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Tag Archives: repair

Damp Balsa Core: Small Area Repair

Posted on February 10, 2004 by Ed SulisJanuary 12, 2014

This cockpit hatch cover (36″x16″), during a purchase survey, was found to have a high moisture reading in a triangular shaped area near the forward hinge. The cover was removed and 4 one-inch diameter counterbores were cut through the inside … Continue reading →

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Genoa Car Overhaul

Posted on January 10, 2004 by Ed SulisJanuary 12, 2014

The photo illustrates a genoa car after overhaul. During the sailing season, the 1/2 inch diameter axle in the slide, that allows the pulley yoke to pivot, was noted to be moving forward. In a short time this would have … Continue reading →

Posted in Repair & Maintenance, rigging | Tagged genoa car, pulley, repair | Leave a reply

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