[C38] Unstepping mast plus deck + cabin trunk repairs
les
hlhowell at pacbell.net
Fri Mar 23 18:42:08 EDT 2012
It is also good to add a page to your boat book showing the photo of the
connections, and a note for anything not already there. Check the
wiring diagram on the website for information about the standard stuff.
Regards,
Les H
On Fri, 2012-03-23 at 11:43 -0700, Joseph Launie wrote:
> Marci,
> The most important thing you can do is set up a set of wire
> terminals for all your mast wiring under the settee cushion near the
> head. Every mast wire should run to that terminal box and stop.The
> wire should then continue on to whereever. That way you will be able
> to disconnect the wires easily every time you drop the mast. We did
> this for our trailer boat, the Olson 30 before we did it for Macavity
> when we commissioned her. Joe Launie/Macavity PS I don't have to tell
> you to label the wires do I?
>
> On 3/23/2012 10:40 AM, Marci Brown wrote:
> > We’re going to spend the summer fixing rather than sailing Check’s
> > in the Mail. It’s been long overdue. Care to share your experiences
> > and wisdom about preparing to unstep the mast in ways that make it
> > go smoothly, and then easier for stepping later on? I will certainly
> > mark the turnbuckles with a permanent marker. The soft spots in the
> > deck and cabin trunk – labor intensive but can’t be ignored. My Don
> > Casey repair book will be helpful...
> >
> > Marci Brown
> >
> > Winthrop, Mass.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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