Has anyone considered replacing the Swing Keel Cable/Line with a Synthetic Rope like the AMSTEEL-BLUE used on ATV winches Hubert AmSteel®-Blue is a torque-free 12-strand single braid that yields the maximum in strength-to-weight ratio and, size for size, is the same strength as steel—yet it floats. ...

My X was leaking at the chain plates on both sides. I fixed it by removing, cleaning the plates and sealed with 3M 4000, so far so good, no more water. Just run water from the garden hose on the plates, if it is leaking you will see water run down the inside of the wall under the sink or through the...

I keep my 98X in a slip on lake Simcoe from May to October. For the 1st 2 years I used wax and found small blisters in the gel coat when cleaning the bottom at the end of the 2nd. season. The next spring I stripped the wax, light sanded the bottom, put on 3 or 4 coats of Interlux 2000 barrier, I bel...

I been hauling my X since 2001 with a 94 Ford Aerostar (same motor and frame as the Ranger), 4L V6, AWD. It is a great tow vehicle.

I fly mine singlehanded with no pole, sheets outside the shrouds and controlled from the cockpit I use the ATN sock and Tacker for easy launch and dousing.

My BF50 gets plugged quite often, I keep approx 5' of weedeater line which I push down the pee hole to clean it out.

I replaced the ones on my 98X this year, used the Teleflex Xtreme (more expensive but worth it, very smooth). This is very straight forward, easy to do. I removed one to get the measurement and then ordered the replacements, used 14 ft. lengths with Honda BF50, side mount control box.

Bob,
Why are these only shipped out in the US and no CDN shipping option on your site if you are in Kingston, Ont.?
Hubert

You probably got the indicator tube plugged, this does not mean that the pump wasn't working. I have this problem quite often and carry a length of weedeater line and clean the tube by pushing it into the pee hole

I don't think you have to worry for a while yet, my boat is a 98 and they were the original cables. I think I contributed to the problem by keeping the motor tilted up in the slip

I replaced the control cables on by X with the new Teleflex TFXtremes, what a difference, so smooth that I had to check to make sure I had linkage connected at the motor.

I keep my X in a slip on a lake from May to Oct. When I pulled it out and cleaned at the end of the first season I found small blisters. The next spring I light sanded and added an Interlux Barrier, 1 gallon will do 2-3 coats. I then added 2 coats of Micron CSC antifouling which lasts 2-3 seasons. I...

I tie my downhaul rope off on a cleat on the mast and stand on the cabin to pull it down. Your idea of a block at the bottom is a good idea, you could then lead it to the cockpit, I will try it this summer.

I bought mine 2 years ago, If I remember correctly the sleeve was is sold by the foot, mine I believe is 22 ft and cost approx $200 US, the tacker was around $65 US., it has a snap hook that you reach from the foreward hatch and pull the pin on to blow the tack under load. The sleeve is very good qu...

I sail single handed most of the time and found handling the take down much easiler with the ATN sock and Tacker, this video clip will show you how to use it. http://www.atninc.com/ Bought both at sailnet