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I believe it’s around $260/hour. They choke the mast below the spreaders which makes it top-heavy - not unmanageable, but you need to be prepared, especially while disconnecting the mast wires.

You are correct, it is Puget Sound Composites. Bryan is the owner - nice guy. Gaviate - thanks for the advice. I think I’ll work that into the plan. I would estimate the mast weighs between 45-60 lbs. once you find the center, it’s fairly easy to carry, cumbersome obviously.

The mast was un-stepped by Everett Marina with their boom truck. I enlisted the help from a rigger named Albert out of NW Composites to help. I transported the mast to my home on my truck. I stripped the mast and am currently prepping it to repaint. Im replacing all sheaves, lights and wiring...

My mast is off being refurbed. I’m replacing the wiring/co-ax and adding a new cable for wind instruments. In the pic you can see the mast step is rubber filled (silicon?) were the wires go through. My thought is to unbolt the mast head and drill a hole through the rubber then run the new...

*flange*

Wrong mounting flange. I needed this style which uses a couple hold down blocks on that round flags.

I did get the correct one finally. Appreciate the link though. I’ll hit them up for some spare impellers.

Part # N202M-16 I made a costly assumption when ordering a retro-fit pump for my M12. Catalina Direct does not allow returns if the part ordered is not for a Catalina. This was made clear when I ordered it and I was sure it was correct…………Doh! $375 shipped to your door (US only). I can...

This was my thought not knowing if I had a mechanical pump for normal operation. I really enjoy your books/vids btw. “Alone together” is one of my favorite road trip go-to’s (audio book).

Appreciate the input - thanks!

It’s an ‘87 26-3 with a m12 btw.

My lift pump runs continuously. Any time the key is “on”, the pump is also. I’m wondering if this is correct? The question arose while I was searching for a replacement pump (spare), and read a few instances where people have their pump on a separate switch to aid in primming and such. Also, can...

Hey Sean, the tickets are attach to an email. If you p/m an email address I’ll fwd it to you. I pretty sure that’s all you would need for admission to see Lin. I’m really bummed I’m going to miss it.

I have 2 tickets to see her workshop at the Wooden Boat Show on Thursday Sept 8th @ 9:30am - 2:30 that sadly, I won't be able to use. I'd rather give them away to somebody who, hopefully, is a fan of the Pardey's than have them go unused. She is going to cover; writing, blogging, vlogging and...

How do I know when I’ve pumped enough grease into the zerk fitting on the rudder post? Also, what are lubricating the chain in the binnacle with? thanks