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Forum: Seamanship

04-15-2011

Replies: 19

Stern Anchoring Question

Views: 3,848

Posted By Mandofish

I don't think i would have the tearing thru hands...

I don't think i would have the tearing thru hands problem if i cleat off the rode, then walk the bitter end to the bow, cleat, then release stern cleat right?

I Appreciate your directions, its...

Forum: Seamanship

04-15-2011

Replies: 19

Stern Anchoring Question

Views: 3,848

Posted By Mandofish

Stern Anchoring Question

So, I've read a lot about setting an anchor and all the various techniques folks use. I have set an anchor from the bow of my 26' sailboat several times now using under power using the typical...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

08-27-2009

Replies: 12

Filling a Stanchion?

Views: 1,182

Posted By Mandofish

I like the idea of manufacturing a drain slot in...

I like the idea of manufacturing a drain slot in the stanchion base...but I don't own a grinder. Any way to do this without big expensive tools?

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

08-26-2009

Replies: 12

Filling a Stanchion?

Views: 1,182

Posted By Mandofish

The bases have been removed already and yes,...

The bases have been removed already and yes, there was considerable core rot around the old holes, which I removed and then filled with epoxy. (following the excellent recommendations at Maine...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

08-26-2009

Replies: 12

Filling a Stanchion?

Views: 1,182

Posted By Mandofish

Drilling a rain hole in the base is not really...

Drilling a rain hole in the base is not really possible due to the curved shape of the base, and the fact that the drain hole would still be at least 1/2 inch higher than deck level which would still...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

08-26-2009

Replies: 12

Filling a Stanchion?

Views: 1,182

Posted By Mandofish

Filling a Stanchion?

I am in the process of re-bedding my stanchion bases and adding backing plates. Upon removing the stanchion bases, I notice lots of rot and gunk buildup under the bases. I believe this is due to...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

08-18-2009

Replies: 2

Need Outboard Mechanic in Oxnard/Ventura area

Views: 380

Posted By Mandofish

Bill, I get my outboard serviced at Specialty...

Bill, I get my outboard serviced at Specialty Marine in Oxnard. While I've only had regular servicing performed on a 5 hp Tohatsu, no major repairs, the place seemed very professional and...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

04-03-2009

Replies: 34

Oak for backing plates?

Views: 1,775

Posted By Mandofish

Its not the mast base blocks that are the issue,...

Its not the mast base blocks that are the issue, those are already installed at the mast base. Its the deck organizer (actually a double cheek block) that needs to be affixed to the cabin top. If I...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

04-03-2009

Replies: 34

Oak for backing plates?

Views: 1,775

Posted By Mandofish

Need to run lines (halyard, reefs) back to the...

Need to run lines (halyard, reefs) back to the cockpit but he cabin top on my Columbia Mk26 is too rounded ("bubble" style cabin top) to mount the hardware directly to the cabin top surface!

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

04-03-2009

Replies: 34

Oak for backing plates?

Views: 1,775

Posted By Mandofish

Ok..this leads me to a second question...what if...

Ok..this leads me to a second question...what if I were to use an aluminum plate as a BASE plate for some hardware on the cabin top, which would be secured with stainless bolts...would this be a bad...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

04-03-2009

Replies: 34

Oak for backing plates?

Views: 1,775

Posted By Mandofish

Thanks, I will try the fiberglass layup technique!

Thanks, I will try the fiberglass layup technique!

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

04-03-2009

Replies: 34

Oak for backing plates?

Views: 1,775

Posted By Mandofish

Would thoroughly saturating the oak with epoxy...

Would thoroughly saturating the oak with epoxy and/or encasing it in fiberglass solve these issues? (splitting, cracking, warping?) I am having a hard time finding marine plywood.

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

04-03-2009

Replies: 34

Oak for backing plates?

Views: 1,775

Posted By Mandofish

Oak for backing plates?

Is there any reason not to use oak board for backing plates for deck hardware? I know aluminum, stainless steel, fiberglass, and marine plywood are typically used, but why not oak? I would of course...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

12-03-2008

Replies: 0

Running lines aft Columbia 26?

Views: 441

Posted By Mandofish

Running lines aft Columbia 26?

Does anyone out there have a Columbia 26 MKII with lines led aft to the cockpit? I have done a lot of web searching and reading on this forum about leading lines aft and I think I understand whats...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

12-03-2008

Replies: 3

Hello Sailnet!

Views: 276

Posted By Mandofish

Hello Sailnet!

Hello All! Just introducing myself on this wonderful forum. Recently purchased a 1970 Columbia 26 MKII. Planning on doing some retrofitting and am new to sailing "larger" boats (sailed hobies,...

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