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- Sun Apr 23, 2017 4:07 pm
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Concerns about the Ballad
- Replies: 5
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Re: Concerns about the Ballad
Hi Moslund, Welcome to the Ballad Forum! The mast truss issue seems to be only on the earlier produced boats. I have #1085 and the truss and mast step are completely encapsulated and sound. I even drilled holes into the area and checked with a bore scope. There were no hollow cavities to be found, a...
- Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:43 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Depth/Speed transducer location questions.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 39197
Re: Depth/Speed transducer location questions.
I've put the instrument upgrade on hold for now. Between new roofs for the house & garage, and having a 'new' toy to play with, I'm going to enjoy the boat as it is for now. One thing I will upgrade is to add wireless to my AIS/GPS system so that it'll send the info to my Android tablet in the c...
- Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:04 am
- Forum: Accomodation
- Topic: Holding / blackwater tank
- Replies: 6
- Views: 38866
Re: Holding / blackwater tank
Hi Stuart, I built my own plywood/epoxy tank to fit behind the head. Some pictures in this post , and more here. Basically it fits flush with the hull to get maximum volume, and in between the bulkheads, angled so that all the chain plate bolts are exposed. I put in a Raritan PHC head (highly recomm...
- Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:00 pm
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Mast step truss, inevitably:(
- Replies: 154
- Views: 732746
Re: Mast step truss, inevitably:(
Mikkel, I am no expert, but that looks like something caused by an impact from running aground, or hitting some other hard object. It almost looks like it's only the gel-coat that's damaged. That said, I would certainly grind back around the crack and see if it goes deeper, then proceed from there. ...
- Fri Dec 30, 2016 5:04 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Depth/Speed transducer location questions.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 39197
Re: Depth/Speed transducer location questions.
Mark, Thanks for the link to your article .. excellent information, and Ballad specific too! I plan on using the DST800 transducer that is also a speed unit, so the hole has to go through the hull :( I'll check with B&G and see how much angle is allowable on the transponder. Thanks for the info!...
- Fri Dec 30, 2016 12:45 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Depth/Speed transducer location questions.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 39197
Depth/Speed transducer location questions.
I'm planning on adding a B&G Triton Wind/Depth/Speed set of instruments to my Ballad. Has anyone mounted a depth/speed transducer here? bilge.jpg Are there problems with hull thickness, fairing the outside, or a chance of weakening the hull? Would you mount on centreline or offset enough to miss...
- Wed Dec 28, 2016 5:38 pm
- Forum: Accomodation
- Topic: A leak in the valve area of the head... gnarly. 1977 #1206
- Replies: 1
- Views: 21676
Re: A leak in the valve area of the head... gnarly. 1977 #1206
A common toilet is the Jabsco. Jabsco.jpg They are probably the most inexpensive, but on two different boats I've had problems with them after about a year, and the kits for repair are quite expensive. On the Ballad I installed a Raritan PHII which has given excellent service for three years so far....
- Wed Dec 28, 2016 5:24 pm
- Forum: Cruising
- Topic: Just had the fuel injector pump rebuilt when reinstalling should I...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 27450
Re: Just had the fuel injector pump rebuilt when reinstalling should I...
Not sure if your engine is self bleeding, but whenever I work on the fuel system I've always replaced any filters, seals, etc which require the system to be bled after replacement. Yes, I'd change the filters.
- Thu Dec 15, 2016 5:39 pm
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Hatch cover fix or replacement
- Replies: 10
- Views: 63728
Re: Hatch cover fix or replacement
Hi, Welcome to the Ballad Forum! I've seen a lot of hatches like this (mine included). I used to worry about it, but it's served well for the three years we've been sailing our Ballad. I considered making a new hatch, but I like the light that shines through into the V-berth so have left it under th...
- Sat Dec 03, 2016 5:32 pm
- Forum: Accomodation
- Topic: Dinenet
- Replies: 5
- Views: 32790
Re: Dinenet
Well, no reply from Nic, so I'll post the pictures anyway ... I hope he doesn't mind.
He did an excellent job, which was the reason I saved them.
So, all photos and craftsmanship are by Nicholas of "Moments of Clarity".
He did an excellent job, which was the reason I saved them.
So, all photos and craftsmanship are by Nicholas of "Moments of Clarity".