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pmcarman
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Initially Posted - 10/10/2005 : 23:04:26

Greetings all - thanks for the very useful advice so far on my other question (buying a C25 and what to check for) - this question has to do with a couple of the items from the walkthrough of the C25:

1) Apparently the mast light (anchor light) is intermittent. I figure this could be any number of things, but figured I'd check to see if a common problem, and if so, any pointers for running the problem down (I have looked in the forum, and have seen some overall wiring links, but if there's anything specific about the anchor light, that would be a help).

2) Some of the lines are newer than others, so I'd likely be looking to replace them over time. In general, an easy process? Or one where there are some pointers re: if you're going to replace lines, replace them all, and here's some links re: how (or best to just have someone else do it?).

Thanks for all of your help! Making sure I make the best possible informed decision - big purchase for my wife and I!

-Paul

Paul MacGyver Carman
'86 FK/SR #5195 "Althea"
Eau Gallie, FL

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Gary B.
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Response Posted - 10/11/2005 : 12:28:57

No need in my mind to replace all lines at once! I only replace the worst ones a few at a time to avoid expense. I have external halyards, so it could be trickier a bit with internal, but I just duct tape the bitter end of a new line to the clean (no knots or hardware) end of the old one and pull them through. I have never had a problem with this method when I tape them securely and smoothly to get over the sheaves. The mast is easy to drop, so this should not be a cause for concern even IF one parts at the top. Fish tape will pull lines up through the mast in the down position.

I NEVER pay to have people in a yard work on my boat; that is why I have a C25....I can AFFORD it! Yard fees are spendy and, trust me, some of these "professionsals" are apes. I speak from prior experience, having BEEN one who worked for a time in a yard....(with a QUALITY reputation, BTW). You CAN probably do most whatever needs done on your boat if you have any skills and/or tools. There are a FEW exceptions, but replacing lines should not cause any grief.....easy "outs" in the case of problems...

Gary B.
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s/v Encore! #685 SK/SR

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Auburn80
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Response Posted - 10/11/2005 : 16:26:13

Am I delusional??!! I thought for sure I had posted a message to this thread. At any rate, Gary pretty much summed up what I had posted. Best of luck Paul.

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