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Ccolemj replied to the thread Little help with Replacing Tabbing (first time doing this..).17oz biax is pretty much the most common standard for tape. The next step down I'd guess would be 12oz, but that would be a specialty...
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cephius (Dave) replied to the thread Back to trailer sailing.My 1987 Capri did not come with a cover for the bow hatch. Catalinadirect.com does not sell them for these early boats. I purchased a... -
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shemandr replied to the thread Boat access for Old Folks....A timely subject for me. I go with swim platform or some sort of open transom. As I age I find lifting my feet up more difficult and... -
PaulK replied to the thread 1989 Beneteau 35S5 Skeg dropped down on.If this is the boat: FIRST 35S5 (BENETEAU) - sailboatdata it would seem that the skeg is essentially a short (perhaps 8" high at the... -
Ddanm1 replied to the thread Boat access for Old Folks....Absolutely look for a boat with a swim platform. Even if you can climb a ladder alongside, why not have the option? More importantly...
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Ccolemj replied to the thread Little help with Replacing Tabbing (first time doing this..).Sorry if this is obvious and you knew it, but the side of the biax containing the chopped strand goes down against what you are glassing...
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Ccolemj replied to the thread Little help with Replacing Tabbing (first time doing this..).It is hard to see what is catching your eye wrt flat vs non flat areas. From the pictures, it looks like you are almost there, in that...
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Joe replied to the thread Boat access for Old Folks....Side entry is safer to use, IMHO. the bow and stern will magnify any hobby horsing if you're anchored in choppy water. -
thinwater replied to the thread Bottom paint - 2 coats or 3? Or even 4? 5? Why not 6?.You haul out in the winter? that changes things. Good two-year paints last two years (I'm going on three with only a few barnacles) if... -
Terry Cox replied to the thread Bottom Paint for Puget Sound.I do my own bottom work. After the yard crew pressure washes the bottom, I let it dry overnight. Next day I scrape off any loose paint... -
jssailem replied to the thread In mast 'piece of crap' furling system.I would discuss the issue with a local sail loft and clarify the issue with the sailmaker. This will not be the first time they have... -
jssailem replied to the thread Mast mounted plastic resin halyard cleat for jib replacement?.While plastic cleats are lightweight and tend to be inexpensive, they are slippery suckers. The typical double braid yacht line tends to...
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jssailem replied to the thread Boat access for Old Folks....Catalinas are great boats for the Pacific Northwest and the Salish Sea.
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jssailem replied to the thread Boat access for Old Folks....The open stern is very popular. You must know that all boats can be difficult. You will need to test the boats before you purchase, so...
