Tech Notes Index: 1995

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February 1995 Vol 13 #1

• An Electrifying Experience - Herb Gets Hit by Lightning
• Head Drain
• Counter removal #88 (see website for Al Watson's (#55) removal procedure it CAN be done!!!)
• Hurth transmission fluid level - neat sight gage
• Short handed sailing - mainsail control
• Battery charging

May 1995 Vol 13 #2

• More on Lightning
• Midship cleats and other questions
• Battery discharge
• Fuel leak (from fuel hose at deck fitting)
• Cockpit radio
• Anchor roller (CR-1) (Ron's with photo p 30)

August 1995 Vol 13 #3

• Wind Machine Installation
• Changing Transmission Fluid, midship cleats
• Portlight replacement (Beckson to Lewmar)
• Starting problems
• Overhead hatch squeal
• Caulk caps
• Fan belt size
• Coolant hose replacement (less expensive from auto store Gates 7/16
• Packing gland joints better at 45 than 90 degrees

November 1995 Vol 13 #4

• Refrigeration: Adler Barbour repairs electronic modules
• Battery charging: another Balmar 75 amp installation, and wiring
• Engine Maintenance: HX upgrade on M25 to M25XP larger exchanger
• Electrical gremlins: check the ground wire, too
• Interior mods, racing performance: V berth storage access with large door, teak head grate, aft cabin portlight in #639, photo of entertainment center over nav station (Gerald described this in writing on the website)