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      • Alternative to D-rings
    • Valves & PRVs
      • Fitting 4.8psi PRVs to Seawave
      • Testing 4psi mini PRVs
      • Leaking pressure release valve (PRV; Gumotex)
    • Seats
      • Grabner H2 overhaul
      • Seawave 2: footrest tube
    • Skegs (tracking fin)
    • Rudders?
      • Seawave 2: Mk3 rudder (MYO)
      • Home made rudder
    • Decks
      • The Case for Open Boats (SoT, IK, SuP)
    • IK Autopsy
    • Grabner Amigo mods
    • Gumotex Solar Mods
    • Rolling IKs

Published August 18, 2021 at 1555 × 1072 in .
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