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Cwhen I went to replace the keel cable on mine there was nothing in the clevis pin - no ring, no cotter pin. Not sure how it got that way...
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Ccaptcoho reacted to ...3TacksontheWater's post in the thread Cotter Pins vs Cotter Rings... with
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There is no argument. You are mixing applications. Cotter rings only make sense in applications where you need to remove cotter pins... -
CCotter pins are not usually load bearing. If you have 600 lbs bearing on it, I would be nervous too. It should be preventing the load...
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CTrust the cotter pin. Bend it 20* or so. The reason not to bend more is because the work hardening weakens it. And there just isn't...
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Aambler replied to the thread Anyone cut into cabin floor to create a "bilge" area on old C22.Someone (on this forum I think) posted pics of a Catalina 22 cut up. You can see the keel trunk and the area under the cabin walkway is...
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jssailem replied to the thread Changing the faucet in the head of a 2007 Hunter 2007 - it won't budge..It is not clearly seen, but there should be a nut in the middle of the underside. It is attached to the faucet. There is a plate... -
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As I explained, I too combated fuel bugs. It was persistence and consistency that resolved the problem. I stopped water from entering... -
Sailrite.com has a large selection of boat and outdoor fabric. There are also instructions on how to make your own cushions. If you do... -
Aambler replied to the thread Cotter Pins vs Cotter Rings....when I went to replace the keel cable on mine there was nothing in the clevis pin - no ring, no cotter pin. Not sure how it got that way...
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I made slip covers for my c22. I bought fabric that I liked at a place called Joanns.. i used elastic around the edge to keep them on...
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I like the idea of being able to remove them and wash them, especially with dogs. And thankfully I have friends with sewing machines...
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The cost to have new cushions made would likely be 50% of the value of the boat. DIY is likely the way to go for this project
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BigEasy replied to the thread Updating Upholstery Oday 222 1984.Yes, it is fairly expensive to have new cushions made. I had mine recovered 12 years ago when I bought my boat (five years old). Hated...
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jssailem reacted to BigEasy's post in the thread Changing the faucet in the head of a 2007 Hunter 2007 - it won't budge. with
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Limited access undoubtedly makes this task more difficult. Try to disconnect the water lines, then use a pipe wrench above counter top... -
An option to consider is to take the cushions to an automobile upholstery shop to have them duplicated with whatever fabric you desire...
