port job completed

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Jun 9, 2004
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Hunter 37-cutter San Francisco Bay
I posted a photo forum project report on the port job, tried to be specific to 37 but obviously applies to a lot more. Thanks to several of you who provided vital informastion, tips and even one really good new port. I'm glad I did it, but would not want to tackle that again for another 25 years! check it out. Sanders
 
Jun 2, 2004
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Hunter 33_77-83 Montevallo Al
cutting off port projection

Glad your port job worked out ok. Your photo forum article mentions cutting off the ports. i had the same problem and used the following procedure which worked well for me. 1. Use a combination square and pencil to mark the desired cut off line. Just extend the blade the requisite distance past the square, tighten it down and then keeping a sharp pencil at the end of the rule, run the square around the port barrel, marking the cut line. 2. make a starting slot on the cut line with a dremmel tool cut off wheel. 3. use the inexpensive Stanley combination hacksaw keyhole saw to saw around the line. 4. Use a rasp and then 80 grit sanding paper with a block to cut out the saw marks. then round the sharp edges with sandpaper. Probably takes no more than 15 20 minutes per port.
 
Jun 2, 2004
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Hunter 37-cutter, '79 41 23' 30"N 82 33' 20"W--------Huron, OH
Lookin' good!

Nice work Sanders. You know how much I wish I had done that. Instead of those non-draining, tough to install bronze NFMs I mean. Keeping the spigots short is key on the plastic ports. Otherwise they will get stepped on and cracked. Boat really looks nice in the pic. I hope you are getting lots of time on the water.
 
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