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citrus oil I use Lemon, or Orange Oil a couple of times each year to clean the wood.
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Harken sheave worn flat   (1)
Justin_NSA at 7:39am 11.18.20
My furler line did the same. In order to make a flat spot, the bearing/bushing must have been stuck
Engine Controls
WBH at 7:38am 11.18.20
Does it have an engine? I'm not going to dignify that with a comment !
Engine Controls
WBH at 7:35am 11.18.20
Some photos of your cockpit setup would go a long way for us to help you. Yes agreed , unfortunate
Propane oven will not light (B331)
DRhoads at 7:29am 11.18.20
Make sure you push the knob in and hold for about 1 min. the oven should stay lit then.
Propane oven will not light (B331)
Bluenose at 7:28am 11.18.20
OK, thanks for all this. I'll give it a try using your method, which I had not used before. It reall
Propane oven will not light (B331)
Kings Gambit at 7:25am 11.18.20
When you say "strike it" you mean the button you push in? I assume the same button lights the burne
Propane oven will not light (B331)
Bluenose at 7:18am 11.18.20
When you say "strike it" you mean the button you push in? I assume the same button lights the burner
Harken sheave worn flat
Joe at 6:49am 11.18.20
Why don't you try Harken customer service. Good chance they might replace it. The sheave was not r
'88 Legend 35 transom question   (4)
CarmenK at 6:47am 11.18.20
These show the stern area that I am talking about. I went below and saw no gap in the interior Nor
SaniFlex Hose Stretch
Maine Sail at 6:44am 11.18.20
Please listen to Peggy and use the correct fittings for the hose...
Replacing Hull Stripe
dmax at 6:35am 11.18.20
When applying the new tape, fill a spray bottle with water and say a teaspoon of laundry detergent.
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker
Ken Cross at 6:28am 11.18.20
Ours is an 89. We remain dry there.
SaniFlex Hose Stretch
dmax at 6:27am 11.18.20
I took the opposite approach when I encountered a similar situation adding a drainage sytem with 3/4
Harken sheave worn flat
Ken Cross at 6:25am 11.18.20
My furler line did the same. In order to make a flat spot, the bearing/bushing must have been stuck.
Daggerboard trunk pics   (1)
FuzzyBadger at 6:11am 11.18.20
I don't have any photos of my DB trunk but it looks like the 2nd one above. One thing with my deck
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker
Moodymike at 6:09am 11.18.20
Thanks for all your replies, reassuring.
Propane oven will not light (B331)
Kings Gambit at 6:08am 11.18.20
My oven is sometimes hard to light.The line must be purged of air and some propane comes out with it
hunter sailboat user in the south pacific
Rich Stidger at 6:00am 11.18.20
I suggest that you search the owners database on this site for owners in your area.
Square sail   (2)
LagunaJay at 5:52am 11.18.20
@rgranger, came across this and thought of you. 2019 Festival Boats | Port Townsend Wooden Boat Fes

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