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2 boom vangs, no main sheet?
LakeShark at 8:29am 08.31.22
@LakeShark OMG it was amazing and one of the best days of my life. I met Mark at Lake Grapevine at
Hunter Hull laid up   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:29am 08.31.22
I suspect we are dealing with something "TOP SECRET" which is above all of our security clearances:
Stern tube
Davehi at 8:18am 08.31.22
Thank you for the advice Allan. Good idea, using plastic bushings over the shaft to align the tube
Stern tube
Davehi at 8:00am 08.31.22
Perhaps this can help. I replaced mine in 2019. That was part of a larger job of replacing the str
Is this a common H34 sole problem?   (3)
RoyS at 7:37am 08.31.22
I have a different boat but it originally had the same plywood veneer flooring. Mine was destroyed b
Wet core from dodger snaps?
RoyS at 7:24am 08.31.22
You are correct that the buttons will eventually leak and wet your core. The dodger installer will b
Propane pressure gauge
tfox2069 at 7:08am 08.31.22
Does the pressure valve read differently when the tank valve is open and the solenoid is off? Does
Mainsheet location
JBP-PA at 6:58am 08.31.22
Instead of a whole traveler, you could just remove the cam from your current fiddle block, run the t
Hunter Europa transom bung
Leeward Rail at 6:50am 08.31.22
The Hunter 19/Europa looks to be a great boat.. (Not to be confused with the USA brand Hunter) Smal
Propane pressure gauge
dlochner at 6:48am 08.31.22
What I open the solenoid valve on my propane tank the pressure guage drops to zero. Any help on the
Hunter Europa transom bung
Leeward Rail at 6:27am 08.31.22
, its definitely bilge pump hole the big hole in the rear of the cockpit is definitely a mounting
Wet core from dodger snaps?
Parsons at 6:24am 08.31.22
@Maine Sail covered this on his Marine How To site in some detail, with detailed explanations as to
Tips for top down furler?
flightlead404 at 6:12am 08.31.22
Perhaps you are not putting enough tension on the sheet when you furl the sail. Could be, I''m go
Mainsheet location
Skedaddle at 5:11am 08.31.22
Moving the mainsheet to the cockpit is why I'm considering the Barton removable traveler. At least I
Wet core from dodger snaps?
thinwater at 5:10am 08.31.22
To prevent cracking of the epoxy plugs, push in a few snippets of fiberglass cloth (1/2" x 1 1/2" st
Tips for top down furler?
DayDreamer41 at 5:06am 08.31.22
Interesting, when we furl ours the clew ends up about midpoint of the rolled sail once barber poled
Is this a common H34 sole problem?
Andiamo 34 at 4:42am 08.31.22
I have a leak on the Starboard side deck plate when it rains heavy. It runs down the false ceiling
Convert Ice to Fridge
Andiamo 34 at 4:31am 08.31.22
Thank you all for your suggestions and recommendations. I appreciate the support I get from this com

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