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Ramona
Ramona
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9 Sep 2026 8:48am
Jormungadr said..

Ramona said..
In NSW you can rub the bottom clean. You are not allowed to scrape off shell!




fair enough, but I have to scrape before I can rub. 😞


Yeah, that's the rub. As the boating officer told me one day while chatting, just do it out of sight!
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
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NSW, 7771 posts
4 Sep 2026 6:15pm
In NSW you can rub the bottom clean. You are not allowed to scrape off shell!
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Ramona
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Reply in Topic: Genoa Cars
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
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29 Aug 2026 9:09am
DezzyD said..
Thanks everyone,
I was searching for ages trying to find these rollers. A friend recommended i go on a forum and ask. i have read the forum before but never engaged. This is brilliant. Buying the rod and heading over to a mate with a lathe. This has saved me a lot of money. Thanks everyone for your help.
Another question while I am going. The Genoa track, is made up of 2 peices that don't quite aline. any thoughts there? I am thinking of loosening the screws, clamping it across and tightening them again hoping that they grab at a different spot. Is this a waste of time. Am I better to remove the track completely. take out the timber packer and renew and drill new screws. Don't want to do more than I need.


Depends where the join is. Most people don't move the cars very much. If you have a furling headsail the car is in the right spot no matter how much sail is out. If it's just for appearance, then move the unused piece and fill the gap with JB_Weld.
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Ramona
Ramona
NSW
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NSW, 7771 posts
28 Aug 2026 9:09am
DezzyD said..
I have a 1974 S&S 30 and need to replace the old sheaves in the cars. I can't find them anywhere. Unfortunately i can't post a photo as I am a newbie. The measurements are. 50mm od. 10mm centre. 35 mm wide. it is fully nylon - no bearings. The sheaves have just perished over the years. I can get everything else working. Just a huge difference in price between buying a nylon sheave and buying a new car. They all need replacing so it will get pricey. Thanks for your help.


You need a mate with a lathe. Buy some black 50mm Delrin rod off Ebay. It's cheap and easy to work. Find a pensioner with a workshop in your neighbourhood.
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
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24 Aug 2026 5:02pm
When you pass through Nowra next on the way to GP, pick up some Metal Gleam. [just over 40 bucks for 5L]. Square bucket and a soft broom plus a nylon brush for the difficult bits of mould in the deck non slip. Start at the top and an hours work she will look brand new.
nowchem.com.au/shop/heavy-duty/metal-gleam/
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
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15 Aug 2026 8:23am





Ramona
Ramona
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5 Aug 2026 9:05am
lydia said..
Having pulled one out to sandblast and re-galvanise, the frame is put in before the bunk furniture so you have to cut the bunk fronts on one side to get it out.



True.
When I repaired mine I cut out the rusty bits and welded in 10mm stainless plate. It's highly unlikely the bits behind the bunks would be in bad shape but if they were I would make the whole lot in stainless in 3 parts and weld it together in situ.