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Made-it Voyage (Maiden)

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Libations Too:
Wow! What a story! Glad that all turned out well.

I cannot imagine your feelings when the wheel came off in your hands. Then you grounded, with waves washing over the stern and family below...

It is nice to have a boat that can take care of you when the going gets a little out of hand.

Dave:
Such a solid boat. We are bringing in the New Year on her right now. Watching the Duke aTm game with some friends and having margaritas. Having the hull and running gear scrubbed in the morning for a new year sail.

Dolce_Vita:
Great story Dave.
You have lived one of my nightmares!  I'm constantly checking the wheel nut on my 323 ever since I found that it tends to work loose over time.  Has anybody else noticed this?

Frayed Knot:
Dave,
Mine does it also. Till I used blue locktight...

selene:
The image of you standing there with the wheel in your hands is so funny - made my day (I am clearly a man of modest pleasures). Especially as the story ended well.

My wheel nut also worked loose.  I also noticed a small amount of play/wear on the wheel key, so the wheel would rock a tiny amount before turning.  I put in a very thin stainless shim (cut from a feeler gauge) alongside the key, and it eliminated the "play" - and also the problem with the nut unscrewing (so far....)

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