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kappykaplan replied to the thread Seacock Quality... Replace?—Currently on the hard..:plus: -
Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Seacock Quality... Replace?—Currently on the hard..Swap in bronze, not brass. Brass is susceptible to dezincification, leaving it pink and brittle. -
Banooma replied to the thread How do you remove a water heater from a 1999 Catalina 28’ MKII?.Agree with the suggestion of a sea trial, plus a professional survey. Hopefully the PO took care of the engine. Sometimes owners hire... -
Ccolemj replied to the thread Constrictor Clutches.I don't have constrictor clutches, but yes, those work on the same principle as I described a home-made one would. The difference is...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Constrictor Clutches.As others have said, if you need a winch to raise a mainsail on a 25' boat, something is seriously wrong. Top candidates: Raising the...
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kappykaplan replied to the thread Hunter 170 spinnaker install.There are three entries on that page for spinnakers and the Hunter 170.
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Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Is this gelcoat or paint.You haven’t done any structural damage, but you may have reduced the thickness of either a previous barrier coat or the gelcoat. Gelcoat...
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Clean it thoroughly & wipe down with prescribed solvent as recommended by barrier coat manufacturer. Apply several coats of barrier...
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Indysailor replied to the thread Cheap outboard.Just a couple things come to mind, aside from the potential issue of not being strong enough in a current: You will be moving the prop... -
Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Seacock Quality... Replace?—Currently on the hard..There is some risk management balance there. Exhaust hose is much more robust than most other drain and intake hoses, so there is less...
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kappykaplan replied to the thread Seacock Quality... Replace?—Currently on the hard..On most boats, the exhaust is above the waterline. You need to that yours is above the waterline and then make a decision to add a...
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After spending the night visited family in Nanaimo and seeing that WG was open to transit we decided to sail to Jedediah Island Marine... -
BigEasy replied to the thread Circumnavigating Vancouver Island.Sounds great this time of year. Definitely looking forward to October; only 3 months to go!
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BigEasy replied to the thread Circumnavigating Vancouver Island.Beautiful scenery & envious to see you guys wearing sweaters! Fair winds for the remainder of your cruise.
