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Oday 25 cabin roof
Tally Ho at 2:37pm 11.10.23
Raising boom height Hunter 28.5
Tally Ho at 2:33pm 11.10.23
so, when sailing the boom is off to the side, mostly. at the dock, at anchor, while motoring the bo
WATERLOCK MUFFLER QUESTION
Ralph Johnstone at 2:24pm 11.10.23
Have you drained the muffler and looked inside or have I just missed it if you did ? It may be load
MARINE GROWTH
Ralph Johnstone at 2:15pm 11.10.23
Not sure where any uncivil discourse has taken place here This is so low key, I'm having problems
WATERLOCK MUFFLER QUESTION
Hayden Watson at 2:14pm 11.10.23
Nope. I your problems sound like fouling to me. I know that I can easily loose 1/2 a knot with ju
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Ralph Johnstone at 2:14pm 11.10.23
Further, new CSC has no maximum dry time before splashing. but if you are out long term like hal
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fstbttms at 2:09pm 11.10.23
Gentlemen, let's keep the disagreements civil. Not sure where any uncivil discourse has taken pla
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SBO Police Bot at 2:08pm 11.10.23
Gentlemen, let's keep the disagreements civil.
Setting Tack on Dipping Lug Sail
PaulK at 1:47pm 11.10.23
The way the sail is laced to the upper sprit is twisting the material and making it bunch up, as not
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Dan Kelly at 1:35pm 11.10.23
yes I wanted to go with a different manufacturer. Thanks for the info and the link
I thought I have seen it all...and then this.
PaulK at 1:28pm 11.10.23
I just wish they'd chosen someone who actually knew the proper way to secure a line on a cleat.
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fstbttms at 1:26pm 11.10.23
From the horse's mouth:laugh:: Hello Matt, Micron CSC is an ablative so 3 to 5 months is ok, but i
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Rick486 at 1:18pm 11.10.23
Don't think an Electra. Looks a bit short on length and the lines on the cabin look a bit sharp. I n
replacement of glue-in fixed ports
Hayden Watson at 12:19pm 11.10.23
Windows have always come out for me, once they were UV damaged, but I'm thinking heat could help.
WATERLOCK MUFFLER QUESTION
twodzusfittings at 12:13pm 11.10.23
Did you ever dive the boat and clean the prop and hull? Nope.
Bimini window....   (2)
kbgunn at 11:54am 11.10.23
You have the right approach. Keep it simple. A roll up flap with snap or velcro closures is perfect.
replacement of glue-in fixed ports
thinwater at 11:51am 11.10.23
Windows have always come out for me, once they were UV damaged, but I'm thinking heat could help. I
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fstbttms at 9:48am 11.10.23
micron CSC ablative among others. glad to help That you say a thing doesn't make it true. To wit,
replacement of glue-in fixed ports
Hayden Watson at 9:40am 11.10.23
Inspired, I started and realized Wrong way is to use thick knife... I quickly changed directions an

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