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27 Mast Gate Options
danooxnard at 4:13am 09.13.23
Can you use a dremel tool to elongate the holes that hold the mastgate to the mast? That would allow
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
kappykaplan at 2:22am 09.13.23
I am pleased to report that I have a shiny prop and shaft that is spinning freely!! Whoo hoo! :bee
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wony at 12:06am 09.13.23
Ohhh such a great idea @plenny7! Thanks much for the feebdack and sorry for late reply... If you d
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Ralph Johnstone at 11:05pm 09.12.23
Beautiful. Never driven a diesel but when you started to open the throttle on this beast, it surged
Raritan PHII long term review   (5)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:44pm 09.12.23
219835 Hmmmmmmmmmmm. I don't remember having any problem lifting the gland nut straight up and out
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 9:06pm 09.12.23
Well folks, it has been a real butt whoppin'... but I am pleased to report that I have a shiny prop
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 9:00pm 09.12.23
As long as it shows its original bronze colour a few thou underneath, it's good to go. To the Moon
Adding second reef to main sail?
CowboyWay at 8:12pm 09.12.23
So I did look into some options to add the second teef to my existing 23 year old main sail. Sailrit
Adding second reef to main sail?
Tally Ho at 7:53pm 09.12.23
Yes I've done those things except for maybe "shorten headsail"? You mean furl it partially? Yep.
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rtmaher at 7:26pm 09.12.23
Lost my shackle to the Harken MK1 Furling Jib that connects the drum to the tack. I known the diamet
Adding second reef to main sail?
CowboyWay at 7:26pm 09.12.23
I assume you apply the regular remedies to rounding up in gusts. Drop the mainsheet traveler, tempo
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And .......................... if you don't like digging in the bottom of the pump because you DO
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markrowland at 4:56pm 09.12.23
Thanks for your input. I would like to restore it my self.Life has a habit of getting in the way.I h
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Gene Neill at 4:42pm 09.12.23
Oh my sweet rotten unicorn.   (1)
Tally Ho at 4:05pm 09.12.23
I very much suspect this will be the future of bottom paints. One cannot keep wandering around she
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
Tally Ho at 3:56pm 09.12.23
Actually Greg after I'm finished with this setup the shaft from the u-joint back to the prop will b

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