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Mighty impressive that they can make that determination w/o a moisture meter. I'm sure you'll be fine, but keep an eye on them, as you said. -
I'd sail that mast as is, except I'd probably fill the holes. It's not like water can't easily come into the mast from aloft, but bees...
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jssailem replied to the thread Thru hull integrity.:plus::biggrin:
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I used red thread and whipped mine. single for 25', double for 100". You just have to keep track while you're deploying, and it gives...
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This is the most intelligent answer. how often does the depth of where you anchor change drastically? In SF Bay for 33 years it would...
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I do anchor in varying depths, but the first 20ft is still useless.
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Yes. I said rope or chain. I've done both. I marked this rope 10 years ago, and although now more faded than this picture, only a few...
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This is the most intelligent answer. how often does the depth of where you anchor change drastically? In SF Bay for 33 years it would... -
We are making this too complicated. Masking tape for rings about 3-4" wide as needed. Paint with red latex paint. Done. The paint...
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I cut one inch wide and 7 inch long srtips from a tired sail that I retired. I weave them through the strands of the rode and mark the...
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I just use ordinary knitting yarn. Open the twist a bit and tie on the yarn through the strands. Leave the tag ends showing for extra...
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@Terry Cox's idea of colored twine makes a lot of sense. Paint on the chain and the rode will wear. Running a stitch of contrasting...
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Hi Hayden. Several years ago I repurposed a length of orange nylon twine that I found on the road to use as a rode marker.by wrapping a...
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NYSail replied to the thread Thru hull integrity.On all my fittings I use pipe dope and never an issue. However on this one fitting it’s a 45 degree fitting off the hull and it has to... -
thinwater replied to the thread Marking nylon anchor rode..Yes. I said rope or chain. I've done both. I marked this rope 10 years ago, and although now more faded than this picture, only a few...
