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So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project jssailem at 8:03am 09.14.24 Your work looks great. A lot of pride in that job. Keep the story going. :beer:
400 MK II: Seeking documentation about the lower tube bearing carrier and the keel bolts LastDiveBernie at 8:02am 09.14.24 You may want to check out and join the best site for your boat. Catalina4series.org Will do. Thank
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project (2) SailingCal21 at 8:00am 09.14.24 Check this out, seems that the O'Day boys missed this stanchion backing plate... only two holes inst
Can it really be this straightforward? jssailem at 7:58am 09.14.24 Hi Smokie. Yes the topping sheave has lost it's shoulder. This is not an usual event for plastic she
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project (10) SailingCal21 at 7:55am 09.14.24 Howdy, its been awhile since my last update. Here's what's been going on for the past 6 weeks or s
Can it really be this straightforward? (1) Will Gilmore at 7:53am 09.14.24 Did your guy take a good close look at the main halyard sheeve? Considering the wear on the topping
Can it really be this straightforward? kloudie1 at 7:51am 09.14.24 Ya might want to replace that sheave with a better material so it doesn't have to be done again. Sh
Can it really be this straightforward? LloydB at 7:30am 09.14.24 i'd like to hear the reply of the person that took that picture. when you ask them that question
Can it really be this straightforward? JoeWhite at 7:03am 09.14.24 It appears that this sheeve was added by a PO. The line has fallen off the sheeve and can not be use
Can it really be this straightforward? JamesG161 at 6:46am 09.14.24 Only a guess... You need a different type line for your topping lift. Smaller size and non-fraying
Can it really be this straightforward? smokey73 at 6:37am 09.14.24 All good points @dlochner - If you look closely at the picture it appears (I say appears) that the
Can it really be this straightforward? dlochner at 6:22am 09.14.24 So, when the bolt is pulled, what happens to the halyard sheave and more importantly what happens to
400 MK II: Seeking documentation about the lower tube bearing carrier and the keel bolts Steve_Catalina at 5:20am 09.14.24 You may want to check out and join the best site for your boat. Catalina4series.org
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a dlochner at 4:40am 09.14.24
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a 4lane at 4:18am 09.14.24
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a dlochner at 4:04am 09.14.24 Hull speed is not a particularly good measure of sailing performance. First the formula was designed
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a 4lane at 3:46am 09.14.24
Pumpout Carts Suck thinwater at 3:33am 09.14.24 Mouldering means that the conditions for complete composting are not usually met. There are compost
Sourcing Oil Filter Perkins - Volvo Penta TMD22A dlochner at 3:27am 09.14.24 Well the filter came today from amazon,. It's a Mann 713/28W in a Wix 57241 box . Maybe this will
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a dlochner at 3:26am 09.14.24 For a relative comparison look at the PHRF handicaps. The lower handicap will generally be faster. B

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