"Paul Cassel" wrote in message
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Wilbur Hubbard wrote:


Also, the Good Captain informed me that the bales (2) for the mid-boom
sheeting/traveler are attached with machine screws which are secured to
the 2" GIP which was threaded with the appropriate tap. These were also
sealed with marine polysulfide sealant atop blue Loctite.

If they are hay, then bales. Else, bails.

Ya, but we're talking about the good ship, "Cuts the Cheese" here. "Bales"
is then probably correct. :-D