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Re: Keel Bolts

Harry James — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:27:15 GMT

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Re: How much towing capacity?

David Morgan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:29:36 GMT

Towed my C-22 (3K lbs) with trailer (several hundred lbs, but unweighed) with my 1977 F150 that has 300 cid 6 cyl engine. Truck Bumper / hitch was rated at

Re: How much towing capacity?

CJE — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:29:38 GMT

How much does the loaded boat and trailer weigh? Does the trailer have brakes? If so; electric or surge brakes? stephen ... On Nov 7, 2009, at 6:08 PM, Pete

How much towing capacity?

Pete Kelley — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:08:21 GMT

Does anyone know what kind of truck is powerful enough to tow my T-26 about 500 miles a year?? Does anyone know what kind of truck is powerful enough to tow

Re: I have a goofy sail logo

CJE — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:10:32 GMT

The true cruising man's method would be adopt a silly frog as his logo. But if you cut the stitches on the frog side with an small razor the thread will

Re: Where do I go to sail my T-26 on the Chesapeake?

CJE — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:05:22 GMT

Pete, The Susquehanna Flats (from Havre de Grace south to Turkey Point) has some really thin water. Especially for someone who's never been there. I think

Re: Where can I sail my T-26?

CJE — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:51:05 GMT

Pete, BTW: plan your trip for May, June, or October if you are impatient to sail. My personal preference is October when the water is warm. When I was

Re: My First Year

CJE — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:31:09 GMT

Wet snow will raise the waterline about 1" per every 6" of accumulation. stephen ... On Nov 7, 2009, at 10:14 AM, Keith Nasman wrote: Bruce, Luckily, my boat

Re: Keel Bolts

Jim Muri — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:47:47 GMT

Sistering keel bolts in a centerboarder is trickier than doing so in a full or shoal keel. I'm sure someone on this list has done one or the other and can

Re: Keel Bolts

Frank Schenk — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:47:11 GMT

We have discussed this issue many times. In most cases the studs are OK, it's the nuts that are rusted. Remove a few of the nuts and let us know the result.

Re: Keel Bolts

Kbjmjrb@... — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:38:15 GMT

There is a bunch of experience on this list dealing with keel bolts. Some are not familiar with this model so if you could add a few details, it would help. Is

Re: I have a goofy sail logo

Kbjmjrb@... — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:23:24 GMT

If the logo is sewn on, then you get what is called a seam ripper from a sewing supply store. Some grocery stores carry them in the sewing aisle. They are

Re: I have a goofy sail logo

Bill Casnovsky — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:15:58 GMT

Pete, My local sail shop gave me some transparent material to do a tracing off from another guys sail. This helped to get my scalesizing correct. I used

I have a goofy sail logo

Pete Kelley — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:02:26 GMT

How do I remove a silly sailing logo off my sail? I have a "frog" on my sail that is sewn on. Previous owner's logo. Can I remove the silly logo without

Re: Where do I go to sail my T-26 on the Chesapeake?

Pete Kelley — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:56:50 GMT

Yes!!!!If any of my Columbia colleagues can assist me. What marinas, restaurants, books, or even months would you recommend I try to sail on the Chesapeake