Boot tape has worked great and lasted years. I did apply a second tape and
used vinyl tape to keep th end from unraveling until it amalgamated. Tried a
no-name brand of tape...didn't stay put. An extra pair of hands is quite
useful in stretching the tape as required.GOOD LUCK!Spencer Johnson
Go to Cajun Ropes...they have line sets for most CnC's. They have done all my
lines - including wire-to-rope halyards - I have always been pleased with their
service and pricing,
Spencer Johnson84 LF38 #165
On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 10:05:54 AM CDT, Bob Mann via CnC-List
wrote:
I
I replaced all of my freshwater plumbing with Whale Systems 15mm tubing. I
chose Whale because their literature stated that their system was meant to be
installed in places that moved - boats, RV's and that their connectors were
meant to have 90° curves right out of a connector. The original G
- Cleaning out garage! Found some miscellaneous items. If anybody is
interested I cansupply pictures. Free to new ownerjust gotta pay
shipping...
Parts are from a 1984 LF38...left over from upgrades. :-) Boat always kept in
fresh water
Edson Pedestal - P/N C-100 - should ha
Due to my medical issues I am sad to part with Alegria...1984 Landfall 38
(#165) that i have owned since 2006. Always sailed in fresh water - Lake
Michigan - fairly well maintained. Some pics below. Price - $42,000. Contact
me off list if interested. Looking for a younger sailor that will c
4 years old??? Mine is probably original vintage 1984!!! 6 gal Raritan.Time
for a different brand...Spencer Johnson 84 LF 38 "Alegria "Racine, WISent from
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Original message From: nausetbeach--- via CnC-List
Date: 9/10/22 10:19 AM (GMT-0
Replace the cup with a hose with a 1/4" fitting to replace the cup and a zero
fitting on the other end...problem fixed permanently. I cleaned the old hole
with acetone and used SixTen epoxy as a thread compound. Fill the hose with
grease first. A farm or construction implement dealer can m
On my LF 38 there were no rudder 'bushings', only a fiberglass shaft and upper
collarpretty clean and easy. Cleaned old grease with a 3M drill attachment
that fit perfectly and cleaned with some kerosene. Swabbed up the shaft and
tube with white lithium waterproof lube...replaced lube ca
Whatta sad dayto me he was the heart and soul of Garhauer...I would thought
he was an owner...Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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The first time I had to replace the steering cable I was advised to use a coat
hanger with a loop at the end and bent at a 90° angle to use as a guide .
Worked pretty well. Note that the cables cross in the pedestal.Spencer
Johnson84 LF 38 'Alegria "Racine, WISent from my Verizon, Samsung Gala
I've had a PSS shafted, and a DRY bilge for 10 years...think it is
great.Spencer Johnson 84 LF38Racine, WISent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy
smartphone
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Another alternative is to send the drive unit to Raymarine. $250 to fix any
problem. I've done it a few timespretty much need to doit every other
year my LF38 is at/over the wheel pilot maximum displacement of 16,500
lbsSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
Original
I have a LF38, 1984.i payaround 1,400 annually. For insurance for a 70,000
agreed value full coverage policy. Sounds kinda extravagant but I have waaay
more than that invested. Only self survey required. Been with National Marine
Underwriters since 2006. No claims ever.Sent from my Verizon,
You can send it to Raymarine for service.they can give you a quote for a
fix. I've use them every few years to fix my Wheel Pilot X5. They have a flat
fee repair.Spencer Johnson 84 LF 38 Alegria #165Racine, WISent from my Verizon,
Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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Donhttps://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1MegWYy7_Wg5VswMZZhUYiFGDPCL6O_JNOn
a LF38 it is not fun. If the link works you have an idea of what I am going
thru right now. On the top of the tank there should be a label for Florida
Marine Tanks with a stamped model numbermine is FM
84 LF38 came with a 4 cylinder 27 hp Westerbeke. At 3000 hours she is running
perfectly. At 2800 rpm I do about 6.2 knots. Max rpm is 3300at that point
I have some unburnt fuel...leaves a moustache on my stern. Seahawk Autostream
16" feathering prop.Spencer Johnson Waukegan, IL / Racine,
My tank had a label in the top for Florida Marine Tanks with a stamped model
# mine was FMT-32-CC. They found the original drawings. 6-8 weeks to have
it made and shipped. Full payment up front. Mine was $586 + $200 to epoxy
coat + shipping of about%100. Upgraded from 1/8 inch to 3/16 i
I have the Garhauer outboard lifting arm for my 8 HP 2 cycle outboard. Works
great! Using a handy Billy block n tackle off the boom is a good alternative.
Also useful for lifting the dinghy onto the foredeck3/6 to one
purchaseSpencer Johnson 84 LF38 "Alegria " #165...on the hard in Wa
I second Dave's experience "I did mine last winter and used a standard floor
polyurethane: Minwax Fast Drying Polyurethane Satin. ?So far, so good. ?Dave"I
did have a perceived problem with the floor being slipperynot underfoot but
with a cooler and rugs sliding around. So I laid on a coat
I replaced my pedestal with a new Edson Vision II. The old pedestal is in the
garage taking up space...with most of the pieces. Anybody who needs
partsor better yet wants it all...is most welcome. Separate shift/throttle
levers.Spencer Johnson 84 LF38 "Alegria" #165Mount Prospect, IL
Alan.How bout doing a pressure test of the cooling system. Had a similar
problem on Alegriaevery winter, and only in the winter, coolant would
drain out from the reservoir. The yard pressure tested my system and found a
leak in the water pump and one hose needed tightening. Also d
Thanks for all the options...knowing them is half the battle. I checked with
the Yard ... they suggested removing all fuel and trying a pressure test at no
more than 7psi. Off to get half a dozen 5 gallon Jerry cans :-(Spencer Johnson___
Thanks every
Allwhen tensioning the steering cable. It looks like the tank is sitting
in a pool of dieselI an bummed. It is the original aluminum tank, but the
boat has only been in fresh water - Lake Michigan - so I had though I was safe
from corrosion. Access to the tank is very limitedthe
Completion Composits in Ontario rebuilt my rudder and did a great job. It was
about 325lbs when I removed it and 150lbs after rebuild. It was wet inside and
the bottom 10"+ was solid fiberglass. I was concerned about the
deteriorization of the shaft. Turns out it was in good shape. There is
When I had the rudder out I cleaned up the hole where the grease cap was, had a
5' 1/4" hydraulic hose made up by a local tractor service shop that had a
fitting to go in the rudder post and a zero at the other end. I used Wests
6/10 epoxy on the rudder post threads to just hand tight. I ran t
Josh.some really smart prior owner installed a Seahawk Autostream
feathering prop on my LF38. Stainless steel. Very strong, great in
reverseand has never needed rebuilding. It has to be at least 20 years
old...and probably older. For service I use a grease gun once a year and
replac
I'm a little late for this thread...but I have two sections of my cabin sole in
the kitchen with wet polyurethane . My cabin sole wasn't too bad for 35 years
of service but had a few dings and scratches... an is a good winter project.
I'm using Minwax fast drying Polyuruthane matte finish. 4
I had a similar problem with water pooling around the rudder shaft bearing.
When I went to upgrade the starting pedestal (Edson Vision II) I found that the
cockpit sole was water saturated and delaminated. The solution was to cut out
a 2' x 2.5' section and replace it with marine plywood that
I have motorsailed quite a bit when winds are light or contrary and find that
the motion of the boat is calmed and that I usually gain at least half a
knotnot to mention that fuel consumption decreases. I once crossed Lake
Michigan -12 hours- motor sailing with a 6 knot breeze off my stern.
Installed a Water Witch switch AND Bilge Counter a few years ago so I know if I
have a leak that needs attention. A great product. I also installed a manual
bilge switch in the bilge just beneath the sole to assist in getting the bilge
dry.Spencer Johnson 84 Lf 38 "Alegria "Racine, wi
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Cajun Ropes has always had good measurements for most C& C lines..AND they have
great service. I like that they put Flemish Loops in the bitter end making it
real convenient for winter messenger lines.Spencer Johnson84 LF 38 "Alegria"
#165Racine, WI_
Greetings Camille and welcome to the list! My LF38 has not had your issue.
But. When I upgraded the steering pedestal we found that the cockpit sole had
completely desalinated, so, we had about a 2'x3' piece of marine plywood vacuum
sealed with fiberglass resin and new holes drilled, with edges
My LF 38 sheets are 60' long each. Alegria came with oversize sheets.9/16"
or 5/8". Very soft with a good 'hand' I think it was Sampson rope that was
khaki colored to match manilla line on tall ships. The size is way overkill,
but. Really good for old hands.Spencer Johnson C&C LF 3
Might as well change the throttle cable too.not a hard task, but, as long
as you have to dissemble the binnacle...These may be original cables...I did it
on my LF38. The cables ran up thru the ss binnacle supports. Good
luck!Spencer Johnson '84 LF38 "Alegria" #165Racine, WI / Mount Prospec
I purchased Alegria in 2006. Th teak was in and shapebut could have been
lots worse. I sanded to fresh teak, applied 3 coats of Cetol and 2 to coats of
clear per their instructions. Going on 12 years later with only a scotchbright
ruff up and cleaning.I have a few dings to clean up, b
I replaced my pedestal with an Edson Vision Series...so the old one is sitting
in the garage. It's in pretty good shape. If it could find a happy home my
wife would be grateful ;-)Spencer Johnson '84 LF 38 "Alegria" #165Mount
Prospect, IL___
Thank
Sent Guido my old traveler...he matched up all the screw holes...all fit
perfectly. I did have to get new machine screws cut down with my dremel
cut-off wheel. The car was modified to fit in the existing traveler track.
Spencer Johnson 84 LF 38 "ALEGRIA"RACINE, WI___
I have used Howes Meaner Power Cleaner ever since I got water added to the fuel
while doind a pumpout during a fill-up. The Racor got all the water so adding
this made me feel better. No bad issues so farand that was 2 years ago. I
am also using this as a winter fuel stabilizerand it
Haven't had toe rail leaks that I know ofbut did remove the whole backstage
chocolate. It was leaking into the bilge. Bedded around the deck with butyl
tape years ago. The deck opening was pretty generous. Bone dry since. The
butyl just adheres well and remains supple. Spencer johnso
I was seeking a more efficient way to torque the keel bolts and found a
multiplier on Amazon for $60...I thought it might be worth a try. It multiies
59:1. So, for 300 ft lbs that MIGHT men about 5 gr8 lbs. I did have to
purchase some adapting sockets to match it's 1" drive, but still c
Just had my rudder rebuilt by Competition Composites in Ontario. I have pics
of the interior and shaft. I had been removing the rudder every winter due to
the water in the rudderso it didn't freeze. .. kept it in the heated
garage...and let it drain a cup or more of black-brown ooze.
Hi Edd...I replaced all my freshwater tubing, galley fawcet, water tank fill
and vent hoses on Alegria last winter. I used Whale systems 15mm tubing in red
and blue. This entailed pulling all three water tanks (so as long as I had
them out the fill and vent hoses seemed logical). I also
Before I replaced my pedestal with a Vision series I had the ST60 control head
mounted on a single instrument pod on an arm (wired thru the guard post and
arm...all internal) that I could turn 180 degreesbest if both
worlds.$0.02Spencer Johnson84 LF38 "Alegria " #165Racine WI
Sent f
Hi Jerry...those are the Perko, combo ac/DC lights? I could not find suitable
replacements..but..did find ba bases with a 2 prong adaptor for a small LED
circuit board that had both red and white lights. Works perfectly. Turn it
on...it is red. Turn it off an Back on...it is white :-)
Hi Mark...Edson has a nice M-F 2 prong connector that they use for a compass
connection. Nicely constructed.Spencer Johnson 84 Landfall 38 "Alegria"
#165Racine WI
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Jeff & Andrew...I replaced all of my Nav lights with Hella NaviLED-pro Pro
lights. Crystal clear bezel, relatively easy direct replacement, completely
sealed, 2m leas wire. Bright and similar to existing lights. Slightly
largerI had ss backing plates cut then drilled/tapped mount
Bill...saw you...in all probability...return from a race last year just before
labor day last year. Been thru Pentwater twice in the last couple of
yearswe really like Snug Harbor. Interested in a rendezvous!Spencer &
Martha Johnson 84 Landfall 38 "Alegria"Winters in WaukeganSum
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Hi FredI have sailed in 30k winds with just a furled jibwonderful,
comfortable sailing. A partial jib alone is a great sail planas long as
you don't need to point and and the mast isn't pumpingthe mainsail supports
the mast...if needed--==>Spencer1894 Landfall 38 "Aleg
Davidmy LF38 came with an AutoStream stainless feathering prop...I thank my
PO every year. I just add grease, change O rings, and never a problem.
Forward and reverse thrust is superb. I can get up to about 7+
knots...depending on waves and headwinds.Westerberg 27 Diesel.Spencer Jo
I have a similar problem.every year / winter I loose engine coolant into
the 'after bilge'. All hoses replaced. Still happens. Haven't found the
source of the leak yet.Any recommendations for coolant dyes? Probably less
than a quart, but never a drop during the sailing season. Sp
Patrickwhen I purchased Alegria in 2006 the survey mentioned wetness in the
anchor locker and cockpit seat hinges. I replaced the anchor locker hinges
with suncor ss hinges thru bolted and beded with butyl tape. No more leaks.
To dry them out I brought them home, drilled out the hol
SteveI have two of these available. I replaced the stbd settee light with
two led fixtures and a dimmer from sailorsSolutions.com . One is in great
shape. The other had a switch problem. Let me know if you are
interested.Spencer Johnson '84 LF38 #165ALEGRIARacine, WI / Mount Pros
DaveI just replaced my pedestal with an Edson Vision seriesthus I have
two pedestal 'arms' ... one with a Edson single pod (that can be swiveled 180
degrees to be viewed/controlled from the helm or cockpit ) that I used with a
ST60 auto pilot control head, the other had a garmin
Hi JoelI also have a LF38 and am having multiple issues with the fresh
water system. I know there is a leak in the port tank and the screw on access
cover threads are not seating right. I can see a small but steady trickle of
water going into the bilge from that tank. The center/v
Hi Wally...dodger, bimini, connector, side panels clear & screens...and a ss
hand hold. On Lake Michigan the flies can impare a great day of sailing and us
old folks-well, my wife, is very concerned with excess uv. I had a nice sail
with John Kretschmer_ from ft Lauderdale to Lunenburg NS...9
Hi DanThe casing for my Rudderpost appears to be all plastic (molded
fiberglas...). The only 'bearing' is the top ring that supports the huge nut
on top of the postalong with a delrine (sp) washer between the nut and the
collar in the cockpit floor. I have had my rudder out about 3 wi
I also installed the Garboard drain plug on my LF38 and consider it one of the
best winter time improvements I ever made. My first winter I had solid ice up
to the floor from water coming down the mast.I just used a right angle drill,
small pilot hole then proper sized hole at the lowest point
This historic boat won the 1971 Chicago to Mackinaw race and launched
C&C as the premier racer-cruiser yachtand was moored near me in
Fish Creek (Door County) Wisconsin! Not raced anymore. Home port
Menominee, Michigan..just across Green Bay.
We are our first annual 2 week cruise. So
Hi Dennisthat sounds like what I have. To disassemble I have a bent fork
tool (came with the boat) that goes into pin holes opposite each other on the
top of the winch in the collar. I just fit the fork into the pinholes and spin
it off. I have heard - probably on this list - of placing
Hi MarekI installed the WaterWitch switch (model 230?) In Alegria after I
purchased her in 2006. She did not have an automatic switch by PO's. I did
have to construct a bracket to mount it and a manual DPDT lighted bilge pump
switch on that bracket, so, when examining the bilge I can ope
Edd & Dwight,
I installed an XPS-5 Smartpilot on Alegria after the original ST4000 clutch
failed to stay in place on the last sail of the season 3 years ago. I
installed it myself using the Edson pod for the control unit at the binnacle
post ($$$ but very nice!). I ran wires down the tubes t
Hi Joel...I took mine home last winter..ran a few loads of CLR thru it
(Calcium-Lime-Rust remover) via garden hose adaptors to the fittings and a
couple of good rinses (I was having trouble with the water pump and getting
anti-freeze reliable to the tank...thus, just removed it to the garage.
Hi Edd...my LF came with a 'sunscreen' that is cheep and easy, but not for
sailing (well, we do leave it up in under 10 knots) or high winds. It is a
piece of Sunbrella that zips onto the dodger on the forward end, and on the aft
end there is a pole with a snap clip that attaches to the back
Hi DannyMy wonderful wife got me a Fairclough cover in 2008. Cost was
$4,000it was a tuff nut to swallow, but, I have quite a bit of teak that I
like to keep out of the weather and I do visit the boat every other week to
charge the batteries and check to see if the rum has frozen (it h
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