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  • DGA
    DGA replied to the thread New owner, 1979 382 "Island girl".
    I'll admit, the whole pulley plate and pullies look really nice, after a new split pin was installed of course. Fresh water is much more...
  • Warren Holybee
    Yeah, I think I prefer bronze. SS is cheaper, and I think stronger, but brittle. SS will break, and bronze will bend a bit first. And...
  • T
    i consider Bronze superior for most boat purposes. But it seems to have gone out of favor. On the other hand, the switch to stainless...
  • R
    rewired replied to the thread Outhaul option?.
    Thanks, Terry! I'll order a couple (adding a spare is only a few bucks). I may stick with the cable for now until we haul her out for...
  • Warren Holybee
    Yes, i think edson sells replacement axels and maybe new bushings to press into the sheave. Edson seems to have moved away from bronze...
  • T
    I think Edson sells stainless replacement axles and recommends replacing the bronze ones. You might check its web page.
  • T
    terry_thatcher replied to the thread Outhaul option?.
    It all depends on if the slug moves easily, which you will discover quickly. Looks like it should work. I learned to clean the slug...
  • R
    My outhaul slide and swivel are on their last legs... I've read the things people on the forum have done in the past, and wonder if...
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  • Adames
    Adames replied to the thread Really bad day..
    Hello Warren... wish you all the best. life has ups and downs. Try not to rush.. i just got back to the forum after a wile and see you...
  • Warren Holybee
    Warren Holybee replied to the thread Really bad day..
    So I will run my ideas by you guys to see what you all think. 1. I had been planning to work on Eliana the next 6 months before joining...
  • Adames
    Adames replied to the thread Rudder Nut Wrench.
    Thank you Mitchel ( operators standing by..lol ) thats good humor !
  • Adames
    Adames reacted to Mitchell S Allen's post in the thread Rudder Nut Wrench with Like Like.
    No problem! I know there are some new folks here now, so thought I'd put these out there again. Only 5 left ready to ship. Order before...
  • DGA
    DGA replied to the thread New owner, 1979 382 "Island girl".
    Well I dodged a bullet there. Was down under the binnacle feeding the raymarine st60 wiring out a hole I drilled, and inspected the...
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  • Mitchell S Allen
    Mitchell S Allen replied to the thread Really bad day..
    I didn't want to say things will be better. Seemed a bit cliche. But I'm glad you feel this way. I had a similar situation years ago...
  • Warren Holybee
    The front hatch was waves/blue water and that hatch failed first. The hatch under the boom was rain. It leaked much less but still...
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