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(My previous boat was a cruising cat--this post relates mostly to that, but the practice with my tri is basically the same.) If you are... -
Kings Gambit replied to the thread Tide Clock.There’s a full chapter (and more) on the PNW tidal patterns. For you who have sailed those waters, he puts you right there. We’re on our... -
Kings Gambit replied to the thread Tide Clock.I recommend reading this book for a full edification on the subject of tides from a sailor’s perspective. Tides : The Science and...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread In mast 'piece of crap' furling system.A 25 year old sail doesn't owe you anything, it is well past its prime. When the sail gets baggy and stretched it won't roll properly on...
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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... -
Ccolemj replied to the thread Acceptable methods for connecting three or more wires.I am not an EE... I understand the question in this thread is about largish size wires, where solder is an improper connection...
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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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JamesG161 replied to the thread Acceptable methods for connecting three or more wires.The Square Root of 1 = EE EE EE EE !!:stir: Jim... PS: EE believe in imaginary numbers
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JamesG161 replied to the thread In mast 'piece of crap' furling system.My guess is your sail has stretched and become "Baggy" along the Foot of the Sail Jim... PS: pictures might help us
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Maine Sail replied to the thread Acceptable methods for connecting three or more wires.Bingo! EE's are some of the worst DIY's, we worked with. It's like the minute they got out of school, and into their cube farm, they... -
AArt12050 replied to the thread Hunter Legend 310 - new potential owner.Regarding your Cutless Bearing; Yes, it can be an expensive job with the majority of the cost being labor. The actual parts are...
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AArt12050 reacted to Ralph Johnstone's post in the thread Bottom paint - 2 coats or 3? Or even 4? 5? Why not 6? with
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It has been stated too many times that "Location, Location, Location" is the controlling factor when dealing with each of the many... -
kappykaplan replied to the thread Nonsuch 26 rigging (cradle lines).I'll bet you wore them out good! :beer: -
Ddanm1 replied to the thread Boat access for Old Folks....https://stainlessoutfitters.com/products/marine/swim-platforms/ Personally, I bought a 2002 Hunter 356 which I think meets most of...
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Ccolemj replied to the thread Acceptable methods for connecting three or more wires.LMAO! Forums like this are full of EE's saying things they are completely convinced are correct, while demanding people accept them...
