Re: {Beneteau Owners} Re: 473 mast

[DAVID Fletcher]

I replaced the coax VHF on my old 400 with RG213. The mast was easy however fishing it thru the headliner conduit back to the radio at the nav station  was a difficult job 

I plan to upgrade the coax.  Some people are using LMR400 however it is stiff. Out of interest what did you use.

Fletch

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From: Rick L <rick....@gmail.com>
Date: 2017-08-08 8:10 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: Beneteau Owners <benetea...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: {Beneteau Owners} Re: 473 mast

Fletch-

Yes, you do need to remove the trim.  Very easy - 4 screws.  Just had my 2003 re-rigged with mast removed.  Here are a few things to consider:

1)  Replace the coax for the VHF radio - go one size up (less loss) - major improvement.  Probably should replace VHF antenna while you are at it also (about $85).

2)  Consider adding an LED Tri-Lite.

3)  Go to LEDs on steaming and deck lights and on anchor light (if you don't go to tri-lite)

4)  Have roller main serviced (if you have one) - bearings lubed and reefing line replaced.

5)  Check all halyards and shives at top of mast

6) If you have a roller main and you have the plastic strips on each side of the mast slot, have them removed (fairly big job) - this will open up the slot by 1/8 inch and allow you to go to vertical battens on roller main.

7)  Have mast/deck seal checked and redone - leaks, etc.

8)  Have a dynema strap installed at base of mast and tied to the hull - this is an offshore safety requirement (for racing) but a good idea in general - prevents mast from coming out of hull in the case of rig failure/knock-down.

9)  Check gooseneck and boom vang fittings - I had a few remade out of stainless - pricey but the originals were in bad shape.

Have fun,

Rick

S/V Celerity

2003 Beneteau 473

S/N 108

On Monday, August 7, 2017 at 8:05:42 AM UTC-4, Fletch wrote:

Here is a question for the owners of a 473. 

When you pull the mast does one need to remove the wood trim that covers the mast?

If so is it a simple process. 

Fletch

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Fletch,

 

Just checking to see if you'd need two wheels for the 473 that you have purchased.   I removed them from my 2010 50' after two seasons on the Chesapeake.   They look new and re leather wrapped.

 

Jeff  

 

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[DAVID Fletcher]

Are they same wheel?  And how many boat bucks?

[DAVID Fletcher]

I don't own her yet

 Close however a few little issues to iron out

It is never done til it is done.

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I am not sure but it has to be close.  Rick Lober lives close to his 473 boat and he could measure what he has.   I'd sell both for one boat unit to rid of them.  I'd have them bubble wrapped and boxed shipped to you at my expense.

 

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In a message dated 8/8/2017 11:19:01 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, davidcf...@rogers.com writes:

Are they same wheel?  And how many boat bucks?

.

[Rick L]

Fletch-

No need to upgrade the coax inside the boat - just the mast.  It is the length that causes the losses - the short amount on coax inside the boat will make little difference.

On the wheel, I can check next time I am on the boat (Jeff - may have interest myself in the wheels...  Also need to get your life raft cradle back to you!)

Rick

Rick

[Rick L]

PS - I used the RG213.

See cable loss chart here - you should pick up close to 2- 3 dB compared to what is in there now...  That gives you almost twice the power transmitted and signal received.

The LMR400 does get you another 1-2 dB so may be worth it in the mast.

http://www.w4rp.com/ref/coax.html

Rick

On Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 8:30:04 AM UTC-4, Fletch wrote:

[Le Roy Van Valkenburg]

Did you , have to enlarge any holes in mast for larger cable?

Lee Van Valkenburg

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[Rick Lober]

Did not.

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