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Anti Corrosion Tape
RoyS at 4:53am 03.10.21
I have been experimenting with gaskets made from sheet silicone which I purchased on Amazon. I would
B323 Head
fullbore at 4:51am 03.10.21
I just responded to your other email. Sounds to me like that captain wasn't very good at delivery,
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justsomeguy at 1:36am 03.10.21
Where is swing keel lock bolt on Macgregor 25 It is not far from the pivot bolt. Should be above/s
Anti Corrosion Tape
Project_Mayhem at 11:45pm 03.09.21
You could try non metallic washers around the screws. This should provide a small gap between the ma
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Project_Mayhem at 11:37pm 03.09.21
The thing I like the most on my boat is me :biggrin:
Advice requested re. 1976 O'Day 22
Project_Mayhem at 11:28pm 03.09.21
With cracks like that I'm wondering if the lower chainplate bracket is bending under load or if the
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Project_Mayhem at 11:07pm 03.09.21
Look for signs of leaks inside. You'll most often see staining on wood surface if there was a leak.
B323 fuel pickup
BigEasy at 10:09pm 03.09.21
There is a plate on top of the fuel tank that should allow access to the inside of the tank. If it
B323 Head
BigEasy at 9:53pm 03.09.21
Another chapter in me new to me boat: delivery captain left boat with jib loosely furled Tuesday, I
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Paul Mermelstein at 9:01pm 03.09.21
I just responded to your other email. Sounds to me like that captain wasn't very good at delivery, o
B323 fuel pickup
Paul Mermelstein at 8:58pm 03.09.21
I have a B393, same generation as your 323. I also have the plastic fuel tank. My fuel pickup is bol
America's Cup
Davidasailor26 at 8:45pm 03.09.21
That was pretty good. Very even boat speed in both races. The boat in the lead has an edge in bein
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All U Get at 8:08pm 03.09.21
Ratlines to the spreader then folding steps to the top. That might make the climbing easier but I'd
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Leeward Rail at 7:51pm 03.09.21
Link for the C&C mega 30 facebook group. Sorry, just had to do that :p Face what ?
Mast cleaning/buffing... without climbing?   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:41pm 03.09.21
I can't get either of my two helpers to clean/wax the mast for me, and neither will haul me up ther
Fix or toss
Ralph Johnstone at 7:31pm 03.09.21
Take it to a blacksmith. Is "blacksmith" even politically correct now ? After Dr. Seuss, Aunt Je
B323 fuel pickup
SycloneDriver at 7:19pm 03.09.21
How about some photos of the tank and pickup tube. Seems odd that the tube isn't removable. Try co
Fix or toss
SycloneDriver at 7:05pm 03.09.21
Take it to a blacksmith. Perhaps he can repurpose it into a boat knife. That would make a really i
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Mike Betts at 7:00pm 03.09.21
I have a Ray Greene Rascal as well. The item that attaches to the centerboard consists of two small
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uncledom at 6:58pm 03.09.21
Most of what you have said in this post is just wrong. If you are going to make statements like the

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