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Bowsprit Protection from Chain   (1)
dlochner at 5:35pm 03.22.25
The easy solution is to turn off the breaker for the windlass when the anchor is secure, that will d
Bowsprit Protection from Chain
MFD at 5:34pm 03.22.25
A chafe protection sleeve with velcro to affix/remove it. In an emergency and if forgotten - it will
Play in Volvo Penta Folding Prop   (1)
jbmia at 5:05pm 03.22.25
Huge thanks for all the replies.. these have all been super helpful so far. colemj, that's what
Beneteau 311 swing keel drain tube...draining more than we'd like
jbmia at 4:41pm 03.22.25
What are others doing to run this to a sink drain? Putting a tee in the drain hose from the sink?
Keel holes
jssailem at 2:26pm 03.22.25
But @Davidasailor26 It is a "FREE" boat. :facepalm:
H49/H50 Factory Davits Question
artboas at 1:28pm 03.22.25
I remember there were drawings and pictures of the davits located on this site. I can't seem to fi
Keel holes
Davidasailor26 at 12:45pm 03.22.25
I found that the diesel blew a gasket two years ago and fuel, oil, etc. leaked into the bilge. The
Keel holes
dlochner at 12:27pm 03.22.25
I found that the diesel blew a gasket two years ago and fuel, oil, etc. leaked into the bilge. The
can anyone explain how to remove by cutting the h26 front big table? I found 1 photo doing this
Ralph Johnstone at 12:21pm 03.22.25
I agree with @Benny17441 's remark about raising the table but where I get completely lost is the ne
Hunter 240 owners here?
patbratton at 11:20am 03.22.25
We bought our H240 about three summers ago. We had planed to take it to St. George once a year and k
can anyone explain how to remove by cutting the h26 front big table? I found 1 photo doing this
Benny17441 at 10:59am 03.22.25
Not clear what you want to do, Won't that slide up the pole and be clamped out of the way?
Can gasket tape ahere to hdpe?
jssailem at 10:27am 03.22.25
I've seen too much HDPE sag or crack in the sun. Is this a universal problem with HDPE or are ther
Keel holes
jssailem at 10:23am 03.22.25
That helps. It sounds like the holes were drilled while seeking to empty the bilge. Drilling holes i
Keel holes
dLj at 10:21am 03.22.25
I found that the diesel blew a gasket two years ago and fuel, oil, etc. leaked into the bilge. The
Keel holes
dwillems at 10:06am 03.22.25
It looks like the fairing compound at the trailing edge of the keel joint was ground back (as well
Astronauts to Return in good weather.
BigEasy at 9:19am 03.22.25
Didn't NASA plan for such a contingency? Well, I guess that the contingency is Russia or Spac
Can gasket tape ahere to hdpe?
thinwater at 8:56am 03.22.25
I always wonder if I have ever been that dreaded "previous owner." Projects on my PDQ were often us
Hunter 356 rub rail removal
gene thompson at 7:59am 03.22.25
Thanks, perfect information
Can gasket tape ahere to hdpe?
Gene Neill at 7:56am 03.22.25
Don't be "that guy." The real problem with HDPE for hatch is that it will sag over time if it is s

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