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Name change

doyleent — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:41:55 GMT

Just wantedn you all to know that I am now WindSinger1952. That was the un-officially the name of my old Pearson 26. Now I think I am going to do it right. Got

Re: My Climb to the Top

Jim Haring — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:20:13 GMT

It was rock solid. More comfortable than going up while in the water. Jim ... From: Harry James Subject: Re: CYOA - My Climb to

Re: My Climb to the Top

Jim Haring — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:12:35 GMT

Bob, The light is not fixed. Turns out there is no power to the top. I think there is a connection issue at the base of the mast so I will be working

Re: MAst Sheave Exit Boxes

Harry James — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:07:38 GMT

Garhauer has them http://garhauermarine.com/catalog_process.cfm?cid=69 HJ

Re: My Climb to the Top

Jim Haring — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:04:05 GMT

Jeff, The yard did put a couple of extra stands under the boat. The first trip up was a little scary wondering if the boat would tip off the stands. Jim

Re: My Climb to the Top

Harry James — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:02:14 GMT

I agree, I keep thinking "just a little out of balance and over you go" HJ

Re: My Climb to the Top

Jim Haring — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:02:11 GMT

Peter, There was no slippage with the acender. I got the acender at Erehwon. They did mention that it might pick at and be rough on the nylon but when

MAst Sheave Exit Boxes

lookoutnw@... — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:43:13 GMT

I am trying to fin double sheave exit boxes for my mast. I have doubles at t he mast head. It seems I can't find doubles for the lower point. If I can't

C-45 Cruising / Storage

lookoutnw@... — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:36:05 GMT

Hey you guys with 45s. What do you normall keep in the area: Beneath the galley floor? Trash? Beneath the Dinette table? Dry

Jeff T.

doyleent — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:33:48 GMT

Sorry to hear about your Mom also...It isn't easy when thay have to give up so much to be cared for. I know that most of the older generation really liked

Re: Reasons I'm glad to be a sailor...

lookoutnw@... — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:22:32 GMT

I did this on Wind Rose, a Formosa 41. You bet you nee all the MEN you can get, and as many Boys also. They are very heavy. Reason number 2134...

Re: The trouble maker is back

jeff t — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:18:20 GMT

Was wonderin'...what did the underwater video on a pole show??? Major or minor? Condolences on your Mom and the hardship of moving...I had to pack up and move

Re: Who knows about dissimilar metals corrosion?

lookoutnw@... — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:15:08 GMT

My fresh water goes thru a real good carbon filter. All the water coming out of the tank does. That is what I used for the Hydronic system. I will make a

The trouble maker is back

doyleent — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:47:29 GMT

Just wanted those who really care to know that I am back for a bit...After moving about four thousand pounds of my deceased Moms furniture, I am a broken

Re: My Climb to the Top [1 Attachment]

Peter Hofman — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:13:31 GMT

Did you have any slippage with the ascender and the nylon rope? Most ascenders are not designed to be used with nylon anchor rope. Did the supplier of the