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Hunter 27 Cockpit Instrument Access   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 1:31pm 12.14.24
Instrument may be mounted with double sided tape after wires are fished through the space between b
Engine alignment needed
dLj at 1:14pm 12.14.24
I've been told I'm both after a few drinks :what:. I prefer to use a dial indicator like this :

Blue Horizon at 1:06pm 12.14.24
Haven't been online in a while. Thought I'd post this in case someone revisits this thread. I ha
What is "residual value"?
Tally Ho at 1:02pm 12.14.24
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive
kappykaplan at 12:32pm 12.14.24
I agree. I went through the same thing. Replaced the old wheel pilot with a new one and was very un
Engine alignment needed   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:29pm 12.14.24
if you are bent or out of true. I've been told I'm both after a few drinks :what:. I prefer to
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive
Mike Oldak at 12:22pm 12.14.24
I think Raymarine just made an incredible mistake in requiring 34 foot boats to use their linear dri
What is "residual value"?
jssailem at 11:02am 12.14.24
I am in the condition. Come April and the work I have completed on the boat, I will be considering w
What is "residual value"?
Kings Gambit at 11:00am 12.14.24
If I understand this, the value is relative to the utility you receive. The value, used for insuran
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive
kappykaplan at 10:59am 12.14.24
They did a beautiful job!!! Hopefully my fabrication will work as well. Sending good thoughts your
How much would you pay after survey?
jssailem at 10:58am 12.14.24
Getting back to best price, it would be the value you are willing to pay for the experience you desi
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive
Mike Oldak at 10:52am 12.14.24
They did a beautiful job!!! Hopefully my fabrication will work as well.
1983 H34 Refit   (1)
Mike Oldak at 10:48am 12.14.24
As a temp(?) fix to our leaking access hatch my boat partner's wife and I measured and she sewed a h
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive
kappykaplan at 10:42am 12.14.24
I purchased the type 1 linear drive and rudder angle sensor from Defender. I paid the boatyard a fl
What is "residual value"?
jssailem at 10:40am 12.14.24
If I understand this, the value is relative to the utility you receive. The value, used for insuranc
Beneteau Oceanis Anchor locker washdown quick release connect
jssailem at 10:31am 12.14.24
:plus: That is the part I bought for my boat. It just works. No leaks.
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive
kappykaplan at 10:29am 12.14.24
I hate to ask but how much for the fabrication? I'll have to look through my records - it wasn't i
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340
jssailem at 10:27am 12.14.24
Well done, @sailcapt340! :biggrin::plus:
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive
Mike Oldak at 10:10am 12.14.24
I hate to ask but how much for the fabrication?

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