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Mast step replacement
Ken n Rox at 8:20pm 03.12.23
Here's another approach you could consider. Put the mast step in position where it belongs. Trace
Single handing
Joe at 7:57pm 03.12.23
Hay Joe. Thanks for the pep talk on being lazy. I am not sure where to do my research. So I felt th
Mast step replacement
Sailor Sue at 7:46pm 03.12.23
Here's another approach you could consider. Put the mast step in position where it belongs. Trace
Stern Rail
Georgedoyle at 7:08pm 03.12.23
Thanks, I have sent emails to the companies mentioned. I hope at least one of them has a nice soluti
It's almost within reach!   (6)
Ward H at 6:51pm 03.12.23
@Project_Mayhem Here are some pics from when I ran lines back on my O'day 25. The in board lines ru
Spring FORWARD - It's the first day of Daylight Savings Tim
WayneH at 6:51pm 03.12.23
I saw this today about DST: "I didn't lose an hour last night. I'm an hour closer to breakfast."
It's almost within reach!
Tally Ho at 6:50pm 03.12.23
A double-stack cheek block might work. With the base plate, you can use almost any block with a s
P42 Forward Fresh Water Tank (65 Gallon)
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:47pm 03.12.23
If there is, the source could very well be rail stanchions and other mounted deck hardware in need o
Single handing
WI Rigger at 6:39pm 03.12.23
Hay Joe. Thanks for the pep talk on being lazy. I am not sure where to do my research. So I felt tha
Mast step replacement
Ken n Rox at 6:07pm 03.12.23
A 1/2" hole would probably be enough to get a look. It's fairly easy to fill and can be done under
Single handing
Joe at 5:58pm 03.12.23
Does the color of a sail have any bearing on the strength of the material? I was told, Coloring the
It's almost within reach!   (3)
Project_Mayhem at 5:42pm 03.12.23
@Tally Ho It looks like only two double stacked sheaves are used in this pic of a 25. I'm pretty sur
Single handing
WI Rigger at 5:31pm 03.12.23
Does the color of a sail have any bearing on the strength of the material? I was told, Coloring the
Mast step replacement
Project_Mayhem at 5:25pm 03.12.23
Suggesting I remove the compression post and get a bigger view of the area? Both inside and outside
Impeller screws
All U Get at 5:06pm 03.12.23
Went to the local hardware store and found Allen head, 8/32 thread size to match. Now I have to fi
It's almost within reach!   (1)
Tally Ho at 5:06pm 03.12.23
That is a really tight squeeze between the hand rail and the spray hood. my deck organizer is a dou
Mast step replacement
Ken n Rox at 4:30pm 03.12.23
It looks like there's sediment where the trim ring was and water staining on the compression post.
Mast step replacement
Project_Mayhem at 4:27pm 03.12.23
Seems I avoided the rot bullet. Trim ring screws around the compression post were still tight. When
Mast step replacement
jssailem at 3:30pm 03.12.23
This may help with your project. https://www.boatworkstoday.com/videos/fiberglass-repair-stress-crac

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