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karentc
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Initially Posted - 06/07/2004 : 23:03:45

Hi
Last season I had a bit of an accident when my outboard decided to stall out and I couldn't avoid the concrete support at the head of my slip. The bow light broke right off of the bow pulpit rail and has been hanging ever since. Does anyone have a solution for how to fix it or where to get a new one since the boat stores have nothing appropriate for attachment and the lights are all set up for right side up rather than upside down (hanging off the bottom/front of the bow pulpit rail.) Help!
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Karen Christensen

Karen Christensen
Moondance, #5465 1986 C-25, SR, FK, Honda 8
Traverse City, Michigan

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albert
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Response Posted - 06/07/2004 : 23:53:07

I think West Marine has a similar light. If the lenses are reversed you should be able to disassemble and flip the lens for our inverted mount.

You could also try repairing the existing light with JB Weld.

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mmac
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Response Posted - 06/08/2004 : 00:03:36

Have you tried Catalina Direct? I've seen them in their catalogue.

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karentc
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Response Posted - 06/08/2004 : 08:45:10

Hmmm...
I just checked in Catalina Direct and didn't see anything like a light or light attachment. Also, I did buy JB Weld but my boat guy didn't think it would hold- have you used it on this type of thing before or do you have any specific directions?
THANKS!

Karen :)

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OJ
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Response Posted - 06/08/2004 : 09:19:48

Oh sure Karen, blame it on the outboard

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Short of having someone weld a new bracket on (if you could even find someone to do such a small job) it seems like drilling and taping holes in the bow pulpit to attach a new bracket is the next best method. You'll need a sharp punch to make a indentation to keep the drill bit from drifting. Be sure also to seal the screw threads so no water finds its way inside the railing.

Good luck!

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 06/08/2004 : 09:43:30

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by karentc
 ...Last season I had a bit of an accident when my outboard decided to stall out and I couldn't avoid the concrete support at the head of my slip...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Karen,

To avoid this situation in the future and to make docking easier, you may want to try using the docking technique I employ.

On my finger slip I have a rather sturdy dockline that is tied to the dock at such a length that when it is slipped over my winch on the coaming it stops the bow a foot short of the concrete pier at the head of my slip. With this setup, I can sloooowly drift into my slip, grab the loop of my dockline, slip it onto the winch, and then gently come to a full stop.

The beauty of this technique is that it totally takes the motor out of the equation (I sometimes even shut the motor down when coming into the slip) and it saved me last season when I had to come in under sail due to a motor issue. This technique works best especially when singlehanded, as a matter of fact, it is easier for me to dock by myself than it is to have someone helping me.

Since there is potentially a lot of forces involved when using this technique, you have to make sure that your line and dock cleats are up to the task. My dock is constructed of concrete and steel so there is no chance that I'll pull out the dock cleat. Additionally, with current water levels, my coaming top is level with the dock which allows the dockline to have a fair lead to the winch.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/08/2004 : 16:27:59

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by karentc
 Hmmm...
I just checked in Catalina Direct and didn't see anything like a light or light attachment.
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There web site doesn't show a 10th of what they have, you have to call them. (Buy the catalog from them, you will be very impressed.)

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Steve Shetter
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Response Posted - 06/10/2004 : 10:47:08

Another source for lights is Sea Dog. I can't find the address that I had for them, but you can find it on the internet.

Good luck,

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Bruce Baker
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Response Posted - 06/10/2004 : 11:09:07

Karen,

I replaced my stock red / green light from Catalina Direct. The PO had broken it, and my dock finished it off:) Stock number Z1235. It also comes in a version that clamps onto the bow pulpit Z2005. Hope this helps.

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karentc
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Response Posted - 06/14/2004 : 11:09:02

Hey, you know that is the serial rule in sailing, when in doubt, blame it on the outboard! And Don, thank you so much for the jewel of information on the docking line. So often the simplest idea is the most effective! do keep my "springish" line on the last piling and between slipping that over the winch and my kindergarten lines which keep her heading in the right direction (two lines from back of the slip which create a v at the front of the slip I should be able to keep her in line at the slip. Since my "crew" is often new and much less experienced than me it is always great to have a tried and true methood to docking. Thanks so much!
Karen :)
Oh, and thanks for the specific part numbers. The light has been hanging upside down holding water for a couple of seasons now and does need to be replaced!

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Dave Laux
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Response Posted - 06/15/2004 : 11:55:25

Karen the light on ours 1987is a stock Aquasignal 25 series light. You should be able to get one at almost any boat store, The mount is also stock aquasignal welded on but could be screwed or bolted. They are really good lights and I would be reluctant to replace it with any other one. Most manufacturers do not do nearly as good a light. If you go the weld on route you might think about a cross piece about 6 inches back for the light. Saves a lot of damage. Also makes a handy turning block for mast raising. Dave

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 06/15/2004 : 13:18:32

Dave - good to see you around - you disappeared for a while??

I too have an aquasignal 25 series light and would second Dave's opinion.

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Dave Laux
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Response Posted - 06/15/2004 : 17:39:05

Yes, I got off on big tris for a while. They are neat.

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