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Planning to keep the wire-to-rope halyards or replace with all-rope? If the latter, I can help/
Ken Pole, Ottawa
1975 Mark III Santiva

For what it's worth, working from the premise that having batteries right beside an engine is not a good idea because of heat and vibration, I opted to run appropriately-gauged cable through the space behind my icebox and into the storage area under the portside aft seat. Power is routed through a 1-2-all switch mounted on a panel I installed behind my icebox. The batteries are mounted as close to the centreline as possible. However, I use two Odyssey AGM batteries, one for starter for my Atomic 4 and the other as a house battery. These are smaller than conventional lead-acid batteries but are more than up to my needs in that the A-4, with a displacement of one litre is easy to start, and all my lights, as part of a stem-to-stern rewiring, are LEDs. I use the former battery area to house a waste bin and provide other storage, separated from the engine by a plywood bulkhead.
Ken Pole, Ottawa
1975 Mark III Santiva

I installed one last year after a minor toerail modification. Will send you a pix this weekend or early next week (boat's still covered) if you pop me a note via [deleted]

Ken Pole, Ottawa
1975 Mark III Santiva

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In March 2015, I offered to pass on information about a shop in the Seattle area which made me some Delrin sheaves when I went the all-rope route. Subsequent brain fade meant that I didn't follow up. Check out http://www.zephyrwerks.com. The proprietor, Ed Louchard, does really nice work and I've been extremely happy with the new sheaves. I have asked him via email (his contact info is on the site) whether he still has my measurements, which I'll be happy to post; otherwise, measure your current metal sheaves and axles, give him your planned line size, and you should have your new sheaves within a couple of week.
Ken Pole, Ottawa
1975 Mark III Santiva

Pix? Will email (address?) a couple next week. It sits essentially fore and aft behind the stuffing boc, atop a slab of styrofoam (a la david weatherston's posting about his Installation on Hyperion).
Batteries? I agree with the suggestion that they'd be better off under the aft dinette seat. Running cable is not a huge challenge if you have a wiring fish (also useful for rigging new halyards, etc.). I have a trio of Odyssey AGMs whick tuck nicely out of the way and don't require battery boxes, but all my lights in a completely rewired boat are LED so demand is minimal, snd the fact that the one-litre Atomic 4 turns over so easily means that I don't require huge cranking power.
Cheers.
Ken Pole, Ottawa
1975 Mark III Santiva

I found it at a couple of Canadian Tire outlets in Ottawa -- and one in Toronto a couple of months ago. One clerk said "oh yea, we carry it all the time".
Ken Pole, Ottawa
1975 Mark III Santiva

An afterthought to this discussion: you might want to consider replacing your masthead sheaves if they're the originals. I got a set of custom-milled Delrin replacements from a guy near Seattle and would be happy to pass on the info. As part of the project, I drilled out the pop rivets holding my masthead fitting and drilled and tapped for 1/4-inch SS screws; it simplifies inspection and maintenance.
Ken Pole, Ottawa
1975 Mark III Santiva

Hi Clare. Check out plasteakdotcom. Finally fed up with sanding, varnishing etc., I ordered rails from them last year and am delighted with the results-- as is anyone who has seen them. To facilitate shipping, I opted to have two rails on each side: two loops forward and, I think, four loops aft. I sent them a detailed set of measurements and they fit to perfection. You can opt for two base thicknesses, the larger one providing for a much more stable and less fragile installation than the originals. Cost was about $300, including shipping, and I had them within two weeks. Can send pix later this week if you like.
Ken Pole, Ottawa
1975 Mark III Santiva

I neglected to ask you where you're berthed.
Ken Pole, Ottawa
1975 Mark III Santiva

Suggest you try the "advice and articles" link on the westmarine.com website. You might also consider getting a copy of Sailboat Electronics Simplified by Don Casey. I found both helpful when doing a total rewire, a key element of which was replacing all incandescent bulbs and fixtures with LEDs. The only incandescent bulb I have left is the steaming light, which will be converted in the spring. You running diesel or A4? Cheers.
Ken Pole, Ottawa
1975 Mark III Santiva

In response to your other note, direct to my email, the filler elbow on my tank is indeed removable. Makes life a lot easier.
Ken Pole, Ottawa
1975 Mark III Santiva