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- Sun 23 Aug 15, 21:09
- Forum: DF35 General Topics
- Topic: Leaking engine hatch latches
- Replies: 6
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slight water leak into engine compartment through cockpit sp
Just for the record, perhaps related to this old thread: I found both cockpit speakers torn at the low side. This allows rainwater to drip into the engine compartment. The crack in speaker cone was about 3-4 cm long at the lowest point. Both port and starboard had the same crack at the same place. N...
- Thu 20 Aug 15, 22:00
- Forum: DF35 General Topics
- Topic: Supports for dry winter storage DF35
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9386
Supports for dry winter storage DF35
It is recommended that the DF35 is supported at the water stays for dry winter storage. I can have a frame built to the dimensions of a trailer (a drawing has been kindly provided by the yard). However, I do not have the actual shape of the (wooden) support blocks that touch the hull (w/ carpet). I ...
- Tue 28 Jul 15, 22:15
- Forum: Rig/Sail issues concerning all DFs
- Topic: Main halyard block failure (2:1 purchase)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13521
Close-out of failure of mainsail halyard block failure
To inform the User Forum of the close-out of the query: I think the failure of the halyard block is due to the overall length of the halyard assembly, comprising of the 80 mm block, a shackle and a snap shackle. The total length was 250 mm. When raising the sail, the block gets pulled against the he...
- Sun 31 May 15, 22:59
- Forum: Motor/Equipment/Electrics issues concerning all DFs
- Topic: ST40 wind instrument problems
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8017
Wind indicator failure
Our ST60 wind indicator was not working from mid summer last year. It showed -- for windspeed and no direction. The wheel was spinning as it should. I checked voltages and resistance at the deck plug and socket, but could not figure out what was right or wrong. Over the winter the deck connector has...
- Sat 30 May 15, 19:59
- Forum: Rig/Sail issues concerning all DFs
- Topic: Main halyard block failure (2:1 purchase)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13521
Main halyard block failure (2:1 purchase)
We had a scary experience last week when the mainsail of our DF35 could not be lowered on approaching the harbour. With maximum pull and shocks I was able to pull it down using the second reef line, but no further. Without further progress, I got the bosun chair out to release the sail by opening th...