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Are These Davit Mounts?
capta at 3:15pm 07.11.24
I'd go with davits.
O'day 20 Centerboard
shemandr at 3:15pm 07.11.24
I've had two centerboard boats and sailed a few others. I don't think any had a rigid centerboard a
Mainsheet
capta at 3:12pm 07.11.24
I think a mainsheet should be of sufficient size that it is easy to grasp as almost any size would w
TotalBoat Lust vs. Cetol
jviss at 3:04pm 07.11.24
TotalBoat Lust vs. Cetol
jdrutten at 2:55pm 07.11.24
Toyota Rav 4 for towing
dmax at 2:52pm 07.11.24
Also, you want the tow veihicle to outweigh the trailer so the trailer doesn't throw the tow vehicle
Turnbuckle adjustments for trailer sailers?
pgandw at 2:52pm 07.11.24
I use the CS Johnson velcro keepers on my 19ft Mariner. I love them and now have a complete set for
TotalBoat Lust vs. Cetol
dmax at 2:48pm 07.11.24
I have Cetol on my teak for over 5 years (3 coats), put a new coat on every 2 years, still looks gre
TotalBoat Lust vs. Cetol
dlochner at 2:46pm 07.11.24
Completely different products, one is a varnish, one is coating.
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue.
Foswick at 2:13pm 07.11.24
This is eerily similar to an issue I am dealing with on the boat we just bought. It has a sporadic
Oday 23 Windows Reseal Project
G Newboat at 1:48pm 07.11.24
Alright, I've cleaned everything out and looked at it again. I think this butyl tape is what I want
Toyota Rav 4 for towing
LakeShark at 1:36pm 07.11.24
If the question is will it move the boat a short distance the answer is yes. If your asking if its
Are These Davit Mounts?
Foswick at 1:22pm 07.11.24
They look more like fishing pole holders. For davits, I would expect a mounting that is much more
Yanmar 2gm kill switch issue   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 1:20pm 07.11.24
As Dave says, the SS wire in the casing is most likely seized. Pull it out from the casing and lube
Yanmar 2gm kill switch issue
dlochner at 1:08pm 07.11.24
Yes. The end of the control cable sheath is attached firmly. It doesnt move at all in any of the ca
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue.
ethanknox at 12:59pm 07.11.24
It sounds like most of what I would say has been said already. But, I will break it down a little
Yanmar 2gm kill switch issue
3GGG at 12:59pm 07.11.24
For any control cable to work, the outer jacket needs to be secure and not move. If only one end of
Are These Davit Mounts?
Rich Stidger at 12:54pm 07.11.24
They look more like fishing pole holders. For davits, I would expect a mounting that is much more r
Dogs Onboard Forum?
ethanknox at 12:54pm 07.11.24
Clever plank solution. I sail with a service dog who is ... a tad larger. He is able to go up and
Yanmar 2gm kill switch issue   (1)
dlochner at 12:31pm 07.11.24
For any control cable to work, the outer jacket needs to be secure and not move. If only one end of

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