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Hi Guys and Girls,

I just ordered new Signet (SL250) displays to replace my old broken displays. The new ones come with a "soap dish" inlay so that the displays sit flush with the cabin trunk. I need to cut the old small circular hole (used for just the wires) into a large square hole for the soap dish. I was thinking about taping the section and using my Dremel with the bit shown below. Is this the best approach? ( Image link: https://ibb.co/7JztfXK )

So I'm assuming this foam we are sleeping on in the aft cabin is over 30 years old now. There is a big dip in the center that my wife and I uncomfortably sleep in, unless we grip the sides of the mattress and hold ourselves to each side. This doesn't last too long and we find ourselves pressed face to face throughout the night in this grand canyon which is our bed. The covers are totally fine so I just need to cut new foam. I could just buy new ones from Catalina Direct, but I don't really want too. I prefer to do things the hard way, it (always) seem. Does anyone have a recommendation for the type of foam I can use, possibly the original grade. We like it firm.

Hi all, I need to replace a piece of hardware. It's the wheel that the backstay split cable runs through. I'm not sure how to find it online
because I'm entering the incorrect name. I need to order a new one. It's connected to the backstay with a number 10 T-bar and shackle.

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I've only ever seen these on some boats that have not been cared for. I hope it is not termites or anything like that. Does anyone know what these are and what I need to do if it is bad...

Hi Guys and Girls,

We just bought a 1987 C34. In the first month so far I've been attending to engine maintenance and a raw water pump replacement. "Next in line" is some interior teak maintenance. I have some photos of the issues I need to fix here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8ey3m6Kf5PrAnbaX6

I have read though a lot of older posts, but still too "noob" to feel confident Im going to do the right thing yet. We have only owned and lived on 2 boats for a year and a half now. First a CAL 31 and now a C34. Similar wood finished inside, except that the C34 has richer almost red teak in comparison. I assume it is oil finished as it is not glossy. But this is where I need help. I'm not sure how to go about refurbishing the wood especially due to the fact that some only some areas are water damaged and most of the rest is fine - except for example the forward port set of draws. Color and finish matching. 

Which oil / varnish is best to use for this model 1987?
I've heard its close to impossible to match the color and restore it to original, is this true?
Is hand sanding best or should I use a kind of varnish / oil stripper?
Do I need to sand / strip until I cannot see the water damage anymore or will the oil / varnish amplify or subdue the watermarks?

Any advice is welcome and I've I have missed a post outlining this is depth already (cringe) then please let me know. Thanks in advance.

- G

Hi Everyone! I'm looking at buying a 1987 C34. I was told to make sure that the keel bolts where in good shape or I should walk away. Could you please give me your opinion on the condition of these as well as maintenance process or replacement? Thanks.

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