted By Guidogidday
Thanks. Unfortunately don't have any more paint...

Thanks. Unfortunately don't have any more paint and colour has been discontinued. Looks like I'm gonna claim it on insurance. Won't be looking forward to next years premium. Thanks again for your...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-11-2012, 02:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,319
Posted By Guidogidday
Scratches on steel top hull

What a day!!! After buffing my dark blue hull only days ago, I got myself fighting the elements as the preferred way to my pile mooring was blocked. Finished scraping my foot rail along pile-on but...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 17-10-2012, 06:24
Replies: 25
Views: 4,645
Posted By Guidogidday
Wow. Thanks everyone for the feedback. Some good...

Wow. Thanks everyone for the feedback. Some good advice. Some salty I spoke to yesterday claimed that using a swivel on the mast (to which the hammock is connected) that turns in and out and left and...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 14-10-2012, 06:42
Replies: 25
Views: 4,645
Posted By Guidogidday
Hammock swinging

Does anyone know how to stop a hammock from swinging. I've attached mine to furler and mast. However, whilst on anchor I still swing violently. Will swivels help?
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 08-08-2012, 15:03
Replies: 11
Views: 1,821
Posted By Guidogidday
Thanks everyone! Most educational. Seems like a...

Thanks everyone! Most educational. Seems like a larger generator to drive a pressure cleaner or some elbow grease will have to be the go.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-08-2012, 05:27
Replies: 11
Views: 1,821
Posted By Guidogidday
Pressure cleaner running off eutectic fridge compressor

Hi,
Wondering whether anyone knows whether it's possible to turn an idle eutectic fridge compressor into a pressure cleaner?
Ta
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-07-2012, 06:02
Replies: 8
Views: 6,618
Posted By Guidogidday
Thanks for the info. Haven't been back to boat...

Thanks for the info. Haven't been back to boat yet but was thinking to use the topping lift halyard instead of the main halyard. Would this work or is that out of line with mast track?
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-07-2012, 06:27
Replies: 8
Views: 6,618
Posted By Guidogidday
No, it's been replaced a few months ago. It's a...

No, it's been replaced a few months ago. It's a wire line spliced into rope. Thanks for reply.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-07-2012, 05:56
Replies: 8
Views: 6,618
Posted By Guidogidday
How to replace masthead pulley

Finding it increasingly difficult to raise mainsail. Suspect that the masthead pulley needs replacing. Is this possible to do without taking the mast down and should I even contemplate doing this...
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-05-2012, 14:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,828
Posted By Guidogidday
Thanks everyone. Never thought of Witworths....

Thanks everyone. Never thought of Witworths. Bought on ebay. Price seems reasonable considering it's a marine application. Thanks again
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-05-2012, 02:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,828
Posted By Guidogidday
Thanks. How much do you charge for shipping to...

Thanks. How much do you charge for shipping to Australia?
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-05-2012, 00:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,828
Posted By Guidogidday
Thanks. How much do you charge for shipping to...

Thanks. How much do you charge for shipping to Australia?
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-05-2012, 18:24
Replies: 8
Views: 1,828
Posted By Guidogidday
Autohelm 4000 belt

Broke belt on autohelm 4000. Does anyone have a spare? Ta
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 18-05-2012, 04:35
Replies: 3
Views: 2,386
Posted By Guidogidday
Thank you both for your feedback. I'll let you...

Thank you both for your feedback. I'll let you know how I got on.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 17-05-2012, 04:39
Replies: 3
Views: 2,386
Posted By Guidogidday
Mooring at Gladstone or Yeppoon, Australia

Heading to Gladstone/Mackay area and looking to leave 36ft yacht preferably at a pile mooring or other. Even contemplating leaving it on anchor for a few weeks in a suitable spot. Can anyone...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-05-2012, 15:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,333
Posted By Guidogidday
Thanks, I'll follow up on your advise

Thanks, I'll follow up on your advise
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-05-2012, 15:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,333
Posted By Guidogidday
Oxidation lines on blue steel hull

Hi there,
Has anyone got any advise on an easy way to prevent/remove oxidation lines on a dark steel hull. Using rubbing compound with orbital polisher but I need to visit chiropractor after each...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-05-2012, 04:07
Replies: 28
Views: 9,841
Posted By Guidogidday
Thanks everyone for assisting with my query....

Thanks everyone for assisting with my query. Autohelm working once more (faulty connectors).
Perhaps getting a little greedy/fancy but hoping to use remote control unit with 6m lead. Does anyone...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-05-2012, 06:10
Replies: 28
Views: 9,841
Posted By Guidogidday
Managed to get the cog on tight on new prescribed...

Managed to get the cog on tight on new prescribed motor, but to my surprise, the motor struggles to turn wheel. After taking it from gear box and running it, I notice that by even slightly giving it...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-04-2012, 15:38
Replies: 28
Views: 9,841
Posted By Guidogidday
Thanks Pete. I assume it also needs to be secured...

Thanks Pete. I assume it also needs to be secured by screws (threaded holes provided on front of motor) to prevent complete motor from spinning.
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-04-2012, 04:03
Replies: 28
Views: 9,841
Posted By Guidogidday
Thank you for your advice. Managed to pick one up...

Thank you for your advice. Managed to pick one up from an engine rewind shop. However the cog has a smaller diameter. Consequently, replaced it with old one however the shaft is slightly narrower....
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-04-2012, 17:01
Replies: 28
Views: 9,841
Posted By Guidogidday
It's a black one.

It's a black one.
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-04-2012, 05:01
Replies: 28
Views: 9,841
Posted By Guidogidday
Autohelm st4000 drive motor

Hello there,
My autohelm st4000 drive motor got wet and stopped working. Not sure whether it can be fixed (rewound) but if anyone got a spare one I'd love to hear from you. Thanks!
Forum: Crew Archives 14-02-2012, 03:50
Replies: 1
Views: 1,522
Posted By Guidogidday
pirate Mooloolaba to Whitsundays

Solo sailor (43) wanting to expand his comfort-zone and take Adams 36 to the Whitsundays from Mooloolaba (and back) in May-June 2012.

Flexible on time frame but this will be a leisurely...
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