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Tally Ho replied to the thread Was I lucky or what? Forestay failure!.It is ironic that I called the yard this summer to get info on replacing the standing rigging. But I will admit I hadn’t committed as... -
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Tally Ho replied to the thread Was I lucky or what? Forestay failure!.You are absolutely right Barry. Well past due. i stripped the sails, boom, etc off the boat today so i can move it to the yard. But...
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Johann replied to the thread Wiring Diagram for Lithium Ion installation.I have been using the old Victron 30A Orion Tr Smart with the Hitachi 80A in a similar configuration to your proposal for about 5 years... -
Kings Gambit replied to the thread OK, I'm a word snob.Portlight vs window; block vs pulley; ebb and flood (tide) vs ebb and flow; cookware generally (collectively) vs pots and pans, etc... -
Stu Jackson replied to the thread Adding Solar and a Water Maker to My Hunter 290.This is from my earlier post you quoted in #6 about the size of the water maker. "The trick with watermakers is to get one that is... -
Ccolemj replied to the thread I wonder what he hit?.Apparently, this was an escape hatch issue. Either a failure of the hatch, or he left the hatches open or poorly dogged. I suspect a...
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kappykaplan replied to the thread Slab reefing setup question..This is correct. Plus, with most boats having the main halyard on the starboard side, this puts you on the windward (high) side when... -
Don S/V ILLusion replied to the thread Adding Solar and a Water Maker to My Hunter 290.You might want to get a handle on water quality through the area you intend to transit. It needs to be pristine in order to ensure you... -
Stu Jackson replied to the thread Adding Solar and a Water Maker to My Hunter 290.Scott, all of this information is meaningless, at least as it is presented. What needs to be done, and you may have done it, is an...
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jssailem replied to the thread Adding Solar and a Water Maker to My Hunter 290.Your boat was designed as a lightweight boat. You might want to consider LiFePO4 batteries. They are a 50% reduction in weight for an... -
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In my opinion, the reef should be set up so that you are on a starboard tack and are the stand on vessel when reefing. George -
jssailem replied to the thread Slab reefing setup question..Your thinking of tying off on the boom opposite the side of the sheave maintains a fair lead to the sheave and optimizes the function of...
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jssailem replied to the thread Was I lucky or what? Forestay failure!.Wow Greg. Very Fortunate. Really reminds us that the rig should be inspected regularly. You discovered the problem. Made a plan...
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Ccherub78 replied to the thread Unmasting a b and r rig.Thank you all again for your great info,very much appreciated. Michel.
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kappykaplan replied to the thread Slab reefing setup question..The purist in me says to pinch into the wind so the jib is just maintaining the boat's headway (and this is how I was trained). Drop...
