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Angel D.

Angel D.

Member II
Hello Friends!

Hope you are doing well and getting ready for the boating season. Myself getting ready to go on the hard and do bottom jobs. Have a folding prop to install, one seacock to replace and anodes. Dripless looks like is doing well and I'm thinking on what to tackle to have a solid punch list.

So here is my questions:
-Since I've never been under this boat , may I please get some insight on dimensions or size of prop shaft and any anodes I might need during hull out.
-Two gallon of antifouling paint was enough on my previous 38 footer , will it be enough in this case too? Hull shape is different.
-I'm also replacing running rigging, any leads on length average for halyards and sheets. It would be great help and most appreciated feedback on this subjects.

Thanks in advance!
 
bgary

bgary

Advanced Beginner
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Angel D. said:
-Since I've never been under this boat , may I please get some insight on dimensions or size of prop shaft and any anodes I might need during hull out.
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You can measure your prop shaft from inside the boat.... just put a caliper on the shaft between the transmission and the stuffing box.

Angel D. said:
-I'm also replacing running rigging, any leads on length average for halyards and sheets. It would be great help and most appreciated feedback on this subjects.
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"in general", jib halyard should be approximately

(2x mast height, plus foredeck length, plus distance from mast to cockpit, plus maybe 8-10 feet to be sure you have a tail)

For a -38, the "I" dimension is 50 feet, and the "J" is 16. Assuming 12 feet from mast to cockpit, plus 8-10 feet for a tail, that implies ~135-140 feet (50 + 50 + 16 + 12 + 10) Note that that is "finished" length - if you're buying line in bulk be sure to add several feet to account for the splice.

For spinnaker halyards, if racing I generally add 10 feet or so in order to allow a foredeck person enough slack to run the halyard outside the headsail.

For the main halyard, you could go a little shorter (50 + 50 + 12+10)

....but too long is always better than too short....
 
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Angel D.

Angel D.

Member II
Thank you Gary for your comment, I appreciate your advice. Is all logical on hand sight. Especially measurements of the prop shaft from inside. I should have thought on that , but I'm embarrassed to admit I didn't. I sure be laughing at myself for that one.
Thanks !
 
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