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I've been trying to pin down a reason why my zincs are getting decimated. Do you have a galvanic
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AS far as I know the propeller and shaft are functional and seem in decent condition. Is there any
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Hunter 42 Passage Grounding wires in center bilge.
jssailem at 5:36am 08.02.25
I've been trying to pin down a reason why my zincs are getting decimated. You are seeing the resul
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge
Maine Sail at 5:24am 08.02.25
Impact driver, 6 point deep socket, done..
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Hunter 42 Passage Grounding wires in center bilge.
n0where at 5:04am 08.02.25
Look at the mast step and the bolts for the chain plates, as @American_Mainsail said they could be
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Hunter 42 Passage Grounding wires in center bilge.
n0where at 4:55am 08.02.25
Do they have continuity to the chain plates/rigging? My guess is that these are grounding for light
Hunter 42 Passage Grounding wires in center bilge.
dlochner at 4:53am 08.02.25
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kappykaplan at 4:21am 08.02.25
Thank you. Do you happen to have any photos of the operation? Unfortunately, no.
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I had an issue several years ago where my helm pedestal was pulling out of the deck. Turned out th
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Big project. ... videos. Thank you. I will check out boatworks.com
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I just wanted to switch the places of the nuts, because I know the jam nut is supposed to be on the
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Š?iban at 11:11pm 08.01.25
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Š?iban at 11:07pm 08.01.25
I know that, and some time in the future that will happen , but not for now for now. The plan is, wh
Hunter 42 Passage Grounding wires in center bilge.
Terry Cox at 9:23pm 08.01.25
Anyway, just wondering if anyone knows where these go. Our boat has keel grounding wires, but noth

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