FYI group; I've received three emails this morning with no subject. There is a virus out there that may have infected someone's email contact list. Wes...
During a very nice sail yesterday we discovered that the bracket that secures the boom vang to the mast had fractured and the upper corner had fallen off,...
Just wondering if any one has had problems with the push/pull style windlass circuit breaker in the past? Was having some issues with it not making contact...
Paul, The breaker for the windlass is very hard to work on my boat. Often the crew can't operate it because they think it is stuck. However it has always ...
Bill, You could try drilling out the rivets (drill the head off, which you will have to do to remove the bracket), and punch the rivet bodies out. Then tap the...
Bill, Steve has a good idea. On the older boats with the US Spar (Z Spar) rig, the bracket is attached with screws. On my much heavier in-boom system screws...
Bill; Drill out the rivets and tap for bolts. (I did that when I removed the gooseneck fitting on the boom to repair the outhaul tackle, using hex head bolts...
I would replace the goose neck and only drill out the rivets and replace the rivets. You should take in to consideration the internal stuff of the mast and if...
Cole; I wouldn't consider the rivets to have a "smaller footprint" except that they are making a smaller hole in the mast, or boom but they DO stick thru....
I would agree with Bob, the proper screws are only slightly longer than the thickness of the mast-wall. Kevin C380 #88 _____ From: Catalina380@yahoogroups.com...
Paul; Yes, if THIS is the switch, it is rather stiff to operate: As I recall, it was more in the $40 range from Maxwell, which I thought was a lot! Bob...
Thanks for the information. I will go the SS Screw route, since it is simpler and probably more versatile. I will let you know if I run into any problems. ...
I consider rivets to have a smaller overhead than  screws, which were recommended. Im not to sure about any ones ability but mine and say I bet you cant...
Attached are pictures of a handy storage tub we use in the cockpit. It fits over the cross bar at the base of the cockpit table. Over half the bar remains ...
Attached are pictures of a pots & pans or large utensil storage tray that fits under the oven on our C380s. The oven/stove top needs to be locked in place...
The drawer is tied in to prevent it from sliding out when heeling on a port tack. There is a short cord tied between the gimbal release lever slot and the ...
Bob-- I like your approach...a couple of add'l suggestions: --When using SS screws into the aluminum mast, use some sort of electrical "isolator" on the screw...
Richard, That’s a great idea! Thank you, Joe Revak C 387 # 74 From: Richard Stewart Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 2:35 PM To: Catalina380@yahoogroups.com ...
Hey everyone - Very new to sailing, so I was wondering if there were some suggestions on lists for familiarizing myself on what to check before sailing, while...
I used Samson XLS 3/8". 60' per car. Solid red on port, solid green on starboard. Very nice line, low stretch, smooth and thick enough to pull by hand....
I put pictures up in the album Akula. Had a chance to fly the kite off the newly installed sprit over 4th of July weekend. Loving it! Leon Akula-San...
