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I have attached a drawing showing the adjusting bolt for typical cable disc brakes.

The cable disc brakes are fine if they are installed correctly. With galvanised hubs the discs do corrode, but that just makes for a bit more pad wear. I think the trick (once the mounting plates are in the right place), is to ensure that the caliper actuating arm has the approx 1mm clearance from t...

Bob
I would be a little bit concerned about the loss of sideways stability, but then life is always a compromise. What is that winch on the transom used for?

Our potti is one from Bias, and it is the larger size. (10 litre water, 12 litre holding). They are called "Visa" but are the same make as you can get at K mart and other places, which I believe is Coleman. Unfortunately the K Mart version is too big. (high). There is a moulded lip on the ...

Peter
Welcome to our board! Now that you have broken the ice, why not tell us about yourself and your boat? Boat name, sail number? Where do you sail?

Cal 5 hp is more than enough, and was the "standard" size originally. A long shaft is essential, otherwise the prop comes out of the water when someone goes forward. If possible, also get what they call a "sailor" propeller, or "high thrust", which is basically a larger...

Matt Welcome, it is great to have a real new member, we have had a spate of porn posters! I have posted some new pics in the Gallery section, which will give you some more ideas. I agree that it is best if you leave the bouyancy intact, especially if you sail in open water around Melbourne. I was on...

Ill add some more interior views.

The weather in Sydney has improved lately and I would love to have gone sailing last weekend. Instead, I have been hassling with trailer hubs and brakes. Decided I would fit new hubs and bearings with Durahub oil seals, so bought a pair of new gal hubs. Unfortunately there seems to be a variability ...

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