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BBarnacle Bill replied to the thread Canvas spreader boot.Just an FYI, they are not "just coming around". I have been aware of canvas spreader boots for decades.
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BBarnacle Bill replied to the thread Sailing by Gennaker.If I tell you something you already know, I'm sorry. Maybe I might type something you don't know and that should be a help. That...
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Unfortunately, contrary to popular belief, the lines that are on a boat when new or newly purchased are not life long attachments that... -
sailcapt340 replied to the thread Hunter 34 1984 Yanmar 3GMF issue.We bought our 2000 340 new in January 2000. According to my log….I replaced the original elbow you see in the photos….July 2018 -... -
Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Sailing by Gennaker.I think you’ve mostly got it. Where is your spinnaker halyard relative to your head stay? If the spinnaker halyard is above or in front... -
DinghySailor replied to the thread Canvas spreader boot.I like silicone tape and use it for spreader tips. I’m after a cover that doesn’t use tape and facilitates drainage. -
+1 for silicone "repair tape". It lasts many seasons without degredation in the Midwest. Self amalgamating electrical tape can fail...
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Ralph Johnstone replied to the thread Cabin waterleaking.Miserable SOB's multiply just like rabbits. -
Ccolemj replied to the thread Electric toilet.Not sure I understand this question, nor the problem you describe. An electric FW toilet is plumbed to the house pressure water...
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Ralph Johnstone reacted to sailcapt340's post in the thread Hunter 34 1984 Yanmar 3GMF issue with
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Yep, That’s what I had, a clog. Just didn’t put it in with the other pictures. Amazingly identical….. -
Ralph Johnstone replied to the thread Hunter 34 1984 Yanmar 3GMF issue.Great Thundering Mother Murphy ! ! ! What are you motoring around in ...... a mixture of sulphuric and nitric acid with a touch of...
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We have aboard our O’Day 39 a Gennaker with all the rigging and yet we still motor sail….. I yearn to learn how to fly this ( would you... -
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jssailem replied to the thread Why use h260 rope jib halyard to raise mast not my roller furler wire stay?.Facts beat “seems stronger”. From Hunter Specifications for a 260. Main Halyard Material: 1/8" (3.2 mm) stainless steel wire Breaking... -
Ralph Johnstone reacted to Stu Jackson's post in the thread Hunter 34 1984 Yanmar 3GMF issue with Like.
Excuse me, but this entire thread has been about mixing elbows, and nothing else. I fail to see the point of your comment. from reply #11
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jssailem reacted to Joe's post in the thread Why use h260 rope jib halyard to raise mast not my roller furler wire stay? with
Helpful.
When you say "roller furler wire stay" are you referring to the forestay? Is that the one that you connect to the boat to hold up the...
