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by Rod
Mon Nov 28, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broken Vang Bracket
Replies: 14
Views: 8159

Re: Broken Vang Bracket

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boom vang saddle.jpg
I replaced 2 of the existing mast foot stainless steel counter sink screws with rounded head screws and fitted a marine grade saddle. The spacing for the saddle holes was perfect. IMHO you can not get a stronger anchor point for the boom vang.

Regards
Rod
by Rod
Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:24 am
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Trailer side support -wobble rollers vs bunks
Replies: 9
Views: 6729

Re: Trailer side support -wobble rollers vs bunks

Trailer is fitted with wobble rollers to support sides. All rollers are adjusted so 100% of the boats weight is supported by the bottom rollers and the wobble rollers are adjusted to just touch the sides. I have noticed when the boat and trailer is towed the trailer flexes which allows the wobble ro...
by Rod
Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:38 am
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Galley??? in an Investigator
Replies: 2
Views: 3703

Re: Galley??? in an Investigator

Bunnings!!!! my home away from home. 10mm and 6mm pine ply with some meranti trim. Finished with a stain and marine varnish. We usually sail with just myself and wife and more often for more than 2 days. So one of the side bunks was used as storage anyway. This way it is more secure, items are easil...
by Rod
Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Biminis
Replies: 16
Views: 11271

Re: Biminis

Bimini was purchased at Bias Boating as a complete kit, cat # 6383. Comes complete with cover. Easy to install, approx 2 hours. The bimini needs to be cut to length to give the correct height for the boat. After raising the mast, fitting the boom and installing mainsail the maximum height of the bim...
by Rod
Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:28 am
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Galley??? in an Investigator
Replies: 2
Views: 3703

Galley??? in an Investigator

For all the cruising types or for long weekends away.
Here is a galley that can be easily removed and fitted. The module is held in position with 2 x screws.
by Rod
Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:09 am
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Biminis
Replies: 16
Views: 11271

Re: Biminis

WhiteWater 25mm tube bimini fitted.