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crack/cut in compression post H30
kloudie1 at 8:14am 11.04.22
That crack is in a really bad place in the post. It really significantly reduces the ability of the
Sanitation hose recommendation requested
Leeward Rail at 7:53am 11.04.22
"Saint" Peggie Hehe. Doesn't sainthood often mean martyrdom. :biggrin: Maybe SBO can create a mes
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space?
xavpil at 7:51am 11.04.22
You could keep the bulkhead, but still open up the space like this. You'd probably still be a compr
Main sheet cleat options- running to rear
jssailem at 7:47am 11.04.22
Saving money in the test mode, I just get some line and a couple of blocks or fiddle blocks and tie
Main sheet cleat options- running to rear   (3)
jssailem at 7:43am 11.04.22
Note, when you put the single block on the end it is a turning block for the center blocks control f
Sanitation hose recommendation requested
Justin_NSA at 7:33am 11.04.22
:plus: for Saniflex. Did you happen to use messenger lines or is your hose routing easy to pull new
Riding Sail -- Use and Sources
JBP-PA at 7:33am 11.04.22
A Bimini or a spilt backstay are not really a problem for a traditional riding sail, just hoist the
Sanitation hose recommendation requested
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:28am 11.04.22
Raritan SaniFlex is the top rated sanitation hose for two reasons: it has a 10 year warranty agains
Main sheet cleat options- running to rear
bonkle at 7:24am 11.04.22
It is an idea. You could try it in light winds to get an ideas of the force needed to control the s
Cleaning a stanky bilge?
HeelBoy at 7:11am 11.04.22
.I used to take my Mac 22 to the NC outerbanks each summer and I was often far from help and unable
Sanitation hose recommendation requested
kloudie1 at 7:07am 11.04.22
I did mine with Santi Flex and I am very happy with the stuff so far. PO had used a "chemical rated"
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space?   (1)
JBP-PA at 7:04am 11.04.22
You could keep the bulkhead, but still open up the space like this. You'd probably still be a compre
Do you put your bimini down?   (1)
JBP-PA at 6:58am 11.04.22
I can't make it any taller since it already is rubbing on the boom. Mine has telescoping tubes. T
crack/cut in compression post H30
RoyS at 6:48am 11.04.22
I have a 1980 Hunter 33 and had to replace my compression post due to corrosion in the bilge. It is
Main sheet cleat options- running to rear
jssailem at 6:40am 11.04.22
It is an idea. You could try it in light winds to get an ideas of the force needed to control the sa
Slip Unavailability
RoyS at 6:38am 11.04.22
I think the future for us sailors calls for more yacht clubs with mooring fields and land areas for
Cleaning a stanky bilge?   (2)
rgranger at 6:34am 11.04.22
On the 22 it was aft and under the V-berth. I tossed all of the old stuff and I used the pink foam
Main sheet cleat options- running to rear   (2)
bonkle at 6:01am 11.04.22
Also pertinent info: This is not for single handing. Just to make it less of a hastle to reach from
Slip Unavailability
dLj at 6:01am 11.04.22
25% increase... that's substantial! And of course - what are you going to do? All the other boat yar

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