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shemandr replied to the thread Repairing lifeline connection.There is a liability issue to consider. If your life lines are professionally duplicated the company carries insurance and in the event... -
fred1diver replied to the thread Repairing lifeline connection.We replaced our lifelines with uncoated SS wires about 2 years ago, works very well, downside is that I asked my local chandlery to... -
Stu Jackson reacted to VFR750's post in the thread Any Reports of Bonding Problems (leaking) with Catalina Windows - Post-2020? with
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Interestingly, there was a severe shortage of silicone adhesives from 2020-2022. With production volume recovering in ~2023. So... -
Stu Jackson replied to the thread Repairing lifeline connection.Why would you ever choose dyneema? It has a short shelf life compared to uncoated steel lifelines. Let's see: I have a choice between...
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fred1diver replied to the thread Upward bend in sanitary line.Vents are mandatory or you will never get rid of the smell
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fred1diver replied to the thread Winter cover - tarp - please send photos.We use gravel(rocks) in our jugs instead of water, no need to worry about the jugs busting. The best we heard from compound members is...
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I'm not a fan of dyneema lifelines, because in the long run I don't believe they are as economical as people want to believe they are...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Repairing lifeline connection.Closed body turnbuckles can trap moisture which is not good for the SS stud. Closed Body Turnbuckle: Open body turnbuckle:
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john6206 replied to the thread Upward bend in sanitary line.Vent lines are next on my list if this doesn’t eliminate the funk. -
shemandr replied to the thread Second SS316 removable forestay to accommodate a hank-on jib on a 1985 Hunter 28.5.According to sailboatdata.com the Hunter 28.5 sports a B&R rig. As such it has aggressively swept back double spreaders and the...
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BigEasy reacted to Project_Mayhem's post in the thread Aft sun shade to use while sailing? (DIY) C-22 with Like.
A wet towel on the back of the neck works really well to keep your body happy in high heat. I once did a job out in Vegas. It was 110F... -
BigEasy replied to the thread Any Reports of Bonding Problems (leaking) with Catalina Windows - Post-2020?.Wondering if a screw hole slightly oversized compared to diameter of screw along with a specialty screw that has a large flat head...
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Tally Ho replied to the thread Wireless wind instrument…...I think I mentioned that I use a Raymarine wireless transducer on my O’Day. The rig is only 40 feet or so, so shorter than your mast...
