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The metal flange holding the 2 LFRs appears to be simply bolted through the deck. Why not remove it, make a new one with tubes in holes...

Yes I saw that but it seemed to contradict what he said in his opening post - where no mention was made of the title. As I freely...

To add to the few apps I use would be weather, from our Bureau of Meteorology. The radar page of their app gives excellent indication...

My error The OP mentioned a reefing line and a mast based winch. No mention of in mast furling. I erroneously assumed he was talking...

And a good weld should be stronger than the steel, if there is to be a failure its the steel that fails - not the weld. Jonathan

We had a Selden in boom reefing system but never had any problem with slippage. However we had the main halyard and 2 of the 3 reefing...

They do indeed.... I looked at their prices and harumphed 'How much!' Rather than replicate their fittings ( although I considered that...

If you resort to removing the pump: Cut down the appropriately sized spanner, that will give you the ability to rotate more than 1/8th...

I think you are overly harsh on mature, female non sailors (or sailors). I am sure many mature, male sailors would do exactly as you do...

I agree with Thinwater - deck equipment should be all weather. You can use WIFI to a tablet and only use the tablet indoors, or you...

Glue?, are you serious (or is the OP serious) - it must be very good glue. Further thought, still on use of the amazing glue. LFRs, or...

This is a link Aluminium Threaded Through Deck Bush I thought they also made them from stainless but did not see reference, but I lost...

Glue?, are you serious (or is the OP serious) - it must be very good glue. Further thought, still using the amazing glue. The...

Why does the OP take his pictures at midnight? or is it normally this dark in the UK in winter :) Jonathan

I'm an ignoramus - what's JB weld? Why weld the rings on, why now use threaded rings, the ones that come in 2 parts and are screwed...