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Well, this is a mess. I dont know where to start.
JBP-PA at 3:05pm 06.14.25
Here in PA we have private businesses, "Messenger Services", that will assist in getting the right p
New Cockpit cushions - Alternatives to drilling holes for snaps?
JBP-PA at 3:01pm 06.14.25
I've had SNADS in my cockpit for over 3 years years now holding up my sheet bags and they are still
Water tank sensor malfunction - loose wire ?
spadaforaj at 2:48pm 06.14.25
Hi - any advise or experience removing the water tank ? I actually can't see how I will be able to
Rot near forward keel bolts in bildge on 1981 Hunter 30
testingthewaters91 at 1:09pm 06.14.25
Will do. Thanks for the quick and clear reply. I understand now about the wet bilge design and how t
What is the latest thinking on reliable bilge pump switches
Foswick at 12:58pm 06.14.25
I made my own switch last year (sort of). The pump itself normally activates with the float switch b
Rot near forward keel bolts in bildge on 1981 Hunter 30
ggrizzard at 12:54pm 06.14.25
Our model boats were designed with a "wet" bilge, unless a previous owner modified the ice box drain
What is the latest thinking on reliable bilge pump switches
Leeward Rail at 12:33pm 06.14.25
We use the electronic bilge pumps that run for an instant periodically. Here's an diy dry bilge s
What is the latest thinking on reliable bilge pump switches
Leeward Rail at 12:28pm 06.14.25
The Ultra Junior gets good reviews. It sits in an Acrylic tube to prevent debris from seizing it.
Looking for ideas
Leeward Rail at 12:16pm 06.14.25
We have a scrap teak stick, attached to the raw water inlet 1/4 turn ball valve. I chose a valve w
What is the latest thinking on reliable bilge pump switches
Rick Webb at 12:14pm 06.14.25
That's a good tip to find mercury switches. It's certainly not an off the shelf solution, but one w
Solar cable gland on curved coaming?
kappykaplan at 12:06pm 06.14.25
Looks just fine, skunther! :beer:
Washdown Pump
Rich Stidger at 11:01am 06.14.25
The wash-down pump I use is a Johnson pump Model WD-5.2, part number 10-13407-10. It's rated at 5.2
Well, this is a mess. I dont know where to start.
Rxwoman at 11:00am 06.14.25
In A lot of states, North Carolina where I am for one, a title for a boat is not necessary. That's
What is the latest thinking on reliable bilge pump switches
Rich Stidger at 10:49am 06.14.25
<snip> Thermostat switches connected to a relay make a fool proof switch. Thrift stores or a buddy
R.O. water filter install question   (2)
BAD ORCA at 10:30am 06.14.25
Yes I understand. I am certainly not an SME in reverse osmosis systems but my experience with 4 di
New Cockpit cushions - Alternatives to drilling holes for snaps?
Reverie2016 at 10:02am 06.14.25
Thanks everyone for the feedback! I ordered the SNADs - they look like they'll work well. The perim
Tight furler
skunther at 9:51am 06.14.25
Tight furler
skunther at 9:47am 06.14.25
This probably does not adversely affect most furlers BUT, if you have a Harkin Mk IV, not having at
Where does the sink drain??
Foswick at 9:46am 06.14.25
Yes, the drain probably goes pretty much straight down from the sink through a through-hull - hopefu

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