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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Name That Genoa Car
« on: November 25, 2013, 07:37:00 PM »
Hi everyone. My Starboard genoa car is missing the nylon insert. What this means is that the car pops loose and slides back on the traveler. I have no idea what brand of hardware this is. Anybody have an idea. I sure would like to find a replacement insert.

Thanks for looking,

Marcus of Lucky Dog

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Sails and Canvas / Props to SailCare
« on: October 07, 2013, 10:22:38 PM »
Just a little note of satisfaction with a vendor: Lucky Dog came to me with serviceable but old and even a ripped suit of North Sail sails. After seeing a video of Bob Bitchin interviewing the SailCare folks I sent them my sails. All I can say is WOW. They are awesome. Better than new really as these were basic sails and things like the batten pockets were redesigned. The company kept me apprised every step of the way and when they felt a change was needed they always called for my approval. I finally told them "treat them as if they were yours" and they clearly did. I am more than satisfied with the results.

Marcus of Lucky Dog

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Engine and Drive Train / Yanmar operating temp
« on: October 07, 2013, 09:57:35 PM »
Hi everyone. Proud to say Lucky Dog is getting close to a shakedown this weekend to Ocracoke. My 3gm30 wants to run at 165-175 at 2800 RPM. At 3200 she jumps to 180-190 and stays there. I have completely cleared and reworked the fresh and raw water side of things. Even replaced the thermostat after I ran out of options. My surveyor stated he thought she should run at 160 or so at 2500 RPM.

Starts on a bump. Runs like a clock. Throws water like a hose. Runs 160 - 175... What do y'all think?

-Marcus of Lucky Dog

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Hi all. I purchased Lucky Dog in May in Oriental NC. Totally pleased with the boat. I have already replaced running rigging, Plumbing, Engine parts and Electrical. I have the Seaward 3121 stove at the house for rebuild (really I am done but considering new guts to bring it to code). LOTS to do but what fun. I have sailed since third grade when my pops brought home a home made El Toro dinghy and stood on the dock shouting instructions. Been infected ever since. After a lot of research I selected the 323 as my next boat. The boat is in Belhaven, NC but as as soon as I replace the thru hulls and paint the bottom I am moving her to Georgetown, SC which puts me right down the road from Frayed Knot. I am having chainplates made and will replace them along with the mast step when I pull her in October. So much of the things I am doing and my knowledge base has been a product of this site. Thanks to the group for that! Hopefully I will be able to contribute a little something to this site.

My question is: Is anybody grounded from the mast to the lag bolts holding down the mast step?
Is this a reasonable thing to do? I read a research article from the coast guard site that suggests a lightening strike to ground through the lead keel would possibly blow off fiberglass from the keel but would not hole the boat. Any thoughts?

Not sure how to insert an image so I will try an attachment... Cheers, Marcus of Lucky Dog

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