Recent content by Michael1

After I thought the stuck slider problem had been solved, several days later it reappeared. Further examination of the handle revealed the cause: The handle has a lip on the outside that can catch on a lip on the channel if all conditions align properly. It was not metal-to-metal sticking, as...

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I found the skinniest blade I have - a thin putty knife - and cleaned out the sides of the glass all around, and took off the end cap (easy). I could not get the blade in on either side of the handle. After everything was so loose that I could wiggle the window a little, it still would not...

2003 C-Dory 16 First day out One of my sliding windows is stuck beyond the capability of large amounts of silicone spray. From the difference in wear between the fuzzy seals of the two sliders, I assume it has been stuck and unused for many years. It is not clear whether the channel for...

We are in the market for a CD 16 Cruiser. Many available now are pretty old. I have been reading on this list about problems with leaky fittings and soggy balsa. When inspecting a boat for sale, what is the best way to test for a soggy core short of removing screws, etc.?