Hi Dennis Thanks for the great insight and advice I have done most everytying with Butyl - chainplates - all thru deck fittings - stanchions go on this weekend...
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Chris Wyckham
cwyckham
May 6, 2013 8:04 pm
Re: the composting toilet. There's a great book called Breaking Seas. In it, the author talks of his rather negative experiences with his composting toilet...
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jeangiles1546
May 7, 2013 3:39 pm
Thats why I am keeping my Wilcox head - just in case !!...
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iainbruce35
May 8, 2013 1:33 pm
Hello, I am new to this group and this is my first post. I just ordered the RAYMARINE T70080 p70 SPX-10 Type-1 Linear Drive Autopilot Pack and plan to order...
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iainbruce35
May 8, 2013 1:53 pm
Hello, My name is Iain I just created an account so I could become a member. Can this thread be incorporated in the topic i just created? Thank you for the...
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Darvin and Marilyn
marilyndca
May 8, 2013 2:23 pm
I (Marilyn) have combined Iain's two posts, as he asked: ... George, Thank you for the info. I actually just orderd the type 1 linear drive... anythoughts on...
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George Ayers
george.ayers...
May 8, 2013 3:09 pm
Hello Iain, Feel free to call me at 831 238 6186 ( pacific time zone ) and I will try to help. cheers George From: niagara35sailboatowners@... ...
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Mike Evans
finnevansca
May 8, 2013 3:29 pm
Iain we have the 6001 with the bronze Edson tiler arm keyed to the shaft, works well although I have seen others that have just attached the drive to the...
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Darvin and Marilyn
marilyndca
May 8, 2013 3:42 pm
I understand that, by connecting the tiller arm to the quadrant, the autopilot can be used as emergency steering if the wheel steering fails. Is that back-up...
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George Ayers
george.ayers...
May 8, 2013 4:24 pm
I believe that the intent is to attach the tiller arm to the rudder shaft. Ours is I`ve never seen one attached to the quadrant cheers George From:...
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Darvin and Marilyn
marilyndca
May 8, 2013 4:27 pm
I do believe that ours is attached to the quadrant. Here's someone else who did it (I did not read the article): http://www.scorpiosail.com/web/autopilots.html...
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iainbruce35
May 8, 2013 5:10 pm
Thanks for the info so far, very active group! If anyone has a picture of the install on a Niagara 35 and could send it to me that would be great. Thanks....
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Mike Evans
finnevansca
May 8, 2013 5:12 pm
Yes Marilyn with the arm on the shaft the pilot may act as backup steering too. Mike...
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Darvin and Marilyn
marilyndca
May 8, 2013 6:19 pm
I am sending this to all in case someone else needs the info. Go to this page: http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/niagara35sailboatowners/join Go to step 2....
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jerryraven
May 8, 2013 7:45 pm
Took some installation photos of my Ideal Windlass today Sent from my iPad Jerry Raven ... Took some installation photos of my Ideal Windlass today Sent from...
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gerald revzin
jerryraven
May 8, 2013 8:10 pm
Took some photos of my Ideal Windlass installation today. The controls are fed from the main batteries under the starboard quarter berth via 02 cables. The...
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gerald revzin
jerryraven
May 8, 2013 11:14 pm
OOps. Left out the controls. ________________________________ From: gerald revzin <jerryraven@...> To: "niagara35sailboatowners@..."...
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gerald revzin
jerryraven
May 9, 2013 7:29 pm
I put the windlass install photos in the Sea Fever Point Abino photo album. Jerry Revzin ________________________________ From: Jerryraven...
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Darvin and Marilyn
marilyndca
May 9, 2013 7:37 pm
Here is the link on our web page (under "photos"): http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/niagara35sailboatowners/photos/album/0/list?order=mtime Marilyn...
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iainbruce35
May 15, 2013 6:21 pm
Does anyone have any pictures of an installed autopilot? Mike, How did you know how/what size to key the arm? Is it a standard size for all N 35's? Thanks, ...
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Gary L. Irving
irvatty
May 15, 2013 7:04 pm
for those with a mk1 and under installation a question.. Where is the hull side of the arm attached? How did you get it solid enough to support the loads....
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Michael Wahlrab
reliableexile
May 17, 2013 11:31 am
Hi Gary, I installed the linear drive upside down and bolted to the starboard side of cockpit sole. I had to move the rudder stops to the back side of the...
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Darvin and Marilyn
marilyndca
May 18, 2013 5:01 pm
I have just sent out an owners' roster update. If you do not receive it later today, please check your junk mail before contacting me. Marilyn...
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Darvin and Marilyn
marilyndca
May 18, 2013 5:20 pm
Hi again, My roster email just came back to me from the following owners. I resent to them as individuals but they came back again. That is a LOT of contacts...
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Jack Whyatt
hikerjack3
May 18, 2013 10:43 pm
Hi Marilyn. Apparent you have my correct e-mail address because I received this e-mail. As you know, we sold Foxfire (Hull No. 193) to Phillip Warren. I...
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Darvin and Marilyn
marilyndca
May 18, 2013 11:01 pm
Hi Jack, Thanks for reminding me that I should have removed your email from my list. My 68-year-old brain sometimes loses track of the changes. :-) I will do...
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Jack Whyatt
hikerjack3
May 19, 2013 12:11 am
Thanks Marilyn. I know the feeling. I'm 69 going on the big 70. Stay Strong. From: niagara35sailboatowners@... ...
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Sheldon Warfield
spwarfield
May 19, 2013 11:24 am
Marilyn, I did not receive the new roster. It is not in my junk email either. Please resend to spwarfield@.... Thanks Sheldon Warfield From:...
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scottdianne77573
scottdianne7...
May 20, 2013 1:46 am
Hello, new to site, but does anyone know where i can get some 7' 4 loop teak handrails for my 35?...
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Mike Evans
finnevansca
May 21, 2013 6:20 pm
Iain I think the standard siz for the key would be 1/4 " , that's the key size on our Yanmar output shaft to transmission. When I had the keyway cut on the...
