Was reading the MK Manual and it dawned on me I only had one boat ever with a cast iron keel and I never had it out of the water. A Santana 22 and I sold it...
I would well clean and then coat any exposed cast iron with Gluvit. Probably two coats to allow for any small 'holidays' in the first one. After sealing the...
Sailing a Tripp 33 we were going to round a mark, the helmsman was on the leeward rail to see the mark, everyone else was on the windward rail. we were really...
A friend of mine had a C26 Mk I, that was rigged for that small sail I don't think is was an actual stay sail because the connection is at the masthead. Alan ...
I did some research since my earlier post today about iron keels. Some VERY conflicting info out there. Primocon.. one site says only on NON aluminum metals,...
I would stick with a single manufacturer for all the layers and follow the directions they give. ... I would stick with a single manufacturer for all the...
Andy  Why are you so tuff on yourself?  There is a variety of information out there that is educational, entertaining, misleading, useful, not so...
Andie, It was a full 180 degree spin & ending to beams to the waves. I think I remember the waterline coming up to about the deck but not to the cabin windows....
Hi Andy. I give you my 2 cents worth which you can take or leave since I have not played with a iron keel eather but as a mechanic who has done a bunch of body...
when i started with my c26 mrkll it had set unloved in fresh water for years. the iron keel had worrysome cracks and holes in it and was badly in need of...
Harry, the photo didn't come with the message. I have a friend in Charlotte,NC who is working on installing an inboard on his Sabre. Don't know how far along...
So how do you find them? Â Craigs, marina notices or do you have a source for a compiled list. Or would you share your finds of those you do not want? Â Jack...
"Good Luck, and if you have a wife...Unless you have some remote land for this insanity....You may have found a way to get rid of her. I have mine hidden under...
Jack, SO nice to meet someone as bad as me. I had 8 at one time. My entire life was running from boat to boat and watching my life savings disapear. Now I have...
I work for a regional boating magazine and distribute to several hundred waterfront spots from Port Huron Mi. to Lorain, Oh...I see a LOT of boats. I'll start...
Hi David, I spent two years rebuilding a 8.7 and now sail out of Muskegon. If I can be of any help don't hesitate. I live up Kent City area and sail most...
Geoof, I have owned several pick up trucks, and never, ever say such rust as on the one I own now in MI. I actually call her... Rusty ! Worse One I ever had....
Happy Memorial Day all! Hope all of you have/had a good one. Don't know about you guys but this morning I went out at sunrise (first time in God knows when)...
I think most people do not give much thought to the reasons or intentions for this holiday. Although around here it is primarily somber and reflective so...
Andy: If by the bilge you mean the lowest point in the vessel, that is just aft of the removable piece in the cabin sole in the main saloon-- more or less even...
Stephen, what's harsh? You have the freedom to say what you want. That, is the reason for this day. I am somber also, but I am also very happy for this day....
So, Only had the MK not even a week, and my " free" boat has cost me 800 bucks. 325 for the yard till fall which is super cheap compared to back home in...
Hi All, I'm always perplexed on what to say to others on Memorial Day. Should it be a "Happy" event or some other form of greeting? I have MANY friends that...
I hope she is forgiving cause I have not sailed in almost 3 years now. Seems like I forgot everything. So that TINY little area is the bilge. Hmmmm, hope I...
Andie,Even with your being afraid of moths and fish It is nice to have you back on the website. Your posts do spice up the site.I am also pleased to hear you...
I can get down into both cockpit lockers in the Triton but I can't get out. I had to get in there to back nuts being tightened and getting the Winches off and...
