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Got it. Left equals tight.  Opposite of "lefty Lucy,....."

My 1980 365 has 2 propane tanks lying horizontally in the aft / center cockpit locker. They are connected such that when one empties I can switch to the other tank. Now I want to refill the empty tank.  QUESTION:  What direction does the brass nut turn to remove the nipple frm the tank?  Doesn't want to budge either way and I don't want to strip the threads.  I forgot since its been awhile.
Thanks,
Carl
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Hello All, Does anyone have a Jordan Series drogue?  I understand they are made specifically for the boat they are to be used on.  Just curious as to how many cones for a 365 and the cost.  Thanks,
Carl
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Thanks Dale, That all makes perfect sense. Now I'll move on to more important things.  Carl

Does anyone have a stack pack or equivalent for the mainsail vs a standard sailcover?  Would like your thoughts if you have one.  I sail solo and think it would nice to have that setup. I do have a full batten main lazy jacks.

Morning All,
Gori says their folding prop will eliminate prop walk.  I'm dubious. My previous boat had a saildrive and a folding Gori and I had no prop walk but if I install a Gori on my 365 it will be on a shaft of course. Any thought on this appreciated.

Carl
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Could I bolt ( or 5200 ) a steel plate near the mast step for the grounding wires to attach? Thoughts appreciated. See my post below.

I replaced my rusted mast step on my 1980 365 sloop with G-10 laminate. I only realized later that the grounding wires previously attached to the old mast step securing bolts, will not work with the new mast step.  G10 doesn't conduct electricity. Any ideas to what or where I could attach the grounding wires?

Thanks Dale.  Always appreciate and value your input

I sail solo and wanted improved off-the-wind and light air sailing.  Thought the Code0 on a furler would be easier for me  to handle vs a asymmetrical. Got the idea from Pingel's column in Sailing. I would have mine cut more for reaching.

Hi All,
Does anyone out there have a code 0 sail w/ roller furler?  If so, what has been your experience with it.
Thanks,
Carl N
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Greetings All,
I am replacing thr bilge pump on my 365 sloop.  Recommendations would be appreciated. A separate float switch or integrate in the pump?
Thanks,
Carl
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Hello All.  Has anyone seen a polar diagram for the P365?  I could use my own numbers based on my sailing experience but it still would be interesting to see one if it exists.  The "polar" numbers are boat-specific" and are inputs to programs that calculate weather  route planning etc., e.g. WindPredict.
Thanks,
Carl
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Hi All,
Looking for a whisker pole to pole out my genny.  Telescoping or not. My J measurement on my 365 sloop is 15'. Any ideas or places to shop ?  Thanks,
Carl
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Hello All,
Does anyone sail with a loose-footed main? Thoughts or comments appreciated.
Carl
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