Recent content by kacecar

Following yesterday's question, here's an update - problem solved. In case anyone finds this useful sometime in the future, on my boat what look like two M6 or M8 grub screws were near the top of the bearing, perhaps only 1/4" down. Having eventually found the first one it was easy to find the...

I need to change the rudder bearings on my Sigma 362 and am unsure of how to release the lower one. The bearing is a delrin sleeve that fits over the stock and inside the rudder tube. The rudder is out and the bearing is quite loose in its tube but won't come out. I can't see anything holding...

I've been reading this thread with some interest as I too have a folding prop and experience significant vibration at higher revs - in both forward and reverse. I suspect the reasons for the vibration on my boat could include all of the possible sources already discussed in this thread but I...

The owner has posted about this on YouTube (sorry, don't know how to include a useful link). Apparently the boat was broken into through the front hatch, and subsequently was discovered on fire but the reason for the fire is not known, deliberate or accidental, is not clear - it seems images of...

Three core plus unshielded earth. Here's a pic of the cable end. From memory (not totally reliable!) the wires connect directly to the course computer in individual sockets.

Hi. I think I have one of those - please see pics. The unit was attached to my boat when I first bought it (in 2001) but I can't remember ever using it (and I can't remember why I didn't either). It was attached to an AH6000 so I don't know if it suits your purpose.

"Anything else to make the job go smoothly?" I don't think so. As I'm sure you know, you are going to have to check and adjust the alignment whatever you do. There's a choice about the starting point - try and replicate what's there already or start-from-scratch. I've tried both ways with my...

Hi S35 Remco. Yes I do still have those notes - they are quite old, there might be better ways of doing it by now, and I don't know if the manner of the window fixings in a Sigma 35 are the same as a 362, but the principles should be the same. I'd happily send the doc to you but I am unable to...

I used "Nick the Engineer" having found his listing on eBay (look for "Stowe wind instruments" or similar). He needs your old unit to start and does what he can to return an "as new" instrument. I think he will soon let you know if it is going to be difficult (expensive) or can't be done at all...

Another answer, but longer still. The photos seem to show the sealant that holds the glass in the frame breaking up rather than a problem with the seal between the window frame to the coachroof. This latter joint is the one that might benefit from the use of some form of butyl tape, or indeed...

I used the correct (large) torque figure when fitting mine some years ago. I wish I hadn't - I haven't been able to get the thing off since. The first time I tried (after two seasons I think) I was applying a lot of energy trying to get the thing to move when the socket in the nut rounded...

Thanks guys, all good things to consider. Re the clamping bolt, it will be some threadlocker and carefully applied torque - that's what I used when I discovered it loose and it seems to work. I'm going to leave out the non-standard soft washer/seal this time as it's now dry in there. I've...

Thanks for all the replies - sorry not to have been able to look earlier (a busy day). Getting some 10 x 10 bar is a great idea - don't know why I didn't think of it. It is definitely 10mm that's required, not 3/8". And thanks for the heads-up about wear in the keyway. I had already...

Hi My boat, a Sigma 362, has developed a slight steering "flutter" when under motor. I've tracked the problem down to wear on the Feather Key that locates the steering quadrant (the steering "rack") on to the downshaft. Naturally, I wish to replace that key but, having looked at quite a few...

For the OP - I use a Plastimo Iris 50 Compass holder. About £10 I think and is big enough to hold a pair of spectacles (with or without its case), or a mobile phone, etc. ( I'm sure it would fit an Iris 50 hand-held compass as well but I haven't got one of those.) Fix it to a suitable vertical...