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Protecting the mast light connector and VHF connector   (3)
JRacer at 9:03am 08.29.25
My boat originally had the wiring coming out through a hole in the front of the mast and connecting
Protecting the mast light connector and VHF connector
...3TacksontheWater at 8:55am 08.29.25
Situational awareness, watch where you step is vital on boats, and one hand for you and one for the
Is h260 forestay used without modification in jib furlers, usually?
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:53am 08.29.25
@Davenport You have a CDI FF2 furler which some has to be cut off from the top. Are you the origi
Protecting the mast light connector and VHF connector
Jacktar at 8:35am 08.29.25
Situational awareness, watch where you step is vital on boats, and one hand for you and one for the
Hunter34 backstay removal
kloudie1 at 8:21am 08.29.25
The H-34 does have a B&R rig but it was an earlier version which did have a backstay. The spreaders
Its funny Friday!   (2)
JamesG161 at 7:33am 08.29.25
234102 Jim...
Hunter 45 DS Teak
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:28am 08.29.25
Hunter34 backstay removal   (1)
jssailem at 7:12am 08.29.25
The boat plan image on sailboatdata shows a backstay. I would not remove it. nough to the stern to a
CL 14 center board
jssailem at 7:01am 08.29.25
I found this article about your CL14 boat. It contains some links that may help you in your quest. T
Hunter34 backstay removal
cherub78 at 6:47am 08.29.25
Hey Greg, apparently it is with the crossed cables, the boat came with the b & r instructions howeve
Hunter34 backstay removal
Tally Ho at 6:26am 08.29.25
The B&R rig uses swept-back spreaders and shroud placement that eliminates the need for a backstay a
Protecting the mast light connector and VHF connector   (1)
Gene Neill at 5:31am 08.29.25
I have racked my brain on this issue for ages. The only solution I have ever found is ... don't step
Its funny Friday!
sailcapt340 at 4:06am 08.29.25
In reference to Kappykaplan cartoon: And Daves answer n front of my office window. Written clearl
Protecting the mast light connector and VHF connector
dlochner at 3:33am 08.29.25
If placing the connector on the aft side of the mast, the height should be considered so it doesnt
CL 14 center board
robcylon07 at 3:14am 08.29.25
I would also benefit from this information. I've seen pictures of homemade CB's but not of the origi
Cruising with a Hunter Passage 42?
jssailem at 10:27pm 08.28.25
not enough hand grips in the wide saloon In three foot or more seas (think oceans) a lack of hand
Is h260 forestay used without modification in jib furlers, usually?
jssailem at 10:06pm 08.28.25
Furlers come in different configurations. Some use the forestay like Harken. Some come with their ow
Its funny Friday!
Richard19068 at 9:16pm 08.28.25
Kermit I open the grill today and there was a toad living under the cover. I captured it. Put it in

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