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Hunter Legend 35.5 - rudder stop help
Mike Oldak at 2:17pm 03.08.25
I would just buy a 4 1/2 grinder from Harbor Freight and modify the 2" stop.
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We had a leak in our rear cabin. It turned out to be leaking through the chrome footing piece at the
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Interesting.. My panels are a kind of fiberboard and the visible surface is a bit more white than th
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I was thinking about that option but got sidetracked by formica. I just ordered 4 yards from Sailri
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As I understand Roadside Assistance that BoatUS offers it is for the trailer, not the boat. And age
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Stu Jackson at 12:02pm 03.08.25
When you really need it to make way against headwinds and waves on the nose the propeller coming ou
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BAD ORCA at 11:44am 03.08.25
Ok...yeah after watching that video, I can see why i'm having issues. Time to get serious and do the
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Don S/V ILLusion at 11:30am 03.08.25
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sailcapt340 at 11:24am 03.08.25
You have a good iron, capable of 850F +. I think you would have better results with better solder a
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BAD ORCA at 11:05am 03.08.25
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