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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Re: Backstay "BANG"

« on: July 15, 2013, 03:47:01 PM »

Ed, Thanks for the information. Have 3 coming from Rigging Only, the lower shrouds are a different size so when I go back to the boat I will measure for them...  You were right about the mast not coming down. Thanks to my son (ERIC) to be able to react as fast as he did.  He dropped the sails, tightened the topping lift (adjustable). pulled the main sheets as tight as he could.  Rigged up snatch blocks to the backstay and used the winches to tighten the backstay.  I am sure that it being a keel stepped mast helped too.  From point A to point B and back to A is a good day for me.  Thanks

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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Backstay "BANG"

« on: July 15, 2013, 12:45:16 PM »

Need help finding a part.  Yesterday wife,son and two other guest.  We were about 15 miles out and it was 6 to 8 foot seas and 15 to 20 knot winds.  We had our first reef in and Frayed Knot was in its grove.  Tack to head back in and BANG.  The backstay brakes or should I say the screw that goes into the turnbuckle.  I will try to post pictures if you could tell me the name of this part and where I can find them.                      Thanks,   Dick Martin

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Cruising / Re: Made-it Voyage (Maiden)

« on: June 20, 2013, 08:44:57 PM »

  If I knew I was Going to live this long I might have taken better care of myself.  But sailing with the family is a another adventure...    This is the second sailboat that I ever had with a engine....   Thanks  DAD  (P323 living the dream)

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Cruising / Made-it Voyage (Maiden)

« on: June 19, 2013, 06:49:38 PM »

I can't say enough good stuff about Frayed Knot.  We left out Saturday from the fix it marina (Hague -  Socastee, SC) to our slip near the mouth of the ocean (18 NM).  So we stayed over night at our slip( Cricket Cove Little River , SC)  and got a early start Sunday morning.  It takes 30  minutes to get to the ocean from our slip.  When we hit the MO A went to port for a beam reach. 10 to 15 kt. winds seas 2 to 3 ft.  we are sailing at 7.6 to 7.9 Knots ( Is this possible).  I am high on life...I think the full batten main has something to do with it.  Went up the coast 10 to 15 miles and turned around and made it back to point "A", Which Is a good day.  I am loving this boat, and my wife for letting me have it.  I think she likes it more than Harley's...(and I Own an Harley Shop) She just told me she does.

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Engine and Drive Train / Re: Fuel Shut off

« on: June 19, 2013, 12:24:18 PM »

Where do I buy the standard cable?

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Engine and Drive Train / Re: Fuel Shut off

« on: June 18, 2013, 05:08:01 PM »

The fuel shutoff.  The T-handle is under the starboard seat locker.  The casing is 11' the inner wire is 11' 9".

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Engine and Drive Train / Fuel Shut off

« on: June 18, 2013, 11:26:37 AM »

Need to replace my whole cable.  Any ideas?

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Electrical Systems & Electronics / Chartplotter Slection

« on: June 08, 2013, 02:08:56 PM »

Looking for a chartplotter that I can hook up everything to at a later time (radar, wind gauges, ais, nema 2000, auto pilot, ect.).  I like Garmin and would like a touch screen 8" or 10".  Will be mounted at wheel.  Would also like to hook up a lap top for the cabin.  Some wire less would be nice.  Can spend $1,500.00 to $2,000.00.  Or am I out in left field?  Some input would be nice... Thanks,  Dick Martin

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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Re: halyards

« on: May 30, 2013, 04:21:40 PM »

I used 3/8" Sta Set.  Had no problems at all. 

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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Re: Main Sheets

« on: May 30, 2013, 03:50:04 PM »

So this is what I used.  90' of Samson MLX 3/8" line.   Harkin 57 mm Carbo Triple, Harkin 57 mm Carbo Ratchet Block w/cam, Becket,  Harkin midrange stand up spring,  I spliced the end myself total cost is as follows...
90' Samson Ropes - MLX 3/8"                            $   1.97          $177.30
Harkin 57 Carbo triple                                       $118.98          $118.98
Harkin 57 Carbo triple ratchet w/cam, becket      $208.65          $208.65
Harkin spring                                                    $    2.77         $    2.77
                                                                              TOTAL     $507.70                 

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Fuel tank replacement

« on: May 24, 2013, 09:11:53 AM »

Rusty that would be helpful.  Thank you.

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Fuel tank replacement

« on: May 23, 2013, 03:33:03 PM »

Selene like Rusty said with the fittings out 1/2" or less.   Had to take it out on the starboard side.. thanks I will give that company a call...

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Fuel tank replacement

« on: May 23, 2013, 08:51:16 AM »

Took out yesterday the orginal steel fuel tank. It's rusted so bad it is leaking... Any thought of what I should do?  Fix, replace, and with what?

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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Main Sheets

« on: May 07, 2013, 10:15:11 PM »

Three answer question.  Is the fiddle block with cam with a working load of 1,212 lbs and 3,637 breaking load, OK for the main sheets?  Is a 1/2" line for this application OK for feel and size?  Also how much line do I need to have?  I have changed all of the running rigging but this was missing on the boat..  Thanks

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New Member Introductions / New to me

« on: April 29, 2013, 12:55:39 PM »

Hello, My name is Dick Martin.  I just purchased a Pearson 323 Hull # 89 last week.  It was just put in the water last week and I will have to fix things on it without taking it out till next year, but I will use it this summer.  A lot more boat than I had, but I am depending on this site for some helping words.  I have fixed a few things already like spreader lights, bilge pump, halyards, etc.  Working on the autopilot today. If I put this in the wrong section let me know this site is new to me also.   Thanks, Dick