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Dyneema Double Eye
Davidasailor26 at 6:23pm 10.23.24
Maybe instead of the double eye you make one continuous loop? That could be spliced like j5CZzAo0IxE
Dyneema Double Eye
Davidasailor26 at 6:15pm 10.23.24
Much as I like Dyneema eye splices that's a tricky spot. The standard guidance is to bury about 50x
Dyneema Double Eye
FlimFlamII at 6:06pm 10.23.24
Why do you want to replace it? I would not use dyneema. Use 3 turns of 3/8" line. Replacing becau
Dyneema Double Eye
JoeWhite at 6:03pm 10.23.24
Why do you want to replace it? I would not use dyneema. Use 3 turns of 3/8" line.
Too Good to be True But maybe worth the Price of Admission
ggrizzard at 5:50pm 10.23.24
The patent will be voided after Dr. Brown wins his law suit. And, the article gives no credit to the
Ideas for Hunter 36 Cockpit Table
shemandr at 5:00pm 10.23.24
I think templating could serve you well. Space is precious. The 356 has a decent sized cockpit but
Cabin Top Winch Advice...
...3TacksontheWater at 5:00pm 10.23.24
We don't have base plates on our halyard winches, but they would be helpful. The line does want to
What is this stuff on my hull?
illusion1024 at 4:44pm 10.23.24
There is this possibility... Anton Shkaplerov, who will return to the ISS next month, says cotton
Ideas for Hunter 36 Cockpit Table
Reverie2016 at 4:42pm 10.23.24
Thanks shemandr I guess we've been lucky to not have too many collapses (also dont have dogs aboard)
Propeller Shaft Bracket on 35S5   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 4:32pm 10.23.24
propeller shaft bracket dropping down as seen the attached picture. Finally figured out what this
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out?
BigEasy at 4:15pm 10.23.24
how the heck does one get it out without serious destruction of the cabinetry around it? It clea
Propeller Shaft Bracket on 35S5
Ralph Johnstone at 4:13pm 10.23.24
Can you supply a shot from a little further back to help us understand what we're looking at ?
DS II Very Sticky Centerboard   (2)
Sunbird22358 at 3:21pm 10.23.24
Adding info about how I ground a little off the top corner of my centerboard to reduce some of the s
Toilet Intake Hose ....modification
sailcapt340 at 3:16pm 10.23.24
Probably a wrong choice of wording on my part. I mean using the handle to get the antifreeze throug
What is this stuff on my hull?
jssailem at 2:53pm 10.23.24
There is this possibility... Anton Shkaplerov, who will return to the ISS next month, says cotton s
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass
Tally Ho at 2:49pm 10.23.24
I never mentioned exactly how many gallons but I'd guess ~10-15. It is a very unique shape and as p
What is this stuff on my hull?
shemandr at 2:42pm 10.23.24
What stumps me is the material survived power washing apparently retaining a bulbous shape. Even ta
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out?
Hello Below at 2:26pm 10.23.24
Len. Great story. It seams that many of our boat challenges are dealing with convenience items.:big
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out?
jssailem at 1:45pm 10.23.24
Len. Great story. It seams that many of our boat challenges are dealing with convenience items.:bigg

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