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Surprise!! Shaft wear by packing nut
shemandr at 2:02pm 05.10.21
By my calculations - and I'm not an arithmetic guy - I get a cross sectional difference of 0.07 squa
Bilge pump
DougM at 2:00pm 05.10.21
my 323 did not have an auto bilge pump switch either. I installed a float switch in what little bilg
LEWMAR Fixed Windows for a 2003/2004 Hunter 36
Rasselas36 at 2:00pm 05.10.21
WOW! Looks like I am SoL on this fix. I contacted the Lewmar partner in Miami. They only do strai
Cracked motor mount on Hunter 26
MySong at 1:57pm 05.10.21
I believe the current plates are made out of marine board. Not sure how old as I only owned the boat
H26 waterline / water flowing into gas locker on tack
Thaniel at 1:57pm 05.10.21
and one time got pretty close to the hole where the motor wires go into the boat. Where is the h
H38 Traveler "Upper Sheave" - can anybody post a picture or explain?   (1)
sail sfbay at 1:53pm 05.10.21
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new 38!! I had a 2004 Hunter 386 and now 2005 Hunt
Can you climb the mast on a Hunter 26?
Thaniel at 1:48pm 05.10.21
Problem is, the jib rigging is totally baffling and we cannot get the jib down. To lower the ma
Cracked motor mount on Hunter 26   (1)
rgranger at 1:44pm 05.10.21
@shemandr has a good idea. If you are uncertain about wresting the O.B. into the cockpit, that woul
Mast thickness?
Orbweaver at 1:43pm 05.10.21
Would a thru-bolt with an eye nut on each end work for you? I don't think that would be the best s
Need a clean SS cut
dLj at 1:42pm 05.10.21
You can put a diamond blade in your angle grinder/chop saw and it will make a lovely clean cut. The
Mast thickness?
Ron20324 at 1:34pm 05.10.21
Would a thru-bolt with an eye nut on each end work for you?
Surprise!! Shaft wear by packing nut
dLj at 1:34pm 05.10.21
I don't think you are in danger at this point, and you should be able to use packing to seal your sh
Need a clean SS cut
thinwater at 1:17pm 05.10.21
Like a chop saw with a grinder wheel? I've seem 'em. I have a 12" DeWault but it's strictly for woo
Need a clean SS cut
Ron20324 at 1:08pm 05.10.21
Maybe you shpould look in a commercial plumbing supply shop? I Use a Blue Point TC 150 tubing cutter
self centering rudder/tiller?
officebob at 1:07pm 05.10.21
I wonder if what I'm about to say (attempt) has any bearing on the discussion? In a big ship and in
Surprise!! Shaft wear by packing nut
jssailem at 12:54pm 05.10.21
Fresh packing at least 3 and possible 4. Properly cut and install with the cuts spaced out around th
Need a clean SS cut
Justin_NSA at 12:53pm 05.10.21
I needed 3'. 2X 16" actually. Shipping is almost as much as the tube.
Hardware Rigging   (1)
rhomberg at 12:49pm 05.10.21
Should I change from a track car block and winch to a fairlead and camcleat for my jib sheets?
Need a clean SS cut
dlochner at 12:46pm 05.10.21
I didn't even know they made one for SS :thumbup: Use a good quality pipe cutter designed for S.S

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