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Can it really be this straightforward? smokey73 at 12:08pm 09.14.24 Just in answer to a few of your questions or comments: 1. No, this is not a PO modification. The Z
Can it really be this straightforward? jssailem at 11:23am 09.14.24 Looking at the image by expanding it and focusing on the Main halyard, It appears the main halyard s
Hunter 49 / 50 Fischer Panda owners... tkwhalen at 9:55am 09.14.24 soooo you saying I should get a pointed stick ... as I do want all areas to drain to the main bilge
Can it really be this straightforward? Jacktar at 9:17am 09.14.24 Replace topping lift sheave with a pulley and proper sized line on a swivel.
Can it really be this straightforward? Rich Stidger at 9:03am 09.14.24 @smokey73 - Dan- Here is a link to all of my masthead pix on my Google drive. Anyone with this lin
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a LloydB at 8:56am 09.14.24 As long as the mast didn't leak I think I would prefer the boat without the crazing because most of
Can it really be this straightforward? Rich Stidger at 8:47am 09.14.24 Hi Smokie. Winter is coming to your part of the country. If it has been a few years since the mast
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project (1) SailingCal21 at 8:09am 09.14.24 Received the new u-bolts from Garhauer this week. I took the 4 weeks that they quoted. They weld t
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project jssailem at 8:03am 09.14.24 Your work looks great. A lot of pride in that job. Keep the story going. :beer:
400 MK II: Seeking documentation about the lower tube bearing carrier and the keel bolts LastDiveBernie at 8:02am 09.14.24 You may want to check out and join the best site for your boat. Catalina4series.org Will do. Thank
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project (2) SailingCal21 at 8:00am 09.14.24 Check this out, seems that the O'Day boys missed this stanchion backing plate... only two holes inst
Can it really be this straightforward? jssailem at 7:58am 09.14.24 Hi Smokie. Yes the topping sheave has lost it's shoulder. This is not an usual event for plastic she
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project (10) SailingCal21 at 7:55am 09.14.24 Howdy, its been awhile since my last update. Here's what's been going on for the past 6 weeks or s
Can it really be this straightforward? (1) Will Gilmore at 7:53am 09.14.24 Did your guy take a good close look at the main halyard sheeve? Considering the wear on the topping
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

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