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I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow.
Crazy Dave Condon at 10:06am 05.29.23
The original backing plate for the bow eye was a block of wood but later a flat ss steel rectangular
Jib furler basics and maint
JamesG161 at 10:03am 05.29.23
Will the bearing balls fall out everywhere? No. All of the swivel bearings are sealed. Normally,
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e
capta at 10:01am 05.29.23
From your description, I'd lean towards your prop. Your mechanic has covered what I would have sugge
Hunter 23.5 anchor locker size
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:57am 05.29.23
If anyone has a 23.5 Hunter, would you measure the anchor locker and post the dimensions how big the
Jib furler basics and maint   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:56am 05.29.23
I had my Spinnaker Halyard loop over the Jib Halyard and foul it. This picture may help clarify.
Furling Head Stay Tension
shemandr at 9:46am 05.29.23
I think the starting point is to make sure the spar is centered port to starboard by hoisting a tape
Jib furler basics and maint   (1)
bonkle at 9:18am 05.29.23
Any idea what will happen if I remove this retaining rig? Will the bearing balls fall out everywhere
alternator and wiring
Hello Below at 9:15am 05.29.23
I think Im going to swap out the alternator to a Balmar 80, get the Balmar regulator and research a
What is at the top of my mast.
rlongfield at 9:01am 05.29.23
@Joe Thank you, VHF antenna wasn't even a thought. wonder where the radio was located in the cabin
What is at the top of my mast.
rlongfield at 8:59am 05.29.23
If you decide to add a VHF, these instructions are about the best on how to make a new cable. http
Weeping keel   (1)
eherlihy at 8:48am 05.29.23
The original design of the 34 used a cast iron (7.874g/cc) keel. When O'day switched to lead (11.34g
alternator and wiring
Johnb at 8:28am 05.29.23
Jeff, your repeatedly state that your engine would not start so you are going to change the alternat
Electrical upgrades
Ralph Johnstone at 8:25am 05.29.23
Did you mean to say it would consume 120Ah? 5A continuously for 24hrs? Oh crap, I can't even do b
What is at the top of my mast.
rlongfield at 8:23am 05.29.23
I think Joe is right about the device. For the iOS issue- just go straight to the website. It works
Window Replacement Installation Advice
cdn_bacon at 8:23am 05.29.23
You've got to wonder about someone in Florida in mid July who has previously used VHB on a complete
O'day 28 Needs a New Transducer (Airmar P79?)
Clutch Cargo at 8:23am 05.29.23
On our 85 the OEM transducers were under the forward part of the starboard settee. That was a pretty
alternator and wiring
Ralph Johnstone at 8:17am 05.29.23
Take it slow, think this out on paper, and you'll get through this alive. Nothing is more frustrati
Furling Head Stay Tension
Mclovin at 8:16am 05.29.23
Thanks for this info. I have the manual but it seems general (no real starting points). Your sugg
Furling Head Stay Tension
Mclovin at 8:11am 05.29.23
Selden has a tuning guide for the B&R rig. Somewhere on one of my computers I have it. I will sea

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