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For those of you who have upgraded from a Raymarine classic chartplotter to a newer axiom plotter, was the upgrade worth it? Not... -
Richard19068 replied to the thread Seacock Backing Blocks, Alternate Method No Through Bolts.Here is Maine Sail's follow up on installing the thru hull. Apparently he doesn't have a problem with screwing the thru hull into the... -
kloudie1 replied to the thread Looking for a stern chock from a late 70's Columbia 8.7 (may be others).Three D metal printing might be a way to do it.. There are some companies that will custom generate one... It probably wouldn't be... -
thinwater replied to the thread What bottom paint for PNW....Exactly. I will add a modifier. When a paint begins to fail in a warmer climate, being "good" at the end of a season, or even when the... -
@thinwater , I was far too thin on backfilling in any info in my comments about people getting extended life for botom paint. I thought...
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shemandr replied to the thread Sail condition.There is a bewildering array of sailmaking materials and add to that the various trade names and makes a choice difficult. I think your... -
higgs replied to the thread Looking for a stern chock from a late 70's Columbia 8.7 (may be others).a source of used parts: https://www.sailorman.com/ -
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Yes it is.... When you load up the sails and heal, tension builds on the shrouds. This creates a compression strain along the cabin... -
FastOlson replied to the thread New sailor, 2 boat options, need quick advice..Yes ... Really! The core that makes the deck stiff only functions if kept dry. :) RE-BEDDING all the deck fasteners every 25 years (to...
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Joe replied to the thread Looking for a stern chock from a late 70's Columbia 8.7 (may be others).I agree with Dave. You might find it easier to simply replace both sides with a pair that match. Every chandlery will have plenty to... -
I had the same experience - no water at all. -
What John has just detailed perfectly is 100% what you should see and not see. I just installed a new PSS system on my Hunter 340 last...
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I’d give the old ones a try before discounting them. At least hoist them and see if they have a decent shape. The color doesn’t mean...
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Sail loft inspection is your first task. In Portland, ME there is a business called SAIL BAGS. They accept the gift of sails in...
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sailcapt340 replied to the thread PYI PSS Dripless seal.What John has just detailed perfectly is 100% what you should see and not see. I just installed a new PSS system on my Hunter 340 last... -
