Recent content by Halfhitch

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    Replacing Lewmar windlass

    This solves a lot of your headaches....... https://www.lonestarmarine.com.au/shop/gx-series-anchor-winches/gx/gx4/
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    Steering slow to engage

    Good point. Another thing I learned about the problem of the vent cap on the helm pump weeping fluid on a hot day is that, that is a symptom of air in the system. The tiny air bubbles in the lines will migrate and accumulate at the high points in the line. Then, when the fluid warms up, the...
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    Steering slow to engage

    Skunk, I had that same problem of the motor not moving when centered and steering slowly. It turned out to be corrosion/pitting in the steering cylinder barrel. When the piston O-ring was sitting on the pitted area, the fluid would bypass the piston when the flow was low. I took it down to Boat...
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    Horn Replacement ?

    If the OPs horn is just "buzzing" and not blaring and it is on a brand-new boat, my first thought would be that the mud daubers may have plugged up the airway.
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    Hatch gas struts

    I found that the strongest one they had for that length worked the best.
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    Towing Capacity

    This guy didn't leave enough "wiggle room".....
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    mystery water

    Bad idea. Just setting yourself up for mildew growth when you flood water into areas that don't normally see water and don't have good drainage to the bilge or good air flow to rapidly evaporate. Check your systems as the guys have mentioned by pressuring up each system after placing absorbent...
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    flat bolts used to connect hinge to plexiglass

    https://www.mcmaster.com/products/nuts/press-fit-nuts~/metric-stainless-steel-press-fit-nuts-for-soft-metal-and-plastic/
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    Updating 1988 242G

    So, did she slap you?
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    2001 268 Islander very unstable.

    The way you describe the listing, it sounds just like a hull that is overloaded. When a hull gets close to it's maximum displacement, it becomes unstable. Could it be that your boat is water-logged and with just normal everyday items on board the hull is over its capacity? Just a thought. Have...
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    232 Gulfstream w/twins no affliation

    PT G, just how may pairs of Longjohns can you put on at one time? :)
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    Pink on hull?

    https://www.sailrite.com/What-Is-Pink-Staining
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    We are new Grady White owners. We bought a 1978 Nassau 212-C.

    1970s!!! Hey, brings back memories of Disco! John Travolta and Saturday Night Fever! Thats got to be a lucky boat!
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    WTB mooring OR cockpit cover for Freedom 205

    Ha ha ha...sorry, yes, it is a scam. The family money transfers can't be undone.