Tag Archives: Linseen 36SL

Sundance Mast Update 5 October 2018

It has been over a month since my last update, since then I have managed to fit the rest of the items to the new mast.  In addition I decided that I wanted a dedicated AIS aerial which has meant that … Continue reading

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Sundance – Mast Up Date 2 September 2018

Sundance is now in total disarray…… So since my last up date regarding the mast I have started to wire up the mast.  I probably should have started to clean up the Sticaflex, but I need an new very sharp … Continue reading

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Sundance – Replacement Internal Lights

At the same time as fitting the new mast I have also been replacing the internal light fittings. The old halogen light fittings were temperamental and would only work intermittently due to the push in connection. The halogen lights are … Continue reading

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Sundance – Radar Mast

Much has hapened since my post where I debated on the dilema regarding the radar arch and mast. The mast has been completed and at the time of writing has been partly fitted. Our biggest problem has been the head … Continue reading

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Sundance ~ Fitting New Davits July 28 2018

Sundance was originally fitted with davits from the Linssen factory.  However, the previous owner removed and sold the davits as he did not need them.  I on the other hand would like davits.  The good news was that as the factory fitted davits … Continue reading

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Sundance ~ 20 July 2018 ~ Batteries

  Sundance has two house batteries, the older battery was gassing when being charged and was not holding a full charge and was removed.  The newer battery was only a few years old but was showing problems with holding a full charge.  It is … Continue reading

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Sundance ~ 22 July 2018 ~ Radar Arch/Mast Dilemma

Much has happened since my last update. But on this update, my dilemma has been with the radar arch.  Sundance was originally fitted with a hinged radar arch which also supports the vhf aerial, the Navtex aerial, the navigation lights, header sensors, … Continue reading

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Sundance ~ 3 June 2018 ~ Batteries and Liferaft

Since my last posting about the batteries, when I discarded one of the house batteries and adjusted the charger.  Sundance is doing fine on one house battery although, I need to be carful with electric usage when off the mains power.  I have … Continue reading

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Sundance Update ~ 12 May 2018

So we have been experiencing strange smells which we have assumed was an odour from the waste holding tank.  I have been flushing out the tank and treating with an odour reducing product, but the smell just wont go away. … Continue reading

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Sundance Update ~ 10 May 2018

Much has happened since my last update. We have now had time to assess the whole of Sundance and have found a few unexpected items that require addressing.  we had expected to replace the chart plotter and radar at some … Continue reading

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