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DI think that the bracket is supposed to be static and not move once it is in the right position and tightened. The bracket is designed...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Hows this boom/mast look.. on my "new" (1971) Catalina 22.The "wonky" opening allows the sail slugs to enter the mast track. It should be lower. That is a sail stop. It should be installed...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Lifeline Stanchion Orientation Questions (Catalina 22).Photos of the stanchion bases would be helpful. It is unusual for the stanchions to be angled towards the middle of the boat. Yes...
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The fire on deck after the strike looks pretty hinky. -
Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Lightning strike.You mean you’ve never seen a fire spontaneously appear and then evaporate from a fiberglass surface, leaving no trace at all? ;)
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kappykaplan replied to the thread Lightning strike.The fire on deck after the strike looks pretty hinky. -
jssailem replied to the thread Lifeline Stanchion Orientation Questions (Catalina 22).Watch boats as they approach the dock, and see how folks wanting to help the boat skipper grab for the boat to stop it from hitting the... -
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A windex is accurate to as little as 2 degrees close to the wind. It is an amazing index but people who have one should read the... -
Lots of good tip, so no need for me to joint the fray. Blocked practice. Go out on a nice light/moderate day, with perfect tacking...
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I'm a proponent of a short delay before releasing the jib. In addition to the reasons above, the wind pushes the jib over which I think...
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Indysailor replied to the thread Timing for the perfect tack.I think first, rather than getting hung up on 90 or 100 degrees, the advice of going close hauled to close hauled and noting the angle...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Lightning strike.AI, the spreaders and the guy being blown overboard.
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Apex replied to the thread Lifeline Stanchion Orientation Questions (Catalina 22).The mounting feet are likely a trapezoid, so not easy to turn around. Could they be bent due to lifeline tension? Any distortion at... -
Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Lightning strike.Definitely AI. Look how janky the spreaders are. Also the lightning bolt seems to originate at the masthead.
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jssailem replied to the thread Timing for the perfect tack.This is the objective of a good tack. To do this start the process slow. Try to achieve smooth. Before you know it you will be smooth...
