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by marno
Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:41 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Sheave Replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 8040

Re: Sheave Replacement

Gday Geoff, The other side of the boom is blank (you cant see anything, so the other end of the pin is fastened internally somehow) It looks like the pins are welded to the plates. Thanks Marno I don't have any answers for you, but I have some questions: 1) Does the other side of the boom look just ...
by marno
Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:10 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Sheave Replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 8040

Sheave Replacement

I need to replace some of the sheaves in my boom. I am not 100% sure how to remove the pin holding them in place, so I thought I'd ask. I have removed the screw.
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Thanks
Marno
by marno
Wed May 20, 2009 9:19 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Voltage Regulation for LED Lighting
Replies: 4
Views: 6063

Re: Voltage Regulation for LED Lighting

Gday George, I had a similar problem with my LED's and someone suggested I use a voltage regulator ( http://www.reuk.co.uk/LM2940-12V-1A-Low-Dropout-Regulator.htm ). Simple to put in the circuit and it should keep the voltage to 12v DC regardless of your battery charging at 14 plus volts etc... I ha...
by marno
Mon May 11, 2009 3:43 pm
Forum: Cruising
Topic: 2009 Destinations: long and short
Replies: 6
Views: 7551

Re: 2009 Destinations: long and short

We stopped in PTown without knowing the background (ingorant Ozzies), the day before the Mardi Gras started. Well worth a look and it's a lot of fun. I have a few pictures on the website. http://www.yachtattitudes.com/photogallery/This%20took%20a%20bit%20of%20convincing%20but%20I%20think%20he%20fits...
by marno
Wed May 06, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Exhaust elbow needed for Perkins 4.108
Replies: 7
Views: 12111

Re: Exhaust elbow needed for Perkins 4.108

Gday Michel,
Are these a Perkins part? If so, do you have the part number?
Cya
Marno
by marno
Sun Apr 05, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Stainless steel hardware: 316 vs 304
Replies: 3
Views: 4292

Re: Stainless steel hardware: 316 vs 304

Stay with the 316, you will suffer more with rust with 304.
by marno
Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:18 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Windlass Upgrade vs. Rebuild
Replies: 10
Views: 12253

Re: Windlass Upgrade vs. Rebuild

I have the same windlass as you, and found that as Michel says, the grease gets very sticky. With regular use of the windlass I found that I needed to regrease the clutch every 6 months or so. As I remember it was fairly easy once I did it the first time. You are part way there if you undo the nut a...
by marno
Sun Feb 15, 2009 9:52 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Rudder Post Electrolysis
Replies: 3
Views: 4480

Re: Rudder Post Electrolysis

This is mostly about the skeg repairs I did, although I did drill some test holes in the bottom of my rudder to see if it was wet (it was a little). I may have some shots of the exposed shoe, if you want them let me know and I'll go hunting.

http://www.yachtattitudes.com/skeg_repairs.htm
by marno
Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: Virgin Islands
Replies: 9
Views: 8272

Re: Virgin Islands

I'm thinking of a new name for you George, and it starts with ummmmm B..........

I'll be down that way come Christmas time, can't wait.
by marno
Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Abandoned Fuel Tank
Replies: 5
Views: 6679

Re: Abandoned Fuel Tank

I had my ally tank welded up recently (which solved my problem, fortunately), while it was away I was thinking that I would have to glass it to take care of some pinholing, so I sent off to West System for details of how to fix it (we had glass tanks in the family boat when I was a kid). This should...