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G'day and welcome aboard, we accommodate all comers especially those with or looking at yachts of the '60's to the 80's. They were all different but use essentially the same gear and engines and similar problems of old ladies.
Geoff Raebel Registrar

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Maeling, … lockie15

4/9/19

NEW Compass Site

You had me worried. On the New Site choose ARTICLES then CRUISING https://sites.google.com/site/

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NEW Compass Site

You had me worried. On the New Site choose ARTICLES then CRUISING https://sites.google.com/site/

4/9/19

mm, … MrSeaDragon40

Feb 24

Assistance with Jobs on C28

Hi Greg The material is yours. I will give you a call to arrange a suitable time for pickup. Michael

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Assistance with Jobs on C28

Hi Greg The material is yours. I will give you a call to arrange a suitable time for pickup. Michael

Feb 24

Feb 18

The Group's old pages There's a lot of good old stuff there

Best wishes to all Lynne & Geoff On Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:18:32 AM UTC+11 Maeling wrote:

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The Group's old pages There's a lot of good old stuff there

Best wishes to all Lynne & Geoff On Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:18:32 AM UTC+11 Maeling wrote:

Feb 18

Geoffrey Raebel, Michael Ball5

Feb 17

Wheel Steering on C29

Late reply - I opted to fit Maeling with tiller steering. I have worked under the cockpit on Maeling

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Wheel Steering on C29

Late reply - I opted to fit Maeling with tiller steering. I have worked under the cockpit on Maeling

Feb 17

Maurice Kuter, … Anthony Livingston4

12/26/25

Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Hi Michael I wouldn't mind taking you up on your template offer if that's ok. I was getting a

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Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Hi Michael I wouldn't mind taking you up on your template offer if that's ok. I was getting a

12/26/25

MrSeaDragon, … Maeling8

11/25/25

C29 Pedestal Brand

If anyone ever wants to do one I could make a post-able paper pattern of the mounting block and grate

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C29 Pedestal Brand

If anyone ever wants to do one I could make a post-able paper pattern of the mounting block and grate

11/25/25

lockie, … Maeling26

11/19/25

Advice on replacing C28 shaft log

Hi Geoff; Shakti went back in the water on Monday after slipping Thursday arvo. I am delighted as

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Advice on replacing C28 shaft log

Hi Geoff; Shakti went back in the water on Monday after slipping Thursday arvo. I am delighted as

11/19/25

11/1/25

Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 1 topic

Hello Graeme, Short answers are, pulled the tube astern and the tube (from memory) was approx15

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Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 1 topic

Hello Graeme, Short answers are, pulled the tube astern and the tube (from memory) was approx15

11/1/25

Anthony Livingston, Graeme Lock2

10/25/25

Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Quite true Tony. That's an old photo and that prop was replaced in 2014. The blokes at Austral

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Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Quite true Tony. That's an old photo and that prop was replaced in 2014. The blokes at Austral

10/25/25

Geoffrey Raebel

9/10/25

Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

You forgot to include the Pic. Geoff On Thu, 14 Aug 2025 at 00:21, <compass-yacht-group@

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Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

You forgot to include the Pic. Geoff On Thu, 14 Aug 2025 at 00:21, <compass-yacht-group@

9/10/25

Dean Francis, Maeling2

8/18/25

Good to know there are others out there. You might try mast riggers if anyone has them in the scrap

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Good to know there are others out there. You might try mast riggers if anyone has them in the scrap

8/18/25

Dean Francis, … David Murn5

8/13/25

Re: Digest for compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Hi Geoff, I sometimes wonder the same, but it is a requirement in my Marina. I am happy to report

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Re: Digest for compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Hi Geoff, I sometimes wonder the same, but it is a requirement in my Marina. I am happy to report

8/13/25

MrSeaDragon, … Maeling3

8/9/25

C29 Backstay Chainplate

"My Chain plates are 316 and I think 1/4" - never encountered tea-staining. They are solid!

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C29 Backstay Chainplate

"My Chain plates are 316 and I think 1/4" - never encountered tea-staining. They are solid!

8/9/25

Anthony Livingston, … Maeling3

7/25/25

Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Good one thanks David2 Geoff R On Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:15:52 AM UTC+10 dgri...@gmail.com

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Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Good one thanks David2 Geoff R On Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:15:52 AM UTC+10 dgri...@gmail.com

7/25/25

David Murn, Maeling2

7/22/25

Advice for slipping

David, Welcome aboard. May I ask where you are slipping? Anodes - yes - (where are they?)

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Advice for slipping

David, Welcome aboard. May I ask where you are slipping? Anodes - yes - (where are they?)

7/22/25

Geoffrey Raebel

7/10/25

Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Good question but I can't answer it. Did wonder about renewing the insurance. With todays'

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Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Good question but I can't answer it. Did wonder about renewing the insurance. With todays'

7/10/25

Patrick, Mando C293

7/7/25

Raw water through hull blockage

Thanks Maurice I will check it out. Hopefully by cleaning the bottom there will be less fish

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Raw water through hull blockage

Thanks Maurice I will check it out. Hopefully by cleaning the bottom there will be less fish

7/7/25

MrSeaDragon, Maeling2

7/1/25

Seeking the Current Owner

C29 Crackerjack Blue 1892 1984 Wheel NB472N Little Sirius Cove Port Jackson Mark y On Monday, June 30

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Seeking the Current Owner

C29 Crackerjack Blue 1892 1984 Wheel NB472N Little Sirius Cove Port Jackson Mark y On Monday, June 30

7/1/25

Maurice Kuter, Maeling2

5/26/25

Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Looks like two thoughts merged. Maeling might be almost alone in a C29 - having tiller steering.

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Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Looks like two thoughts merged. Maeling might be almost alone in a C29 - having tiller steering.

5/26/25

lockie, … Maeling3

5/22/25

Fortress Anchor in C28 Well.

I have always had a 13Lb Danforth stowed vertically on the aft side of the sail locker bulkhead. It

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Fortress Anchor in C28 Well.

I have always had a 13Lb Danforth stowed vertically on the aft side of the sail locker bulkhead. It

5/22/25

Geoffrey Raebel2

5/20/25

A Win - Westerly 26

Thanks Peter It is just a wonder how long these boats are lasting - who would have thought that a

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A Win - Westerly 26

Thanks Peter It is just a wonder how long these boats are lasting - who would have thought that a

5/20/25

Geoffrey Raebel

5/15/25

Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 1 topic

I am told the steering pedestal on the C29's was a Canon Brand by Norm Casey. They also made

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Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 1 topic

I am told the steering pedestal on the C29's was a Canon Brand by Norm Casey. They also made

5/15/25

Geoffrey Raebel

5/7/25

Colliding with a whale

I just noticed this today, I have had a close encounter with one 30 years ago but this is a story of

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Colliding with a whale

I just noticed this today, I have had a close encounter with one 30 years ago but this is a story of

5/7/25

Michael Ball, … Maeling8

4/28/25

Compass 29's - Tiller or wheel?

I have always liked the feel of a tiller rather than a wheel. Would have been hard to fit a tiller to

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Compass 29's - Tiller or wheel?

I have always liked the feel of a tiller rather than a wheel. Would have been hard to fit a tiller to

4/28/25

MrSeaDragon, … Maeling11

4/18/25

C29 Ballast Configuration

Thanks Geoff, Don & All :-)

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C29 Ballast Configuration

Thanks Geoff, Don & All :-)

4/18/25

dgri...@gmail.com, … Maeling11

4/13/25

1GM10 Installation in C28

We're all getting that bit older and less flexible. G On Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:27:36 AM

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1GM10 Installation in C28

We're all getting that bit older and less flexible. G On Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:27:36 AM

4/13/25

Graeme Lock, … MrSeaDragon5

4/11/25

My riding sail didn't work terribly well, partly due to its shape and partly due to being too far

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My riding sail didn't work terribly well, partly due to its shape and partly due to being too far

4/11/25

Geoffrey Raebel

4/2/25

Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

I would think so - Just tighten down on the nut on the rudder shaft to hold the the bronze tiller

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Re: Abridged summary of compass-yacht-group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

I would think so - Just tighten down on the nut on the rudder shaft to hold the the bronze tiller

4/2/25

grandpiper, … surviveemail5

2/16/25

C28 La Mouette Sold

the blown motor ? was it a yanmar 2q15 by any chance im desperte for a exhaust manifold, if dont get

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C28 La Mouette Sold

the blown motor ? was it a yanmar 2q15 by any chance im desperte for a exhaust manifold, if dont get

2/16/25

2/2/25

By Compass 28 - Around the World

A genuine world circumnavigation Phil & Di with Compass 28 Matira On Sunday, February 2, 2025 at

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By Compass 28 - Around the World

A genuine world circumnavigation Phil & Di with Compass 28 Matira On Sunday, February 2, 2025 at

2/2/25

Anthony Livingston, … Maeling7

1/22/25

Electrolysis on prop.

Tony I believe the C28s used a 7/8" shaft Typically under 10 hp. The C29's typically 12-20

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Electrolysis on prop.

Tony I believe the C28s used a 7/8" shaft Typically under 10 hp. The C29's typically 12-20

1/22/25

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