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Captain Bill
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Initially Posted - 08/18/2006 : 15:27:13

The rubber bumpers for my ladder have disintegrated. They are the cushions between the ladder and the stern when it folds down. Are the stainless legs 1" in diameter? Anyone have an idea? I was hoping to buy some replacements before I go to the marina tomorrow.

Also I recently replaced my main and jib halyards. Is there any need to keep the old ones? They were probably original (17 years old) and showing signs of wear. I'm inclined to toss them but don't want to learn later that I should have kept them.

Obviously still learning from this site. Thanks for all your advice.

Bill

1989 C25 TR WK, Sail No. 5914

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cat5951
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Response Posted - 08/18/2006 : 15:49:45

I'm 99 percent certain they are 1" on my 89. As to the halyards...I'm having a hard time tossing my old ones, although I don't know what to use them for.

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Ben
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Response Posted - 08/18/2006 : 18:04:53

If you're an accomplished marlinspike sailor, you can turn your old lines into fenders. Very nautical looking. I, regrettably, am not an accomplished marlinspike sailor.

I'm working on it though!

You can also make a monkey fist on one end and use the old halyard or sheet as a heaving line. Also very nautical looking, and not very difficult to do. A golf ball makes a great weight for the middle of the monkey fist. I hang my heaving line from my stern pulpit right next to my jimbuoy, makes me feel salty.

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bear
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Response Posted - 08/19/2006 : 06:29:21

Replaced my rubber bumpers with one's I found @ Walmart's.
Package of four I believe was $1.50. Took an old one with me and matched it up.......

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Captain Bill
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Response Posted - 08/19/2006 : 07:44:03

Ben and Wayne,

Thanks for the ideas. Good suggestions all. I'm off to Walmart before heading to the marina.
Bill we have sister ships, almost twins. If you have water leakage from the companionway boards let me know. I've got an easy fix.

Bill

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mfasis
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Response Posted - 08/19/2006 : 12:34:53

Catalina Direct sells them as well

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Downbucket
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Response Posted - 08/20/2006 : 14:09:39

Hi Bill:

If you didn't find them at Wal-Mart, try a hardware store. I found some replacements at Aubuchon Hardware.

Will

P.S. My new cushions look great. Sorry I haven't posted a picture yet. Will try to do so soon. Been a very busy summer.

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djn
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Response Posted - 08/20/2006 : 14:39:26

Hi Ben, he could also make baggies out of them. They look very nautical as well. Cheers.

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Captain Bill
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Response Posted - 08/21/2006 : 09:28:56

Fenders and heaving line I could use to make me look more salty also, but baggies? The admiral thinks she has those in the kitchen cabinet.

Will, glad the foam worked for you. Send pictures when you can. I was late getting everything shipshape and missed some of the spring sailing season. New motor, motor mount haylards, hull paint and side glass, clean interior cabin walls, shellack teak outside, oil teak inside, cushions, Nicor 24/7 vent fan, repair running lights, etc.

However we're sailing now despite the heat and humidity and loving it. Just don't get to do that enough. Thank goodness for the bimani!

Still learning to sail and spell.

Bill

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summerseve
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Response Posted - 05/02/2008 : 15:00:33

I use crutch replacement tips. You can get them at any drug store.

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 05/02/2008 : 16:16:14

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Prospector
 [quote]Originally posted by Captain Bill
 Ben and Wayne,

Thanks for the ideas. Good suggestions all. I'm off to Walmart before heading to the marina.
Bill we have sister ships, almost twins. If you have water leakage from the companionway boards let me know. I've got an easy fix.

Bill
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

I want to know...

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 05/02/2008 : 21:53:07

Cap'n Bill -
You said <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> If you have water leakage from the companionway boards let me know. I've got an easy fix. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Do tell, there is a bit of a drip coming in with the April showers (even tho its May)

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Response Posted - 05/03/2008 : 11:25:52

Rub some sun-screen lotion (the kind for your skin) on the tips to make them last longer. Same with bungees.

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jerlim
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Response Posted - 05/03/2008 : 17:09:11

Dave - THAT'S BRILLIANT!!!

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 05/03/2008 : 22:57:22

I'm a veritable fountain...

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cat1951
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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 : 09:11:51

Another tip is I take a spray can of Sun Block and spray my bungee chords with it. They last much much longer and stay pliable too.

I am such a fountain of useless knowledge my family won't hardly play Trivial Pursuit with me. If they do, I have to fill two complete pies before I can win...

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 : 09:32:24

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by cat1951
 Another tip is I take a spray can of Sun Block and spray my bungee chords with it...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">...from the Department of Redundancy Department.

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cat1951
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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 : 09:36:38

OOPS...Sorry Dave, I must be getting old.... I missed the bungee part. I guess great minds think alike....sort of..

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 : 16:48:59

It's my fault - mea culpa

I asked the same question as Prospector Chris.

So I think I got it started.

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