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Mast and Spar Issues / Need New Mast Step

« on: January 21, 2018, 10:45:12 PM »

Need a new mast step. Nothing left of the original. Any leads on where to get one or have one made would be very appreciated.

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P323 / Re: Cabin top handrails

« on: August 07, 2017, 12:00:24 PM »

Mike, I read what you wrote about replacing the handrails and I do not understand a couple of things. If the old bolts were cut flush and stayed where they were, is it correct to assume that you offset the placement of the new screws? And if so, what is holding the new screws? Just the glass rooftop? How strong do you think it is now?

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General Discussion / Re: rocna anchor

« on: June 06, 2017, 02:06:46 PM »

I have a 33 lb Rocna on my 1978 but I have a bowsprit. It fits and works perfectly.

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Engine and Drive Train / Re: Fuel tank

« on: June 05, 2017, 01:15:57 PM »

I also have a 1978 with a Yanmar YM30. When I bought the boat last summer the tank was leaking. After pumping out the fuel I pulled the tank and found about a half dozen pin hole leaks under the rubber lined hold down straps. The tank was Monel. I had a new aluminum tank made for it by Luke in RI (did a great job at a good price). After 38 years I dont think the original tank owed me anything (got a $1,000 price reduction from the seller that covered the cost of the new tank and labor to replace it). One thing I did differently was I replaced the 30 gallon tank (originally sized for an Atomic 4 gas engine) with a 20 gallon tank. Same footprint, just 6-8 inches shorter. Now I have plenty of room to work on top of the tank to get to the various fittings and the 20 gallon capacity (think 1 gallon per hour chugging at 6 knots) is more than I need for harbor hopping in Long Island Sound.