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Tag: Repair

Schaefer Furler Upper Swivel Repair

Repairing the liner inside the top swivel of my jib furler.

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Posted on June 1, 2020July 27, 2020Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Repair, Sail Handling3 Comments on Schaefer Furler Upper Swivel Repair

Catalina Rudder Bearing Replacement

Replacing the top rudder bearing on my Catalina 400, with some adjustments to the lower rudder bearing, too.

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Posted on March 3, 2020March 3, 2020Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Preventive Maintenance, Repair, Steering6 Comments on Catalina Rudder Bearing Replacement

Radar “Antenna Not Rotating”

Securing a loose cable in a Raymarine RD418HD Digital Radome.

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Posted on October 30, 2019Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Electronics, Repair2 Comments on Radar “Antenna Not Rotating”

Steering Cable Failure

Repairing a significantly damaged steering cable.

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Posted on September 19, 2018Categories Maintenance / Upgrades, Sailing AdventuresTags Damage, Repair, Steering2 Comments on Steering Cable Failure

Winter Project: Autoprop RBTS Bearing Replacement

Replacing the bearings in an Autoprop feathering propeller.

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Posted on July 20, 2018July 21, 2018Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Propulsion, RepairLeave a comment on Winter Project: Autoprop RBTS Bearing Replacement

Boat Repair in an Exotic Location

Dealing with a minor electrical problem in Moiles Harbor, North Channel, before it becomes a big electrical problem.

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Posted on August 18, 2017August 5, 2018Categories Maintenance / Upgrades, Sailing AdventuresTags Alternator, Cruising, Electrical, North Channel, RepairLeave a comment on Boat Repair in an Exotic Location

Marelon Seacock Failure

Water gushes in after removing the thru hull

Sudden seacock failure requiring a replacement while Priorities was in the water.

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Posted on July 28, 2017February 27, 2018Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags ball valve, Plumbing, Repair, Sea cockLeave a comment on Marelon Seacock Failure
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