[phixius]

Ahoy !
I could make Front Hutch Covers , Pop Top, or Sliding Hutches . I'm pattern maker by trade. Also ,I have 80 NA 23 .
I was thinking to reinforced front hutch with sub-frame and install there photo cells to maintain my batteries . There is few good places to place them , but front hutch have just right angles......

Let me know what you think . Petr

 

[ruselton]

Let me know what it would cost me to have one made and is the 80 model the same as 76? I dont need any photo cells as I have shore power to keep the batteries.

 

[phixius]

Hi I will look in marina , we have 3 more NA 23 there, but after recent rains in Nashville area access is bit floated (apx 10+ ft). Sorry ,will keep You posted . P

 

[onecraftydude]

Can you still post pics of the swing keel attachment?

 

[onecraftydude]

I found the pic of the keel cable pulley adapter you made, I think, in an earlier thread/ page.

Is the part sticking out of the hull under the floor just threaded into the hull?

You mentioned welding the nut on the bracket to fit the cable guide and another nut welded on for the forward mount?

This is a complicated fix for a newbie like myself.

There are enough people having this problem to warrant a complete start to finish video or pics to link to in forum.

 

[onecraftydude]

I am planning on working on this in the water. It looks like it could be done, but I still cant get the cable guide out of the hull. When I tried to turn it with vice grips it almost fell apart. I am pretty sure it will have to be drilled out. Any ideas for the replacement?

 

[phixius]

Somebody mentioned Catalinas have similar system and parts are available thru dealer because is still in production. Keep us posted what you find P

 

[windyway]

I am planning on working on this in the water. It looks like it could be done, but I still cant get the cable guide out of the hull. When I tried to turn it with vice grips it almost fell apart. I am pretty sure it will have to be drilled out. Any ideas for the replacement?

I think if you remove the cable housing from the trunk keel you will create a major hole/leak in the boat. You better be a fast worker or have good bilge pumps or both!

 

[windyway]

I found the pic of the keel cable pulley adapter you made, I think, in an earlier thread/ page.

Is the part sticking out of the hull under the floor just threaded into the hull?

You mentioned welding the nut on the bracket to fit the cable guide and another nut welded on for the forward mount?

This is a complicated fix for a newbie like myself.

There are enough people having this problem to warrant a complete start to finish video or pics to link to in forum.

The cable housing sticking out under the floor is screwed into the nut welded on the back part of the bracket in the upper part of the keel,and another nut screwed (from the inside, under the floor) with washers and 3M sealant to captivate it. The forward nut is welded on the top inside of the bracket (it helps to captivate the cable from coming off the pulley) Then a bolt with washer & sealant screws into that from under the floor. The problem with a video or more pics is the job is done & the boat is finished. I'd have to take it all apart again. I'm not going to do that.

 

[windyway]

Well I finished the 12 gal tank installation whew what a job! It's a permanent tank so the filler is on the starboard side. 12 gal should make that 9.9 run for a long time! Cockpit cushions are coming and so is my summer off work. Georgia Strait here I come!!

 

[blobaugh]

Hi all. I purchased a 1977 Spirit 23 this week and will be sailing her down to my marine on Sunday.

I am excited! Will be berthed at the Bremerton Marina in Washington state. Anyone else around these parts? windyway it sounds like you may be in the Seattle area?

I will be posting some pics on my website soon and will provide a link here

 

[windyway]

Hi all. I purchased a 1977 Spirit 23 this week and will be sailing her down to my marine on Sunday.

I am excited! Will be berthed at the Bremerton Marina in Washington state. Anyone else around these parts? windyway it sounds like you may be in the Seattle area?

I will be posting some pics on my website soon and will provide a link here

Well my boat is moored in Blaine WA. Not too far away. Where did you buy her from? What's the hull # ? These are GREAT boats. You'll love her soon!

 

[mouser370]

Just purchases a Na 23. It look a disaster. The hull is sound but the interior is trashed due to it being on the trailer for the last 10 years. One question is where does the winch for the centerboard mount at. I have sen pics of a salable boat and hope to refit this boat by the end of the summer for a lake trial.

Now if anyone can tell me where the centerboard winch mount at.

 

[windyway]

Just purchases a Na 23. It look a disaster. The hull is sound but the interior is trashed due to it being on the trailer for the last 10 years. One question is where does the winch for the centerboard mount at. I have sen pics of a salable boat and hope to refit this boat by the end of the summer for a lake trial.

Now if anyone can tell me where the centerboard winch mount at.

It depends on the year of the boat the 2 last numbers of the hull is the year. Early winches were in the cabin on the port side berth, later ones where in the cockpit forward port side of seat, near the companionway.

 

[skizamii]

North American Spirit 23 Mast Pin

Does anyone with a NA 23 know what the diameter & length of the larger (I believe rear?) stainless pin is that fastens the mast to the base plate? Ours wiggled loose on the mooring last year and I am having a hard time finding a replacement.

 

[windyway]

Does anyone with a NA 23 know what the diameter & length of the larger (I believe rear?) stainless pin is that fastens the mast to the base plate? Ours wiggled loose on the mooring last year and I am having a hard time finding a replacement.

Why don't you measure the hole size & length that you need? Buy a rod of that length & diameter taper one end & drill 2 holes for the pins. Probably less work than you had looking for a replacement, or am I crazy?

 

[mouser370]

Need some info on the NA 23, I just purchased one that been sitting for 10 years on the trailer. I see the keel winch but have no idea where it attaches to the boat at. Also see the sink and stove is in the walk area in the inside and does this attach and does anyone have plans or prints on the galley. I needing a lot of info on this boat

 

[mouser370]

I appreciate the response from windy way, If you had a pic of how it was mounted would be a great help

 

[windyway]

I appreciate the response from windy way, If you had a pic of how it was mounted would be a great help

Like I said I need the year of the boat.

 

[Gregfreer]

Centerboard cable

Hi all,
Well the centerboard failed to come back up and then the cable broke at the crank as I was cranking it up. It is a 1980 Sprite 23 model and I don't know anything about fixing one. What do I need to do.
Thanks, Greg.