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Ralph Johnstone
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Keel stud chemistry
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I think that's the big question here. Yes ? No ? Just out of curiosity, have you removed/replaced any SS studs to date ? How long...
Aug 29, 2026
shemandr
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Gun shy
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A lot of sailers sail with over trimmed sails. I think they sail with white knuckles because they think they are supposed to. And...
Aug 29, 2026
shemandr
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Perhaps you should look at your mast rake if the boat wanted to head down when overpowered. If the mast has too little rake the center...
Aug 29, 2026
Ward H
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Thanks to everyone who responded. Glad to know I'm not the only one who gets nervous. As for the questions people asked - This is...
Aug 29, 2026
Ward H
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Perhaps you should look at your mast rake if the boat wanted to head down when overpowered. If the mast has too little rake the center...
Aug 29, 2026
Ward H
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As a single-handed sailor, I know exactly what you're feeling. And for what it's worth, I don't think there's anything wrong with it...
Aug 29, 2026
jssailem
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IMHO, I wouldn’t spend a lot of time & money reconfiguring the electrical switching system. It’s simply a matter of learning how it is...
Aug 29, 2026
Ward H
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I've sailed my '72 Catalina 22 for 6 seasons now and before that I sailed a massively over-powered sailfish my father built (so I guess...
Aug 29, 2026
jssailem
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Mike, No problem with the negative switch handle broken & the actual switch being continuously in on position. I always leave mine...
Aug 29, 2026
jssailem
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Mike, glad you've found us helpful. While I don't have a Beneteau, my impression from your quote is that you may not fully understand...
Aug 29, 2026
jssailem
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I had a new sail made a few years ago and North Sail used a larger headboard and the board hit my topping lift. I asked them to fix it...
Aug 29, 2026
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dlochner
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Gun shy
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How old and in what condition is the mainsail? An old stretched out mainsail will heel more and will be difficult to near impossible to...
Aug 29, 2026
Captain Larry-DH
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Don't Wreck Your current Path
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Shouldn’t be a problem IF the stainless washer is beneath the nut providing mechanical compression, and is above the ring or forked...
Aug 29, 2026
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CYQK
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Don't Wreck Your current Path
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Maine Thanks for posting that Another valuable tip from you
Aug 29, 2026
Davidasailor26
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Broken negative/ground battery switch
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I did the shaft seal replacement this winter too, and took an approach similar to BigEasy’s. Getting the coupling off was definitely the...
Aug 29, 2026
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