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  • jssailem
    I have SV Hadley back in the water. This is the shark bite taken from the keel. Here is the keel, repaired. Looking pretty.
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  • Leeward Rail
    Not pontoons and wakeboats.
  • Ward H
    Ward H reacted to MikeHoncho's post in the thread The Sewing Machine Thread with Like Like.
    switching to a servo motor is a dramatic upgrade
  • Hayden Watson
    Hayden Watson reacted to Project_Mayhem's post in the thread Towing a Catalina C30 1983 with Like Like.
    That is some excellent info. They made the split in the backstay higher for the walk through transom for the MKIII's. I think the MKII's...
  • jssailem
    jssailem replied to the thread Rigging Quote.
    I have used Zepherwerks for replacement sheaves. https://www.zephyrwerks.com/pricing-and-payments
  • jssailem
    jssailem replied to the thread HydroVane/Monitor Wind Vane.
    I found a monitor wind vane on Craig’s list. Great opportunity.
  • C
    colemj replied to the thread gelcoat.
    To complete the chemistry lesson, there is no "hardener" like in epoxy - it is a catalyst. Benzoyl peroxide can be used as a catalyst...
  • heritage
    heritage replied to the thread LifePo4 in winter.
    Bob S.. You got me wondering if the Overkill BMS 's can be completely turned off with the app. This is AI's answer...
  • Jim Legere
    Jim Legere replied to the thread HydroVane/Monitor Wind Vane.
    Don't consider buying a wind vane without looking at the Cape Horn. It's made in Canada so the favourable exchange rate for US buyers...
  • lehighsail
    lehighsail reacted to Ward H's post in the thread The Sewing Machine Thread with Like Like.
    Here's my thoughts on what a "new to sewing" sailor needs to consider when looking for a machine. I agree that heavy duty home machines...
  • BigEasy
    A multi oscillating tool with a straight blade attachment may help. It was super helpful when I removed a deck mounted skylight on my...
  • J
    jaysweet replied to the thread Rigging Quote.
    Interesting to hear about your busbar. I need to check it out. Running rigging is generally not on the menu (except for a new outhaul...
  • J
    jaysweet replied to the thread Rigging Quote.
    Well, you have a bigger boat, and winches are expensive, so that accounts for some of the difference! I replaced all the running rigging...
  • J
    jaysweet replied to the thread Rigging Quote.
    Yep: I'm replacing all the electronic gizmos on the mast. My wind instrument is 20 years old, and although I replaced the bearings...
  • J
    jaysweet replied to the thread Rigging Quote.
    I called and got a bit more information today from the riggers. Their estimate is firm, as in: if it takes longer, they still stick to...