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  • Hayden Watson
    The clew and tack reinforcement are the same. The difference is in how baggy the foot is. On a footed main [also known as a shelf...
  • capta
    capta replied to the thread Keel bolt damage on lead keel.
    If I were in your situation, I might be tempted to put the boat up for sale, considering what a proper job might cost. I agree with...
  • Screen Saver
    Screen Saver replied to the thread Lithium Batteries.
    So for clarity; Charging Systems If people are still using basic old fashion non multi stage chargers my point was this should have...
  • Tally Ho
    Are loose-footed main sails reinforced differently than a bolt-rope-footed sail at the corners (at least the clew)? I only ask so folks...
  • Tally Ho
    Tally Ho reacted to MikeHoncho's post in the thread Expired Flares with Like Like.
    buy electronic ones and then you can complain about disposing of the batteries......
  • Tally Ho
    Tally Ho replied to the thread Apparent Wind Indicator.
    You need to know what brand your old one is if you want to use the same mount. Davis is pretty popular, but who knows how old yours...
  • shemandr
    shemandr replied to the thread Rudder repair.
    You’ll be glad you stepped up. Learning skills is NEVER a bad thing. Enjoy the ride!
  • D
    dlochner replied to the thread Lithium Batteries.
    Case in point, the Dive Boat fire a few years ago in SoCal. All the phones and devices were being charged in the same location and...
  • jssailem
    jssailem replied to the thread Apparent Wind Indicator.
    Here is one that fits your boat size. 15" Great Hawk for boats from 8m - 20m $75.41 USD
  • Hayden Watson
    Hayden Watson replied to the thread Lithium Batteries.
    Correct, your boat is much more at risk from a fire cause by your chordless tool or cell phone batterery than it is from the LFP house bank.
  • Tally Ho
    Tally Ho replied to the thread Lithium Batteries.
    I am measuring voltage at the battery (BMS), the charger report (also Bluetooth) and a Renogy shunt/monitor. Thanks Fred. I tried the...
  • jssailem
    jssailem reacted to brhoads's post in the thread Rudder repair with Helpful Helpful.
    Thanks so much for all of the help. After taking the pintleoff, I discovered that a chunk of the rudder had broken off where the first...
  • shemandr
    shemandr reacted to dlochner's post in the thread Keel bolt damage on lead keel with Like Like.
    With an impact so strong that the keel moved, it is quite likely there is more damage to the boat than just the keel bolts. There is...
  • jssailem
    jssailem reacted to rgranger's post in the thread Keel bolt damage on lead keel with Like Like.
    You are not too far from Annapolis. There should be many yards that deal with sailboats there.
  • jssailem
    jssailem replied to the thread Autopilot for O'Day 39.
    The suggested CPT autopilot by @Stu Jackson is a solid unit. For day sailing on a boat where the skipper knows how to navigate and will...