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I'll be painting my deck this spring. I just bought Kiwigrip for the non-skid but I'm not sure how
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Head Floor Non Skid
dlochner at 2:24pm 04.05.23
You might try something like this: https://defender.com/en_us/kendall-dri-dek-deck-tile
1980 Hunter 33 Shaft Bearing Dimensions?
ggrizzard at 1:55pm 04.05.23
There are Youtube videos out there of cruisers making or borrowing a home made tool that does the jo
Compression Post--1978 30 foot
ggrizzard at 1:36pm 04.05.23
rdalessio I had my step base replaced 10 years ago due to rust. It was a fairly big job, as there w
Replacement WAECO CB-40
wpatch at 1:23pm 04.05.23
I just went through having to replace the one on our 36ft 2004 Hunter. We went through Novakool and
Recommended maintenance/checks during haulout?
capta at 1:15pm 04.05.23
I always check the prop and shaft to make sure neither are bent. On boats that do not have encapsula
Re-rigging running rigging - source suggestions please
dLj at 1:12pm 04.05.23
I mentioned the size as a reference for the particular source's pricing. Yes, I realized that - f
Lee cloths
capta at 12:53pm 04.05.23
Sounds very uncomfortable to me, especially if one is sleeping in shorts and no top. I've always use
Shaft Alignment
capta at 12:44pm 04.05.23
It is quite possible you have done some damage to your transmission and/or engine mounts as well. Th
Re-rigging running rigging - source suggestions please
Joe at 11:59am 04.05.23
I mentioned the size as a reference for the particular source's pricing. The colors make it easier
Shaft Alignment
MikeHoncho at 11:45am 04.05.23
Some builds don't have the shaft in the shaft log in perfect center but I agree it should not touch
Adding Ballast to Hunter 240
Thaniel at 11:38am 04.05.23
a few hundred pounds of a soluble salt would allow the OP to determine if this fix will get him t
Removing Dyneema Core
Joe at 11:37am 04.05.23
I can't visualize using a fid to do that job. I would think a pair of needle nose pliers and an awl
Furling Line Options
Project_Mayhem at 11:16am 04.05.23
Shaft Alignment
NYSail at 11:04am 04.05.23
Some builds don't have the shaft in the shaft log in perfect center but I agree it should not touch
Lee cloths
fred1diver at 10:56am 04.05.23
Some people do use phiphertex
Recommended maintenance/checks during haulout?
wpatch at 10:23am 04.05.23
All the above but I would add. 1) Make sure you have some anti-foul paint in case you find a spot un
Hello to the community
RSHunter27 at 10:09am 04.05.23
So near yet so far. I see that my gaskets go right to the edge of the frame as opposed to yours wh
Seeking Catalina 22 Main Sail
AaronD at 10:03am 04.05.23
What he means is that the classified gear section is the best place for this. But since you asked, I
Hello to the community   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:02am 04.05.23
So near yet so far. I see that my gaskets go right to the edge of the frame as opposed to yours whi
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into?
Justin_NSA at 9:55am 04.05.23
Well, I called Pettit this week for information on their products. 'Pettit Protect' is an epoxy prim

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