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Sadly by hte time i got it home the old one was not a real good template. But yes agree I should have checked more.

Hi all We have an IG32 built in 1986, recently i had cause to rebuild the helm door to damage and subsequent rot. Seems I may have made a rookie mistake in my measurements in not checking if the door was rectangular or slight rhmboid. The new door was really nice except it didnt fit. Now i look...

Ahh sorry the Lion was the brand they are AGM

Hi all. My 15 year old Xantrax seems to have given up the ghost. Looking at a replacement to charge three banks, House 2*200ah AGM (Lion), Engine Optima Blue Top 100Ah AGM and Generator Optima Blue Top 100ah AGM. Looked at the Enerdrive unit, very nice and have one if their DC/DC in my van and...

Ended up using Whitworths

Amy reason you went with Toplac? I keep getting told I shouldn't use a single pack. As an amateur painter I don't want the complications of mixing the parts. Any thoughts on how long it will last before having to recoat? Definitely getting that Rust product! Cheers

Correction That should say IG 32 55

We have IG - 56 in Sydney. Looking really good! Ours was due for a lot of maintenance just before COvid and we couldnt get to it in the lockdowns. Need to do a lot of what you have done, starting with painting - got a few chips to epoxy then sanding and painting. Couple of questions if I may...

Did you use the TopTeak or similar? If so how does it go around the curves?

OK, optionj I hadn't considered going to fibreglass has some attaractions as well. As per above advice the first part of the project plan will be to clearly identify what is below the teak. So will check around the lazarette and also have a good look from below. Thnaks All

Hi all Seriously thinking of pulling up the old, worn and heavily delignated(?) teak decking and putting diwn the product from https://www.topteak.com.au/ RMYC Broken Bay has it installed in their tenders and it looks and feels really good. My main hesitation is I have no idea where to start...

BruceK - yep was checking that panel when I noticed the breaker was in the OFf position. Going back Friday and will try it with the load, pretty much just the fridge normally. I looked all over the health dept sites but didnt think of looking at the Maritime site!

Finally after three months of lockdown have been able to get down to the boat. Replaced the salt water pump (previous thread) and brought home the battery which was flat to recharge manually. Somehow the breaker on the switch panel had been turned off and charger wasn't running even though I was...

Done So 34m of graded 8mm chain and 30 meters 12mm nylon now installed

Hi all Some will recognise my adventures here learning to do my own maintenance as now retired and funds limited. NewAnchor rode all installed and working. Have finally sourced a new Saltwater pump for the generator from SeaMech in QLD, just need to modify the bracket as pulley on this one is...

IG32 in sydney Hi Ours is sill right side up but needing some love at the moment, dealing with some generatot issues then need to get into the paintwork! Not sure how to get the image uploaded but IG32-55. Originally sent to florida and imported to Australia as MrSEAII just before the GFC, we...

THanks everyone - the rope will be a last resort when I really need to get all the chain down on the bottom. Seems 12mm is the go THis is what I am looking at from Whitworths will also check out a Nylon aternative Silverline Anchor Rope New Zealand Synthetic The blend of high level PE resins...

Yep chain has been tested in the gypsy, differnet to the original US size, which actually when lookiing at it now is slightly oversized.

Yeah tube is no issue 12mm would fit easily. The aim of having the rope as part of the Rode is for those cases where I really need to get all 34m of the chain on the bottom. I am always in the same waters depth is about 10m average but with some deep holes along some of the rocky shores - so...

Hi this is the description of the rope: The blend of high level PE resins produces a rope with good handling properties and excellent strength. UV stabilisers are added to resist deterioration in the extreme Australian conditions.

HI all Am in the process of replacing the anchor rode, have a new 34m Graded 8mm chain, the original was 40 but 34m is the amount in one drum. The original rope section looks ok but it is the original and parts of it are quite stiff, concerned that it's breaking strain may be compromised after...

Yes the old chain - lesson learnt. Will head back and see if I can swap the chain taking a short lenth of the old chain with me. I am assuming now that the gypsy fitted is not the same one as in the manual supplied with the boat.