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Not perfect launch day...
kappykaplan at 3:54pm 04.25.24
I'd really love to have her back in tip-top shape so next year I could sail her back to Nova Scotia
Not perfect launch day...
dLj at 3:49pm 04.25.24
What's involved in the rebuild? Main sail and clew connection needs rebuilding. If I have to do th
Not perfect launch day...
Tally Ho at 3:35pm 04.25.24
For inquiring minds, here is a little video I made of my MaxProp "rebuild". https://youtu.be/pk4D
34.1: Code 0 or Spinnaker?
shemandr at 3:34pm 04.25.24
Well I have to admit I am surprised by the range of wind angles the Neil Pryde code 0 can be flown.
Not perfect launch day...
Tally Ho at 3:34pm 04.25.24
How was Maui doing when you were there? The Lahina fire was a terrible tragedy. Did the Banyan tree
Correct size packing for stuffing box?
ggrizzard at 3:24pm 04.25.24
And, DO watch the video!
yanmar 2 gm20 f
ggrizzard at 3:20pm 04.25.24
Colin, Yes I had the same problem. If I had known about Toad Marine maybe I wouldn't have found out
Not perfect launch day...
kappykaplan at 3:14pm 04.25.24
Did the Banyan tree survive? Yes, with some TLC after the fire.
Not perfect launch day...
dlochner at 2:51pm 04.25.24
Windlass and thruster Battery question
dlochner at 2:49pm 04.25.24
With lead acid batteries, weight is an issue for my old, tired muscles. I don't want to try to lif
Not perfect launch day...   (2)
Tally Ho at 2:44pm 04.25.24
This year there was virtually no ice on Lake Ontario. The most the bay I'm on could do was put up a
Gooseneck Pin
pgandw at 2:42pm 04.25.24
Twice, Ive had a goose neck pin with ring fall out while trailering. Switched to a bolt with lock n
Not perfect launch day...
Tally Ho at 2:38pm 04.25.24
no sharks but deadly!!!! great lakes black flies. GOD help you when you cross the lake on a low win
Windlass and thruster Battery question
pgandw at 2:35pm 04.25.24
With lead acid batteries, weight is an issue for my old, tired muscles. I don't want to try to lift
34.1: Code 0 or Spinnaker?   (1)
Dr. D at 2:22pm 04.25.24
This may help.
Not perfect launch day...
duality at 2:15pm 04.25.24
no sharks but deadly!!!! great lakes black flies. GOD help you when you cross the lake on a low wind
yanmar 2 gm20 f
colin59 at 2:05pm 04.25.24
Self tacking jib
rgranger at 2:05pm 04.25.24
Self tacking jibs are kind of nice for solo sailing in tight waters like rivers etc. I'd try it onc
yanmar 2 gm20 f
colin59 at 2:03pm 04.25.24
Thats correct Ted, the second one comes with a paper gasket which wont work in the E serial # engine

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