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05-14-2013, 12:19 PM

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Rod for bobstay?

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Posted By Saltyhog

Thanks Brion, I thought there might be a reason I...

Thanks Brion,
I thought there might be a reason I hadn't seen it before. Glad I asked.
-Tom

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05-13-2013, 02:03 PM

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Rod for bobstay?

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Posted By Saltyhog

Rod for bobstay?

I'm replacing the standing rig on my Cabo Rico 38. The local rigger is suggesting I use rod for the bobstay as it will be less likely to have corrosion issues at the bottom. The stem fitting is...

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12-11-2012, 09:02 AM

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Choosing a headsail furler

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Posted By Saltyhog

Thanks Jim. By "other issues" I'm...

Thanks Jim. By "other issues" I'm referring to the many instances I've read of foil set screws backing out of their own volition. I've experienced this first hand on a buddies boat. I think it's a...

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12-11-2012, 08:52 AM

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Chafe protection for electric wire

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Posted By Saltyhog

Mcmaster-Carr has large rubber grommets. I would...

Mcmaster-Carr has large rubber grommets. I would think a combination of a grommet and a 2 part silicone would do the trick. Use the grommet to position things, and seal with the silicone. The...

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12-11-2012, 08:17 AM

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Choosing a headsail furler

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Posted By Saltyhog

BTW, perhaps I'm being too hasty in my judgement...

BTW, perhaps I'm being too hasty in my judgement of the Harken ESP. I have not actually seen one in person. It just *seems* to be made to a price point not to a specific purpose. If the MK-IV and...

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12-11-2012, 08:03 AM

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Choosing a headsail furler

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Posted By Saltyhog

Thanks for the feedback. Interesting approach....

Thanks for the feedback. Interesting approach. Nice boat. Isn't a First 38 what the Copelands sailed RTW? I had heard that Schaefer was taking care of folks with the older bearings. It's always...

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12-10-2012, 02:46 PM

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Choosing a headsail furler

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Posted By Saltyhog

Choosing a headsail furler

My 1987 Cabo Rico 38 has an Isomat mast. As such, the masthead wire fittings are stemballs. Since a stemball headstay fitting necessitates using a stemball eye to toggles to permit enough headstay...

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11-21-2012, 11:21 AM

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Which splicing wands do I want?

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Posted By Saltyhog

Which splicing wands do I want?

Family members are asking for Christmas gift ideas. I know I want some spicing wands, but I'm not sure which sizes. What would be a reasonable set for use with the common line sizes on a 40'...

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