1972 Hallberg-Rassy Rasmus 35 "SV_Juniata"

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1972 Hallberg-Rassy Rasmus 35 "SV_Juniata" you view here if you wish. Keep reading

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We purchased Juniata (Juni) from Peter after checking out many many vessels in Florida. He is roughly 93 years old now, but was 85 or so when he decided to live on a liveaboard for 5 years on his bucket list solo. 

The previous owner before Peter was this guy (can't remember his name but have it in the logs) He was an engineer out of New Zealand, he is the one the put the roof and current cockpit surround on Juniata. He traveled with his wife back and forth during the season and wanted to keep the cockpit enclosed.

Peter, whom we directly bought "Juniata" from lived and traveled on her, sailing from Florida and local region, and eventually to Chesapeake Bay where he had close connection and sailed as a young lad. We have tons on notes and logs and monies spent on keeping Juniata in good shape. This should be no surprise as it's a sailboat. Eventually 1 year prior to us buying her, he had Juni shipped via semi truck from East Coast to West Coast ending up at Berkeley Marina in San Francisco Bay area. After rigging was reinstalled it lived at Paradise Cay Marina. After we purchased her, we brought her back to Berkeley Marina where she now lives. Peter's original plan was to sail with his family but they showed no interest due to time and other things I suppose. We came along and purchased Juni in August of 2023. I own a repair shop and so I've gone through and done all normal things a new owner with a mechanic's background would do. Next buyer will be filled in for sure. We have never had any issues with her as expected but shop owners like myself don't like breaking down and I've went front front to back checking everything out as I need to know deep down she was solid. Which she is. I hope this helps. I live in Sacramento which is 1.5 hours away. I commute often to tinker on Juni and/or to sail in the bay. So tire kickers, please be aware, my time and your time are valuable. She is an older boat with very very good owners and bones. We slap silicone where needed to prevent leaks, she las bumps and bruises and is not princess queen. This boat is designed to save your life in rough seas. All technical data is online if you google it. It’s titled in my name and registered. It does have a coast guard number but I’ve never bothered with it. 

Here is all the basic info, sorry so vague but I'm trying to bang this out. 

-- has roller furling works great

-- we have never used the extra sails as they are stowed but my memory says there is a genoa, a spinnaker, and a storm jib along with the main sail and roller furler

-- has navigation, radar etc, we use out Iphone's though. 

-- has davit's that go up and down, they were made by the engineer, it's a nice system 

-- has old autopilot but works

-- comes with a ton a stuff plus spare parts etc.

-- has original volvo md21a, lots of hours I'm sure you want to know exactly how many but I don't know, but I know this. I'm a master mechanic and it runs perfect. A little smoke when you first start up as most old diesels do. I installed an hour counter, one for the engine and one for the key switch.

-- I have installed a fuel level sender (took a long time) but it works but this does not burn much fuel esp. in the bay

-- It has a diesel fuel polisher yes it does

-- New filters fuel, oil, and coolant, and all normal tasks done within 6 months.

--Everything work as it should

-- Does NOT have normal "head" toilet. It has a portapotty. Yes you can put a normal head in it. We have no need as we only sail for about 5 hours at a time. There are plenty of great reasons to have a portable toilet, we can discuss later. 

-- Does NOT have window that opens in the center, meaning where you stare out when in cockpit does NOT open, not sure why this boat does not have it. 

-- Installed sunroof when I first bought the boat so I could see the top of the mast and the sails.

-- Has three anchors. Two up front and one in the rear. The hallberg comes with rear one. Lots of chain have never had to use it, there is extra chain stowed, plus all the chain in the locker. 

-- Has old style windlass winch

-- Has all 110v or 220v or shorepower removed. Why? So prevent wear on the metals and through halls in the boat. Just about every fitting has been replaced with modern day Marelon. In order to use shorepower we just simply put the extension cord to the boat and plug in. Any person whom understand electricity and marina life knows. 

-- Has solar, batteries are from late 2022 including starting battery and coach batteries.

-- Engine runs great, volvo md21a

-- Standing rigging is about 11-12 years old

-- The interior is in great shape in in my opinion, the map table and countertops were remodeled by two owner's prior, done well in my opinion. Meaning the countertops come out further giving kitchen area longer counter space plus there is ample storage ( you can not sit in the corner ) as the chair is no longer there. You would never sit there anyways as the main cabin area has table and there is a chart table in cockpit with storage underneath. 

-- Last haul out was two years ago, all systems were go before we bought the boat. We did NOT request a haul out as it's pricey and the previous owner knew every detail as he was the one that had it hauled out before we bought it. 

-- The main sail is older but holds up in SF bay. Lots of wind. The main uses Dyneema not rope. Hope this helps. 

-- Mast has steps/ladder to climb 

Comes with Dinghy and all the gear plus a old Nissan two stroke (I've never started it) but old man says it runs. 

1972 Hallberg-Rassy "Juniata" with MD21A VOLVO PENTA MOTOR

LINK TO MD21A WORKSHOP MANUAL

 MD21A WORKSHOP MANUAL

2009 vw tiguan CCTA TSI engine and injector seating and misc

Hello, this is for info only. For the forum kids that like to sweat people, we don't care and won't respond. If you use this link elsewhere just give us credit that is all we ask, don't plagiarize.

We did not take a ton of pictures but as mechanics it's good to share with other mechanics.

This is the CCTA motor out of a 2009 Tiguan.

This motor uses a high pressure fuel rail system, think scuba tank pressure so please be very careful. Only professional mechanics should ever work on this motor.

The weak link that we have seen in the intake gets gummed up, for this you must remove intake and clean by hand we won't really go into that but it's highly advised you clean the intake valves and crap the best you can. You do run the risk of getting debris/oil/crud into the motor so attempt at your own risk.

Now, about the tool, T10133C. The black round handle connected to the metal square like base is for pressing the injectors in. We don't use this, we used the slide tool most the time, it's up to you.

You will NOT use all the pieces in the kit. There are multiple kits out there, we have the newest and updated one at the time which is T10133C.

I believe any kit will work as long as you have the slide hammer portion and the gold pieces which I will show you farther down this page. 

Once you get the intake off and you are looking at the injectors be aware of this...

The VW "kit" 10133 is not designed to work with the intake studs in place that are in the head. As shown with my index finger. We chose NOT to take the studs out. It's very easy to work around them. 

Use a small hard hammer with the VW slide hammer tool but remove the heavy slide hammer portion, just use the thin portion and tip as shown.

So I'm clear it's the black portion(s) in the pic. The silver portion comes in the "seal" kit from VW the white box. The silver portion is basically a perfectly formed piece of metal designed to press in the new seal and injected. Some people claim they use a socket to do this. Um, NO. High pressure fuel system needs to be sealed.

A picture of the intake off the vehicle laying, be very careful, at the end of that long silver rod/brace is a bolt that can shear off very easily. We advise removing the bolt, do not hold the intake by this it will snap off. 

Slide hammer tool with weighted slide below is used to remove the injectors without injury. Like a dent puller.

The brush shown below is to clean the "injector" hole NOT to clean the intake valves. If you plan on keeping this VW kit a long time don't abuse the brush, just our opinion.

The gold parts below are so you can install the parts on the fuel injectors once you have them on your bench. 

http://festivalwellies.org.uk/GG-clients/pendragon/sealey/pdf_instructions/VS2069.pdf

Below is a quick pictures of the old injector parts plus the press in silver part.

You need one box per injector, they are cheap about $10 each. 

The timing chain jumped 3 teeth on the intake side due to the lower tensioner failing. This is a common issue with this motor. The pics below are for info only. Notice the bent valve once we pulled the head.

Bent intake valve below, tilting to the right.

Head gasket kit Victor Reinz is a complete kit.

We cleaned the pistons and head gasket surfaces with a light high speed air tool. DON'T over grind the head, it's aluminum. Less is more.

The is the valve cover under the plastic. It uses a anerobic sealant, you apply it with a home depot white sponge roller small, it comes in the head gasket kit or you can buy over the counter anywhere.

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!