The ground side does not need to be insulated. If you download the SGC tuner manual at http://www.sgcworld.com/Publications/Manuals/230man.pdf and go to page...
Mike, Ok, but did this make the antenna directional, since the ground stay is also acting (to some degree) as a reflecting element (I am picturing a beam of...
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Aug 1, 2005 1:54 pm
Russ, Did not notice any directional problem. I could talk to the same stations that other boats were talking to in our anchorage with the same or better ...
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Aug 1, 2005 2:11 pm
Russ, Got to thinking about the directional problem. I am using the same wire to transmit that I would if I had a grounded system. We can also use the SSB when...
I suspect that, since the "ground" back-stay is not insulated, you are really using the entire boat for a ground-plane, much as you would by connecting to a...
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Aug 1, 2005 9:21 pm
It does not matter that the ground back-stay is not insulated because I would have still have to run a wire above the insulator to ground the antenna. Our rig...
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Aug 2, 2005 12:52 am
Check the wiring and breaker box. Lisa S/V Alcyone MOI 415 1980...
Hi Fred Yes check everything that can't be done in water cutless bearing, shaft, prop, stuffing box, through hulls, seacocks, rudder including shaft and...
Mike, With that level of SWR, it appears that the tuner is doing its job. I am still of two minds about a lightening ground system. I suspect that there are...
I have parked "Sound Thinkin" on the hard to finish hurricane season. I have stored the main sail (still on the boom) below deck. Question: Will the summer...
hi Morgan sailors of North-east USA, Subject 35' Morgan is again listed on e-Bay; now its in the water. "1972 35ft. MORGAN SAILBOAT IN WATER, READY TO GO Item...
Steve, Why take any chances with your valuable sails? Even with good ventilators/ solar vents, there will be lots of humidity & chances of *mildew on your...
New owner to an M35. I took a photo of the rusty mast step inside the bilge area. Can anyone give me their opinion on what they see? The photo was taken...
I can't tell from the photo. Besides, a step is a simple and cheap fabrication. If you have doubts, it is an easy thing to replace. Personally, I think the...
Rich and Fred, I replaced the step on my M-34 last year. I found that you really can't tell the condition of a highly corroded step without pulling the mast...
Thanks Bill and Rich, Bill, did you see the photo I put in the Night Wind folder? It looks like the bolts that attach the step to the keel are visible. I...
Fred, From the photo it looks like the mast must rest on something that then rests on the step...is this right? I can't believe that your aluminum mast is as...
Well, that is concerning. I will double check to see it that is the mast. I do not think so since the shape is square versus oval, and there is no corrosion...
I currently have a Morgan 34 . Also have an old Seaworthy dingy ( Boat US) that has some small leaks. I need to know what type of material was used in the...
I have a 33OI and I started out on a simple project to pull the mast and rewire. we found the mast step to be completely rotten and the fiberglass base almost...
Bill, Mtl= Hypalon FYI- from e-Bay listing (Item 4566219421) for a SeaWorthy: 1994 Inflatable Seaworthy Dinghy Boat Specs & Features: 9 ft. 2 in. Long Solid...
Thanks Neil, I took more photos last night, this time a little more from the side of the bilge area. It looks like the mast step is about to colapse (if I'm...
Hi Fred, Yes, your new photo does show much better what your step arrangement is. And I'd say it's time to fix it. My floor was already cut out around the ...
Thanks for the info on the seaworth mat'l...appreciate it. Bill ... From: morganowners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:morganowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
... Thanks for the reply. I called Mack Sails and they said storing them below will not harm them however I didn't consider the mildew! I think they're comin...
I hope Larry is active on this board or that someone has his e-mail address. Sometime ago he posted a description of how his M34's fuel tank was mounted using...
Hi gang, Have a Heart 2500W inverter and don't have the manual. Have looked on the manufactures site with no luck. Was wondering if someone has one? I was...
As part of Jacana's refit, we are considering putting in a genset, primarily to power a dive compressor (we plan on spending a fair bit of time away from ...
Hi Russ, On Sara we installed a Tropical Diesel 9KW genset in 2001. It is powered by an Izuzu 3 cyl 25 HP. and takes about 1/2 gal an hour. This has been a...
Tony (or was it Patty writing), We priced a compressor at this year's Miami boat show. It was about $8-9k. Russ _____ From: morganowners@yahoogroups.com...
