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Managing the water ballast in my Hunter 240   (1)
Crazy Dave Condon at 2:37pm 04.16.22
Common sense for safety. I sold appx 20-25% of the production line.
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted
BarryL at 2:34pm 04.16.22
Hey, Furling units have been mostly bulletproof for over 20 years. Yes, after a storm you will find
Adding a third battery to the system
BarryL at 2:22pm 04.16.22
Hello, So right now you have two flooded lead (FLA) 12V batteries, and the basic off / 1 / both / 2
Adding a third battery to the system
jssailem at 2:15pm 04.16.22
Is space a consideration? What if you just add the 2-6volt batteries in series and put the 2-12vol
Adding a third battery to the system   (1)
DArcy at 2:10pm 04.16.22
I would suggest getting rid of one of the batteries, keep one for the starting battery and then add
Tahatsu 6hp Sailpro for my Hunter 240   (2)
patbratton at 1:50pm 04.16.22
Does anybody have advice whether the Tahatsu Sailpro 6hp will be adequate for my Hunter 240? It is s
Water Heater Discharge
DeniseO30 at 1:12pm 04.16.22
Heres a " marine" type. Whale Seward https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SF78N5V/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_4T4RC
Water Heater Discharge
DeniseO30 at 12:56pm 04.16.22
My lifetime has been in HVAC so it's second nature for me to search in those areas. Engine coolant
Managing the water ballast in my Hunter 240
Dolphin55 at 12:56pm 04.16.22
Second @rgranger the original plans came from me. The only time to open valve is putting boat in a
Water Heater Discharge
DeniseO30 at 12:46pm 04.16.22
It appears it is no longer available! that would be the one item that keeps the engine water from
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Tom J at 12:36pm 04.16.22
Point taken on 5/16" chain (edited). I'm going to start out in the Caribbean, up the east coast for
Water intrusion at rudder stock.
HalfAfloatDave at 12:33pm 04.16.22
I don't have a 27, but it looks like marine ply glassed in to support the top of the rudder tube. F
Water intrusion at rudder stock.
bdincer at 12:25pm 04.16.22
Howdy, what model are we talking about, and where exactly is this? Looks/ sounds like the upper ru
Water Heater Discharge
SV Bella at 12:18pm 04.16.22
Denise030, What is the source of that attachment? Kuuma doesn't sell a heater with the external TCV
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DeniseO30 at 12:15pm 04.16.22
I used to single hand my O'Day 30 for about 10 years gave up on having friends and family learn to s
Water intrusion at rudder stock.
HalfAfloatDave at 12:14pm 04.16.22
Howdy, what model are we talking about, and where exactly is this? Looks/ sounds like the upper rud
Managing the water ballast in my Hunter 240
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:11pm 04.16.22
Never except for launch or retrieve onto trailer. Never heel more than 12-14 degrees max
Tahatsu 6hp Sailpro for my Hunter 240
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:07pm 04.16.22
Good choice for the boat
Hunter 240 Payload Capacity
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:05pm 04.16.22
@Dolphin55 unsafe with 8 adults. I was involved with wedesign.the design

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