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Engine and Drive Train / Re: Stuffing Box

« on: July 04, 2011, 09:54:17 AM »

i was able to remove the locking nut with a hammer striking a nailset .due to the fact that the nut and bolts are bronze once i loosened the locking nut i was able to loosen the gland by hand .worked for me .
good luck
stardog

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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Re: cutter revision

« on: June 18, 2011, 09:28:52 AM »

in all my years of following forums i have never seen a more researched and thoruogh  investigation of a topic .
my greatest appreciation  to both seafever and libations  for there expert feedback .i will certainly consider  all of these recomendations .
thanks
stardog

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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / cutter revision

« on: May 09, 2011, 08:13:31 AM »

i am preparing for a cruise into the upper great lakes next year and have consulted with my sailmaker ,he reccomends employing my storm sail as a cutter
foresail, bringing the center of effort down and closer amidships. my main is deeply reefedthe second reef equal to a third reef .
i am looking into any modification to the deck to accomodate the tack .any one with any suggestions on a retrofit to the 323 into a cutter rig would be appreciated.
stardog
oak orchard
lake ontario

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Sails and Canvas / Re: Hard to raise main

« on: May 09, 2011, 07:55:30 AM »

anameg

this may seem pretty basic and might not be the problem
are you emlpoying the topping lift to raise the boom prior to raising the mainsail?
stardog
good luck