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3= nothing. Effectively becomes option 2. Hell will freeze over before option 1 occurs.

Now Im ready to reinstall the housing and have to drill out the holes in housing to accomodate 7/16th lagscrews. Would 3/8 holes in deadwood be ok for the screw to 'bite' or is that too tight? And what thread sealant should i i apply to the thread? Teflon based as I understand it is best but I cant find any.

I never realised how much heat a richard contained until I had to unblock the Lavac after someone who was a benefactor of the Spencer family had been there. No, not the boatbuilder - the waiheke family that owned Caxton paper Instant case of the sweats

Bog paper is the culprit

I remember Simon as an enthusiastic, positive guy with a kind manner. He knew much and spoke it quietly without fanfare. Such a loss in many ways. Condolences to his family and loved ones. Fair winds and following seas & all that...

What kind of cannon? I have always wanted one of those jobbies you put in the top of a winch

Does anybody know if I could stop my galvanised mooring chain from corroding by fitting an anode to it - say at slightly above the point where the chain sinks to seafloor at lowest tide?

They should be declared an invasive pest and a significant eradication programme should be commenced with urgency.

Looks great doesnt it? Funny though - we used to have one mag for boating and it seemed to cover many interests. Perhaps they should have left sailing where it was and started another one called "Invasive NZ" where they could include bloody stinkpots (now masquerading as yachts), fizz nasties of varied shapes and sizes, and sub surface invaders. I'm gonna buy one of this new one cos theres more sails in one mag than I have seen in yonks and thats worth the price

din't even look that fast until i changed play speed to x 2

Thanks for that - the comment from guest was related to kiwigrip although i suppose its applicable to any paint system and your reply about the tape is equally so.

Thanks all. Guest - can we talk further? You have used it which is the experience I need to tap into. Please gis a bell on 0212408404 or text me a number and I'll call u. Cheers

sings There's a foiling thing on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow... The problem? Its sailing Jim but not as we know it.

Maybe both but I do have ex frames.

Minor drift here but can anybody give recommendations on who to talk to about making a dodger for me? Auckland area.

It cracked (lightening on the course frightened everybody) then fizzled, and then somebody won on a technicality cos the wind sucked. Yay.

Thanks for replies. While I may think a Townson 36 is a super yacht, that may not be a widely shared view, however, tough and durable I like the sound of. What is an 'LPU' and why? On the subject of skid resistant finish I was going to go with kiwi grip I think its called.

Has anybody used Durepox marine paints? I'm near to repainting newly glassed decks and cabin top - plus topsides repair ( full top sides next year) and at the decision point. Ive no idea cost comparisons/ application differences. At this stage just interested in suitability and mostly - durability

I'm constantly offended by the use of the word "yacht" when describing those bloody big stink pots that seem to be in favour by the wealthy and tasteless morons. IMHO yachts have sticky up things - you know - sail poles. I'd like to blame the USAeans for it but I'm not sure that other northern hemisphere twats didnt start it.

Done. Sadly, i believe it will matter not.

What about this one I cant tell.

So today I got the housing removed, both lag screws broke off so drilled out. Lag screws were defintely 'rotten' - quite crimson where they sheared. Undoing housing off the tube was easy - nice and firmly attached by courtesy of some sealant but wound off easily when the big stilsons came out. Hopefully Simon at Chatfields is going to agree the housing isnt rooted. $600 for a new one not in my budget atm. The query for you all though is when i refit, do i wipe out old grease to make sure i get any swarf, then pump new grease in as well as apply sealant around the mating faces a

Funny. I've always thought that Des' placement of the iron sail led to a relatively short shaft, but when u think about - u could be right. I appreciate the cautionary tale.

Thanks all..

Mostly i wanted to make sure it is sealed, however as soon as i broke the first of the 2 screws it became a necessity anyway. And - as we seem to have assembled a bevy of knowledable ones- i have on many occasions looked at my old school stuffing box with less than complimentary sentiment. If i were to pull the tube for purpose of checking that its all good but also intending to go to dripless system what issues might i encounter and can you walk me through it? Note - No requirement to be in 100 words or less