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  • john6206
    john6206 reacted to dlochner's post in the thread Replacing ALL of the plumbing with Like Like.
    Better yet, color code the PEX, Red for hot water, Blue for cold, and white for supply from the water tanks to manifold or pump. Also...
  • C
    @Swabby Third Class the 170 was a plastic boat which was an excellent design but was disappointed when Hunter decided against to build...
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    dlochner replied to the thread Merit 22 owners.
    If the shrouds are really slack they need to be tightened. If there is not enough room on the turnbuckle then new shorter shrouds are...
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    dlochner replied to the thread Delrod suffing box.
    The Irwin 23 has a swing keel aka a centerboard. The cable is used to raise and lower the CB. You will have to trace the cable run to...
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    dlochner replied to the thread Replacing ALL of the plumbing.
    Better yet, color code the PEX, Red for hot water, Blue for cold, and white for supply from the water tanks to manifold or pump. Also...
  • D
    Since the Irwin 23 is an outboard powered boat, you don't have a shaft log. I'm not specifically familiar with the Irwin 23, so I...
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    dlochner reacted to Timm R Oday25's post in the thread Roller furling question with Helpful Helpful.
    No . it's referred to luff tape size .Number 6 I believe is the most common . This is based on the boats size . A good sailmaker will...
  • Apex
    Apex replied to the thread Replacing ALL of the plumbing.
    add in drainage points for winterization: bypass loop for hotwater tank and drain for tank, cold water low point drain and finally a...
  • sailcapt340
    I replaced all our fresh water, Hunter original piping lines a few years back with 15mm. Using all push fittings. Follow Ralphs...
  • JoeWhite
    JoeWhite reacted to Timm R Oday25's post in the thread Roller furling question with Like Like.
    No . it's referred to luff tape size .Number 6 I believe is the most common . This is based on the boats size . A good sailmaker will...
  • JoeWhite
    JoeWhite reacted to jssailem's post in the thread Swing keel delrin rod stuffing box with Like Like.
    Hello @termitec4 and welcome to the SBO forum. Yes you have a stuffing box. It is made up of two nuts with packing inside. Flax is a...
  • jssailem
    jssailem replied to the thread Delrod suffing box.
    A Delrod stuffing box is a specific type of marine stuffing box (also known as a packing gland or shaft seal) designed for boats...
  • jssailem
    jssailem reacted to Ward H's post in the thread Annapolis Sailboat Show Sunday?? with Like Like.
    @lehighsail and I were at the boat show yesterday (Friday) Late in the day we heard a rumor, from a boat dealer, that the show would be...
  • jssailem
    jssailem reacted to Ward H's post in the thread Annapolis Sailboat Show Sunday?? with Like Like.
    Hi Dave, If I'd known you were there yesterday I'd have invited you to join us for lunch. I did question the idea of how they would...
  • jssailem
    Hello @termitec4 and welcome to the SBO forum. Yes you have a stuffing box. It is made up of two nuts with packing inside. Flax is a...