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Have you checked your Standing Rigging for this season?
FasterHorses at 7:11am 05.23.21
@Roadking Larry, what's going on with your knee? Hope the information I sent you helped. I had my 2n
Looking for a source for this part:
Tedd at 7:08am 05.23.21
It's industry name is barrel nut. As @dlochner said, McMaster-Carr is probably the easiest way to ge
Self tapping screws / bolts
jssailem at 7:05am 05.23.21
Greg, it is never this easy to find and share advice from folks you read. But today that is differen
Looking for a source for this part:
Orbweaver at 6:56am 05.23.21
I believe you're looking for a 'chicago screw', and you'll find stainless ones at your local farm st
Looking for a source for this part:
dlochner at 6:56am 05.23.21
McMaster- Carr https://www.mcmaster.com/screws/binding-barrels-and-screws/barrel-diameter~6mm
Catalina 275 Rudder float or sink?
Codybear at 6:55am 05.23.21
I would have to assume if the rudder floated, the rudder would not want to drop out, unless you have
Riveting question
jssailem at 6:05am 05.23.21
Great write up @Tedd. If the border ever opens and you need to get out and stretch your legs the Up
My daysailer has a screw loose and I don't want to lose the centerboard
shemandr at 5:58am 05.23.21
If you're going to try to remove the three screws you probably should remove as much of the paint on
Self tapping screws / bolts
jssailem at 5:56am 05.23.21
Greg. I have no idea what that picture is or how it is used on the boat. Will Gilmore properly sugg
Catalina 275 Rudder float or sink?
SteveLKN at 5:47am 05.23.21
So sorry for your problem! The fact that the rudder is gone indicates that it sank. Depending on cu
Insurance
Kings Gambit at 5:37am 05.23.21
For yachts more than 20 years old you likely will need a survey. BOAT US upped my rate last year and
Self tapping screws / bolts
Will Gilmore at 5:32am 05.23.21
Yes it is that simple. However, aluminum, as you point out, is soft and flexible. If you were going
Self tapping screws / bolts   (1)
NYSail at 5:28am 05.23.21
Never tapped before so was looking for simplest route. The part will be expoxied also...... load is
Self tapping screws / bolts
Thaniel at 5:26am 05.23.21
A self tapping screw generally has the end of the screw formed like a drill so it drills the hole it
Self tapping screws / bolts
Orbweaver at 5:13am 05.23.21
it depends on what you're attaching and the expected working load. I'm not a fan of self tapping for
H23.5 trailer
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:06am 05.23.21
On a steep ramp be cautious about the guide on poles do not get under the rub rail. Rick , thanks
WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER
Hayden Watson at 3:50am 05.23.21
So, what's the best time to remove masking tape after smooth out? imediatly after smoothing out t
H26 waterline / water flowing into gas locker on tack
JimSails at 3:21am 05.23.21
JimSails, why is there a huge difference between the level of the water between the two pictures.

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