Recent content by dsdemarest

Thanks Christian. Yes, I had seen that post, though it did not specifically identify a rudder angle.

Installing Raymarine EV100 Wheel Pilot. Looking for input on maximum rudder angle for configuring auto-pilot. thanks!

Looked at that. It is aft of where the molded TAFG pan starts at the aft bulkhead, and the fuel hose where it enters the compartment is dry. Have also looked at other penetrations. Thanks!

Thank-you!

Bob: I do have zippers and there is no moisture (visible or to the touch) under the hardware. And the outer edge forward and aft near the hull/deck joint is dry. And even if it water was migrating down the inside of the hull, behind the vinyl finish, it would continue under the molded TAFG...

The water is fresh! There are no pressurized hoses in the area, and for what it is worth, water pump is generally off. I have accessed the underside of all deck hardware in the area and all is dry. The port dorade vent was suspect, so I did rebed that. I have water in the bilge, as my mast...

Christian: Thanks for your comments. It is clear the presence of the water is not dependent upon being underway, and I agree it would be very difficult if not impossible to get from the engine area to the fuel tank area, as there is a raised portion of the TAFG running front to back that...

Limber holes When you drilled the limber hole did you find any wood or foam in the triaxial grid? And was it necessary to drill all the way through or would the water have drained through the raised part of the grid down to the centerline and then forward to the bilge? Thanks.

Thanks for the idea. I will look at that, but do find it hard to imagine how it would migrate up to the side to get under the fuel tank, given the area under the engine is lower. But I will check. Thanks again.

On my boat, a small amount of water accumulates at the low point closest to the engine and immediately forward of the fuel tank in a low point. I have removed the quarter berth platform, exposing the tank and all surrounding areas. There is no sign the water is moving forward along the tank or...

Cam cleats are wearing out and I am looking at replacing. Looking for any ideas that might be out there. This is the original unit:

Original post follow-up Given the comments on stray current, zincs, and galvanic isolators, I might also add this "investigation" started when I noticed what appeared to be some detioration on my standing rigging (turnbuckles) which was new last fall. I sent a photo to the rigging company and...

I have a 1986 Ericson 35-3. In the course of chasing down and resolving an electrical problem, I discovered that I have what appears to be stray DC current between the mast and keel bolts. Here are some specifics: Shore power off and DC breaker off. Batteries disconnected on both positive...

I am planning on pulling my mast to address some corrosion issues before they go from minor to major. At same time we will do a full inspection of the standing rigging and update wiring. Given the age of the boat (and as far as I know the rigging is original), should I arbitrarily replace...

Lewmar or Bomar Further research and it appears they are in fact Bomar. Specs match up.