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In my 40 plus years of sailboat ownership I've never had a turnbuckle unscrew itself. The wire is overkill, unnecessary and could be... -
Remove the wire and use split rings or cutter pins and wrap with tape or put canvas around it.
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BigEasy replied to the thread What to do about this corroded through-hull fitting?.My exact thought! If you are not planning a haul out very soon, drive an appropriately sized wooden plug into the thru hull fitting...
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twodzusfittings replied to the thread AM I crazy to sail in the Delaware Bay.Delaware Bay has a fair share of heavy cargo traffic as there is the Port of Wilmington which serves unloading of Cars, Fruits and other... -
Tally Ho replied to the thread What to do about this corroded through-hull fitting?.Great example of why you should always close thru hull when leaving the boat! But in this case, if the boat is in the water…DONT TOUCH... -
Ccolemj replied to the thread H380 Bent rudder and Smile.Expense is relative, but I do know a replacement rudder from Foss in Florida will be a minimum of $3,000 if they have the mold for it...
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jssailem replied to the thread 0.04 or 0.06" seizing wire for turnbuckles?.https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/securing-turnbuckles.173623/ -
jssailem replied to the thread Any thoughts on why this is corroding?.The safety wire approach is a bit overkill. In 2015 this question was asked and answered...
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sailcapt340 replied to the thread Hunter 340 - correct mast rake.Mark, I sent you a PM. Files were large so multiple. -
Joe replied to the thread Any thoughts on why this is corroding?.In my 40 plus years of sailboat ownership I've never had a turnbuckle unscrew itself. The wire is overkill, unnecessary and could be... -
Joe replied to the thread What to do about this corroded through-hull fitting?.As long as no one touches it or something heavy slides into it I think you're okay to leave the boat alone till you can get a repair...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread What to do about this corroded through-hull fitting?.I'd replace it or remove it and glass over the hole. Both jobs require the boat to be hauled.
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Interesting idea, but i have had bad experience with UV and velcro wraps for other stuff.