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How much line would it take on a 3:1 block and tackle system to get to the top of a 30ft mast?
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I'd like to add AIS and a chart plotter to the nav station on my Hunter 450. Since the AIS shares
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Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
jssailem at 8:17am 02.24.25
https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=23.5&c=6&p=52783 Your link did not work. Did you mean t
Solar Charging Question
Stu Jackson at 8:14am 02.24.25
John's table is a good approach but he's wrong in including days. The way to do it correctly is by
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?   (2)
FWBpilot at 8:11am 02.24.25
Thank you (all) for the valuable input. Here is a better picture of the crack. I will spend this w
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
jssailem at 8:08am 02.24.25
I concur with others. The skills of a good welder may save the mast.
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
jssailem at 8:06am 02.24.25
With all the boats in Florida and some that have succumbed to storm damage, I would consider looking
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
FWBpilot at 8:06am 02.24.25
Long shot, but IF.... you had a survey done and the spar passed as OK, then your insurer will likel
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out?
jssailem at 8:00am 02.24.25
I'm not interested in the controllers, but I feel your pain. To sell them, you can list them in the
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?   (1)
FWBpilot at 7:59am 02.24.25
I agree with @marcham Looking closely at the picture there are a few things to note. 1. It look
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
FWBpilot at 7:51am 02.24.25
I had a comparable failure in my mast for the Mark 25, my first keel boat. I did have it welded.
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
FWBpilot at 7:50am 02.24.25
Any mast shop, or shop that welds aluminum (perhaps a crane or light pole repair facility) can fix
Solar Charging Question   (1)
jssailem at 7:46am 02.24.25
To answer this query you need to estimate the Amp Hrs needed. Then you can choose the correct batter
Antifreeze Leak
buddybear at 6:28am 02.24.25
Those holes should be "blind" holes, however it is 25 yrs old.... And the bracket is quite low on t
Do you cover your dinghy while sailing?
twodzusfittings at 6:21am 02.24.25
As you can see. Approaching Santa Cruz Island, July 30, 2019. Lucky you with the nice blue one. I'
Solar Charging Question
Project_Mayhem at 6:11am 02.24.25
Another little note... It may be easier to mount two smaller panels than one larger one. You can als
Bottom Paint - the right way ?
dlochner at 4:55am 02.24.25
Have you checked the Pettit compatibility chart? A hard finish, Pettit HD cannot be applied over a s
Solar Charging Question
dlochner at 4:27am 02.24.25
No one ever said they had too much electrical power on their boat. Many complain they don't have eno
Antifreeze Leak
john2 at 3:37am 02.24.25
Those holes should be "blind" holes, however it is 25 yrs old.... And the bracket is quite low on th
Bottom Paint - the right way ?
sailme88 at 3:24am 02.24.25
$2500 is a bit stiff for here but here is not where you are. I use Bio-Cop. A gallon will just cove

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