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Gene Neill replied to the thread Fiberglass rudder from Catalina Direct.Well, that blows. Our rudder has been kept in the "up" position for nine years now, with no warping yet. I've never heard of this... -
JamesG161 replied to the thread Invest 97L --> TS Erin --> Hurricane Erin.Cat 4 Hurricane Erin 8/17/2028 Why does it change intensity? HEAT from Atlantic. But the Frog effect helps too. @Kermit... -
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Dr. Levi provided a great description of the steering winds on the 500mb chart. While he identifies this report as having the most... -
jssailem replied to the thread Invest 97L --> TS Erin --> Hurricane Erin.Dr. Levi provided a great description of the steering winds on the 500mb chart. While he identifies this report as having the most... -
I think therefore I am - I think.
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I'm sorry, but I hope you aren't thinking of owning that boat? The saying, "there's no such thing as a free boat", is very, very true...
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jssailem replied to the thread AM I crazy to sail in the Delaware Bay.Hi @Sethc30, with no experience as stated in your bio, the idea of going small makes sense. Doing a trailer boat adds time to getting on...
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Looks like galvanized wire to me. Has that dull gray lumpy look.
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jssailem replied to the thread What to do about this corroded through-hull fitting?.Based on the image of the hose and the snapped off report, It appears that the valve corrosion is at the near to failure status. It...
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BigEasy replied to the thread Binini for 1982 Hunter 33 Cherubini????.Speaking of safety, skin cancer, especially melanoma is a serious risk. I wouldn’t have a boat without a bimini; preferably one with a... -
BigEasy reacted to BAD ORCA's post in the thread 0.04 or 0.06" seizing wire for turnbuckles? with Like.
Interesting idea, but i have had bad experience with UV and velcro wraps for other stuff.
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[I use Wrap Pins. Quick and easy. No tools needed.] For all of you who have already bought Wrap Pins don't read any further..... For...
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BigEasy reacted to Rich Stidger's post in the thread 0.04 or 0.06" seizing wire for turnbuckles? with Like.
I know that by definition sailors have deep pockets. But seriously, 20 bucks each? To each their own. YMMV.
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Ddlochner replied to the thread AM I crazy to sail in the Delaware Bay.The commercial traffic, i.e., barges, freighters, and the like are restricted by draft to a narrow channel down the middle of the bay...
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Have you considered stainless split rings? They're inexpensive, simpler to use, and reusable. That's what I use...
