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Replacing Stuffing Box Hose   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 4:59pm 12.09.22
When repacking a stuffing box, has anyone found a wear groove or scoring on the shaft Is this the
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling?
Leeward Rail at 4:55pm 12.09.22
@Project_Mayhem has it right. Since its living on a trailer, I don't see bothering with antifoulin
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose
dkinzer at 4:55pm 12.09.22
I had been thinking of replacing the stuffing box with a dripless seal. However, after reading more
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose
Rick D at 4:40pm 12.09.22
If you are going to the trouble of replacing the hose, have you considered a dripless shaft seal? Pe
Oh no, not that sticky!
kappykaplan at 4:33pm 12.09.22
I'm afraid that product has several other drawbacks and is not recommended for this purpose. Wise
CAPE Index.... What does that mean?
shemandr at 4:31pm 12.09.22
There are three stages to a thunderstorm event while sailing: 1). You hear thunder. Crew member say
Oh no, not that sticky!
Ralph Johnstone at 4:18pm 12.09.22
:poop: No, I'm afraid that product has several other drawbacks and is not recommended for this pu
Boat Smells!
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:17pm 12.09.22
Thanks! I'll check both of those out for next season. Did you chose the ExterminOdor over Odorlos b
Just had to show these off
stickinthemud57 at 3:40pm 12.09.22
Your keel is showing I do wonder just how much of my bottom shows when I'm heeled that far over. M
Just had to show these off
stickinthemud57 at 3:39pm 12.09.22
Nice. You have to update your avatar now. Ha! Hadn't thought about that. Maybe a little Photoshop
Ignition key will not insert into the ignition.
Davidasailor26 at 2:21pm 12.09.22
i switched out the key for a heavy duty push button switch years ago. keys are a problem waiting
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling?
Project_Mayhem at 2:03pm 12.09.22
Macgregor just gelcoat in there just like the rest of the hull. It takes 2-3 weeks for growth to occ
CAPE Index.... What does that mean?
JamesG161 at 2:02pm 12.09.22
Thermal Potential Energy or Joules/Kilogram During the Tropical Storm season, we focus on the Oce
Boat Smells!
Project_Mayhem at 1:59pm 12.09.22
Thanks! I'll check both of those out for next season. Did you chose the ExterminOdor over Odorlos b
CAPE Index.... What does that mean?   (1)
jssailem at 1:52pm 12.09.22
@ggrizzard You will find it on Windy, as an item in the layer list on the right side of their scree
CAPE Index.... What does that mean?
JamesG161 at 1:51pm 12.09.22
Better understanding here... What is a CAPE Index - Windy.app
CAPE Index.... What does that mean?
JamesG161 at 1:45pm 12.09.22
Is there a link? Convective Parameters - Cape
Any experience with Viper line from New England ropes?
dave_and_dd at 1:35pm 12.09.22
@Scott T-Bird any report on how you liked the Viper halyards? I'm just about to replace my main ha
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling?
HeelBoy at 1:31pm 12.09.22
Any idea what paint, if any, is in the keel trunk now? Considering the neglected nature of the kee
CAPE Index.... What does that mean?
ggrizzard at 1:24pm 12.09.22
Is there a link?

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