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Dolphin 24 Forum http://www.dolphin24.org/forum This is an XML content feed of; Dolphin 24 Forum : Last 10 Posts Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:34:58 +0000 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:05:06 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.05a 30 www.dolphin24.org/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp Dolphin 24 Forum http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_images/top2.jpg http://www.dolphin24.org/forum Technical : depth sounder transducer placement? http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133&PID=591#591 Author: jack
Subject: depth sounder transducer placement?
Posted: 22 Jan 2012 at 1:05pm

J
I recently replaced and old transducer in the starboard locker near the batteries. Since the hull is thick I had to order a upgraded one through NorCross (I had purchased a Hawkeye kit from West Marine...NorCross gave me a $40 credit on the kit transducer which was not strong enough to shoot through the hull). I followed instructions and placed it in a tube epoxied to the installation place then added a small amount of mineral oil. I then adjusted the angel of transducer to remain level as possible with the rise of the bulkhead. It works great and was fairly easy once I called the company several times (they were very helpful). Their number is 888-766-7276. Good luck. ]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:05:06 +0000 http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133&PID=591#591 Technical : depth sounder transducer placement? http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133&PID=590#590 Author: stevelente
Subject: depth sounder transducer placement?
Posted: 16 Jan 2012 at 1:04pm

It came with the boat. Its an Eagle, Cuda 128. an oldie, It hangs off the stern on a bracket at the mo. Me being me, I see that bracket and wire coming out of the transom everytime, and want to change it
But havent the funds to go buy a flash one. HAHA
Im trying to get a cover for the unit as well so I can mount it in the cockpit bulkhead, instead of sitting on a bracket on top of the cabin. Im prob being pedantic. Oh well!!!!!!!!!!!!
When trialling, I used the same method as the instructions gave, so didnt wonder off track. Thumbs%20Up

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:04:17 +0000 http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133&PID=590#590 Technical : depth sounder transducer placement? http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133&PID=589#589 Author: dolphin24
Subject: depth sounder transducer placement?
Posted: 16 Jan 2012 at 10:12am

Hi Steve

What is the make and model of your depth sounder?

Ron

Marionette #12

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:12:36 +0000 http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133&PID=589#589 Technical : depth sounder transducer placement? http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133&PID=588#588 Author: stevelente
Subject: depth sounder transducer placement?
Posted: 15 Jan 2012 at 10:34pm

I tried this experimenting with putting my sounder inside the hull below my galley unit in a recess. I sat it against the hull in a dam of water, As the suggestions are to trial it. However was put off with the ticking of the sounder, Very audilble. Does anyone have the same issue. Ta
]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:34:38 +0000 http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=133&PID=588#588 Technical : Rudder unseated http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=182&PID=587#587 Author: dolphin24
Subject: Rudder unseated
Posted: 07 Jan 2012 at 7:37pm

Hi Mike

Send me a copy of the picture and I'll get it up - see below

What's the situation at the rudder head? Is the tiller/rudder head connection the way its supposed to be?

Ron

Marionette, #12

Marionette's rudder post has a 'shoulder' molded on to it that would prevent the rudder from rising too high in the rudder post shaft and getting unseated. Does your rudder post have one? Is it 'crushed"?

We are following this post on our Technical Section at http://dolphin24.org/rudder_post_heel_fitting.html

Ron

Edited by dolphin24 - 08 Jan 2012 at 10:17am]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:37:21 +0000 http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=182&PID=587#587 Technical : Rudder unseated http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=182&PID=586#586 Author: Dolphin111
Subject: Rudder unseated
Posted: 07 Jan 2012 at 11:41am

Happy New Year Everybody

When we took our dolphin out of the water for winter storage, we noticed the bottom of the rudder is unseated. I have a good photo of the issue but I can't figure out how to post a photo on this forum. Please advise so I can get some advice. Thanks.

Mike]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:41:56 +0000 http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=182&PID=586#586 General : Sweet sail http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=159&PID=585#585 Author: Harveyfrank
Subject: Sweet sail
Posted: 29 Dec 2011 at 6:58am

laughindolphin, the only reason I don't live on my Dolphin is because of the wife and kids. If I didn't have them, I'd have told my boss to shove it and sailed away sometime this summer to see how far I could get before my credit card was canceled. Thank god for my wife and kids, because I'm quite certain I enjoy Yanqui more not living aboard.
Joe
Yanqui]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:58:01 +0000 http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=159&PID=585#585 General : Stainless Steel Portlights for sale http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=180&PID=584#584 Author: nnwpaula
Subject: Stainless Steel Portlights for sale
Posted: 24 Dec 2011 at 1:31pm

The port lights have sold. thank you for your interest.]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:31:26 +0000 http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=180&PID=584#584 General : Sailing reading list! http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=155&PID=583#583 Author: dolphin24
Subject: Sailing reading list!
Posted: 09 Dec 2011 at 6:52am

Hi again

Continuing on the Dolphin 24 owner/author theme here's another - Rod Kulbach's (Monika #301) Baha Dreaming, Stories From Another Time.

Here's the link http://dolphin24.org/baha_dreaming.html

Ron

Marionette #12

]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:52:53 +0000 http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=155&PID=583#583 General : Over-wintering http://www.dolphin24.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=181&PID=582#582 Author: Dolphin111
Subject: Over-wintering
Posted: 06 Nov 2011 at 10:16pm

Well, it's not 1/2 the year, more like 1/3. But it's the price we pay for 4 glorious seasons that I would personally not give up for Arizona weather.
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