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Genco winter cover for Beneteau 323

Popular Sailing Posted on September 1, 2013 by Heather HolmSeptember 1, 2013
Inside winter cover

No winter shrinkwrap for our Beneteau 323; she had a well-designed cover with a sturdy aluminum frame, made by GencoMarine, the same company that made the dodger and bimini. It had a zippered back door and vents front and sides. … Continue reading →

Posted in Beneteau 323, Sailboat Reviews, winter | Tagged winter | 2 Replies

How to protect bronze parts on your sailboat

Popular Sailing Posted on October 23, 2009 by Ed SulisOctober 23, 2009

On occasion, YachtPals will come up with an article regarding a maintenance issue on sailboats that hits the nail right on the head. The latest one has to do with caring for bronze parts on boats. Bronze is used in a variety … Continue reading →

Posted in Repair & Maintenance | Tagged bronze parts, classic sailboats, polishing bronze, protecting bronze, sailboat bronze parts, sailboat propellers | Leave a reply

Fastener Up-Grade for 14mm Thick Teak & Holly Floorboards

Popular Sailing Posted on February 1, 2007 by Ed SulisFebruary 1, 2007

Many boats have Teak & Holly floorboards ( 5 mm teak and holly with 9 mm ply backing ) fastened to the boat structure with number 8 countersunk SS screws. Over the years, the teak and holly top surface shows … Continue reading →

Posted in cabin, Repair & Maintenance | Tagged cabin, CS 33, fastening, floorboards, teak and holly | Leave a reply

Vibration: a Source of Gremlins, or Maintenance Man Needs Tow

Popular Sailing Posted on August 1, 2005 by Ed SulisAugust 1, 2005

Surprise: When motor sailing, a smell of diesel was noticed and first ignored and then checked. The bilge was full of diesel fuel! With the engine stopped the source was not found, but when started up the steel hose from … Continue reading →

Posted in engine, Repair & Maintenance | Tagged diesel engine, fuel filter, fuel in bilge, fuel leak | Leave a reply

ChainPlates: Inspecting Welds, Checking for Leaks and Retorquing

Popular Sailing Posted on April 1, 2005 by Ed SulisApril 1, 2005

On sailboats a chainplate system must be designed and fabricated to connect the mast shrouds to the hull or main hull bulkhead. This major connection is usually hidden behind the cabin finery and is out of sight but should not … Continue reading →

Posted in Repair & Maintenance, rigging | Tagged chainplates, CS33 | Leave a reply

Keel Studs: Retorquing and Checking

Popular Sailing Posted on February 1, 2005 by Ed SulisFebruary 1, 2005

Most boats have cast iron or lead keels attached to the reinforced plastic hulls with stainless steel studs that protrude through the hull and are exposed on the inside. On assembly of the new boat the load is transferred to … Continue reading →

Posted in keel, Repair & Maintenance | Tagged CS33, keel, retorquing, torque | 1 Reply

Simplified Replacement for Drinking Water Tank Crossfeed

Popular Sailing Posted on February 1, 2005 by Ed SulisFebruary 1, 2005

During the last two sailing seasons a slow drip was constant from the valve assembly that connected the port and starboard water tanks to the inlet line to the domestic water pumps. The leak continued after the assembly was removed, … Continue reading →

Posted in plumbing, Repair & Maintenance | Tagged boat plumbing, water tanks, Y valve | Leave a reply

Overhead 15 watt Light Fixture: Heat Damage

Popular Sailing Posted on February 1, 2005 by Ed SulisFebruary 1, 2005

The light fixture above the chart table has two 15 watt light bulbs, one white and one red and switched for independent operation. This fixture was removed during headliner takedown for access to install deck organizers and rope clutches. Upon … Continue reading →

Posted in electrical, Repair & Maintenance | Tagged light fixture, overheated wires | Leave a reply

Auxiliary Diesel Develops Severe Mechanical Noise

Popular Sailing Posted on November 1, 2004 by Ed SulisNovember 1, 2004

The photo is the number one piston from a Yanmar 3GM30 diesel as removed from a C&C LF38. The engine is the original, is over 20 years old and has thousands of hours (no hour meter) of use around the … Continue reading →

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Drop Boards: Securing System

Popular Sailing Posted on April 10, 2004 by Ed SulisApril 10, 2004

This tip illustrates a method of securing the drop boards in position for added safety in case a wave breaks into a boat and fills the cockpit. All that stands in ths way of water pouring down the companionway and … Continue reading →

Posted in Boating Safety, Repair & Maintenance, safety | Tagged companionway, drop boards, dropboards, offshore racing, secure | Leave a reply

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