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Navy1
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Initially Posted - 08/07/2008 :  21:31:51  Show Profile
My speed sensor protrudes below the hull a good 1 1/2 to 2 inches. I sail on the Mississippi with lots of sand bars. I'm wondering if I will have a problem with this protrusion. Also the speed sensor insert has a slow leak, even though I lubricated the"o" ring before threading it in place. I'm afraid to unscrew it in the water for fear I won't be able to screw a plug in place fast enough. Has anybody done this? The cap was screwed on very tight, not cross-threaded, why is it leaking?
Anybody know the cost of a hinged rudder for my C250WB? Like I said, I sail on the Mississippi with lots of sand bars.
At the very bottom of my mast, a few inches from the deck, is a flat metal eye, with fixing screws above and below it. What is this used for? Thanks - Roger
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 08/07/2008 :  23:44:34  Show Profile
I doubt the extension of the speedo will be an issue since it must still be well above the keel.

I would guess the flat metal eye may be part of a gin pole mast raising system. Can you post a photo?
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Response Posted - 08/08/2008 :  21:38:49  Show Profile
Randy, I'll try to get a photo of the flat metal eye in the next day or two when I get back to the boat. I haven't posted any photos on this forum yet, so I'll have to see if I can figure out how to do it. Thanks - Roger
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 08/08/2008 :  22:13:44  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
Roger,
There are [url="http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=18385&SearchTerms=speed,paddle"]several threads on removing your speed sensor[/url] while in the water. Apparently it's not as frightening as it sounds. I've never done it personally, since I don't have the plug that would fit in mine if I did. You might try wrapping your threads with teflon tape (standard plumbing tape) to stop your leak.

I'd say Randy's guess about the fitting is a pretty good one.

Posting pictures in the forum is pretty easy, there are decent instructions on how to do so in the testing forum.
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