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Not sure who came up with this stuff, but if you ever need to clean anything on the boat - especially fibreglass - there is nothing like it.  Scuff marks from shoes come out easier than you would imagine as do everyother type of stain.  Took up all the excess drippings of stain I used on the brightwork with limited elbow grease. 

Scrub brush and soap are pretty much gone from the arsenal of cleaning supplies - however would be interested if these could damage the gel coat...thoughts?

Garry,

Please let us know what the costs were/shipping etc. as well as pics of the final final. Having spent way too much time followed by way too much money on a losing cause this would be a great upgrade.  Also intersted in hearing from anyone who has replaced their cabin sole with plasteak...

Thanks!

I have had my Ullman sails for about a year and out 35 times so far and very pleased.  basic quality much better than my original 1991 sails (more cringles, reinforcing widgets etc.).  Ordered online (believe Catalina direct) and cost for jib and main around $3700ish.  Arrived and fit perfectly...amazing how there is less heel, weatherhelm has dissapeared and the boat sails to weather on its own.  IF you have old sails get new ones.  I waiting too long because of "cost".
Dutchman is the way to go although a bit fiddly when setting it up.  Make sure the cutouts on sail cover match the lines on the main.  If you don't have cutouts and/or no ridged vang then use the main halyard to hold up the boom.
As respects the 1000 test fishing line (or whatever it is) I had to replace from original 4 years ago - thats 15 years of pretty good use.  Instead of paying a fortune for high test fishing line I used grass trimmer nylon cord from Home Depot - was around $10 for the lot and is more robust than before.  It's profile is square instead of round but makes no difference and is a bargain.

Reviewing the old information on Nicro vents.

I'm replacing my old Dorades ('91) and want to use nicro solar - I have 8 inch max
diameter to mount them on (where the Dorades are currently mounted) - what size/ solar vents should I use?
Nicro has the dimentions of the mini (7 inches) but can't find the diameter of the standard solar vents on line.

Also - any issues with the nicro day/night?

Thanks!

Just about to change mine out.  Found out that the black plastic "buttons" that cover the screws on the Lemar port fittings pop off with a bit of effort and a thin narrow screw driver (thought I had to break them open at one stage).  Having new glass cut for each...should be easy - any suggestions on best material?  Issues?  Gasgets are still pretty good (no leaks).