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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.
Riveting question
Tedd at 10:16pm 05.22.21
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rgranger at 9:12pm 05.22.21
I use State Farm and pay about $300-ish. I have a $1M liability, environmental and an agreed value
Hunter 260 "Wide Load" Permit requirement
rgranger at 9:04pm 05.22.21
I have a silverado Pulling out of the water is not a problem. I just go slow a pause every few inc
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Jimongee at 9:04pm 05.22.21
Thank you
Halyard Keeping
jssailem at 8:33pm 05.22.21
@sail sfbay I found those bags at Binacle.com CA Nicely priced. https://ca.binnacle.com/advanced_
US Coast Guard Documentation turnaround time
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Got my CG documentation $26 renewal in about three weeks. :plus: Same here. Renewal was simple and
Insurance
Rich Stidger at 8:04pm 05.22.21
Unfortunately yacht insurance is not a "One and Done" deal. In order to pay the most reasonable amo
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Terry Cox at 8:04pm 05.22.21
I am now again tossing the idea to the members about sailing the waters around Vancouver Island in
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Terry Cox at 7:58pm 05.22.21
Got a lot of dirt etc out of the aft SW loop and could tell it had restrictions in it and slowly it
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Terry Cox at 7:51pm 05.22.21
A couple of the bronze machine screw heads on the 2GM sea water pump impeller cover sheared. Was abl

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