This was a big week for us. After completely rewiring our mast and replacing the standing rigging, all of which was DIY, we had the marina step the mast and launch the boat. It is good to be out of the yard and back in the water!
Read more…I did some restoration in the head area and ended up scraping the varnish of the sole in that area. I re-varnished it , but it turned out much darker than the original cabin sole which has a light honey color. I know this is a longshot, but I dont suppose anyone happens to know what particular varnish or finish they might have used on the original cabin sole of the Mariner 36's? OR, has anyone re-varnished their cabin sole on their Mariner and managed to get that light, warm honey color like…
Read more…I am looking to purchase a new inflatable rib (fiberglass/aluminum floor). My goal would be to store it on the foredeck during long passages. I am looking for something in the 10-11.5 foot range. Curious if anyone the forum has dimensions (length and width) of a rib that would fit on the foredeck. I’m about 5 hours away from where my boat is stored during the winter and won’t be able to measure the space for a couple of weeks. Thx!
Read more…In the bilge of my Mariner 39 I have a wiring harness (I think that's what you call it) that connects various wires (ex navigation lights, wind instruments, etc.). See attached photo. I am looking for a better solution as this approach seems rather flimsy.Any thoughts on a better approach?Thanks!
Read more…Earlier this year, I was putting a new gasket on the top of the starboards aft water tank (like I did for the aft holdign tank a few years ago), when I dropped a socket down the front that I could not reach from the front. We have an access hatch on the side and when I openned it, I noticed the plastic 90° elbow on the water was cracked. We replaced it with a metal 90° elbow and hose. We had already replaced intake and vent hose.
Read more…Does any one have or created a Sailing Polar for Mariner 39. All major/real weather routing apps (i.e.,Luckgrib, Predict Wind, qtVLMm, etc.) need sailing and motoring polars to be more accurate. I've been using a modified Valiant 40 (also tried Passport 40 but it's faster on numerous wind angles). If so can you email me a copy (jashmun@gmail.com) and if possible post the on the group? Thank you!Juliasv Esprit (#27)Currently in Curaçao (for hurricane seaon)
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I need to begin the arduous process of replacing my seacocks. Has anyone in the group tackled this project? If so, would you kindly share any best practices or tips? It appears that each of the seacocks are embedded within an area of reinforced fiberglass. Any guidance here? …
Hi Mariner owners, I’m about to haul-out to drop my rudder to replace the 304 stainless with 316 and have a few questions:
1) Mariner 39 owners, does anyone know the full length of the rudder? As in, can I drop the rudder while the boat is on jack stands vs raised in the travel lift ($$$)? Digging a hole for the rudder to drop into is not an option at this marina.
2) Any skeg mounted mariner owner: wha are the steps to drop the rudder? How hard is it to get the bottom bolt and/or…
does anyone know what this hole on the right side of my keel is for? Drainage of some sort? IMG_6347.jpeg IMG_6346.jpeg
Engine Guard - M39
One improvement that I am really happy with is the addition of an engine guard. When working on anything on the far side of the engine, this allows laying on top of the engine without risk of damaging the small fuel pipes. It is made of 1/8" steel. It attaches with 3 screws for easy removal to work on the engine, but remains in place for normal operations. …
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