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Is the boat sitting low in the water??
Justin_NSA at 5:00pm 10.09.22
Fortunately C22s don't have many thruhulls.
CDI FF2
Justin_NSA at 4:59pm 10.09.22
The hardest part of installing a CDI FF2 on my old Mac was getting the deck fairlead close enough so
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
TimFromLI at 4:53pm 10.09.22
All hoses below the waterline should have two marine hose clamps. If the previous owner used home de
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
kappykaplan at 4:40pm 10.09.22
see if I can get 2 clamps on each connection. :plus:
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main
heritage at 4:36pm 10.09.22
I don't think that making your present sail loose footed will take out the 8" inches of bagginess on
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
Jamesiv1 at 4:35pm 10.09.22
That hose is barely over the barbs enough to single clamp it. It should be on at least another inch
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
Rick D at 4:16pm 10.09.22
Following....same issue. With your attention to detail and serious maintenance, someone will someday
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
Justin_NSA at 3:47pm 10.09.22
That hose is barely over the barbs enough to single clamp it. It should be on at least another inch
CDI FF2
Timm R Oday25 at 3:39pm 10.09.22
You are really going to like sailing with the CDI furler . The FF2 takes a number #6 sailtape . The
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main
Tally Ho at 3:13pm 10.09.22
I bought a new sail 2 years ago, and it is my first loose-footed sail. i like it as it can carry th
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI?
leo310 at 3:12pm 10.09.22
I have been to the US many times. My MMSI # is registered to the vessel, as for the VHF you need a r
Marine head on a 1972 Macgregor Venture 24
sail sfbay at 3:11pm 10.09.22
Assuming you will have a marine survey: 2. Surveyor to confirm holding tank and pumpout fitting. 3
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
kappykaplan at 2:52pm 10.09.22
2 clamps at each end where it connects. :plus:
CDI FF2
kappykaplan at 2:52pm 10.09.22
Local sail loft....that way they will measure, modify it and install it to be sure it fits properly
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
Jamesiv1 at 2:35pm 10.09.22
Common I believe. Hopefully a early C22 owner can advise which fitting to use. At the very least
CDI FF2
sail sfbay at 2:03pm 10.09.22
Local sail loft....that way they will measure, modify it and install it to be sure it fits properly
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
Jamesiv1 at 1:53pm 10.09.22
Make sure the part of the clamp that tightens are on opposite sides, like that in the photo at the

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