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Question about water heater setup on Hunter 36
chuckwayne at 7:18pm 09.27.22
Are you sure that 's regulating coolant flow? That sounds odd - because if you restrict the coolant
Question about water heater setup on Hunter 36
Ralph Johnstone at 7:17pm 09.27.22
It is not called an "expansion tank"... it is known as an "Accumulator" I'm new in town. What'
Boom kicker or topping lift?
Tally Ho at 7:13pm 09.27.22
Mack Sails sells a bracket that bolts to the end of the boom. The Mack Pack is then suspended from
Boom kicker or topping lift?
Tally Ho at 7:11pm 09.27.22
Greg, is it catching the topping lift or the back stay? There are some boats, I think 6 Meters are
Boom kicker or topping lift?
jon hansen at 6:35pm 09.27.22
the tupping lift on my main boom is wire cable. strong like bull old school. and my sails are cut
Boom kicker or topping lift?
dlochner at 5:56pm 09.27.22
The topping lift is easier and cheaper and more budget friendly if the mast is down. A line down fro
New Boat - 1988 Wing Keel!
Leeward Rail at 5:09pm 09.27.22
@...3TacksontheWater I apologize. I finally got a chance to do some searching. On the Catalina Di
Boom kicker or topping lift?
dLj at 5:06pm 09.27.22
Better to have a sheeve at the mast head, but I used to have a boat that didn't, the mast head was f
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
jssailem at 4:59pm 09.27.22
In this regard,,, I am in on the "MeTo" team.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
dLj at 4:58pm 09.27.22
. I sure hope that's how it works! dj
Boom kicker or topping lift?
jssailem at 4:58pm 09.27.22
Simple... depending. It is all about what you have at the top of the mast and what you do not.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
jssailem at 4:56pm 09.27.22
It has been 2 weeks since my last update. Spoke with my Mechanic today. Status: The block and hea
Boom kicker or topping lift?
DayDreamer41 at 4:45pm 09.27.22
Adding a topping lift may involve adding a sheave to the masthead if there isn't one where a kicker
Question about water heater setup on Hunter 36
Hello Below at 4:29pm 09.27.22
If the pump stops immediately, no accumulator OR the accumulator has failed. Which the fix to the
Boom kicker or topping lift?
Hayden Watson at 4:14pm 09.27.22
It just takes a trip up the mast (or bring the mast down) so you can attach the top end to the masth
Question about water heater setup on Hunter 36   (3)
jssailem at 3:53pm 09.27.22
expansion tank It is not called an "expansion tank"... it is known as an "Accumulator" Two exampl
Whisker pole for a Catalina 27?
jssailem at 3:43pm 09.27.22
:plus: What Dave said.
33.5 swim ladder
jssailem at 3:42pm 09.27.22
it would be lower in the water making it easier to climb up. That would be a beneficial action.
Happened again - Yami T9.9XPA
jssailem at 3:40pm 09.27.22
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