Nobody gonna challenge you on this DC just tell us what to do ok
On Tue, Dec 3, 2019 at 12:46 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> On Tue, Dec 3, 2019 at 8:50 AM Paul via CnC-List
> wrote:
>
>> Brings a good question. How do I know my headstay is set properly? I've
>>
Lew Townsend in Seattle does all my hydraulic repairs. (206} 498-7282. Not
only did he do the repairs, he stayed in touch with me to make sure
everything was working ok.
Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR
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Thanks everyone for
New seal kits can be found online. Just make sure you get the correct
one. They're a bit pricey so shop around. eBay has a couple.
If you disassemble it and find it's just the top seal, take the old seal
and the unit to a reputable hydraulic shop. They can probably match it or
fix it. It's
Everyone talking about backstay tension reminded me of a project I was
looking to do this winter; rebuild the backstay tensioner. It's the
original navtec one with the handle and guage built-in. There's always a
bit of oil on the ram when it's extended so I'm guessing just needs a new
seal.
1) Is
Hi Paul,
My earlier comment, "if your headstay isn't set properly" inferred "if it is
too long or too slack" as the backstay needs something to tension against.
Pumping the backstay to 2500# when the headstay is tight will pull the masthead
back a few inches and tension the headstay. Doing
On Tue, Dec 3, 2019 at 8:50 AM Paul via CnC-List
wrote:
> Brings a good question. How do I know my headstay is set properly? I've
> always wondered and never known an answer. How do I know that my main sail
> is optimum shape as a result?
>
> Paul Hood
> C '81
VERY complicated question and
Brings a good question. How do I know my headstay is set properly? I've
always wondered and never known an answer. How do I know that my main sail
is optimum shape as a result?
Paul Hood
C '81
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Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2019 23:58:18 -0500 (EST)
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The new HARKEN backstay adjusters are being shipped without a gage. I have a
Sailtec on my C 36. It does have a gauge but I have a batten taped to the
adjuster and it is marked such that it can be adjusted based on the marks which
equate to known weather conditions rather than rely on the
