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BarryL replied to the thread Was I lucky or what? Forestay failure!.Hey, I'm not trying to be an ass. Standing rigging does not last forever. In salt water (where I sail) I replace my rigging after 15... -
You are lucky. Time to replace the rest of the rigging and inspect all the fittings. A new furler is also in order. -
Wow - play the lottery bc you are lucky That thingy was acting as your chain plate. Broke is a way, as if it was cut. Probably over...
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sailcapt340 replied to the thread Slab reefing setup question..Not sure if this will help you, it comes from the pages of my 340 Manual. Thought I would add it though for you to see a diagram and... -
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sailme88 replied to the thread Funny Friday!!!. -
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Captain Larry-DH reacted to Rich Stidger's post in the thread Flash tape, spikes, and a seagull.Oh my! with
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Having had my sailboat on a mooring for many years, and also on a dock for 4 years, I have noticed that bird issues on a mooring are... -
Ddlochner replied to the thread Unmasting a b and r rig.The pick point for the mast is at the center of balance which will vary for each mast depending on whether it is a single spreader or...
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Allan12210 replied to the thread Slab reefing setup question..Here is an old link to the Kenyon Jiffy Reefing system. My 1985 H34 used this system... -
Kings Gambit replied to the thread OK, I'm a word snob.And then all those other common demonstrations of illiterate usage, e.g., "most unique", "more perfect", "highly ubiquitous", "pretty... -
Kings Gambit replied to the thread OK, I'm a word snob.And my all-time favorite, the expression "mitigates against" when it should be "militates against."
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Kings Gambit replied to the thread OK, I'm a word snob.Don't forget "irregardless", the conflation of the actual two words regardless and irrespective.
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Rich Stidger replied to the thread ISO Tachometer with hour meter..Ebay or Amazon have proved successful for me. -
Ddlochner replied to the thread Upward bend in sanitary line.It occurred to me last night I omitted mentioning one common cause of joker valve failure, over tightening the bolts holding it in...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Was I lucky or what? Forestay failure!.You are lucky. Time to replace the rest of the rigging and inspect all the fittings. A new furler is also in order.
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SSFS replied to the thread OK, I'm a word snob.Bless your heart can also mean something COMPLETELY different in the Deep South.
