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Sheet line Hatch/Solar vent protection??
jssailem at 1:08pm 12.15.22
I am with @dmax . build a mock up and test your theory. The nylon line would be good. You might also
disconnect headstay turnbuckle to replace CDI flexible furler interior halyard
capta at 1:05pm 12.15.22
I agree with isaksp00 But my preference is always the spinnaker halyard, just case I need to go alof
Exhaust soot Yanmar 4JH3E
jssailem at 1:04pm 12.15.22
What are your engine specs for WOT? Have you discussed the issue with Max Prop? I would suspect tha
Sheet line Hatch/Solar vent protection??
dmax at 11:46am 12.15.22
Those grab rails should work but before you drill holes in your boat see if you can rig up a line or
Single handing
Davidasailor26 at 11:26am 12.15.22
We just use the plain Woody Wax. Looks like the Tower Wax is more oriented for Tina towers and thing
disconnect headstay turnbuckle to replace CDI flexible furler interior halyard
isaksp00 at 11:22am 12.15.22
Or jib halyard which may be a little easier.
disconnect headstay turnbuckle to replace CDI flexible furler interior halyard
justsomeguy at 11:08am 12.15.22
need to use a temporary headstay Most certainly. You can use the main halyard.
Exhaust soot Yanmar 4JH3E   (1)
HarryvdMeer at 10:47am 12.15.22
See attached pic. I have a max prop which was installed by the previous owner, who mentioned that h
Single handing
WI Rigger at 10:37am 12.15.22
I looked up Woody Wax on Amazon, there appears to be 2 kinds, A plain Woody Wax and a Tower Woody Wa
Single handing
Davidasailor26 at 10:26am 12.15.22
Another question. When you wash your boat: Do you just use a pressure and plain water? Do you
tank sizes catalina 30
PaulK at 10:22am 12.15.22
Though your boat may be different, this site might be helpful SailboatData.com - CATALINA 30 Sai
Caframo
Ralph Johnstone at 9:59am 12.15.22
Those two are not allowed on my boat. And whyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ? You've piqued my curiosity.
Hunter 41DS auto-pilot 'brain' install location and other questions
DRhoads at 9:51am 12.15.22
I think you will find it near the nav station mounted vertically behind a panel. nav computers need
Single handing
WI Rigger at 9:44am 12.15.22
Another question. When you wash your boat: Do you just use a pressure and plain water? Do you u
Exhaust soot Yanmar 4JH3E   (3)
jssailem at 9:42am 12.15.22
Possible causes: - valve clearance - injection timing - injectors dirty Certainly those are possib
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast
dlochner at 9:33am 12.15.22
What's that expression, God watches over drunks and fools? On December 3 at Cape Hatteras the wind
Caframo
jssailem at 9:19am 12.15.22
Those two are not allowed on my boat.
Anchor Bridle   (1)
jssailem at 9:14am 12.15.22
If ever needed I will cut the soft shackle In a hurry, you may need something very sharp and able
Anchor Bridle
tfox2069 at 9:12am 12.15.22
Similar to the above with all 5/16" chain, I use the small Mantus on our 33' boat; but, decided tha

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