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Davidasailor26 replied to the thread 1987 Hunter 285 - Freshwater Valve Manifold.I agree with all of the above - the thru-hull, valve, and hose all look very non-marine, and due for replacement. One note on the... -
sailme88 replied to the thread Slab reefing setup question..We are on our 3rd boat that I've changes the slab reefing on. Every re-rig established the ability to reef from the cockpit and moved... -
I don’t really think it matters which side of the sail the clew cringle is run though. Now, with 2 reefing lines, maybe it is better... -
BigEasy replied to the thread Was I lucky or what? Forestay failure!.Greg. on A positive note, at least you will be doing these repairs with both feet on the ground & not hanging in a bosun’s chair... -
BigEasy replied to the thread 1987 Hunter 285 - Freshwater Valve Manifold.Are you certain that isn’t the thru hull fitting for the holding tank discharge? Just curious, because I had a 88 Hunter 33.5 that had...
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Don S/V ILLusion replied to the thread 1987 Hunter 285 - Freshwater Valve Manifold.Whatever that is, replace it asap. Bronze or brass don’t rust and someone connected that sorry excuse for a thruhull to a hose with some... -
PaulK replied to the thread sail tackle above cunningham ring.I have seen other arrangements that allow for the slides to stay on the mast track when reefing while the sail is able to ease away from... -
Phil replied to the thread Wednesday is Photo Day 2025.Wednesday sunset. Finally a relatively clear night after the hurricanes where we can see the sunset. -
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jssailem reacted to bobmorning's post in the thread Removal of sheave from this turning block in a 1984 H31 with
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Got it off using 5200 debonder. Now to the workshop to remove the pin. -
jssailem reacted to jaysweet's post in the thread Thought on a Larger Boat (7-foot-itis...) with Like.
Well, I saw the C380. It was not "the one".
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jssailem replied to the thread Was I lucky or what? Forestay failure!.It is a task, but you're good at this type of challenge. ;) When it is complete, you will sail with new and deserved confidence. :biggrin:
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Well, the back stay was still in place, and the 322 has swept back spreaders with 2 shrouds behind the mast and one set of shrouds in...
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shemandr replied to the thread sail tackle above cunningham ring.I had one, a jackline, on my Mark 25 which was a super up C&C 25. I never understood why it was rigged like that. The boat went out of... -
Dalliance replied to the thread How accurate does one have to be when measuring Gray Enterprises portlights for replacement?.They are pretty much like for like replacements. No need to be altering the rough openings. Just follow the manufacturer’s instructions... -
I forgot to mention that I have a Tides Marine Strong Track (HDPE track) that makes the sail pretty easy to raise and lowered. The...
