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Can it really be this straightforward?
kloudie1 at 7:51am 09.14.24
Ya might want to replace that sheave with a better material so it doesn't have to be done again. Sh
Can it really be this straightforward?
LloydB at 7:30am 09.14.24
i'd like to hear the reply of the person that took that picture. when you ask them that question
Can it really be this straightforward?
JoeWhite at 7:03am 09.14.24
It appears that this sheeve was added by a PO. The line has fallen off the sheeve and can not be use
Can it really be this straightforward?
JamesG161 at 6:46am 09.14.24
Only a guess... You need a different type line for your topping lift. Smaller size and non-fraying
Can it really be this straightforward?
smokey73 at 6:37am 09.14.24
All good points @dlochner - If you look closely at the picture it appears (I say appears) that the
Can it really be this straightforward?
dlochner at 6:22am 09.14.24
So, when the bolt is pulled, what happens to the halyard sheave and more importantly what happens to
400 MK II: Seeking documentation about the lower tube bearing carrier and the keel bolts
Steve_Catalina at 5:20am 09.14.24
You may want to check out and join the best site for your boat. Catalina4series.org
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a
dlochner at 4:40am 09.14.24
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a
4lane at 4:18am 09.14.24
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a
dlochner at 4:04am 09.14.24
Hull speed is not a particularly good measure of sailing performance. First the formula was designed
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a
4lane at 3:46am 09.14.24
Pumpout Carts Suck
thinwater at 3:33am 09.14.24
Mouldering means that the conditions for complete composting are not usually met. There are compost
Sourcing Oil Filter Perkins - Volvo Penta TMD22A
dlochner at 3:27am 09.14.24
Well the filter came today from amazon,. It's a Mann 713/28W in a Wix 57241 box . Maybe this will
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a
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For a relative comparison look at the PHRF handicaps. The lower handicap will generally be faster. B
Keel paint
NYSail at 1:08am 09.14.24
Sourcing Oil Filter Perkins - Volvo Penta TMD22A
TimFromLI at 8:17pm 09.13.24
Well the filter came today from amazon,. It's a Mann 713/28W in a Wix 57241 box . Maybe this will
Goose Neck
GNolan at 7:15pm 09.13.24
Hello John, Well, I bought the boat as is and can not sell it as is. So I need to replace some parts
ROLL UP DINGHY
Calif. Ted at 6:03pm 09.13.24
I have gently and carefully landed that dink on the beach, mostly jump out BEFORE it grounds. I have
ROLL UP DINGHY
Hello Below at 5:52pm 09.13.24
Consider a cheap set of Davies dinghy wheels. I installed a set last winter and they work well. Dav
Leak in forward hatch   (4)
Ralph Johnstone at 5:42pm 09.13.24
Your hatch is a Bomar unless it's a knock off : number : 227463 Hopefully, the reason the gaske

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