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capta replied to the thread 1989 Beneteau 35S5 Skeg dropped down on.Are you speaking of a skeg, the bit holding the rudder onto the boat? -
shemandr replied to the thread Nonsuch 26 rigging (cradle lines).The top of the Nonsuch mast is bendy. That would scare me. I think the bending might complicate any task someone is going to... -
Ddlochner replied to the thread 1989 Beneteau 35S5 Skeg dropped down on.Photos would be really helpful.
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Rich Stidger replied to the thread Bottom paint - 2 coats or 3? Or even 4? 5? Why not 6?.I have been using Interlux Aqua One for the last 3-4 years. This year Defender offered a gallon for about $133 inc shipping and tax. But... -
jssailem replied to the thread Marking nylon anchor rode..Yes, it reached the bottom, but I will extend a SWAG that the bottom beneath your boat is soft mud, perhaps some eelgrass or vegetation... -
AArt12050 replied to the thread Bottom paint - 2 coats or 3? Or even 4? 5? Why not 6?.I’ve been using this method for the past 20 years or so with very good result. This avoids build up which, as mentioned, will cause...
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Hayden Watson replied to the thread Marking nylon anchor rode..I now have a ton of experience with raising and lowering anchors with a powered windlass because I did it three times yesterday in my... -
AArt12050 reacted to Rich Stidger's post in the thread Bottom paint - 2 coats or 3? Or even 4? 5? Why not 6? with
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FWIW- I have found that 2 year paints don't work well in the second year, regardless of the manufacturer's claims. I've also found that... -
AArt12050 reacted to colemj's post in the thread Bottom paint - 2 coats or 3? Or even 4? 5? Why not 6? with Like.
If hard paint, there is no advantage of extra coats, because the biocide just can't migrate that far through those many layers. Once...
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shemandr reacted to Project_Mayhem's post in the thread Where is "lowest" point on C22 (for water to collection in the bilge/lockers) and whats this RED stuff? with Like.
Fans in areas that you suspect have trapped water will help a lot. Also, just go sailing. You'll drive yourself mad, broke or both...
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Scott T-Bird reacted to Rich Stidger's post in the thread Bottom paint - 2 coats or 3? Or even 4? 5? Why not 6? with Like.
FWIW- I have found that 2 year paints don't work well in the second year, regardless of the manufacturer's claims. I've also found that... -
thinwater replied to the thread Marking nylon anchor rode..I don't think you will need to make those 10' marks. It is easy to tell from the sound of the windlass and movement of the chain when... -
Ddlochner replied to the thread Shifter cable.That would be an act of extreme desperation. I wouldn't go there. There are extra long arm wrenches. Here's an example from Canadian...
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shrink tubing works for me. using different colors at each depth makes ID easy. .02
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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...