Deck hardware upgrade pics

Sorry John I had posted them on imageshack and I didn't realize they went to a pay site and they've tossed my pics and I don't have copies. 

In this forum Bill previously (and correctly) mentioned that Nicro no longer manufactures their removable solar powered vent (the 2000 model) and instead now only have the permanently fixed Day/Night Plus model.

Wanting some odor and mildew control I'd like to get one of these vents but with racing, having a vent on the foredeck isn't an option; it'll get crushed underfoot eventually for sure.

So for those who are interested, I found an eBay seller who has a stock of 2000  series vents for $70 USD a piece.  Note however that they are OEM so don't come in the nice retail packaging.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120825504508?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

The seller only ships to the USA.  I live near the US border and can have it shipped there, then drive down to pick it up.  If anyone is interested I can order one for you, just send me a private message.

Hi Frank,

Interesting.  To answer your question at this point I have not experimented with using the cabin winches for anything other than the sheets and halyard at hand.  I haven't tried cross-sheeting nor using them for the spinnaker sheet however my experience with this boat is still quite limited and all of those sound like good ideas.

On the C&C 32 I have crewed on for the past 6 years we have experimented with cross-sheeting to the opposite main winch but not the cabin top winch.  That boat also has dedicated secondary winches in the cockpit for the spinnaker which of course the Laser 28 does not.  The absence of these winches does lend itself to more creative use of the cabin top winches in the L28 for spinnaker flying - I'll need to experiment with this.

In terms of one or two speed, perhaps I'm premature in this assumption.  On the C&C, one of the cabin top winches is two speed and the other is not.  When hoisting the main halyard in heavy air when we want it super tight, the absence of a two speed winch on that side is noticeable as we're having to essentially throw our body weight at it for the last little bit.  However with the L28 being smaller, perhaps the absence of a two speed winch on for halyards is less of an issue?


Edited by Winner - 17 July 2012 at 10:33am

Yes the halyard winches on the cabin top could definitely use upgrading to two speed.

Edited by Winner - 17 July 2012 at 8:01am

Hi all,

Two questions:

1) How do people with experience in this find the solar powered ventilators?  My boat does get some mildew accumulation along the vertical surfaces, particularly in crevices etc. I was thinking of installing ideally two ventilators.  One aft to draw air in and another forward to blow air out.  This would theoretically create a constant draft moving through the cabin.  My issues are: a) Unsure whether it's possible to disassemble one of these fans to reverse the airflow direction b) Not particularly wanting to drill a hole on the foredeck to add a ventilation fan and c) Unsure if this system would even work as my polling of boat owners around the marina here with solar ventilators has generated mixed reviews

2) Regarding the winch, I guess I don't have enough experience with my boat yet (only bought it last year) to identify any deficits with the winches but the primary winches I have (which I believe are original) are two speed self tailing Maxwell's.  In seeing the discussion above, it appears people have been installing new winches and am unsure if it's because the old ones had problems or if it's just upgrading. 

3) One thing I would like to replace are my cabin top clutches.  Mine are four sets of two.  One has been upgraded to a spinlock while the other three you do not have the ability to pull or winch the line through unless the handle is open.  Adding two more would allow me to run my downhaul and topping lift to the cockpit as currently they are operated from the mast.  Any experiences or suggestions in this area?

John,

Edited by Bill Layton - 12 January 2012 at 2:12pm

You rock Bill! Thank you! Anyone else have this problem? Want to go in and make a bulk order? Let me know! :)bill

You won't find a custom built tank for the L28 like you have now. The best solution is to remove it and have it repaired properly (re welded) since its dimensions are unique to where it's mounted in the Laser. Its an aluminum tank, they do not corrode, so re welding always solves the leaks. FYI, I've only heard of one other person having this problem with their tank.

Also note that any fuel spillage even from the engine compartment ends up in the front lower corner where the seacock is.... be sure its a tank problem before you pull it

cheers

Edited by Bill Layton - 18 April 2010 at 10:35am

Nicro Fico ventilators, now owned by Marinco used to sell a 3 or 4 inch removable solar powered vent that works great (popped right out for racing and a plastic plate just snapped in)... but they do not sell this model any longer. They only sell permanently mounted models I believe.

http://www.marinco.com/brand/nicro

You might be able to find this model still in some stores, like defender industries. Also someone mentioned that possibly plastimo might make some interesting ventilators, but I have yet looked into them. Hope this helps

Bill



Edited by Bill Layton - 14 April 2010 at 5:21pm

Thanks Bill. Glad we can finally post pictures. Did you upgrade your vang?

Warbird - I have a straight track. If you search posts for "traveler" you'll find my post describing what I did.