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I own a Mirage 27. The covers of the v-birth cushions have deteriorated and need to be replaced. T
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I own a 1982 Hunter 27 with a Furlex roller furling. I had the mast rewired this Spring and now my j
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Carbon Monoxide Alarm going off due to the head?
kappykaplan at 4:20pm 09.18.22
I purchased a marine-rated Xintex unit - no more false alarms.
2 mm halyard leader - Canada
Leeward Rail at 4:20pm 09.18.22
You want something that is tight cover, it's very abrasion resistant, low stretch, and for it's siz
2 mm halyard leader - Canada
Leeward Rail at 4:15pm 09.18.22
This is specific to this task. I would highly recommend you buy, specifically, halyard leader when
2 mm halyard leader - Canada
Tally Ho at 3:59pm 09.18.22
The purpose of the messenger is just to get the halyard back in place after the winter. As long as
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks
PhilaSailor at 3:34pm 09.18.22
The AMarine ports are 2 clamps versus 3. They have a drain the works when the surface they are mou
2 mm halyard leader - Canada
nitrogenase at 3:31pm 09.18.22
C4oo8Xxar0o g to start with two millimeter halyard leader. This is specific to this task. I would hi
2 mm halyard leader - Canada
Leeward Rail at 3:23pm 09.18.22
I'll call the marina first to see what they have. I liked the look of the 2 mm halyard leader... W
2 mm halyard leader - Canada
nitrogenase at 3:19pm 09.18.22
Thanks - I used the wrong term - not splicing. I've ordered tape, a palm, and waxed polyester whippi
I'm assuming this means my battery is dead??
Davidasailor26 at 3:14pm 09.18.22
Get a digital volt meter and check its voltage after it finishes charging and you let it sit for a w
2 mm halyard leader - Canada
Leeward Rail at 2:54pm 09.18.22
Any cheap cordage from a hardware store will work as messenger line. Basically small rope that won't
2 mm halyard leader - Canada
sail sfbay at 2:41pm 09.18.22
No need to slice. Connect each existing line to a small diameter messenger line by sewing with sail
Western Lake Erie
john6206 at 2:18pm 09.18.22
@tkwhalen The drive from Columbus to Toledo is a pretty nice drive. My daughter just became a Buckey
I'm assuming this means my battery is dead??
john6206 at 2:09pm 09.18.22
After an hour on the charger it's telling me it's a 12 volt battery with 53% charge. So I guess an
I'm assuming this means my battery is dead??
john6206 at 1:59pm 09.18.22
I may have asked for advice too soon. It seems to be charging now . . . . We'll see if it holds a ch
29.5 owners
JR19454 at 1:53pm 09.18.22
Just curious for hunter 29.5 owners with the pedestal traveller. I have a Hunter 280 and would like
I'm assuming this means my battery is dead??
dlochner at 1:52pm 09.18.22
Yep. It has led a full life. When you buy a new battery, make certain the charger can charge the b
I'm assuming this means my battery is dead??
kloudie1 at 1:51pm 09.18.22
Prolly so. 6 years is pretty good life for use like that.
Any woodworkers about?   (1)
john6206 at 1:17pm 09.18.22
My prototypes (in cedar) are pretty good. Installation went pretty smoothly, hatch slides well. The

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