The biggest problem on Corsair is the Main Halyard exit. The main
halyard is right above the partner with a spinnaker turning block just
forward and above that. Any wrap that I do has to split around it. I
have a couple of motorcycle inner tubes that I think I will split and
try to redo a boot. The last boot was self fusing tape. I might try
that over the inner tube after putting some boatlife caulk around the
spartite.
On another note, I finished the refrigeration installation yesterday. I
didn't document the installation like Dennis did, but basically the same
thing. Still need to add in some additional foam under the counter top
and will add some additional foam in place around the box. Adding foam
to the lid will require a little engineering as the evaporator sits
close to the lid. I did have to trim the grate for the evaporator.
Cooled the ice box down to 37 degrees in about an hour yesterday when I
fired it up. Draws about 6 amps at start up and 5 amps running. Will
have to see what the duty cycle is as I use it. Luckily, I bought one of
the battery monitors that Joe Della Barba posted so I will be able to
count amp-hours.
Neil Schiller
1970 Redwing 35, Hull #7
(C&C 35, Mark I)
"Corsair"
soon to be in Whitehall, Mi
On 5/4/2016 4:32 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote:
I have 2 inch gray self fusing tape on Touché. Put on several
overlapping wraps. In my opinion, it's the best. Been on for several
years now and is still in good condition. Absolutely leak tight once
you fill the main sail slot with sealant like LifeSeal.
The gray blends in with the aluminum mast and collar so it's barely
noticeable. Highly recommended.
Bought it on eBay.
Dennis C.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2016, at 1:48 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
Ok folks,
I need a new mast boot. I've seen the poured rubber block that is
more or less permanent. Wally has a write up about how he did it on
Stella Blue and I saw it first hand on Jake's boat. I like it but I
think it is too big of a commitment right now. Until then, I'm
thinking of using the self-vulcanizing rubber tape that is 6" wide.
Having used similar products like "Rescue Tape" for other projects, I
expect that I'll need a length that is at least 3 times the
circumference of my mast collar (35" * 3 = 105").
Does anybody have any thoughts on the best way to do this job, or
which product is best?
Thanks,
Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C&C 37+
Solomons, MD
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