Thanks for that (and to Stuart for his advice). I've got a much better idea as to how things work now. I've got blocks on the stern quarters for the sheet(s),...
I just wanted to take a few moments to introduce myself. I am a long time sailor, over 30 years. I have owned a Seafarer 22 and am now looking upgrading to a...
... Hi Joe Welcome to our UK group! Nice to know we can attract people from all over the world ! There is a Catalina group run by Chip Ford in the USA but I...
... long ... learn ... you ... Hi, There is much about C 27 on open water, a prime source for Chesapeake would be from the Catalina Assoc & mainsheet magazine....
... don't ... spidering ... containing ... security ... be able to ... point of ... it ... just the ... they look ... Sorry, lost me...all those arachnids!...
... From: "laurence_milton" ... Oh, so they printed it ? I guess I better go buy a copy then 8:) Seriously; they will price casual Windermere users out of...
Forwarded on behalf of Jan van Doorn (replies can be sent to the group and he will pick them up): I have to fix the extreme wear of the the pivot pin hole....
Hi, we have just purchased a bilge Keel Jag 27, as part of the survey, it was noted that the rear lazzeret locker where the gas cylinders are kept is not...
Hi, I'm a new member from cenral Scotland, and wonder if anybody can help me . While stepping the mast at the end of last season I snapped the mast foot and I...
... I only have a little 'un (ooh err missus) which is a Jag 22, but I think Catalina Direct can supply spares for most boats. Have you tried their website ?...
I've not posted for a while as I've had nothing interesting to contribute. However I am now able to publish the latest instalment of my J21 leaks saga which...
... snapped ... have ... Try Sailspar who are the UK agents for Isomat and recently fabricated a part for me to replace a breakage in similar circumstances. ...
Hi Colin I would certanly try to access the area behind the rectangular plate, for peace of mind if nothing else. As we discussed before if you could get a...
Hi Stuart, Yes, I agree! The idea is to slice along the angle of the side/bottom of the inner moulding tray along the port side of the keel case and then to...
Please see my response to laurie's newsletter below. Some of you will also have received it via Email. I'd be interested to see what members do want out of the...
Having received a newsletter this evening led me to take a look at the old message board, the last four entries were all 'porn' related - I think the reasoning...
Hi Gents, Copy of my response to Laurie below. Hi Laurie (cc:Ken), I would also like to add my appreciation for the effort put in setting up and running the...
Cheers , i'm going to try sailspar and if theres no joy i will try catalina . thanks again and you get as much fun out a we one . Happy sailing ... From: Ken...
... Try taking it to a local stainless steel welder. Get him to show you some of his past work and also get him to use a high Chromium (Cr) content e.g. over...
I've found Queensferry Metals / ADG Metalworkers Ltd at Port Edgar to be very competent and helpful. I dealt with Alex Curtis, who is a sailor himself, when I...
... of ... Hi Colin, I've just had a look at your pics; my boat has a roller bolted through the casing right at the root of the casing at the rear. So inside...
Thanks very much Conrad. that certainly gives me some options to pursue on the exterior. My experience this year has indicated that the keel case seems to be...
