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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
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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,
Merit 22 owners   (1)
RussC at 7:17pm 08.10.25
Tired of getting a headache from lifting that pop top? not me. this is the third boat I've done thi
Electrical panel rebuild
Foswick at 6:50pm 08.10.25
I'm glad to see you getting this done. I was wondering who was going to come clean up my panel. Than
Electrical panel rebuild
dLj at 6:06pm 08.10.25
How did you make your boat picture on that panel? Nice looking work... dj
Mid boom traveler use?
dlochner at 5:49pm 08.10.25
Yes. That. I raced a few times, did fine, but disliked the pressure. If you aren't sailing to win y
Mid boom traveler use?
pgandw at 5:16pm 08.10.25
We used a traveler more on smaller boats than larger ones. The smaller the boat, the more it can af

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