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Technical / Mast down trailer length
« Last Post by Jane Reed on 10 May 2024, 09:18 »
Good morning
Does anyone know the trailer width and length of trailer with mast down . I need the measurements for a storage quote and currently away ,many thanks
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Technical / Re: BRe rope specifications - mainsail hoisting issues
« Last Post by Jane Reed on 10 May 2024, 09:13 »
I have a new Bre ,I am reliably informed by a local rigger  the main halyard is 6mm . They suggest changing to 8mm next season to ease hoisting all the fittings would take 8mm.
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Technical / Re: BRe rope specifications - mainsail hoisting issues
« Last Post by Graham W on 09 May 2024, 23:03 »
If you can’t use PTFE spray for environmental reasons, would this stuff be any good? https://www.getools.co.uk/product/ambersil-silicone-food-grade/.  I use it on my trailer rollers.
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Technical / Re: BRe rope specifications - mainsail hoisting issues
« Last Post by PeterDT on 09 May 2024, 21:19 »
On second thought, skip the PTFE spray!
Wikipedia:
PTFE is one of the best-known and widely applied PFAS commonly described as persistent organic pollutants or "forever chemicals".
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Technical / Re: BRe rope specifications - mainsail hoisting issues
« Last Post by PeterDT on 09 May 2024, 21:07 »
I had the same problems with hoisting the main.
Two tips (worked for me):
- clean rail at the start of the season with brush and water (car washing tools) and when dry spray with sometihing like PTFE spray
- use a bead at the end of the main halyard instead of a knot (hopefully visible on the photo) to minimise the lenght of rope between the the top sheave and the top eye. Also better alingment, IF you use the bead on the right side. You will see!

My mainhalyard is the 6 mm rope that came with the boat, after 10 years of use it is still OK but now 7 mm.
The photo shows the top of the sail when reefed. Hope this helps.
BR
Peter
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Technical / Re: BC26 (and possibly other boats) ballast pump problem
« Last Post by RogerLennard on 07 May 2024, 21:48 »
I go for a relatively simple solution that doesn't involve switch panels, extra wiring and drilling holes in my BR20. The pump is kept dry until I put it in the bilge. Check out the video at around 7 minutes.

https://youtu.be/YqqhbnS7yBU?si=cbyE3995_CebsPBr
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Technical / Re: BC26 (and possibly other boats) ballast pump problem
« Last Post by Nick Orchard on 07 May 2024, 19:41 »
Willie - the BC26 pump is a Johnson FB4-19 model 10-24689-01 to be precise (well it is on my boat). It's probably rather OTT for a BRe as it pumps 45l/min and draws 10-12A, but we have 750l of ballast to dump. Attached is a photo of most of it mounted the wrong way up in my locker. The 26 also has a relatively complicated plumbing arrangement where the pump can be switched between ballast or bilge, and you can use either electric or manual pump.

Regarding wiring, on the 26 it is cabled via the bulkheads to the main switch/fuse panel which is where it is operated from, much as I think you're suggesting on your BRe. Can't give you any advice on what would be ok or not on a BRe I'm afraid.
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Technical / Re: Running rigging diagram for bay cruiser 26
« Last Post by DJK on 07 May 2024, 17:49 »
Thanks for replies just bought Pardela BC26 approx 7 years old, and selling a hunter liberty 22. BC Just failed boat Saftey test on several small electrical issues and gas locker should find out what issue is with locker soon
Cheers
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Technical / Gas locker on bay cruiser 26
« Last Post by DJK on 07 May 2024, 17:24 »
I have just failed the boat Saftey scheme test  on the side access gas locker have not yet had a chance to talk to the examiner but he said will be big job to get it passed, has anybody else had this problem. When I know what the problem is will put it up here.
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Technical / Re: BC26 (and possibly other boats) ballast pump problem
« Last Post by Willie The Rut Lander on 07 May 2024, 17:01 »
Nick
Thanks for the advice. I have a Whale Pump on my BRe - what make is yours?
Additionally, I'm looking for advice as I'm thinking of hard-wiring my pump into the ballast tank and routing the cable through the starboard locker and to the control panel in the cabin. I will switch the pump on from the control panel, perhaps with an extra switch to ensure it's not turned on in error, and will then just extend the outflow pipe out through the main ballast hatch as required.
I am thinking of using Scanstrut seals between locker and tank, though these seals are designed for vertical cable seals. For 99% of its life, the tanks are empty as the BRe lives on a trailer.
Does anyone think this is a good or bad idea and have any suggestions.
If it doesn't work I can always simply refill the small holes.
Thanks
Willie
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