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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?
Look inside 1979, 25 Catalina
Captain-Will at 9:33am 12.14.24
Lots of things can be done over winter. As you said, bring all the drawers, cupboard doors, compani
Look inside 1979, 25 Catalina
Captain-Will at 9:30am 12.14.24
There's not much money or expertise required to get the interior to the point where you'd be please
Beneteau Oceanis Anchor locker washdown quick release connect
Hello Below at 8:40am 12.14.24
Welcome aboard Sail Boat Owners forum. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a lot of activity on
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive
kappykaplan at 8:37am 12.14.24
Looks GREAT did you do the welding? I did not. Boatyard did the fabrication.
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive   (1)
Mike Oldak at 8:33am 12.14.24
Not a Hunter, but here's what my installation looks like: ally no spot for the Edison arm under our
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive   (2)
kappykaplan at 8:23am 12.14.24
Not a Hunter, but here's what my installation looks like:
Is there a sequence for tightening keel bolts?
BAD ORCA at 8:15am 12.14.24
Typically a tightening sequence is used when there is a chance to warp or improperly seat the compo
How much would you pay after survey?
Rick D at 8:10am 12.14.24
You will enjoy your Vision 32. We had one for nine years. Consider joining Arizona Yacht Club.
How much would you pay after survey?
ric3 at 8:01am 12.14.24
My plan is to sail and spend as much time as possible at the lake, join yacht club and possibly do s
Is there a sequence for tightening keel bolts?
dmax at 7:43am 12.14.24
Start with the center bolts and work towards the ends, gradually tightening them as dlj says.
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340
kappykaplan at 7:41am 12.14.24
I was prepared this morning to cut into headliner at the midpoint area, but not really looking forw

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