Recent content by Cousin01

That's what I thought. I recently purchased a heat gun. I may try that to soften the adhesive.

So the adhesive is supposed to be there? It is REALLY stuck. to the point where prying too hard will damage the flange on the cuddy

I recently had occaision to remove the top trim piece from my Mod II at the cuddy. I wanted to inspect inside the forepeak but when I tried to remove the cuddy, it was held in with a very strong sealant. Is this normal? or should it just slide out after you remove the screws securing the...

Whisker pole I just bought one from Catalina Yachts http://www.catalinayachts.com/contactus.cfm About $118 and it came with the bracket for the mast. All you have to add is a ring on the clew of the Jib. Pole manufactured my forespar. Don't know if you can purchase direct from them.

What is the easiest way to get the whisker pole attached to the clew of the jib. In the past I have had a ring tied in at the clew by the jib sheets, but that makes it semi permanent and the ring can be a tooth chipper. Is that the only way to form an attachment point?

Change the shrouds Trust me. If you don't know when the shrouds were last replaced, do it now. You are inspecting the mounting hardware anyway so change the shrouds while you are at it. If you don't, at lease take a hack saw to mast step bracket above each bolt hole. this will permit the...

I need the trim piece that sits above the cuddy, just aft of the mast step bracket. Mine is made of fiberglass. Older models used wood.

Progress report and questions The Dremel was the way to go. Plus a new project is always an excuse for a new tool!. I have a mod 2 (I think - plastic cuddy tunnel with no cover.) The mast step sits on the deck which appears to be plastic over wood. the screws go thru the plastic into the...

I recently dismasted when a shroud broke. the mast step bracket screws sheared off neatly with no damage to the step. From what I have read here, these are number 10 wood screws. Right? I'm planning to try an ez-out to remove them. Any other ideas?

Backing the Trailer A lttle tip. Hold the steering wheel at the BOTTOM in the center. Then if you want to move trailer left, move hand left. Move hand right to turn trailer right. Try that in an empty parking lot for 10 minutes and you'll be able to put it right where you want to!

thanks for the reply. Actually I am talking about a C14. What is the best material to use for sealing the deck to the hull/centerboard box?

Sorry to hijack this thread, but... Richard, is the centerboard box glued to the floor and the hull? I have a leak and suspect the box where it joins the floor.

I have a late Mod two with a molded cuddy. I take on water into the hull (one to one and a half gallons) when sailing in moderate winds. any ideas on how i can find the leak? I have to raise the bow to about 30 degrees to drain the water. Does this provide any clue? How is the...

Easy to make Don't know if you have West Marine, or equivalent near you, but I was able to fabricate one my self at their shop. Just bought the shock cord and hog rings and used their tools to put it together. Cover the loops with shrink tube after you are done for a non-snag finish.