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Hollow Transom Surprise
Not Too Shabby at 12:55am 12.13.23
Use threaded rods for the replacements. Then you avoid cutting the holes in the cockpit liner.
Compass deviation
Viktor Eysselein at 10:26pm 12.12.23
Looked it up at the internet. The srew fpr correcting E and west is at the stern side of the compass
2GM20F engine issue   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:34pm 12.12.23
Hi Ken, System three is what I have always used from glass repairs to waterproofing balsa core mate
2GM20F engine issue
Ken13559 at 7:08pm 12.12.23
Saturate the raw balsa with neat epoxy. Then it will probably be necessary to replace the fiberglas
Swim platform question
dlochner at 6:46pm 12.12.23
Okay last post about this swim platform question. I've found a platform with detachable sides (pict
Swim platform question
thinwater at 6:23pm 12.12.23
Back to the OP's question. The problem with mounting an outboard on a swim platform is that moving
Re-installing the shaft coupling
Tally Ho at 5:51pm 12.12.23
I put a little Lanocote on the shaft and coupling when I last removed the coupling to install a Volv
Swim platform question   (2)
ian260 at 5:12pm 12.12.23
Okay last post about this swim platform question. I've found a platform with detachable sides (pictu
Portlight help
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:30pm 12.12.23
@Believe H46 and @Rasselas36 The phone number 878-932-7245 is the number for SBO forum store. A
Aft Storage Locker, Lazarette, Lid Support
RitSim at 3:25pm 12.12.23
Gas springs would be a solution but you will need closed dimension. open dimension, spring force whe
Aft Storage Locker, Lazarette, Lid Support
danm1 at 3:12pm 12.12.23
Perhaps a gas lid support strut, similar to those used on refrigerator lids.
Synthetic Rigging
Davidasailor26 at 3:06pm 12.12.23
2 Issues during Construction: Construction Stretch: Lines may experience a one-time stretch when
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kandrzejczyk at 2:46pm 12.12.23
I am in the process of re wiring my entire 9.2C : new breaker panel, all wires are being replaced an
Swim platform question
dlochner at 2:30pm 12.12.23
i will probably keep it in the water if i am traveling as the spinning prop will recharge the batte
Swim platform question
ian260 at 2:14pm 12.12.23
i appreciate everyone's input. i would love to have a sugar scoop but alas she came without one. So
Water Tank Capacity on 2007 44DS
ggrizzard at 1:41pm 12.12.23
Grant6290 Did you mean "BOW" tanks? There are so many acronyms out there theses days I can't tell
Re-installing the shaft coupling
Ralph Johnstone at 1:08pm 12.12.23
Do you 1. Do you know what an interference fitting is ? 2. Can you have the interference fit fl
Re-installing the shaft coupling
Straycat22296 at 12:43pm 12.12.23
Thank you for all the information and opinions. This is why I enjoy this site so much. I will have t
Re-installing the shaft coupling
American_Mainsail at 12:07pm 12.12.23
The OP's question dealt with anti-seize on a straight coupling. FULL STOP. Nothing about coupling

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