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Installing Air Conditioning in Hunter 356 / 36
shemandr at 11:35am 09.07.22
On my 2002 H356 the raw water pump (AC current) was under the salon sole (not that it matters). I o
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire?
Scott T-Bird at 11:10am 09.07.22
These fittings aren't in the water ... why would cathodic protection need to be considered? Besid
McLube........ McLeak?
markwbird at 10:01am 09.07.22
Graphite would be messy.... I've used this with good results. It is teflon based.
Interesting Smell - 1993 Hunter Legend 40.5
Apex at 9:55am 09.07.22
isn't there some areas hidden in-between liner that do not drain? I don't recall what boat that is,
1987 Cat 22 Transom Scupper Drain   (7)
brockangelo at 9:37am 09.07.22
That was one of my first projects, something I did before leaving it in a slip. I had been drinking
1987 Cat 22 Transom Scupper Drain
Leeward Rail at 9:37am 09.07.22
All the later C22 have the much better aft scupper design. Installing brass tubes is easy if you ha
Interesting Smell - 1993 Hunter Legend 40.5
Scott NIelsen at 8:44am 09.07.22
Is it a sulfur smell? Could be batteries off gassing, that is if your batteries are lead acid and in
McLube........ McLeak?   (1)
Leeward Rail at 8:04am 09.07.22
I use the Blaster Dry Lube with teflon on my garage door. It worked great for that but leaves whit
McLube........ McLeak?
Leeward Rail at 8:02am 09.07.22
these search results hit a good thread: https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffcm&q=Where%27s+the+PTFE%3F+McLub
Installing Air Conditioning in Hunter 356 / 36   (4)
tfox2069 at 7:36am 09.07.22
Here's the screenshots from the H36 manual showing everything. The pump location is just forward of
Installing Air Conditioning in Hunter 356 / 36
JamesG161 at 7:24am 09.07.22
The AC system layout is in your Owners Manual here.. H 356 Jim...
37.5 1991 mast base plate
Hans Baart at 7:18am 09.07.22
Thanks for the reply. Yes you are blessed with a mast base plate that has a number of connection poi
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks
Dave Groshong at 7:14am 09.07.22
We can now offer Rutgerson blocks, give me a call if you'd like to discuss 877-932-7245 x116 Mon-F
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?
rpell1@msn.com at 7:10am 09.07.22
Ralph Is your permanent moorage influenced by any fresh water source? Does your boat go to dry st
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks
PhilaSailor at 7:05am 09.07.22
My search of emails didn't work for this. I'll be at the boat this weekend and send pics. The manu
McLube........ McLeak?
Leeward Rail at 6:57am 09.07.22
@danooxnard post got me wondering if those guys at practical sailor had done any tests. They have.
Hunter 36 remove bottom stair for impeller and belt changes
George Braun at 6:43am 09.07.22
I will take a look at it this weekend, and circle back with any questions. thanks for the update.
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire?
rgranger at 6:32am 09.07.22
Actually, aluminum would work as a sacrificial anode, :yikes: True but why would you want that?
McLube........ McLeak?
danooxnard at 6:32am 09.07.22
I use the Blaster Dry Lube with teflon on my garage door. It worked great for that but leaves white
Hunter 36 remove bottom stair for impeller and belt changes
tfox2069 at 6:30am 09.07.22
i've just acquired a 2008 H36 - would someone be able to re-post or post pictures and descriptions?

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