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Solar Charging on H23 Chuck at 11:40am 09.05.02 Smaller Boats 21/1234 Hi Folks,I'm interested in adding a solar panel trickle charge system to my H23. I've looked at t
Other projects Peter Roach at 11:23am 09.05.02 Big Boats 6/820 I have also done the following projects. If anyone is interested I can explain them in more detail j
Great project #10 for H34 (install microwave) Peter Roach at 11:07am 09.05.02 Big Boats 5/805 I installed a microwave where the silverware holder is located. I used teak veneer to make the front
Great project #9 for H34 (install second refrig) Peter Roach at 11:00am 09.05.02 Big Boats 0/771 I took out the plate holder (harder than it looks), extended the shelf and put a dorm style refriger
Great project #8 for H34 (Plate Table) Peter Roach at 10:57am 09.05.02 Big Boats 2/933 I installed a plate table over the sink. I made it out of teak with a trim rail that I purchased fro
Great project #7 for H34 (Soap Pumps) Peter Roach at 10:47am 09.05.02 Big Boats 2/851 This was the easiest project I did but got the biggest review from women who go out on the boat. I i
Great project #6 for H34 (Remove Table) Peter Roach at 10:45am 09.05.02 Big Boats 3/809 I removed the table and made a seat cushion to go between the two bench seats and another one that g
Great project #5 for H34 (Trash bag) Peter Roach at 10:37am 09.05.02 Big Boats 0/847 I installed a trash bag inside the locker beside the sink. I used 4 large rubber coated hooks (the o
Great project #4 for a Hunter 34 (new counter top) Peter Roach at 10:30am 09.05.02 Big Boats 2/844 I recovered the counter tops in the boat with Wilson Arts (they compete with Formica) They have a co
Great project #3 for a Hunter 34 (Drawers in kitc) Peter Roach at 10:24am 09.05.02 Big Boats 0/919 The third project was to remove the oven and drawers and replace them with a 'nice' set of drawers.
Great Project #2 (shocks on the hatches) Peter Roach at 10:19am 09.05.02 Big Boats 0/863 I installed shocks on all of my hatches. I purchased them at AutoZone (@ $12 each). You need to meas
Great project #1 for a Hunter 34 (Head expansion) Peter Roach at 10:10am 09.05.02 Big Boats 7/1030 All of you who are looking for a great project for your Hunter 34 here it is. The best part is it is
Where to install an Aircondition on H34 Peter Roach at 9:45am 09.05.02 Big Boats 12/976 I am in the process of finishing a MAJOR retorfit of my H34. I have saved the installation of the Ne
How do you reach the headboard when you put on the Tom Boles at 9:17am 09.05.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/905 I'm sure this is a no-brainer for everyone with a V32, but the answer escapes me. How do you reach h
"I'll take marine wiring for two hundred, Alex" Wanderer138 at 9:15am 09.05.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1268 For the last few weeks, I've been shopping for data cable to connect my handheld remote to my tiller
Forward Shorepower? Brian at 8:46am 09.05.02 Big Boats 0/856 Has anyone out there installed a shore power connection system in the bow or anchor locker on a h450
cant start engine...glow plug and start together.. boatguy at 7:21am 09.05.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/943 engine wont start...when I push in glow plug and start at same time nothing happens...any ideas. Tha
Best Price on AcuGage System Ed at 6:42am 09.05.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1420 Dave ___ on 8/30 mentioned that he paid $108 for the AcuGage 4-tank LED monitoring system by Snake R
Tall Rig specs Dave at 6:36am 09.05.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1009 I am trying to determine if I have a tall rig or standard rig. I have a 1976 C27. Does anyone know
Combining Chain Rode: Any Experience?? Rick D at 6:02am 09.05.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1018 I have G4 hi-test chain that I would like to add to. My objective is to use all-chain rode in about

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Racing Hunters in March in Texas JRT at 4:54am 04.28.20 Sporty conditions, good call too!
Mega 30 restoration SwitchintoglideIII at 4:45am 04.28.20 Onwards and upwards...
My sons $1 Dollar sailboat, gets a re-fit. (6) TomY at 4:41am 04.28.20 Good luck with that. It's either blatantly obvious, and you find it easily; or terribly cryptic and
Sweet, babies!! DaveJ at 4:30am 04.28.20 Much nicer than the squirrels (6) that I had living in my anchor locker last year! Little birds won'
Towing Hunter 25 Hunter216 at 4:20am 04.28.20 Not sure if this is the right place to post this but here goes: I am looking at purchasing a 1983 H
Racing Hunters in March in Texas Bill19233 at 3:38am 04.28.20 We kept the boat at the dock for four weeks. Right or wrong, there was a race last Saturday and we s
24 AWG Wire Davidasailor26 at 3:36am 04.28.20 Use Solder Sleeves and up the AWG.ssues of the integrated solder/heat shrink solutions - Heat shrin
Removing Oxidation Davidasailor26 at 3:18am 04.28.20
Towing Hunter 25 Whatfiero1 at 3:08am 04.28.20 You didn't mention whether or not its double axle that helps take it slow and you'll get good at it
Masthead rig (1) Whatfiero1 at 2:59am 04.28.20 You struggle to go to windward even go as far as getting blown down and around.
Removing Oxidation Allan12210 at 10:55pm 04.27.20 The only time I have heard of acetone removing oxidation from gelcoat is when being applied with a l
Another H31 false bilge question Allan12210 at 10:43pm 04.27.20 And now a different perspective. I have never regretted removing that bottom of the hull liner. It a
Another H31 false bilge question Benny17441 at 10:10pm 04.27.20 It is not recommended that you open up the bilge liner as it would release fouled water smells; but
Prop Walk when in reverse Brian D at 9:02pm 04.27.20 You cannot get rid of prop walk. Just not possible. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propeller_walk
Mapping Electronics Wiring Hardware at 8:51pm 04.27.20 I have 2001 420. I have a 3 port seatalk connector behind the tv at the navigation station. I have
Removing Oxidation sail sfbay at 7:48pm 04.27.20 ...... Can acetone cause any damage to the gelcoat? No, but it will dull the gelcoat AND strip wax.
Prop Walk when in reverse artboas at 7:48pm 04.27.20 I own a 1979 Hunter 33. It's challenging to handle when maneuvering in close quarters. It currently
Wasps in the bilge jssailem at 7:46pm 04.27.20 I have heard that the wasps dislike original bounce dryer sheet smell. might be worth a try.
Hunter 240 Swing Keel rgranger at 7:44pm 04.27.20 :plus: what @Rick Macdonald said boats like the Catalina 22 or macgregor 22 had 600 pound cast iron
Mapping Electronics Wiring artboas at 7:43pm 04.27.20 I have a 2001 Hunter 420 Passage. We have Raymarine Seatalk wiring for instruments, wind, depth, sp

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