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  • BigEasy
    I did the shaft seal replacement this winter too, and took an approach similar to BigEasy’s. Getting the coupling off was definitely the...
  • BigEasy
    While I agree (I coined the phrase "Your boat, your choice :); I should have copyrighted it!!! :yikes:), I thought it important he and...
  • JamesG161
    JamesG161 reacted to Maine Sail's post in the thread Don't Wreck Your current Path with Like Like.
    Just a quick video on a problem I see in the groups & forums all too often. Stainless steel has no place in a DC conductive path. This...
  • Stu Jackson
    While I agree (I coined the phrase "Your boat, your choice :); I should have copyrighted it!!! :yikes:), I thought it important he and...
  • JamesG161
    JamesG161 reacted to degas's post in the thread Keel stud chemistry with Helpful Helpful.
    So it's time to replace a few washers for some keel studs, and maybe a keel stud or two, on my Tanzer 29, which I sail on freshwater...
  • JamesG161
    JamesG161 replied to the thread Keel stud chemistry.
    If you have more Keel bolts, connect the rest to the main one. Jim...
  • Stu Jackson
    Stu Jackson replied to the thread Boat exchange.
    If you have, I am simply wondering why you are asking the question. Is it only because of the location? If so, wouldn't it just make...
  • JamesG161
    JamesG161 replied to the thread Keel stud chemistry.
    Try this bolted to your keel bolt. 589350-MG Lewmar Magnesium Anode Kit for 185TT Jim...
  • Davidasailor26
    Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Gun shy.
    I agree. I don’t know the C22 specifically but when overpowered many boats will have weather helm, even with just a jib. As the boat...
  • Stu Jackson
    Stu Jackson reacted to capta's post in the thread Boat exchange with Like Like.
    As an owner, I don't believe there is anything that would get me to allow a stranger to cruise my boat. On the other side of the coin, I...
  • FastOlson
    FastOlson reacted to capta's post in the thread Boat exchange with Helpful Helpful.
    As an owner, I don't believe there is anything that would get me to allow a stranger to cruise my boat. On the other side of the coin, I...
  • Stu Jackson
    Stu Jackson replied to the thread Gun shy.
    Maybe, maybe not. I chose to not spend the money on a furler for our C22 because I learned how to deal with the jib, like Shawn all I...
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  • FastOlson
    FastOlson replied to the thread Boat exchange.
    Also, review carefully how your marina or yacht club would view the potential liability of a stranger (not a sworn member or or on the...
  • Stu Jackson
    Stu Jackson reacted to Captain Grey Beard's post in the thread Gun shy with Like Like.
    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...
  • Davidasailor26
    Davidasailor26 reacted to shemandr's post in the thread Gun shy with Like Like.
    A lot of sailers sail with over trimmed sails. I think they sail with white knuckles because they think they are supposed to. And...