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1984 Hunter 27: Bow/Deck Protection
Hunter Enthusiast at 8:34am 11.18.25
Got it. The pics you posted showed, what I assume is line damage. The line damage looks like it occ
What to do first? Sat for 5 years. Old Mercury 4hp Outboard motor
BigEasy at 8:31am 11.18.25
How do I drain the carb bowl? Usually there are two screws in the carb bowl. One is a drain
Boat Smell - Inner Hull
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:30am 11.18.25
And after writing all that...you may have trapped water under the cabin sole, which may require addi
Boat Smell - Inner Hull
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:23am 11.18.25
Olive oil in the toilet will lubricate the pump, but it will only block odor from escaping till afte
Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:49am 11.18.25
A pressure reducer valve is absolutely necessary because the dock water pressure is higher than any
Adhering wood strips to cabin walls   (1)
rgranger at 7:12am 11.18.25
What about "liquid nails" ?
What to do first? Sat for 5 years. Old Mercury 4hp Outboard motor   (1)
rgranger at 7:07am 11.18.25
How do I know which plug to get?
Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock
ArkadiyS at 6:51am 11.18.25
I always thought this was a fairly common practice for folks that spend many nights on their boat.
Hunter 34 cabin interior wood finish
Mike Oldak at 6:36am 11.18.25
This was an old posting, but I should warn everyone that trying to put a paint remover on wood will
Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock
Rick Webb at 6:17am 11.18.25
I always thought this was a fairly common practice for folks that spend many nights on their boat. I
First year owner/1986 First 375 - Knucklehead help
BigEasy at 6:03am 11.18.25
Pad eye might be for asymmetrical spinnaker sock control lines.
Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock   (1)
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:47am 11.18.25
This is a crude diagram but shows where the connection is made. Note the check value to ensure no ba
Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock
Project_Mayhem at 4:18am 11.18.25
I would try using your tanks first. I'm guessing you'd refill them once per week and you have water
First year owner/1986 First 375 - Knucklehead help
Chris175 at 4:14am 11.18.25
Thanks much for the responses. Food for thought. I'll check the rig and see if there's a brand. That
1984 Hunter 27: Bow/Deck Protection
Project_Mayhem at 4:06am 11.18.25
At the risk of sounding dumb, I'm not sure I understand your comment. The pictures I initially post
Adhering wood strips to cabin walls
Project_Mayhem at 4:03am 11.18.25
Would industrial grade Velcro work? dj Strength wise yes, but the strips would no longer be even
What to do first? Sat for 5 years. Old Mercury 4hp Outboard motor
Indysailor at 3:49am 11.18.25
Sorry I' such a noob.... How do I drain the carb bowl? How do I know which plug to get? No need to
What to do first? Sat for 5 years. Old Mercury 4hp Outboard motor
dlochner at 3:41am 11.18.25
Sorry I' such a noob.... How do I drain the carb bowl? How do I know which plug to get? At the bo
Adhering wood strips to cabin walls
dlochner at 3:33am 11.18.25
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