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Hi, I am the lucky owner of Hull #9, Pearson Wanderer 1966. Recently, my starboard running light ha
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After two years of use on my new Hunter 33, the Rule 750 bilge pump started a problem of turning on,
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advice on auto chart plotter
Scott T-Bird at 3:00pm 02.25.23
one other question for you all. I am looking for a good charbook. One person reccomended Richards
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 2:40pm 02.25.23
If you used this stuff or any product similar to it : . I've seen it in use and it turns rust (fe
advice on auto chart plotter
Scott T-Bird at 2:35pm 02.25.23
Scott T-Bird, we went to the North Channel last summer and relief heavily on autoroute feature on n
Wind generators, yay or nay?
Alan Gomes at 2:33pm 02.25.23
Hello everyone, another couple of questions for the hive mind. was looking at getting solar panels
Eliminate topping lift
sail sfbay at 2:28pm 02.25.23
No........but I like having a topping lift available as a safety line when climbing the mast plus it
Wind generators, yay or nay?
Rich Stidger at 2:27pm 02.25.23
Well, here is my 2 cents worth. And I think worth every penny too! 10-12 years ago I put a 400W Air
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust   (3)
Ralph Johnstone at 2:19pm 02.25.23
One thing I noticed is where you said you waited for each layer to be dry before applying the next,
Eliminate topping lift
kappykaplan at 2:17pm 02.25.23
I have a rigid boom vang as well, but I find that taking tension on my topping lift (main halyard)
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
Davidasailor26 at 1:09pm 02.25.23
The good news is there's still lots of iron left, so if you can't do anything about it this winter i
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:43pm 02.25.23
213331 It's how they advertise. Check this same page for bonding as well: https://www.westsystem.
Epoxy Additives
shemandr at 12:42pm 02.25.23
The graphite additive is a good product. I used to add it the epoxy I used on the bottom of my wood
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
shemandr at 12:36pm 02.25.23
Welcome to the forum! When Crazy Dave Speaks - people listen. So, I'm hesitant to add anything ex
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:10pm 02.25.23
Look under archives as much has been discussed on this matter. In two weeks and you need my input,
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capta at 11:55am 02.25.23
Nikki should be able to whip one up in a few days on her lathe. She should probably use a hardwood,
Epoxy Additives
capta at 11:39am 02.25.23
I've used Tri-Flow Superior Lubricant 2 OZ bottle for years as a lubricant. Just a light bead on the
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
anelso29 at 11:01am 02.25.23
Do you still have the instructions for the antirust you applied ? If not, supply a Google link to
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
Ralph Johnstone at 10:37am 02.25.23
I covered the keel in antitrust (then cleaned it off based on the instructions I was provided by th
A lesson on winches
danooxnard at 10:34am 02.25.23
Anything cheap. Nothing special. I used wheel bearing grease that was on sale.
A lesson on winches
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What kind of grease would you recommend?

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