Nauticat Association » All Posts https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/forum/all-things-technical/above-decks/feed/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:41:45 +0000 https://bbpress.org/?v=2.6.13 en-GB https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/deck-hatches-seals/#post-77012 <![CDATA[Deck hatches – seals]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/deck-hatches-seals/#post-77012 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:50:53 +0000 Steve Chafer I have two hatches on deck, one in the forecabin and one over the galley on my N33 MkII. The seals are leaking and I need to replace them, has anyone done this job. The units are made in Denmark but I can not sea a name on them?

]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/common-water-leak-locations-on-nauticat-33-mk2/#post-76996 <![CDATA[Reply To: Common water leak locations on Nauticat 33 mk2]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/common-water-leak-locations-on-nauticat-33-mk2/#post-76996 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:26:13 +0000 Richard but mostly Dick Smith I had a leak problem as yours which I found was rain entering the gear lever case on the stern helm position and below the log mounted on the coach roof – the rain was running down the cables and steering pipes in the helm box and down a hole in the box in the back panel – this directly leads into the engine compartment….. then to the bilge …

]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/swim-platform-on-a-nc33/#post-76960 <![CDATA[Reply To: Swim platform on a NC33]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/swim-platform-on-a-nc33/#post-76960 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:40:04 +0000 Martin Smith You may have already seen the swim platforms fitted to Sonatina and Cwtch (NC331), currently listed for sale on the NA site. Both boats are based in the Eastern Med, so these may have been local additions. The canoe stern does not seem to be an impediment.

]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/swim-platform-on-a-nc33/#post-76954 <![CDATA[Swim platform on a NC33]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/swim-platform-on-a-nc33/#post-76954 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:30:16 +0000 Bruce Goldman The Boat of Laughter and Forgetting, a 1989 NC 33, has a hard dinghy on davits at the stern. Getting on and off the dink requires a climb over the stern rail and down the ladder. This is not possible while carrying a 50 lb bulldog. My intention is to put a gate in the stern rail and to install a swim platform.
The canoe stern presents a bit of a challenge. An internet search yields a few photos but I would be interested in hearing from members who have installed or have such an appendage, particularly details on sizing, means of attachment, and experience in general.
I am also thinking that it might be possible to attach a stern thruster of sorts to the underside, but this is secondary to facilitating shore duty.
– Bruce

]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/wind-generator-2/#post-76923 <![CDATA[Reply To: Wind generator]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/wind-generator-2/#post-76923 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:13:27 +0000 Yes it will work well.
My 2011 N411 has a D400 on the mizzen mast approx halfway up.
Runs very nicely but adds little to the batteries unless we have 20kts.
It was very helpful when my charger failed; solar panels were good for the daytime and with the little help from the D400 at night we continued to use electronics and autopilot as well as fridges

]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/cockpit-locker-lid-hinges/#post-76888 <![CDATA[Reply To: Cockpit locker lid hinges]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/cockpit-locker-lid-hinges/#post-76888 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:01:54 +0000 Piers Covill Brilliant Warren I will give them a shout.
Best wishes Piers

]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/cockpit-locker-lid-hinges/#post-76887 <![CDATA[Reply To: Cockpit locker lid hinges]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/cockpit-locker-lid-hinges/#post-76887 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:55:19 +0000 Warren Shanks Hi Piers.
All the old bankrupt Nauticat stock was bought and is sold by Nautikulma in Finland. These are family members of the original owner I believe.
You need to open website on a home computer as hard to navigate on smart devices but can be done.

https://www.nautikulma.fi/en_GB

Find the part then email them if outside Finland and they will arrange paperwork and delivery. Very helpful people. They may want a few pictures to help identify the right part of not on the website.
I’m sure they will get you the part. It took them a few months but they got me an original cupboard door for my 44 given time.

Hope this helps

Warren

]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/cockpit-locker-lid-hinges/#post-76884 <![CDATA[Cockpit locker lid hinges]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/cockpit-locker-lid-hinges/#post-76884 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:59:52 +0000 Piers Covill Hi All

I have broken one of the cockpit locker hinges on my ’84 NC43 and looking into options to replace it. I have tried welding it and it lasted a few months before it broke again. The casting is sadly not great quality so welding isn ‘t really an options. I have searched for a replacement but most options are made in stainless and smaller. I have emailed Nauticat in Latvia in case they have a dusty shelf full of hinges but I am not holding my breath.

Before I probably end up either getting something fabricated or repolacing all the hinges so they match, does anyone have any other ideas?

Best wishes Piers

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]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/bow-fairleads/#post-76883 <![CDATA[Reply To: Bow Fairleads]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/bow-fairleads/#post-76883 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:05:33 +0000 Given the windage and mass of your N33, how heavy of warp do you need?
If the overly large warp is on the mooring could you loop a smaller line and make a bridle to existing fair leads?

If for long term storage with gales and storms likely then maybe pull the anchor and lead additional line through bow roller, but i think a bridle arrangement much better.

Also a riding sail if she hunts in strong winds?

Fair seas

]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/bow-fairleads/#post-76882 <![CDATA[Reply To: Bow Fairleads]]> https://www.nauticatassociation.com/forums/topic/bow-fairleads/#post-76882 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:02:51 +0000 Paul Jepson Force 4 sell a pair of SS fairleads for £48 that will take a hefty 18mm rope

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