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    dlochner replied to the thread Window woes.
    In the US the vinyl glazing is available from C R Laurence. I assume there is a supplier in Canada. Catalina Direct used to offer a kit...
  • shemandr
    shemandr reacted to billder99's post in the thread Boat access for Old Folks... with Like Like.
    C30 MkIII is a GREAT boat, would be perfect for me... something like that but within my budget. At anchor, the stern will normally be...
  • shemandr
    shemandr reacted to Calif. Ted's post in the thread Boat access for Old Folks... with Like Like.
    Get a boat with an open stern if you plan to board from a dinghy, there is no better alternative.
  • jssailem
    jssailem replied to the thread Pearson Specific Parts Source.
    @Blockt1495 I would check with Baklenger Spar Systems in Watsonville CA. https://www.ballengerspars.com/ Recreated my wooden spreaders...
  • jssailem
    jssailem reacted to Ralph Johnstone's post in the thread Hunter 336 gelcoat repair with Ha Ha.
    Fiber TeK is just a small company in Vancouver which has this Gel Coat packaged for them. I think it's just as white as white can be...
  • jssailem
    jssailem reacted to Don S/V ILLusion's post in the thread Hunter 336 gelcoat repair with Like Like.
    A friend’s boat underwent spot gelcoat repairs by people who tried out-of-the can product after sustaining some scratches in a storm...
  • Don S/V ILLusion
    Don S/V ILLusion replied to the thread Inflatable dinghy dock?.
    The attachment points to a floating dock are much more compact then to a fixed dock so take that into account when estimating space needs.
  • jssailem
    jssailem replied to the thread Boat access for Old Folks....
    Here is a side ladder that I think is interesting. It is called a fold-away, by SCANMAR
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  • fred1diver
    fred1diver replied to the thread Window woes.
    Ok, thank you, that is amazing information, exactly what we are looking for!!!! A very big thank you
  • jssailem
    jssailem reacted to billder99's post in the thread Boat access for Old Folks... with Like Like.
    Thanks Carolyn & Dave... stern entry for calm water, side entry for frisky water.... check!
  • jssailem
    jssailem reacted to Davidasailor26's post in the thread Osmosis with Helpful Helpful.
    I think you’re thinking of oxidation - that’s what happens to plastics over time and exposure to the elements. Osmosis is definitely the...
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    dlochner replied to the thread Window woes.
    Take a look at the attached drawing, it is probably pretty similar to the frames you have. The glass sits in a vinyl glazing channel...
  • Davidasailor26
    Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Osmosis.
    I think you’re thinking of oxidation - that’s what happens to plastics over time and exposure to the elements. Osmosis is definitely the...
  • fred1diver
    fred1diver posted the thread Window woes in Ask All Sailors.
    Hello all Last year we tried sealing the salon ports( non opening) They are tempered glass with an aluminum frame. The frame did not...
  • JoeWhite
    JoeWhite replied to the thread Marking nylon anchor rode..
    That was me, see posting #5 above