Recent content by gjeffery

I was finally contacted by a Raymarine engineer who provided part spec and drawings for the Tiller Pin, which is obviously a legacy component. For the forum record, the thread is definitively 1/4 BSF. Thanks Raymarine.

Thanks for the responses. I pointed out to Raymarine that a 1/4 BSP tap drill would swallow the tiller pin, together with both nuts, and am still waiting for them to clarify what the thread is. The thread has a major diameter of about 6mm, I measured (micrometer) 236 thou, and a pitch of 0.94...

Many thanks I have received a reply from Raymarine, which was unrelated to this forum. The thread is 1/4 BSP. Now to find it in stainless Thanks

Does anyone know the thread designation for an ST 1000 tiller pin? The bolt goes about 4 turns into a 1/4 UNF nut then jams.

Try a Hunter Ranger 245. Self tacking jib, with roller reefing, and two or three good sized slab reefs in the main. All lines led to cockpit. High jib gives excellent visibility down wind, which for me, is a major benefit.

I took quotes for a stacking type sail cover at the 2008 Southampton Boat Show. All quotes were in the region of £315 plus a show discount of around 15%. Finally, the OEM sail manufacturer for my boat offered a new main, with a stacking cover, at a price of around £540, essentially giving me...

Used to get cracked and chapped hands due to sailing dinghies through the winter. Problem solved by the (medic) Sister, who gave me a pot of Lanolin to rub into my hands. Works very well on hands, and while better than Milledrive on my propellor.

The mooring available to you will influence your choice of boat. I suggest sorting out somewhere to moor and store before choosing a suitable boat.

Reaches 12 volts at 2200 rev/min 12.0 volts is insufficient charging voltage for a 6 cell lead acid battery

On my HX270 charger, the central conductor of the plug shows 19V positive when open circuit. Looking at the cradle from the front, the right hand spring connector, that is the connector near the LED, shows plus 16.7V Note, the base of the cradle is labelled: INPUT DC 11-16V OUTPUT DC 7.7V...

I have thankfully moved into deeper water and want to make a job of retouching my keel this year. I plan to grind back the rust patches on the lower keel, and then repaint. I am contemplating primers. Does VC Tar contain any rust treatment agent, or iwill it seal in any rust with moisture to...

I was going to keep clear of this one. After an apprenticeship, and three universities trying to learn to be an engineer, I am confused about what the word means. But, I found the following: "Threaded connections. These are made, as a rule, with taper or parallel female threads which screw...

Probability is that the basemap covers a very large area and is of restricted accuracy; it is a map rather than a plan. It is also likely that the basemap fills in a lot of detail through interpolation, and only shows major features. The basemap will be referenced to WGS84, rather than to a...

I have a GPS12XL. It has been excellent and after some eight years, continues to work well. It still gets a lot of use for pilotage. I also have a GPSMAP60CSx which is a small plotter. Use as a plotter is limited to Garmin charts. The barometer is useful, and I justified this purchase...

Be wary of lanyard getting fast, and blade being pulled through your fist. Unfortunately speaking from experience gained when opening sand bags to build hard stand for boat building. I dislike Leatherman type knife blades for sharp point and lack of grip which would make them prone to this...