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New Member Introductions / New member

« Last post by D. Cunningham on September 04, 2024, 02:05:40 PM »

Hello, We recently purchased a 1989 34-2 that hadn't been sailed in a few years and needs TLC.
I'll be posting questions in the future, after searching the archives.
THNX.

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Cleaning the water tanks

« Last post by #95 on August 28, 2024, 03:20:44 PM »

The bow tank on #95 was just nasty as heck, and contemplated different methods to get it CLEAN....removal of tank and steamcleaning, a flexible pressure washing wand, nope. I ended up cutting a square access point to allow me to get my entire arm in there to scrub, disinfect, rinse and rinse some more. I found a good plastic welding tool at HF for 22$. It made quick work of re-sealing the cut area. The entire process took me just over 2 hours while taking my time and doing a full recovery of the tank.             https://www.harborfreight.com/welding/welders/plastic-welders/80-watt-iron-plastic-welding-kit-60662.html

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P36 / Mainsheet

« Last post by Hull#36 on August 19, 2024, 10:51:59 PM »

I solo often enough that scrambling forward to trim the mainsail is painful.  I want to route the mainsheet aft of my jib sheet 48 winch and install another lewmar 30.  If I use a combination of cheek blocks bulls eyes and a clutch, would I be able to overcome the issue of coming off the cabin deck and aft in an efficient and effective manner?  I’ve been checking around and haven’t seen any posts.

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P34 / Re: Need lower companionway hardware...or a picture to go on

« Last post by Last Resort on August 17, 2024, 12:04:45 PM »

Is this what your looking for?   This is mine on my 31-2, but it looks like there was something else once upon a time before I got the boat in 2011. 

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P34 / Re: Need lower companionway hardware...or a picture to go on

« Last post by Sla2370667 on August 16, 2024, 06:53:09 PM »

Can you send a picture of the location.  I have an 86 34cb

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New Member Introductions / Re: Looking for new owner

« Last post by Ginger on July 29, 2024, 09:42:10 PM »

Thank you, I appreciate your response.

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P36 / Re: Water Tank Questions

« Last post by Hull#36 on July 20, 2024, 09:47:28 PM »

Hull #36 here, I put a 45# CQR on the roller and 100’ of chain in the locker and I’m bow heavy as well.  I would like to install a windless but not sure how to balance the boat.

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P323 / Re: Windlass

« Last post by Last Resort on July 18, 2024, 07:16:03 PM »

I went with the 8 strand as suggested, but if I don't pull on it from underneath, it binds up easily.  With just the little tug/pull, it runs through nicely.  Not sure there'd be enough weight even with a big drop, unlike my 10"  

I got the V700 looking around for only $600 US in 2022, so do your searching if you go with it

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P323 / Re: Windlass

« Last post by 323Voyager on July 18, 2024, 07:01:57 PM »

Nice write up, I was looking at the V700 as well, mostly because of price. I wonder if a 3 strand rode would grab better then the 8 Plait? Any way, Thanks for the info!

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P323 / Re: Windlass

« Last post by Last Resort on July 17, 2024, 10:43:35 PM »

This was my install 2 years ago on my 31-2.  Yours is somewhat similar, so maybe you can get some ideas from my install.  Good Luck!

https://groups.google.com/g/pearson-boats/c/yv55gerxL8U/m/oInNcredAQAJ