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Trap Drain   (1)
Blitz at 10:45am 02.12.15
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What is the real pupose of installing a trap type drain for a head sink? I assume it helps keep any
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I am in the process of fixing-up (not intended to be completely restored) my rusty keel from my C-22
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Rub Rail Adventure
jaysweet at 7:38pm 06.16.23
Hey JD: thanks. Just to note: this thread is 3 years old, as you're probably aware. It's not clear t
Stuck screw on prop anode   (2)
rgranger at 7:24pm 06.16.23
Thru Hull Transducer port - repurpose
rgranger at 7:11pm 06.16.23
Bucket? You said out of the box
Rub Rail Adventure
jdrutten at 6:43pm 06.16.23
Hey Jay. Nice work on the deck/hull joint! I saw this thread pop up and wondered about an update. Is
Anodes, test cell, fresh water & hull potential.
SycloneDriver at 6:25pm 06.16.23
I finally replaced my prop anode today, that was a tough job. It's in another thread. Hull potent
Stuck screw on prop anode
SycloneDriver at 6:20pm 06.16.23
The hull potential in now 320mV. I didn't take a before reading and I can't remember what it was la
Newbie
rgranger at 6:07pm 06.16.23
Thanks. We are leaning towards smaller boat now. Would we be able to get liability only with no sai
Stuck screw on prop anode   (1)
SycloneDriver at 5:18pm 06.16.23
The remains of the screw came out easily. The prop nut is heavily corroded. A wire brush won't re
Deck leaks
kappykaplan at 5:02pm 06.16.23
Stuck screw on prop anode   (1)
SycloneDriver at 4:59pm 06.16.23
The anode is off! The screwdriver is drying out.
Deck leaks
Petermilne at 4:54pm 06.16.23
You'll need to find a way, but since I don't have a Sabre, I can't advise you as to how. Thanks ma
Deck leaks
kappykaplan at 4:49pm 06.16.23
You'll need to find a way, but since I don't have a Sabre, I can't advise you as to how.
Deck leaks
Petermilne at 4:43pm 06.16.23
Deck leaks
kappykaplan at 4:34pm 06.16.23
Seal the companionway with a sheet of plastic. Make a hole in the plastic to insert a leaf blower. W
SPLIT WATER TANK
dlochner at 4:09pm 06.16.23
The dimple is a baffle to slow the movement of a lot weight fore and aft in the tank.
SPLIT WATER TANK   (3)
twodzusfittings at 4:07pm 06.16.23
After watching a few videos on how to fix my tank, I got the gumption to try. I also have created a
Lowering mast before expected storm?
Gene Neill at 3:59pm 06.16.23
I'm assuming the boat is at anchor, not in a slip? Either way, I would give no thought to the mast.
Stuck screw on prop anode
SycloneDriver at 3:55pm 06.16.23
I have this tool on my boat. My version rotates the handle too. In fact I used it today to loosen
Stuck screw on prop anode   (2)
JamesG161 at 3:51pm 06.16.23
I have this tool on my boat. My version rotates the handle too. In fact I used it today to loosen h
Stuck screw on prop anode
SycloneDriver at 3:49pm 06.16.23
I had to touch up my shave, my mask was leaking too much. I wish I had some lefthand drill bits wi

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