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I need to replace a side stantion on my 240 Oday. Any ideas where I can find a matching one?
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Leaking Boat Stanchions
BigEasy at 11:41am 10.03.21
First layer of fiberglass. Is that an end grain balsa cored deck or plywood? Strange design
Electronic enclosure box for Beneteau
Davidasailor26 at 11:36am 10.03.21
I own a Beneteau Oceanis 37 and can't find the electronics enclosure box. Does anyone know where it
Leaking Boat Stanchions
BigEasy at 11:23am 10.03.21
I just noticed that the stanchion didn't have a gasket and only a small lip to prevent leakage.
Best Fill for Drill and Tap
KZW at 11:23am 10.03.21
Will this fit - used on eBay The dimensions of the mounting holes indicate it will fit. Thank you
Best Fill for Drill and Tap
KZW at 11:20am 10.03.21
polished stainless. Casting not an option
Leaking Boat Stanchions   (2)
sunlover at 10:43am 10.03.21
198952First layer of fiberglass. 198953. I just noticed that the stanchion didn't have a gasket a
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair
Tedd at 10:26am 10.03.21
Given the general level of quality of Seawards, it wouldn't surprise me if there's an aluminum or st
Tiller "slop" thoughts
kloudie1 at 10:12am 10.03.21
A couple of flat shims about 1/16" thick, one on each side . make them as long as the clevis. It has
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair
kloudie1 at 10:07am 10.03.21
An option: use a piece of flat 1/4" plate (steel or aluminum or stainless) same width as the mount's
Leaking Boat Stanchions   (3)
sunlover at 10:00am 10.03.21
I was able to get the nuts off. I removed the medicine cabinet in the head and that provided me
Running main halyard to cockpit / 18.5
Stu Jackson at 9:56am 10.03.21
A cam cleat makes much better sense. Not necessarily. Cam cleats are good for lines that need to
Best Fill for Drill and Tap
Marmalade at 9:44am 10.03.21
Will this fit - used on eBay
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair
Williammiller100 at 9:39am 10.03.21
Yes,the stainless bolts going into the fibreglass. They may be lag bolts. Will know later this week
Running main halyard to cockpit / 18.5
MHJ at 9:27am 10.03.21
A cam cleat positioned so you could employ an existing sheet winch would be simpler, as SFbay sugge
Looking for a drawer from a 78 Catalina 25
Stu Jackson at 9:07am 10.03.21
Try here, too: https://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=3
Best Fill for Drill and Tap
SJN at 8:52am 10.03.21
Nice! I will hold your beer if it is light junk. If a good Porter, I will drink it.
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair
Tedd at 8:26am 10.03.21
Hi @Williammiller100 , I'm unclear which threads are stripped. Is it one of the screws that attach
Looking for a drawer from a 78 Catalina 25   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:58am 10.03.21
One option is to take measurements from one of the existing drawers make one, if you are a DIY'er, o
Best Fill for Drill and Tap   (1)
All U Get at 7:58am 10.03.21
hello! Why not cast a new one with the same hole spacing as the bent one? If you do not like the l

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