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- Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:28 am
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: New magnetic compass
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2672
Re: New magnetic compass
The original company is still in business and can probably repair your compass to look and work like new. I would start with ritchienavigation.com. Give them a call.
- Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:44 am
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics
- Topic: LED Bulb replacement F-32
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6232
Re: LED Bulb replacement F-32
Imtra.com
https://www.imtra.com/products/lighting ... e-lighting
Many types of high-quality LED lights for the marine industry including LED replacement bulbs for existing fixtures.
https://www.imtra.com/products/lighting ... e-lighting
Many types of high-quality LED lights for the marine industry including LED replacement bulbs for existing fixtures.
- Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:59 am
- Forum: Rigging and Sails
- Topic: 45 ft aft cockpit companionway lift struts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1200
Re: 45 ft aft cockpit companionway lift struts
The force required to lift the hatch depends on the geometry of the hinge/cylinder combination as well as the weight of the hatch. If you hold the hatch up at the end (farthest from the hinge) it required less force than if you hold it up from the middle. The closer you get to the hinge the more for...
- Tue Mar 01, 2022 2:07 pm
- Forum: Rigging and Sails
- Topic: 45 ft aft cockpit companionway lift struts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1200
Re: 45 ft aft cockpit companionway lift struts
Try typing the number into Google. I got a list of sources to purchase these.
- Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:20 am
- Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
- Topic: Freedom 35 - Bent Prop Strut?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2591
Re: Freedom 35 - Bent Prop Strut?
The strut is bent and should be replaced. Be sure to get a new cutless bearing to go with the new strut. The shaft should be removed and checked for straightness. If it is out more than 0.004" it should be straightened. The shaft seal and the motor mounts should be checked for damage or possible rep...
- Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:35 am
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: And it begins
- Replies: 176
- Views: 53591
Re: And it begins
McMaster is great if you need it tomorrow and don't have time to search for another source, But they are very expensive. I am searching for fiberglass tubing for a different project and found this source: https://mgs4u.com/product/1-od-round-tube/ They offer similar pultruded fiberglass tubing, 1" O...
- Tue Sep 14, 2021 10:00 am
- Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
- Topic: Yanmar 3GM30F heavy smoke at high RPM
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2883
Re: Yanmar 3GM30F heavy smoke at high RPM
Note that the smoke produced by burning engine oil has a blue tinge while smoke produced by an overloaded diesel engine is black. White "smoke" is actually either unburned diesel fuel or coolant vapor, the difference is the smell. Knowing these differences can help with the troubleshooting.
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:46 am
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: new propane tank won't fit on Pedrick 35
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2923
Re: new propane tank won't fit on Pedrick 35
Stephen
Is there anything on the bottom of the locker? Some boats had a round ring that the tank was supposed to fit over. If this ring is too large a diameter it will hold the tank 1/2" - 3/4" high. This sounds like the space you need to make the new tanks fit.
Is there anything on the bottom of the locker? Some boats had a round ring that the tank was supposed to fit over. If this ring is too large a diameter it will hold the tank 1/2" - 3/4" high. This sounds like the space you need to make the new tanks fit.
- Wed Jun 09, 2021 10:27 am
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: Keel/Bottom
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2856
Re: Keel/Bottom
Rich It sounds like you are well versed in the ins and outs of corrosion and have the problem well in hand. I taught the ABYC Corrosion class for several years and still enjoy the challenge of tracking down these issues. Although I no longer own a Freedom, I built many of the Freedom models over the...
- Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:02 am
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: Keel/Bottom
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2856
Re: Keel/Bottom
Rich It looks like a case of stray current corrosion. The "extra" anode saved the majority of the underwater metal from severe damage. A galvanic isolator is overcome by stray current in excess of 1.4 volts. When overpowered, it can't do anything to prevent corrosion. The isolator should prevent cur...