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Adler/Barbour Refrigerator 37C
Tally Ho at 5:25pm 07.11.23
Dan, do you know where the compressor is mounted? Not much to inspect in the cold plate (the phot
Latest Thinking on Holding Tank Additives
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 5:22pm 07.11.23
I'd wait a while to open the pumpout cap too...and to be on the safe side, leave the lid on the to
Winch handle safe use
Dalliance at 5:18pm 07.11.23
I hand tack quickly with one or two wraps on the winch to minimize the chance of an over wrap. Then
Winch handle safe use   (1)
rgranger at 5:09pm 07.11.23
As to your assertion that "the whole world does it one way", my experience, and apparently jssailem
Winch handle safe use
Hayden Watson at 5:09pm 07.11.23
Different techniques work for different crews and situations. At the command "Ready about" the new
What is it?
Joe at 5:08pm 07.11.23
Wow, looks like it's worth more than the boat. I'll be the p.o. picked it up in a yard sale somewh
Potential new Hunter owner
rgranger at 5:02pm 07.11.23
I have bought, restored and sold seven old sailboats over the years. One thing I have come to reall
Winch handle safe use
stickinthemud57 at 4:54pm 07.11.23
So, I don't get why you're even asking. The whole world does it one way, and you seem to be lookin
Companion Way Doors vs. boards for Hunter 356
Sailgunner at 4:49pm 07.11.23
Thinking of doing the same but have a couple of questions. Do the doors open in or out? Did you use
DIY Electronics?
jviss at 4:17pm 07.11.23
You can get an Arduino for well under $10.
DIY Electronics?
Davidasailor26 at 4:00pm 07.11.23
Sticker price on a Pi 3 starts at $35, vs an Arduino Uno at about $25, so not wildly different. The
What is it?
Hollyberry at 3:47pm 07.11.23
It's a reel for a stern tie anchor setup... you drop the hook, back up towards shore and run the web
Potential new Hunter owner
jaysweet at 3:27pm 07.11.23
I bought a wing-keel H23 with my father (also a retired Naval officer!) in 2001. My thoughts: first,
DIY Electronics?
jviss at 3:19pm 07.11.23
A Pi is a lot more than an Arduino, and probably over kill for such a thing, no?
DIY Electronics?
Davidasailor26 at 3:11pm 07.11.23
I know a couple of guys on the forum dabble in electronics, Arduino, etc., I just can't recall who!
Winch handle safe use
jviss at 2:52pm 07.11.23
There seems to be some confusion, so allow me to clarify. As mentioned in the OP, I would NOT leave
Creases in the mainsail - any suggestions?
Davidasailor26 at 2:52pm 07.11.23
Those creases sure do look like over-bend to me. Pull the main halyard tight to the gooseneck and es
What is it?
Davidasailor26 at 2:43pm 07.11.23
Winch handle safe use
stickinthemud57 at 2:02pm 07.11.23
There seems to be some confusion, so allow me to clarify. As mentioned in the OP, I would NOT leave
Creases in the mainsail - any suggestions?
danstanford at 1:31pm 07.11.23
I'll try to get pictures but not sure when our next sail will be. Here is a diagram that shows wh

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