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I know I should know this but what is the size of the starter battery for this boat. I have a batter
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Hello and thanks in advance for the input and suggestions. I am looking to demast a 96 H336 and us
Project_Mayhem at 6:10am 01.20.26
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I'm installing LED strips inside an aluminum extrusion as part of my lighting upgrade project. They'
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I'm getting my 1983 Catalina 30 to sell due to a move. Currently overhauling the M25 Engine. Hopin
Terry Cox at 6:55pm 01.19.26
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A prologue edition. A few years ago Stu Jackson rendezvous with us in Parks Bay, Shaw Island. That w
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Hello everyone I was asked by a customer to redo his cabin cushions, simple task, he tells me he ha
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Hi All, Happy MLK day. I have an old Johnson 2 HP I got from some kid who was selling his old timer
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I used to have two instruments on the pedestal. I would like to use the area for cup holders like th
Tomek at 2:06pm 01.19.26
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At the end of the season I lost one of the mast inspection hole covers, one that allows access to ma
seahunter at 11:59am 01.19.26
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How many keel bolts in a Hunter 420. Locations??
jssailem at 9:26am 01.19.26
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Our sun has been busy evolving. NOAA is warning of a severe Geomagnetic Storm watch for 20 Jan 2026.
Captain Larry-DH at 7:36am 01.19.26
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Was thinking it might be helpful for most of us to think about this. Some of the steps I take: 1) Al
JavaMan at 11:31am 01.18.26
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Yes, I know opinions are like ... well, you know... everyone has one. But(t).... I'm hoping someone
PNWE36 at 9:13am 01.18.26
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Hello, Looking to do a bareboat charter on the Amalfi coast Italy Sept. 2025. Has anyone had experi
tomgrigsby at 8:45am 01.18.26
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I'd like to replace the original interior light fixtures. Some have bad switches etc. Any recommen
zinahewitt at 9:29am 01.16.26
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Hi All, Hope your Jan is going well. I have an MD2B VOLVO penta. The engine is from the 70s. I was
JimGate at 6:57pm 01.15.26
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Looking for advice on how to best replace the hatch rails on my 1984 ODay 222. Are there any availab
Carl Wonderful at 5:19pm 01.15.26
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Anyone recommend a 100 / 20 MPPT controller with a display so I don't have to use my wife's phone to
JimGate at 3:03pm 01.15.26
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Looking for advice on how to best replace the hatch rails on my 1984 ODay 222. Are there any availab
paultech at 8:00am 01.15.26
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Hello, My 1986 Hunter 34 Yanmar 3GM30F has a siphon break between the exhaust elbow (that's being r

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Hunter Passage 42 starter battery.
Terry Cox at 3:39am 01.21.26
Our 1991 P42 takes a Group 24 starter battery. It resides in a covered plastic battery box secured t
AI and the SBO Forums-- Part 2 Community Expectations
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Which of the above is my original words, which is AI derived? Which is easier to read? I vote for
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I understand the concern. But like calculators, electronic typewriters, and computers before it, AI
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Oops, forgot to actually answer that one in the last reply... yes, I am still looking for a 6-9hp.
Hunter Passage 42 starter battery.
marcham at 8:36pm 01.20.26
What engine do you have? what does the engine's manual recommend? For smaller Yanmar (ie: 4JH....) a
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PaulK at 8:19pm 01.20.26
If you worry about leather holding up in the marine environment read Tim Severin's "The Brendan Voya
Need opinions on outboards for my dinghy...
Project_Mayhem at 6:01pm 01.20.26
I put a 4hp on the back of my rather unstable 8' hard dinghy. I couldnt go much past idle. We starte
H336 - Some questions about going mastless
Project_Mayhem at 5:57pm 01.20.26
Hey thanks for the input !!! Yes ...In a perfect world I would be able to beach it lol. I did fail
H336 - Some questions about going mastless
jssailem at 5:57pm 01.20.26
going with an electric outboard You might look at an ePropulsion Navy unit. They have the type of
H336 - Some questions about going mastless
heritage at 4:52pm 01.20.26
Why don't you take the boat out "as is" and spend a few days cruising on it. If you like the way it
H336 - Some questions about going mastless
Rich Stidger at 4:18pm 01.20.26
Don't execute your plan. You won't be happy. It's a BAD plan. I know you dont want to hear this, bu
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NugHunter at 3:31pm 01.20.26
Your max draft on a Hunter 336 is 4.5 feet. Are you thinking you will want to go in water that is l
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Thanks for chiming in Peggie and I appreciate your book which I bought - thank you! I do get the ad
Need opinions on outboards for my dinghy...
Davidasailor26 at 3:19pm 01.20.26
Oops, forgot to actually answer that one in the last reply... yes, I am still looking for a 6-9hp.
Weird request from a customer
Rick D at 2:19pm 01.20.26
FWIW, our 32 year-old Hunter came with leather. It held up fine for 23 years, but the seating cushio
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william24424 at 1:57pm 01.20.26
Yes, my wife & I chartered a beneteau 34.1 with Spartivento, boat called Pluto in Salerno. Sailed to
H336 - Some questions about going mastless
jssailem at 1:57pm 01.20.26
Your max draft on a Hunter 336 is 4.5 feet. Are you thinking you will want to go in water that is le
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