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Julio

Re-Proped w/ Max Prop

Took two tries to get the pitch right, but more power in forward and better control & power in reverse!
 
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George Wilson

Cabin Heat

We inastlled a Webasto h2o heater in our H335. Warm feet and hot showers too.
 
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Capt John Edwards

fireplace

The best addition has been a fireplace that we burn turf in and drink Irish coffees next to.
 
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Bruce Trotter

halyards to cockpit

I could not pull up the picture. Could you e-mail to BTROTSKI@aol.com. I just had my bolt rope converted to slugs and extending the halyards is my next project. I know how I was going to do it unless yours looks better. thanks ....Bruce
 
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Ray

Improved H-34

Dodger, 110 V refridge, Kerosene stove/oven to propane, microwave oven, new ports, re-carpet inside hull, redesigned the sliding side cabinets, new counter tops, auto-pilot interfaced with GPS, re-upholstered whew.. that was enuf
 
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Alex Kowblansky

Bracket removal / outboard gin pole

Bill: I am in the process of replacing the factory bracket with a Garick Offshore Bracket. I have just purchased a Yamaha four stroke 8hp. Any advice on removal of the existing bracket? I have been struggling with piano wire, island girl solvent and hammering a painters spatula and have only gotten 1/4 through the glue holding the bracket to the transom. Have spent two 4 hour afternoons with very slow progress. Any suggestions in its removal. Also would appreciate any pics or detail of your gin pole system for raising the motor. My Yamaha weighs 109lbs. Thanks Alex
 
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John S. Spooner

PVC PIPE ON THE LIFELINES

This, probably, is nothing new, but I found that the plastic covering on my lifeline cables was beginning to wear a bit thin, and I was afraid that if somebody grabbed it to keep himself from going overboard, he might get steel splinters in his hand, so I bought some half-inch pvc piping and ran the cables through them. This seems to be successful and makes me feel more confident when I have to work forward to handle a headsail. I am now considering using some even narrower piping on the forward shrouds where my genoa frequently gets hung up when I come about. I am hoping that will help.
 
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Bob F

Moved up!

Moved up from a Catalina 30 to a Hunter 376. BIG improvemnt.
 
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Bob Camarena

LPG Stove

I replaced my old alcohol stove with a Force 10 propane stove. I lucked out and bought a used, but essentially new stove for $500 (instead of about $1,000)from a dock neighbor who found it too big for his boat. My wife was afraid of the old alcohol stove since it was prone to flare-ups. Cooking is now quick and easy. I went to the additional expense of installing two sensors for the alarm system, one right behind and beneath the stove and another in the bilge.
 
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steve c

removed all the foam from my C22

and got a lot of storage room that was a big improvement!!!! next is the new galley im building and at the same time repair the deck to hull joint that is broken i still have a lot of improvements to do the list is endless
 
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SailboatOwners.com

Final results

Final results for the Quick Quiz ending January 26, 2003: The best improvement I've made to my boat is: 36% Mechnaical aids or electronics 32% All other; including improving myself as a sailor! 28% Sail controls like furling, reefing or rerouting lines 05% Mast raising or trailer improvements
 
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Dave Beesley

New Steering

I have not completed it as yet but I am at the 3/4th mark. I have built a wheele stand and installed a gear box to drive the cables for the stearing. I have had a 28" wheel built with 8 handles out of oak with Brass trim. It is stained dark and is belt drive to the box. I believe it will work well and should add to the boat in many ways.
 
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dehumidifier

Added a dehumidifier this winter. Now we can cook pasta in the middle of El Nino. Sweet.
 
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Paul Akers

A full enclosure...

...for inclement weather. Can be used either underway or moored. Used it in a steady rain while motorsailing this past summer on a 50-mile leg of a long journey.
 
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Justin

Clean

my boat went thru years of neglect, so after puchasing her i whould say the best improvement whould be a good scrubing.
 
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