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Bill and Kathy McDonald at 12:18pm 01.02.17
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I have been mooring the Cajun Wind on the dock at our condo but due to congestion and lots of traffi
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Happy New Year everyone! What's your boating resolution for 2017? Upgrades, refits, major repairs,

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New Sails
rgranger at 5:03pm 10.19.23
Go with a loose foot main:beer:
Misc repairs and changes
Project_Mayhem at 4:28pm 10.19.23
Camcleats have an advantage over clutches. In many cases (not all), you can give the line an upwards
Odd Sailboat ads
Will Gilmore at 3:46pm 10.19.23
I... THINK... I can see how that gold dock line is wrapped. What I'm curious about is how it was ex
Kevlar skid plates?
dlochner at 3:24pm 10.19.23
The boat is currently in storage about 1 hr away. I was planning on heading up there in a few wee
Kevlar skid plates?   (2)
Project_Mayhem at 3:13pm 10.19.23
I could be wrong but it looks like some of your bunks aren't touching the hull in your pic. A proper
New Sails
jssailem at 1:48pm 10.19.23
Not sure what you are seeking. North Sails are excellent. They have supplied the sails for my boat.
Engineering Help Needed   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 1:18pm 10.19.23
When I test and if I don't drown expect photos! If it doesn't work out as planned, perhaps you co
New Sails
dlochner at 1:12pm 10.19.23
Look no further. https://shop.sailboatowners.com/cu/detail-sails.php?Sail+Loft A basic cross cut
Odd Sailboat ads
jssailem at 12:27pm 10.19.23
it comes with dock line Gold Threaded!!
Engineering Help Needed
jssailem at 12:25pm 10.19.23
Engineering Help Needed
kappykaplan at 12:19pm 10.19.23
When I test and if I don't drown expect photos! :thumbup:
Engineering Help Needed
Tater at 12:17pm 10.19.23
:worthless: When I test and if I don't drown expect photos!
Engineering Help Needed
kappykaplan at 11:47am 10.19.23
Project complete: all that remains is strapping it on and testing. :worthless:
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger
dLj at 11:26am 10.19.23
This is good - you will have projects with a sailboat no matter trailerable or not.... What I im
1984 c25 sits bow down
JoeWhite at 8:48am 10.19.23
Bill, Honda 50 is too big and heavy for c25. 10 horsepower is all that is needed.
Engineering Help Needed
Tater at 7:52am 10.19.23
Project complete: all that remains is strapping it on and testing. Maybe I can go play tomorrow.
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger   (1)
william24424 at 7:22am 10.19.23
I prefer the room on the high side while tacking on my larger boat. Two people maneuvering around ea
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger
RoyS at 6:53am 10.19.23
I'm intriqued . How does the line inside the clear tubing come out ? Is there a slit ? No slit. Ve
Whisker Pole
Seahawk345 at 4:59am 10.19.23
Thanx for the reply's....very much appreciated.......
'83 O'Day 28 Fuel Pick Up Tube
RBilly at 3:33am 10.19.23
Thanks for reply. Haul out time here. Will tackle that next Spring.

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