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Rub rail making noise
artboas at 2:31am 08.11.25
quick graphic is best way. Jim... This is not how the 50 is constructed.
In modern age do people use their big water tank or go to bottled water, tank seems health risk? Removing front h26 tank would free up room. - D
artboas at 2:28am 08.11.25
Jeesh. Only in British Columbia's southern parts could one get bottled water. Our tap water is fin
Fuel Transfer Switch - replace ?
artboas at 2:27am 08.11.25
That is not stock. The fuel transfer is on the 12 v breaker panel. Take a look at the manual for
Complete Novice Orientation
BigEasy at 11:51pm 08.10.25
Sounds like you need to develop your own instructions to fit the level of detail (or lack of detail)
Fiberglass rudder from Catalina Direct
morbidfollower at 10:28pm 08.10.25
Just to chime in on the rudder craft. Mine actually warped in the sun and now has a curve to it that
Complete Novice Orientation
Foswick at 10:26pm 08.10.25
Recommissioning head and holding tank
Project_Mayhem at 10:11pm 08.10.25
Muriatic acid doesn't harm the seals and valves?
Lifting a Hunter 23.5 on straps
Project_Mayhem at 10:09pm 08.10.25
The teeth that lock many two post auto lifts are very small. I suggest a beam across the arms so the
Mid boom traveler use?
jssailem at 9:57pm 08.10.25
Yes. That is true. the question. Is it in the best place for your purpose. I solo. Mine is located
Mid boom traveler use?
RussC at 9:36pm 08.10.25
Russ. You would be a good candidate for an infinitely adjustable traveler trim. The lake conditions
Mid boom traveler use?
RussC at 9:31pm 08.10.25
I love that. What's the contact for her business? Sorry Richard but she only contracts to her
Mid boom traveler use?
jssailem at 8:46pm 08.10.25
Russ. You would be a good candidate for an infinitely adjustable traveler trim. The lake conditions
Spars
Dalliance at 8:39pm 08.10.25
Spars
sandpiper10471 at 8:27pm 08.10.25
Thanks Jim. What I was thinking.
The Rusty Compression Post Problem   (4)
Intrepid-II at 8:24pm 08.10.25
Looks good, Intrepid II. Did you use the "bolt coupler technique" for the broken forward keel bolt
Mid boom traveler use?
Foswick at 7:50pm 08.10.25
Spending a few seasons on the race course will make anyone a better sailor and the tactics of racin
Hunter 29.5 2GM engine vibration
Brian M H23 at 7:38pm 08.10.25
And just to make clear.. The reason I added a spacer in the coupling was to deal with two other issu
Complete Novice Orientation
Foswick at 7:35pm 08.10.25
Thanks for the comments. I am not really looking for advice on what to teach or how, though thought
Hunter 29.5 2GM engine vibration   (1)
Brian M H23 at 7:29pm 08.10.25
Right on the money. Gets a little stiffer as the corrosion grabs hold. As spreviously mentioned,

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