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Re-rigging running rigging - source suggestions please
jssailem at 7:44am 04.04.23
Thanks for sharing the outcome and resource DJ.
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jssailem at 7:41am 04.04.23
Same query asked on "Ask All Sailors" forum.
Keel rebedding or engineered fix for this catalina smile on Catalina 36?   (1)
jssailem at 7:39am 04.04.23
Welcome to the forum. An owner never wants to hear bad news. A buyer with a desire for a boat even
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cagreen75 at 7:39am 04.04.23
That thing looks like it has not been removed in a very long time. I suggest cleaning with a wire wh
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dlochner at 7:29am 04.04.23
Welcome to SBO. Keel joint cracks are a common problem in almost all sailboats that are externally
Keel rebedding or engineered fix for this catalina smile on Catalina 36?
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Caveat - I don't own a keelboat and have no experience repairing them, so I will keep it short. My
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As far as this link says, the wing keel is encapsulated in fiberglass... https://www.catalina22.org/
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The link you provided says they will order one for you.
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