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Bimini for my 1987   (2)
sail sfbay at 3:08pm 08.19.22
If you really want a pre-fab bimini ALREADY sized for your sailboat do an internet search on "Pre-fa
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DArcy at 2:25pm 08.19.22
After a couple of days training in Chester, several Optis sailed across Mahone Bay to Lunenburg. The
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skipperdee at 2:19pm 08.19.22
Can't thank you enough for the good advice. I went with JD green mixed with a little bit of black en
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john6206 at 2:10pm 08.19.22
Sounds like you would be happier in an RV and not sailing. Sailing is about the trip, not so much t
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leslie894 at 2:02pm 08.19.22
John, are you suggesting you do NOT have a manual for your boat? I strongly urge you to obtain one.
Bimini for my 1987
Chuck Powell at 1:58pm 08.19.22
Thanks for info. I can't believe some company hasn't supplied Bimini for an O Day 272 le and knows a
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brockangelo at 1:45pm 08.19.22
It's worth mentioning that the mast cradle that goes on the transom is nearly essential. And raising
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Stu Jackson at 12:51pm 08.19.22
Brilliant! Thanks for finding that schematic. John, are you suggesting you do NOT have a manual fo
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leslie894 at 11:32am 08.19.22
So, yes the chain did fit in the gypsy. But, we originally only had 20 feet of chain and as soon as
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Skipper John, it all depends on what position your selector switches are in. If the engine selector
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BrianH at 11:24am 08.19.22
N.C.Y.C. Lasalle, Mi I am pretty sure you need to be a member there. It is right next door to To
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BrianH at 11:19am 08.19.22
Where do you sail out of? What Marina would you recommend? I sailed out of Toledo Beach Marina. T
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Rich Stidger at 10:52am 08.19.22
My Achilles hypalon dinghy is 15 years old and looks like it could pass for 3-4 years old. I added h
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Sunbird22358 at 10:46am 08.19.22
Deck was cored, hull was not.
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NotCook at 10:31am 08.19.22
I did have an issue with the tiller My experience with the Torqeedo is similar. Keep in mind, the
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NotCook at 9:57am 08.19.22
A few rules of thumb, tell tales, and wind indicators, combined with what my seat is telling me abou
Is this dinghy salvageable?
NotCook at 9:43am 08.19.22
My present dingy is an older wooden sailing and rowing pram with a small Torqueedo So do we. Love

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