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by Ultradry
Wed 02 Aug 17, 15:14
Forum: DF920 Hull
Topic: Sticking centreboard after beaching
Replies: 11
Views: 13579

New layout of the lines

Coming back to my previous posts. Issue is that the board is thicker than the trunck in some location, making it difficult to move, such way that the downhaul line get trapped and squeezed between the board and the trunck. Under such condition there is no more chance to get the board up or down even...
by Ultradry
Fri 28 Jul 17, 23:00
Forum: DF920 Hull
Topic: Sticking centreboard after beaching
Replies: 11
Views: 13579

Hard to downhaul centerboard- Dismounting the table

Thanks Christian for the recommendations. 1- The plate on top of the trunk is in Stanless steel and not aluminium on my 2006 Extreme. The srews have been very easy to remove and reinstall. To ease the job I used a 300 mm long screwdriver, which help. (see pictures) 2- There is no sealent but a multi...
by Ultradry
Thu 27 Jul 17, 18:56
Forum: DF920 Hull
Topic: Sticking centreboard after beaching
Replies: 11
Views: 13579

Hard to downhaul centerboard

Hello, I bought recently a 920 which was birthing in mud at each tide. The board is very hard to downhaul. I thought that over time it will get better as mud inside the trunck will get cleaned away. But no improvement. My plan to investigate the issue is to remove the table rather than dismounting t...
by Ultradry
Mon 08 Jun 15, 20:52
Forum: DF920 Rig/Sails
Topic: Mastbase broken
Replies: 9
Views: 8695

Mast base broken: Board Up sheave steel flange broken

My mast base is broken on the rear side. The weld of the front stainless steel flange of the Board Up sheave is broken (starboard) Under the mast foot pressure the rear flange got bended and foot is stopped on the Board Up rope running on the sheave. As a result it is no more possible to move the bo...
by Ultradry
Sun 12 Feb 12, 14:37
Forum: DF800 Rig/Sails
Topic: Setting up standing rigging for DF800 Mk2
Replies: 2
Views: 7962

I have been instructed by the previous owner of my mk2 to just remove the looseness of the waterstay while the arms are just deflecting through the weight of the amas.
Regards
Philippe, Extradry, France
by Ultradry
Mon 26 Jan 09, 23:05
Forum: HULL issues concerning all DFs
Topic: Antifouling paint
Replies: 4
Views: 11034

Antifooling

I just saw some impressive publicity on CopperCoat and I am tempted to adopt it in spite of the tedious preparation of the hull surface to remove all previous paint.
Did some ones already tried it?
What is the wett surface of a D800?
by Ultradry
Sun 13 Apr 08, 15:58
Forum: DF800 General Topics
Topic: Inflatable Dingy
Replies: 9
Views: 11814

On my DF800 I often carry an inflatable Dinghy when away for cruising.
I keep it inflatable upside down on the tramp, strapped on front and rear beam as well as on central hull and amas. No problem even in bad weather.
Philippe
by Ultradry
Sun 13 Apr 08, 15:19
Forum: DF800 Rig/Sails
Topic: Square Top Main
Replies: 8
Views: 13364

Square Top Main Sail

Solei,
You reported speed above 20 knots! You got a good sailmaker! Could you detail the specifications and dimensions? In France.....?
Regards
Philippe
by Ultradry
Sat 24 Mar 07, 0:38
Forum: DF800 Rig/Sails
Topic: Preventer backstay fit to the central hull instead hama
Replies: 0
Views: 9778

Preventer backstay fit to the central hull instead hama

I have a DF800 mk2 (fixed beams) Mast is hold by a shroud in the middle of the hama and a preventer backstay on the rear of the hama. With good wind and rough sea (Force 5), the traction force of the preventer backstay is high, while the structure of the boat is flexing, submitting the link between ...
by Ultradry
Tue 14 Nov 06, 8:15
Forum: DF800 Motor/Equipment/Electrics
Topic: Autopilot DF800
Replies: 7
Views: 13593

Autopilot DF800

Following previous questions please find some pictures of the installation of my Autohelm 2000+. I have selected the 2000 because faster than the 1000. Electricity comes only from a 45W solar panel. That is just enough for daily sommer cruising with some late night arrival. Philippe Damour Please cl...