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I have that same strap on my boat. As you say, this shows a boffo "repair" job of some vintage. I would do what Christian...
May 9, 2024
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Probably that second thing. It's a tie-rod, not a stay, but people often seem to want to tension it like crazy. The right amount of...
May 9, 2024
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911 mast center of gravity?
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For future reference, I put that photo G Kiba kindly provided into a paint program, added about 6ft of mast below the deck level, and...
May 9, 2024
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Thanks for the photo.. looks like above the lower spreaders.
May 8, 2024
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G Kiba
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911 mast center of gravity?
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I don't know? I have this nice picture and can likely make a guesstimate.
May 8, 2024
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Rust stain, or worse?
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Well, that has been my experience recently. A broken seal seems to keep the SS fastener "sitting" in water, surrounded by the damp/wet...
May 7, 2024
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Rust stain, or worse?
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I was told that stainless steel will rust where is can't drain or breath properly. Failed bedding is the likely cause here. Replacing...
May 7, 2024
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Universal M-12 High Pressure Fuel Pump
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Good job. Motor sound great Al.
May 7, 2024
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G Kiba
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Hove to Speed and Direction [and Reef Considerations]
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I’ve always thought this page that looks ”added” to the owners manual was helpful. I don’t have a cunningham but still feel like I can...
May 6, 2024
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Hove to Speed and Direction [and Reef Considerations]
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Heaving to with a larger head sail is a challenge! I am so use to doing it with the #3 (90%) trimmed in tight. Both the Olson and prior...
May 1, 2024
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Hove to Speed and Direction [and Reef Considerations]
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Yes, and although most folks probably wouldn't bother while beating up a quarter mile wide channel, those of us of a certain age will...
May 1, 2024
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Sailing (especially singlehanded) in significant waves
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Ray, a few years ago I had the pleasure of single handing a Cal 40 for an afternoon. Tacking it was amazing. The boat tracked so well...
Apr 30, 2024
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Now that I think of it, there may be another dimension to this tacking single handed: the characteristics of your boat. My Tartan 37...
Apr 30, 2024
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CNG to Propane Conversion [Master Thread]
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I converted an old CNG stove (two burners plus oven made by GSI, Gas Systems Inc.) to propane, using LP gas orifices (jets) from 24/7...
Apr 30, 2024
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Adding cam cleat to cabin top
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Yes! You might want to use the second position for another light running control. Looking back at your photo, what about to the far...
Apr 25, 2024
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