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GybeFunny
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Topic: Andersen bailer service kit Posted: 13 May 21 at 8:55am |
I have an Andersen Self Bailer in my Streaker but the chute is very loose. I put the bailer down when its windy but when the boat moves at speed it pops back up again. I have never had such a loose bailer, they normally are very stiff and make a crunchy noise from the sand so I have never had this issue before on other boats.
I have tried bending the sides of the chute outwards to create friction but this has just caused leaks (thankfully only when the bailer is down). Is there anything else I can do? I see you can buy service kits that include replacement rubber gaskets, is that likely to increase friction enough? What are the symptoms that the service kits are supposed to fix? Thanks.
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423zero
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 21 at 10:47am |
Only used one to prevent leaks, have you got any abandoned boats you can take a working one out of?
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Robert
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GybeFunny
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 21 at 12:05pm |
I am afraid not, I just wonder if a new gasket will also increase friction.
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 21 at 3:25pm |
I suspect it will increase friction.
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423zero
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 21 at 5:29pm |
I always thought the lever mechanism held it open and closed?
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Robert
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 21 at 6:29pm |
The lever holds it closed.
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423zero
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 21 at 7:20pm |
Got to be friction then, many times I have had to push it open with my finger.
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Robert
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GybeFunny
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 21 at 8:00pm |
Yes the lever holds it closed, it relies on friction to hold it open.
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Sussex Lad
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 21 at 8:02pm |
Try Premiumropes for bailer service kits. Got some myself last year. A gasket for Hull/bailer interface and a gasket for the bailer chute/bailer body. If memory serves.
https://www.premiumropes.com/ronstan-5741-service-kit-to-suit-ronstan-bailers Edited by Sussex Lad - 13 May 21 at 8:05pm |
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GybeFunny
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 21 at 8:04pm |
Thank you, can I ask what symptom you were looking to cure with the kit?
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