JB weld sounds like a good idea, but I would have to contain it somehow to the area just in the center of the tie rod. I suppose I could drill out the...

The nice folks at Salty Dog Marine have exchanged my short forestay with one of the correct length, (Thank You Very Much!) Now, only one final chor...

Guys, thanks for your reply. According to the Solcat 18 manual, I have everything correct. It's not like it's rocket science! Standing rigging ...