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I’m not retired yet so working OT while someone else does the work pencils out as long as it’s done right. -
I don't board through the open stern on my C30. My only complaint about it, is I will have some water wash up through it in heavy waves...
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FastOlson replied to the thread 1989 Beneteau 35S5 Skeg dropped down on.Pictured is the bronze casting that hold the cutlass bearing, which supports the shaft. That is not a "skeg". Alarming image , and a... -
AArt12050 reacted to colemj's post in the thread Bottom paint - 2 coats or 3? Or even 4? 5? Why not 6? with
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You New England boats can get away with this because you haul every year. We did the exact same thing when we lived and boated in NE... -
Ddlochner replied to the thread Boat access for Old Folks....As others have said, a swim platform or open stern makes boarding much easier. We tie two lines to the pushpit that hang down off the...
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jaysweet replied to the thread Sorting out reefing system 1986 Legend 37.Just a comment about having to take the boom ends off. I have a Selden boom that has a car system inside for the outhaul line. When I... -
Terry Cox replied to the thread Bottom Paint for Puget Sound.Makes sense, Mike. -
Ccolemj replied to the thread Little help with Replacing Tabbing (first time doing this..).I have one. Inside a 100F locker in 95% humidity, it fogs up instantly. Even with antifog on it, the sweat pouring into it renders...
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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...
