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Rivets or machine screws for mast steps?
jssailem at 7:47pm 04.11.25
That said, I like the step design.
Rivets or machine screws for mast steps?
jssailem at 7:46pm 04.11.25
my halyard really, really stretches a lot when i use it. It would be less expense to get a new hal
Rivets or machine screws for mast steps?
jssailem at 7:44pm 04.11.25
:plus: For Monel rivets. Not corrosion issues.
Helm vibration
JoeWhite at 7:42pm 04.11.25
Have a diver look at it or if you are able to check the propeller. I picked up a heavy plastic in
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better
JoeWhite at 7:38pm 04.11.25
Sure. It is worth a try.
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better
dLj at 7:36pm 04.11.25
I made covers for them using sunbrella. The material was breaking down and leaving sticky mess on t
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better
JoeWhite at 7:34pm 04.11.25
I made covers for them using sunbrella. The material was breaking down and leaving sticky mess on th
Rivets or machine screws for mast steps?
dLj at 7:24pm 04.11.25
If the mast is down, drill and tap. If the mast is up, pop rivets. You say that there are 30 steps
Fluorescent light above mirror in head - wiring question
Jan_H at 6:36pm 04.11.25
Very good suggestion @JoeWhite - get the polarity wrong and those electrolytic capacitors have a bad
Cockpit hatch slides?
LouisMK at 5:48pm 04.11.25
Will definitely check this out, thanks!
Alternator Temperature Sensors
dlochner at 5:14pm 04.11.25
I don't understand why you are adding a battery temp sensor? Just leave it off for LFP and save th
Rivets or machine screws for mast steps?   (1)
garymalmgren at 5:13pm 04.11.25
If the mast is down, drill and tap. If the mast is up, pop rivets. You say that there are 30 steps.
B&R rig tuning take 1
colemj at 4:48pm 04.11.25
Does the camera mess with perspective, or is your mast actually raked forward? You don't want that.
Rivets or machine screws for mast steps?
dLj at 4:45pm 04.11.25
That was a great article, thank you. It answered my question about using aluminum rivets on an alu
Alternator Temperature Sensors
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I'll connect an alternator temp sensor to the Battery temp input on the regulator. It will just mea
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
dLj at 4:40pm 04.11.25
Hydranet is a cloth manufactured by Dimension-Polyant. Quantum is one loft that builds sails using
Rivets or machine screws for mast steps?
BAD ORCA at 4:39pm 04.11.25
I did a bunch of testing re. strength. Practical Sailor. Rivets in Spars. It may be behind a pay wa
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
colemj at 4:30pm 04.11.25
p.s. Hydranet is by Quantum Sails - they are who bought out Hood sails - the sails I currently have
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
colemj at 4:26pm 04.11.25
I didn't have that experience with 3Di. North Sails was the most expensive of my options at the ti
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better   (1)
Foswick at 4:23pm 04.11.25
... or the best of both worlds ...

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