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Merit 22 owners
Los at 9:03am 05.07.25
I just make a large loop under the lower shrouds. As soon as the mast is up and forestay connected
Merit 22 owners
Los at 8:58am 05.07.25
Here is my A-Frame set-up for stepping the mast. I also use the main sheets vs a winch. Also made u
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper
SteveHughessails at 8:10am 05.07.25
Very wise advise re the shrouds and their hardware. I have bent 2 to date as I thought I stopped so
11.0 battery wiring
Stu Jackson at 8:01am 05.07.25
These links include many wiring diagrams. Electrical Systems 101 Electrical Systems 101
Merit 22 owners   (1)
Los at 7:55am 05.07.25
231405 Here is my 1983 Merit 22 (Pressure Drop) My buddy helped me find it. Turns out he sold it new
Identification labels clutches /line stoppers C310
Hello Below at 7:44am 05.07.25
I have been using a P-Touch label maker on the boat. It's a pretty simple process to print new labe
Tight furler
skunther at 7:43am 05.07.25
@Project_Mayhem, where did you source part #3: 1/4-20x3/8 screw in SS from? My local, and very well
Merit 22 owners
Los at 7:37am 05.07.25
The only Merit 22 group I know of is located on Yahoo groups, which has announced it will be basicl
Tight furler
skunther at 7:31am 05.07.25
Be sure to run a halyard from the mast head to the bow as a temporary forestay. If I detach the fo
Sunken Treasure
Grumps at 6:50am 05.07.25
While she's sitting low, it's a good time to do some mast top repairs!!!! Too soon?:p I have though
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper
kloudie1 at 5:57am 05.07.25
Congratulations on the boat! She looks to be in great shape and like Timm says they are well built
Tight furler
jssailem at 5:55am 05.07.25
Be sure to run a halyard from the mast head to the bow as a temporary forestay.
Third Cherubini
David in Sandusky at 5:51am 05.07.25
Blow me away's vang looks like mine on our '77 h27. It works fine. But! But you have to think throu
Sunken Treasure
twodzusfittings at 5:49am 05.07.25
While she's sitting low, it's a good time to do some mast top repairs!!!! Too soon?:p
Tight furler
Hayden Watson at 5:43am 05.07.25
Part 18 is intact and supports/centers the drum from the bottom. The unit seems to shift every rota
Nifty Boat Handling
Hayden Watson at 5:30am 05.07.25
RE I just bought all 21 of the Patric O'Brian: Jack Aubrey books so all of those terms are familiar
Identification labels clutches /line stoppers C310
Joe at 4:24am 05.07.25
If you're having trouble finding element proof labels, rather than fuss with it, try alternative met
Nifty Boat Handling
Indysailor at 3:35am 05.07.25
RE I just bought all 21 of the Patric O'Brian: Jack Aubrey books so all of those terms are familiar
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garymalmgren at 2:47am 05.07.25
RE I just bought all 21 of the Patric O'Brian: Jack Aubrey books so all of those terms are familiar.
Nifty Boat Handling
Will Gilmore at 2:06am 05.07.25
No wonder sailing vessels have right of way. There must have been a lot of new captains who learned

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