Nicholson 38 Owners Group | Guy H | Friends Activity https://nicholson38.org/members/guy-h/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Guy H's friends. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:44:13 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 686dd9f8984c68ccd051c68153c5ac90 Moderator started the topic Welcome to Christopher Loney, owner of Raga #123 in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-christopher-loney-owner-of-raga-123/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:35:50 +0000 Christopher joins us from Washington, North Carolina in the US. He is the new owner of Raga, previously owned by George and Bobbie Nauman.

]]> d55e5cecf5c4db8e90b3746a0115d204 Moderator replied to the topic Beta 43 Engine, Perkins 4.108 bits.... in the forum Engine https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/beta-43-engine-perkins-4-108-bits/#post-27586 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:04:14 +0000 As I understand it, the early hulls had a 4-107. Later hulls had the 4-108.

Rainshadow is hull #126 from 1974 and began with a 4-108. Not sure when the change was made.

Another difference I’ve noticed about people’s comments on engines
– Rainshadow has a Sherwood G65 raw water pump. I think it is more common that the 4-108 has a Jabsco water…Read more

]]> 9e80944329c3151872919354cbd1001e Moderator replied to the topic Beta 43 Engine, Perkins 4.108 bits.... in the forum Engine https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/beta-43-engine-perkins-4-108-bits/#post-27571 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 23:15:20 +0000 We still have our original Perkins 4-108. We have faced the same dilemma several times ourselves – but have always decided the opposite course. That is – find the replacement parts and keep going. Last year, we did replace our fuel injection pump with a reconditioned one – it was starting to leak at the banjo bolts. The shop rebuilt the injectors…Read more

]]> 7c0b63c0e0a05a96258cd721eda52d23 Moderator started the topic Welcome Nils Johan Aksdal, new owner of #124 Salacia in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-nils-johan-aksdal-new-owner-of-124-salacia/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 23:05:11 +0000 Nils joins us from Norway, where he bought Ole Enge’s boat – Salacia.

Thank you for joining us!

]]> d7724ef26f42276ad9baf44652615188 Moderator started the topic Welcome to Clemens Schmidt, new owner of Roede Orm Hull #103 in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-clemens-schmidt-new-owner-of-roede-orm-hull-103/ Sun, 23 Mar 2025 06:20:19 +0000 Welcome to Clemens, who joins us from Laboe Germany as the happy new owner of Roede Orm.

Welcome aboard, glad you found us.

Marilyn, Moderator

]]> fe5aace7e2f758fbbcb417c0bb798e77 Moderator started the topic Bilge areas under the engine room, water tank etc. in the forum Bilge https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/bilge-areas-under-the-engine-room-water-tank-etc/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:06:00 +0000 Alex asked on the FB page how to reach the bilge under the engine room. Since I don’t have a FB account, I’m going to post an answer here, and then it will be better preserved for others who wonder.

What Alex posted was: “how are you reach out bilge under diesel motor ?”

I’m not sure if this is supposed to be “reach bilge” or “clean out…Read more

]]> d6bca9ce7aed3820b8700ae6d16c6a2d Moderator started the topic Welcome to Christoper Hallam, owner hull #135 Chinchero in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-christoper-hallam-owner-hull-135-chinchero/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:13:02 +0000 Welcome to Christopher, who goes by the username Supertramp_explorer.

He owns Chinchero, which is hull #135 – a new boat added to our member list!

Christopher says he found us from the Nic 38 Facebook page, which has lots more activity than this site, but this site is better as a reference for how to resolve issues and common problems.

Thanks…Read more

]]> 44bddbf01e50e5a1dce0394a643185c7 Moderator started the topic Welcome to Alex, new owner hull #59 Suala in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-alex-new-owner-hull-59-suala/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:06:36 +0000 Alex joins us from Turkey. Suala may be getting a name change soon, but for now, we all still know her by that name.

Welcome Alex.

]]> 1147bf41a112f970dd3f365e9f38cf4b Moderator started the topic Welcome to Peter and Annabel, new owners of hull #47, Jean Clair in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-peter-and-annabel-new-owners-of-hull-47-jean-clair/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 01:59:04 +0000 Welcome to Peter and Annabel. Jean Clair’s homeport is Chichester Marina.

Marilyn, moderator

]]> a056aa3683d57171c3e7a8b883e5c3aa Moderator started the topic Welcome to Andrew Conlyn, now owner of Zhader-Duddy hull #127 in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-andrew-conlyn-now-owner-of-zhader-duddy-hull-127/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 02:35:03 +0000 Andrew Conlyn 3rd has become new owner of hull #127, which has been renamed Zhader-Duddy.

Originally hull #127 was names “Spirit of the Wind”

Next name as Fuddy-Duddy, when owned by the previous owner.

Andy has quite a tale to tell about Zhader-Duddy and the damage caused by Hurricane Ian.

Welcome Andrew – best success restoring the tough old…Read more

]]> 41a90b281302320b5628695d79bffb35 Moderator started the topic Welcome to Jon Cannon, owner of Sea Thrift of Rame hull #84 in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-jon-cannon-owner-of-sea-thrift-of-rame-hull-84/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 16:55:48 +0000 Welcome to Jonny Cannon, new owner of Sea Thrift of Rame. His homeport is Southampton.

Marilyn, moderator

]]> 523f26435e8e4a7bf16a0d7862be4dff Moderator started the topic Welcome to Mark Gaidansky, new owner of Honey Badger in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-mark-gaidansky-new-owner-of-honey-badger/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 16:19:08 +0000 Mark recently purchased Honey Badger and his homeport it Kas, Turkey. At this time, we don’t know the hull number.

Welcome to the forum, Mark

Marilyn, moderator

]]> 519ce3664fc718d30c04f42386d4ec57 Moderator replied to the topic Gearbox - TMP 12000 - wanted in the forum Wanted https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/gearbox-tmp-12000-wanted/#post-27503 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:49:18 +0000 Hi Arild – what sorts of problems are you having? We still have our TMP 12000, so we are curious about symptoms to watch out for.

This year, we had the gasket fail on the top sender unit, but we were able to repair that ourselves. When the oil pressure is low, it won’t go into gear – we like that  feature as it protects the gearbox, and warned us…Read more

]]> 8e6bc7d9dcb4df46e42bf6840b733a6f Moderator started the topic Welcome to Jeyda and Jesse, new owners of hull #75, Malouine II in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-jeyda-and-jesse-new-owners-of-hull-75-malouine-ii/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 03:48:11 +0000 Jeyda and Jesse say that Malouine II needs a lot of work, so asked to join our forum to be able to ask questions of those of us who have worked on our boats.

 

Welcome Jeyda and Jesse

 

]]> 3bbf23f3c7ec1ccce60073899fcf85ff Moderator started the topic Welcome to Kev, new owner of hull #133 Happy Dolphin in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-kev-new-owner-of-hull-134-happy-dolphin/ Sun, 02 Jun 2024 22:56:30 +0000 Kev joins us from Cheshire. Happy Dolphin is moored in the River Mersey.

Welcome Kev, hope you find the forum useful.

 

Marilyn, moderator

]]> c574fe4119d9ccb9b6ed38c6617a0a9b Moderator started the topic Welcome to Bouwe Faber, owner hull #65 Deva in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-bouwe-faber-owner-hull-65-deva/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:31:59 +0000 Welcome to Bouwe, who joins us from The Netherlands.

As the new owner of hull #65, Deva – he brings a new entry to our member list as Deva’s previous owners had not joined our group.

I hope you find the forum useful, Bouwe, and you enjoy many happy days sailing Deva.

]]> 13e778697529b3c352f78f3b900e2048 Moderator replied to the topic Aft Prop Shaft material in the forum Engine https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/aft-prop-shaft-material/#post-27474 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:00:09 +0000 Good idea Duncan – I copied those words over to a topic that Mike started some time ago, which shows the ‘before’ photos.

Marilyn, moderator

]]> 5fd8575cc2309e7c0b424eab9fe95e07 Moderator replied to the topic Head lining in the forum Interior outfitting https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/head-lining-2/#post-27473 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:59:01 +0000 I’m copying over how Kestra now has a new headliner, where they described it in another posting. This info is from Mike, Kestra’s owner, not me –

Marilyn, moderator

*****

Condensation had brought down the edges of the ceiling, so we removed the fabric and the plastic clip trim leaving the screw fixed male runner. All ceiling mounted bits,…Read more

]]> ac1f934da14f161535580273fe908507 Moderator started the topic Who hears thumps in following seas? in the forum Engine https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/who-hears-thumps-in-following-seas/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:31:55 +0000 While doing 2 Pacific passages in Rainshadow, for weeks we listened to boat noises in a variety of conditions.  We noticed a pattern.

When we are sailing at greater than 5.3 knots in a following sea, we can hear regular low frequency thumps resonating throughout the boat. The thumps stop if the shaft is secured so the prop cannot spin. If the…Read more

]]> 97dde6c3756017c21bfad0e77c0a1847 Moderator replied to the topic Aft Prop Shaft material in the forum Engine https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/aft-prop-shaft-material/#post-27461 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:11:13 +0000 BTW we assumed our shaft would need remaking, but Pete at PT Foundry said even though it had some corrosion, he thought it was still fine – given it’s such a large diameter (1 3/8″) for the prop size (16″) and engine HP (Perkins 4-108 rated 50 HP).

I’m including a picture that shows just how gnarly it looked when we had it out. Pete machined the…Read more

]]> 4d26ede2413d190658968342b7e3ea62 Moderator replied to the topic Aft Prop Shaft material in the forum Engine https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/aft-prop-shaft-material/#post-27460 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:53:12 +0000 Yes, there is a drawing for the tail shaft, dwg 124 on the C&N drawing list compiled by Jeremy Lines.

For information about buying the drawings, see this posting.

Unfortunately, I do not have permission to share them via this site.

Marilyn, moderator

]]> 59a8308cd5ad0a7a34b43860e117d3fb Moderator replied to the topic Aft Prop Shaft material in the forum Engine https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/aft-prop-shaft-material/#post-27458 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:16:46 +0000 Our original shaft bearing was white metal, and lasted about 37 years. In 2011, we replaced it with another white metal bearing, as described on a blog. Lots of pictures on the blog, and a description of  the process of removing the bearing, getting a new one made that was machined to fit our worn shaft like a glove, and getting it all back…Read more

]]> 8a72e6ee661311ca9fc0c89998ed882c Moderator replied to the topic New cockpit covers in the forum Deck and deck fittings https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/new-cockpit-covers/#post-27453 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 23:31:46 +0000 We’ve never had this problem, but some thoughts come to mind.

If your tracks are like ours, they are held on with screws. Sounds like you have access to your back track, can you check whether the back track is held on with little screws, and whether any are loose? Maybe screws on the side tracks have backed out a bit, making in effect a hook to…Read more

]]> 7cbcec09d099072987ff70f52a98af04 Moderator started the topic Welcome to David and Tom Tom, new owners of Caol Ila hull #22 in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-david-and-tom-tom-new-owners-of-caol-ila-hull-22/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 02:18:45 +0000 David Phillips and Tom Tom Hendry are the happy new owners of hull #22, Caol Ila.

They look forward to some cruising adventures aboard Caol Ila, which they say she is in wonderful condition thanks to her previous owners.

Welcome to David and Tom Tom.

Marilyn, moderator

]]> ac43bc0179b0020882ecf311c498f197 Moderator replied to the topic Nicholson 38 “Caol Ila” (Sound of Islay) is for Sale in the forum For Sale or Free https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/nicholson-38-caol-ila-sound-of-islay-is-for-sale/#post-27446 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 02:04:05 +0000 This boat has been sold, and her new owner has asked to join the forum.

marilyn

]]> d56b71aebed23d97a02cd30757ea234b Moderator started the topic Welcome to Jean-Louis Collet, owner of Kroaz Du hull #52 in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-jean-louis-collet-owner-of-kroaz-du-hull-52/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:59:59 +0000 Jean-Louis Collet has recently purchased hull #52 Kroaz Du, which was previously named Waratah.

Jean-Louis has registered for the Lounge Route 2024, in which he plans to sail his Nic 38 round-the-world following the 3 southern capes routes – solo, non-stop, without assistance. This non-race route is a tribute to Bernard Moitessier.

Wow!! Now…Read more

]]> f9be310f44266313d330d10d1eec8ef0 Moderator started the topic Sad news about hull #17 in the forum Where's your Nic 38 taken you? https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/sad-news-about-hull-17/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 19:13:25 +0000 I am copying this from Sandra’s chat page, so this info is added to the forum. hull #17 was previously called Muriel.

It’s with great sadness I must report that my beloved vessel, hull# #17, tragically sunk at the entrance of Bahia Tartugas, Baja Sur, on the morning of Friday. November 3, 2023. This year she was re- christened BoatBumGal.

This i…Read more

]]> 8333c3e9c7d8a2906df54ec4d488fdee Moderator started the topic Welcome to Chris & Katrina, owners of Slipper in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-chris-katrina-owners-of-slipper/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 18:48:01 +0000 Slipper has new owners, Katrina and Chris Hibbert, with the homeport Falmouth. Slipper doesn’t have a C&N hull number because she was sold as a bare-hull and fitted personally.

Welcome, glad you asked to join our forum.

Moderator

 

]]> 893da707eabeefb693cfea6cf97fd14c Moderator started the topic Welcome to Federico, long time owner of #66 Sungarth Zenith in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-federico-long-time-owner-of-66-sungarth-zenith/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:49:01 +0000 Sungarth Zenith, hull #66, has been in Federico’s family since 1972. I’m certain there are many stories to share, but I will leave that up to Federico.

Sungarth Zenith is currently in dry dock in Fiumicino near Rome.

Welcome Federico, glad you could join our group.

]]> a3af4fcd8cd111bd9dd15cbbe88d394d Moderator started the topic Swyn-y-mor for sale in Turkey in the forum For Sale or Free https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/swyn-y-mor-for-sale-in-turkey/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 02:27:24 +0000 I am posting this on request James –

Swyn-y-Mor is for sale. Based in Finike Turkey. All details on https://swynymorblog.wordpress.com

]]> 3560e5d9457687552331dcbdb5b9403a Moderator started the topic Hilo to Neah Bay - North Pacific Passage in the forum Where's your Nic 38 taken you? https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/hilo-to-neah-bay-north-pacific-passage/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:29:58 +0000 Some members noticed last month that this website was down for a while. My bad. The hosting service didn’t get paid on time so they suspended the account.  I was away from the internet for some time because …

In June, Van and I sailed Rainshadow from Hilo Hawaii to Neah Bay Washington state – it 31 days to do the 2700+ NM.  If you are i…Read more

]]> a01550b8ae6f5235b9b81ef7d4b71900 Moderator started the topic Welcome to David Rowland, owner of #79 Dun-na-Mara in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-david-rowland-owner-of-79-dun-na-mara/ Sun, 14 May 2023 16:36:23 +0000 David said in his introductory email:

I purchased my Nicholson 38 Dun-na-Mara in January as a total loss and am restoring her to her former glory!

Welcome to another sailor who appreciates the quality of the Nic 38s and wants to bring her back! We look forward to learning more.

Moderator

]]> 2ef0fb1d7fafca260162681082f14db2 Moderator replied to the topic Bowman Heat Exchanger in the forum Engine https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/bowman-heat-exchanger/#post-27350 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:33:05 +0000 I would check with these people. This page is a for a bowman end cap, but it doesn’t look like yours.

Parts4Engines.com

I have sent them photos of things I am looking for, and they have been very helpful and knowledgeable.

I’m keen to learn what you end up doing. We have the same heat exchanger, so will be subject to the same problem. We did…Read more

]]> 91312bf771b0261ddb7f9c73311e4b63 Moderator replied to the topic Running Backstays on mainmast for babystay in the forum Running Rigging https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/running-backstays-on-mainmast-for-babystay/#post-27328 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:03:06 +0000 Hi Duncan –

I’m not answering your question, but I want to include a link to where the PO describes how he added this feature to Czarina Blue (including photos). Topic starts with a discussion about how others have done something similar.

Inner Forestay discussion

My husband Van is thinking on your question. FYI: We added a removable inner…Read more

]]> 977613d64ecc83fa2e9c35ecedccf92b Moderator replied to the topic Anyone removed deck hand holds? in the forum Deck and deck fittings https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/anyone-removed-deck-hand-holds/#post-27306 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 23:22:08 +0000 Having just reinstalled the starboard side coach roof handrail, I can answer some of my own questions from above.

First, it was not easy to remove all the original screws as I first suggested. They were badly corroded, so each turn using a flat head screwdriver was a battle the entire thread length. The easiest way to deal with removing the…Read more

]]> bb54bfb557eaa0a7e52a19c2ef377930 Moderator started the topic Welcome to Rodger and Jane Hallett, new owners of Hull #87 in the forum Introducing New Members https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-rodger-and-jane-hallett-new-owners-of-hull-87/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 22:21:18 +0000 Rodger and Jane now own Lizzie Bee, hull #87. Her home port is Ardfern, Argyll.

Welcome Rodger and Jane, I hope you find the Forum useful! We look forward to learning more about Lizzie Bee and her adventures.

Marilyn, moderator

]]> 0c0d2219234bf7fa5bd6bdeb0d038376 Moderator replied to the topic Mathway vs Forman steering? in the forum Steering and Rudder https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/mathway-vs-forman-steering/#post-27299 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 03:01:04 +0000 I updated our progress in another posting. I’ll leave this one to be the discussion of Mathway vs. Foreman steering boxes.

]]> 5dcb64d381f0f19ee7295bfb2558d88f Moderator replied to the topic Mathway Steering backlash in the forum Steering and Rudder https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/mathway-steering-backlash/#post-27298 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 02:58:18 +0000 Update since my last post – we got the steering box reinstalled. Some lessons learned:

– The steering gear is held down to its mount by 4 bolts. The aft port bolt is threaded into the mount, and is shorter than the rest. It does not use a nut like the other 3 bolts, because there is not room for one.

– The steering arm and gearbox are connected…Read more

]]> 0fa4f886d9c10a5cf19ec02e3aa4db8b Moderator started the topic Replacing the steering drag link and tie rod ends in the forum Steering and Rudder https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/replacing-the-steering-drag-link-and-tie-rod-ends/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:07:54 +0000 Here are the parts that allowed us to replace the drag link (tube) and tie rod ends (ball joints) that connect the Foreman steering box to the stub-tiller arm at the rudder post  – maybe Mathway steering box can use the same parts? These parts are available at auto parts stores.

Right hand thread tie rod end, male rod thread 3/4-16 – choose…Read more

]]> 5b7eb4f00ed4679a2ccc27454f9e5809 Moderator replied to the topic Mathway Steering backlash in the forum Steering and Rudder https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/mathway-steering-backlash/#post-27289 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:50:23 +0000 We got our steering gear box out of the boat, similar to how Trevor said in this posting. We used a 3-jaw puller to get the ball joints and stub arms separated, as described in this post.

FYI – we don’t think we have the Mathway steering version, instead have the Foreman type. The only markings we could find was stamped in the box casting that…Read more

]]> 8ceddcb68de785a815c4d3cc68bb8a97 Moderator replied to the topic Steering issues found by surveyor on Vanikoro in the forum Steering and Rudder https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/steering-issues-found-by-surveyor-on-vanikoro/#post-27288 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:20:20 +0000 It’s been some time since the above was posted by others, but now we are undertaking cleaning up the steering gear reduction box just before the stub tiller arm. I agree with all said above, except –

To separate the ball joint from the stub-tiller arm, use a 3-jaw puller. With the crown nut removed, you can get the jaws positioned on the…Read more

]]> 31a886e686831a3eb5c3b8f51bfdd6aa Moderator replied to the topic Mathway vs Forman steering? in the forum Steering and Rudder https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/mathway-vs-forman-steering/#post-27265 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:01:03 +0000 That’s extremely helpful Guy, thank you. Now I’m thinking ours is the Foreman type – here’s a picture of the aft gearbox still in place.

steering gear from aft deck locker

Anymore advice you can offer greatly appreciated, you seem to know a lot of about steering gear.

I’m reaching out to Jonathan in hopes of learning more, since he obviously had his all apart!

]]> 947e682cdca94183e906f9897544bf51 Moderator started the topic Mathway vs Forman steering? in the forum Steering and Rudder https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/mathway-vs-forman-steering/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 04:11:11 +0000 Two older postings suggest at least a couple Nic 38 builds had Forman steering (which Adrian described as a “cheap copy”), rather than Mathway Steering.

Ronar M – hull #106

Chihili Q – hull #119

The Nicholson 38 manual in section 3.D. Steering Gear says:

The steering gear is by Mathway Marine and is the L.S. Type

My question is – how do you…Read more

]]> f2c3b1709eb53bc79422d14cb392a105 Moderator started the topic Add windows to cabin doors in the forum Clever Ideas https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/add-windows-to-cabin-doors/ Sat, 13 Aug 2022 22:53:37 +0000 The PO cut out the top panel of the cabin doors and added a plexiglass window. This lets a lot of light into the cabin, and also makes it safer because you can see if someone in the cockpit is in the way of opening the door. He did this to both fore and aft cabin doors.

I haven’t seen other boat photos showing anyone else having done this, so I…Read more

]]> d0bab78345ecdeb46306c6d57209cf07 Moderator started the topic Mathway Steering backlash in the forum Steering and Rudder https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/mathway-steering-backlash/ Sat, 13 Aug 2022 22:03:49 +0000 I wrote to Parsons Mathway to ask for help – I wanted to share both our problem and Mark’s prompt and helpful response.

I wrote:

Sent via Mathway contact page 2022/8/11

Our 1974 Nicholson 38 sailboat has its original Mathway steering unit, presumably the Series LS based on your website description. We recently tested the amount of play in the…

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]]> bcf08b2d031ad5eadee26c6ec8238ef8 Moderator and Guy H are now friends https://nicholson38.org/activity/p/33/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:01:00 +0000 0 33e7cefc5f3c19779afedfacd4e11f65 Moderator replied to the topic Anyone removed deck hand holds? in the forum Deck and deck fittings https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/anyone-removed-deck-hand-holds/#post-27255 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:45:46 +0000 We pulled one coach roof hand hold fastener to determine size, etc. We found that after digging out the teak plug, there is a brittle layer of epoxy/varnish(??) over the screw head, making me think the screw head was disintegrating. Thankfully ours didn’t. We dug out that brittle stuff to find the fastener head with a slotted drive, and were able…Read more

]]> 1f0d92812aadb102e2bad998c9859267 Moderator replied to the topic Auto pilots in the forum Steering and Rudder https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/auto-pilots/#post-27251 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 18:21:00 +0000 Duncan’s question above is being addressed in another topic:

NECO 17DR8 motor: oil grade

Any responses to this question, please reply there.

]]> 163116c0ee43de7f2c3c538bbfce4e9b Moderator started the topic Galley Ideas in the forum Cruising Comfort https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/galley-ideas/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 21:55:34 +0000 Ideas for the galley. I’ll add some photos once I get back to the boat to take them.

1. A salt water foot pump in the galley for e.g. rinsing dirty dishes before washing sparingly with fresh water, This allows us to conserve precious fresh water, yet still feel the dishes are getting clean!

We use a Whale Gusher Galley to a dedicated spigot. The…Read more

]]> 526089d74b18054a0d9cb18e8111e6a1 Moderator started the topic Has anyone removed the Stem Fitting? in the forum Deck and deck fittings https://nicholson38.org/forums/topic/has-anyone-removed-the-stem-fitting/ Sun, 31 Jul 2022 18:28:22 +0000 I’m curious if anyone has ever removed the stem fitting?

We have not, but we consider it because we would like to have another bow roller flange welded onto it. Or maybe weld on another fin that can be a tack point for an asymmetrical spinnaker.

I’m curious how hard it is to remove, and whether others have found that it is an area of failure c…Read more

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