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Oday 35 Main Halyard chaffing
jssailem at 8:56pm 02.19.25
I am going to suggest that the halyard diameter appears to be larger than the sheave on which it is
Hunter 376 Halyard sheave   (1)
jssailem at 8:53pm 02.19.25
is access and change easy once up there? own, I would check the other sheaves and all mast fitting
Wrap around jib on a furled genoa
garymalmgren at 7:18pm 02.19.25
Hi Greg. That is where the inspiration came from. There were some other considerations. I often sail
Hunter 356 seahood advice wanted   (2)
danm1 at 5:36pm 02.19.25
229901229902 Previous owner installed them, but I think they are great for day sailing and weekendin
Exhaust water flow
dlochner at 5:19pm 02.19.25
The various visual, auditory, and tactile methods of monitoring exhaust water outflow will work at a
Exhaust water flow
heritage at 4:45pm 02.19.25
My H27 has the exhaust port under the stern and at the level or slightly below the waterline. I can
Exhaust water flow
Ralph Johnstone at 3:14pm 02.19.25
I would contact aqualarm manufacturer and ask how it should be installed. They will confirm if it w
Naked Lifelines and Fuel Leak
stickinthemud57 at 3:06pm 02.19.25
I, too, have read about the downsides of covering stainless steel cable. Not recommended. I replace
Naked Lifelines and Fuel Leak
jssailem at 2:44pm 02.19.25
There is one other old school approach. You could build solid SS pipes all around. It is like having
Exhaust water flow
jssailem at 2:41pm 02.19.25
The Catalina 36 in the slip across from me exhausts about a foot under water at the stern port quart
Exhaust water flow
dlochner at 2:37pm 02.19.25
Exhaust water flow
jssailem at 2:30pm 02.19.25
Exhaust water flow
Johnb at 2:17pm 02.19.25
On my boat: 1 I can quite easily using lung power blow from the downstream side of the raw water pu
Exhaust water flow
Leeward Rail at 2:04pm 02.19.25
I would contact aqualarm manufacturer and ask how it should be installed. They will confirm if it wo
Naked Lifelines and Fuel Leak
jackhart at 2:03pm 02.19.25
Folks, I really appreciate this information on the lifelines! My 22 has the old covered lines. Looks
Exhaust water flow
Rick.johnson at 1:33pm 02.19.25
There is no exposed exhaust pipe the engine exhaust come out a hole in the aft hull about a foot u
Exhaust water flow
Leeward Rail at 1:20pm 02.19.25
is to touch the water coming out of the pipe. Your boat likely has an exhaust system that looks l
Exhaust water flow
Rick.johnson at 12:42pm 02.19.25
This is kind of like mine But mine the exhaust an the exhaust water discharged under the boat abo
Exhaust water flow   (1)
jssailem at 12:36pm 02.19.25
Rick... My plumber told me the easiest way to tell if you are getting hot water from the tap is to t
Wrap around jib on a furled genoa   (1)
Tally Ho at 12:27pm 02.19.25
So, this is like a knock-off ATN storm jib?

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