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Gear Tips

Lift Keel Pivot Pin

29th October 2005

Assembly diagram

by David Payne.    I have sailed with this mod since 1994 with no problems to date. Drill out the existing nylon pivot, remove centre plate … [Read more...] about Lift Keel Pivot Pin

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Pushpit Brace

29th October 2005

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by Jim Dominy. The weight of heavy (eager or tired?) crew leaning on the guard rails puts quite a strain on the simple two-point mounting of the … [Read more...] about Pushpit Brace

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Kicking Straps

29th October 2005

photo

Some ideas on how to set up a powerful kicker on the Sonata. … [Read more...] about Kicking Straps

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Around the mast

29th October 2005

by Jack Hardie. Details of some of Pied Piper's gear. … [Read more...] about Around the mast

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Leaking Chainplates

29th October 2005

Chainplate sketch

As seen on A Sharp Exit and Dark & Stormy.  Whatever you use to seal the chainplates, they always seem to leak when the boat is ‘working’ … [Read more...] about Leaking Chainplates

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