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Compass Yacht Group

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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

Dean Francis, Maeling2

Aug 18

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

Aug 18

Dean Francis, … David Murn5

Aug 13

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

Aug 13

MrSeaDragon, … Maeling3

Aug 9

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!

Aug 9

Anthony Livingston, … Maeling3

Jul 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

Jul 25

David Murn, Maeling2

Jul 22

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?)

Jul 22

Geoffrey Raebel

Jul 10

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'

Jul 10

Patrick, Mando C293

Jul 7

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

Jul 7

MrSeaDragon, Maeling2

Jul 1

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

Jul 1

Maurice Kuter, Maeling2

May 26

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.

May 26

MrSeaDragon, … Maeling7

May 22

C29 Pedestal Brand

I put a swimming platform on Maeling's transom after I figured out that it was near impossible to

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C29 Pedestal Brand

I put a swimming platform on Maeling's transom after I figured out that it was near impossible to

May 22

lockie, … Maeling3

May 22

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

May 22

Geoffrey Raebel2

May 20

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

May 20

Geoffrey Raebel

May 15

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

May 15

Geoffrey Raebel

May 7

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

May 7

Geoffrey Raebel, Michael Ball4

Apr 28

Wheel Steering on C29

Thanks for the reply Don. I "felt" more while tiller steering my Northerner 28 than wheel

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Wheel Steering on C29

Thanks for the reply Don. I "felt" more while tiller steering my Northerner 28 than wheel

Apr 28

Michael Ball, … Maeling8

Apr 28

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

Apr 28

MrSeaDragon, … Maeling11

Apr 18

C29 Ballast Configuration

Thanks Geoff, Don & All :-)

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C29 Ballast Configuration

Thanks Geoff, Don & All :-)

Apr 18

dgri...@gmail.com, … Maeling11

Apr 13

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

Apr 13

Graeme Lock, … MrSeaDragon5

Apr 11

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

Apr 11

Geoffrey Raebel

Apr 2

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

Apr 2

grandpiper, … surviveemail5

Feb 16

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

Feb 16

Feb 2

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

Feb 2

Anthony Livingston, … Maeling7

Jan 22

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

Jan 22

surviveemail, … Maeling6

Jan 15

Sea legs for Compass 29

The prop mentioned is a 3x2 pine support not a revolving thingamy! A c29 lying on its side is about

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Sea legs for Compass 29

The prop mentioned is a 3x2 pine support not a revolving thingamy! A c29 lying on its side is about

Jan 15

Michael Ball, … Maeling6

Jan 14

Sad news but you have had a good run, I have a feeling we have not hear the last of Pisces adventures

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Sad news but you have had a good run, I have a feeling we have not hear the last of Pisces adventures

Jan 14

Dean Francis, … Maeling4

Jan 14

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

Oops, that was a racing prop for a C28 (Anna & Hell an Gone) - Two blades made to be stopped

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

Oops, that was a racing prop for a C28 (Anna & Hell an Gone) - Two blades made to be stopped

Jan 14

Graeme Lock, … Phillip of ninoxyacht10

Jan 10

On Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:35:08 AM UTC+11 Phillip of ninoxyacht wrote:

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On Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:35:08 AM UTC+11 Phillip of ninoxyacht wrote:

Jan 10

Jan 9

C 28 Beam on Slipway pics

Thanks to all those contributors over the years. I included a pic of C28 Matira refuelling in the

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C 28 Beam on Slipway pics

Thanks to all those contributors over the years. I included a pic of C28 Matira refuelling in the

Jan 9

Jan 9

Yanmar SVE Service Manual

Dear colleagues, in cleaning out my study I found a hard copy of the Yanmar SVE Service Manual. If

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Yanmar SVE Service Manual

Dear colleagues, in cleaning out my study I found a hard copy of the Yanmar SVE Service Manual. If

Jan 9

Geoffrey Raebel, Graeme Lock2

Jan 5

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

Carbon grease is conductive, so don't slather it around too much. Vaseline is non-conductive so

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

Carbon grease is conductive, so don't slather it around too much. Vaseline is non-conductive so

Jan 5

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