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Backing in HOW Editorial at 3:14am 07.19.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 31/2664 41% of responding Hunter owners back into slips, according to last week's Quick Quiz. Does your b
Autoprop Feathering ... Thanks ... Trials Gerry Hull at 2:35am 07.19.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1330 Thanks for the several responses from readers. I went out in the Gulf Stream this weekend and tried
thanks - roc john at 1:58am 07.19.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1247 thanks for message re rollerfurling and the problem we are having -i think the solution you found
Bottom Paint 3 Edmund M. Kill at 1:46am 07.19.99 Other Sailboats 1/1057 Jim: Thanks for your replies so far.From your last reply it seems you suspect that this release w
Sea Water pump Phil Rains at 12:53am 07.19.99 Other Sailboats 7/1434 The sea water circulating pump on my unit only work sporadically and needs replacement. It's a very
potential purchase of 37 Jeff Hodor at 12:33am 07.19.99 Big Boats 6/1699 What should I look for when looking at a potential purchase of a '87 legend 37. To the eye looks li
H240 Reefing Dan Ebert at 11:43pm 07.18.99 Smaller Boats 8/1297 Have seen a lot of talk about reefing the H240. Just at what Wind Speed do you all Reef. I have ne
Refrigeration for original icebox 1980 Hunter 30 Clarke at 9:57pm 07.18.99 Other Sailboats 1/1260 I would like to add a low cost (relatively) refrigeration unit to my Hunter 30's original icebox wha
PHRF? RACOOPER11@PROGIDY.COM at 12:32pm 07.18.99 Racing 7/2411 DOES ANYONE KNOW THE PHRF RATING FOR THE HUNTER 340 WITH ROLLER GIB?
Camper Top Rich Prange at 12:32pm 07.18.99 Other Sailboats 2/1005 The fit of my camper top for my H26 is giving me fits. The company has choosen not to respond to my
Curious about 212 Ken at 12:01pm 07.18.99 Smaller Boats 1/1210 New to sailing took a couple of sailing courses last year and really enjoyed it. Been looking at use
Sucking sound. Paul Bryan at 11:58am 07.18.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1752 When getting pumped out, I hear sucking sounds coming from the head. The vacuum is pulling the water
Frosty Chris Bloor at 11:04am 07.18.99 Other Sailboats 2/1026 Phil, I wrong several weeks ago on the problem with the front door of the refrigerator/freezer on ou
Photos? Robert Gillan at 10:46am 07.18.99 Mid-Size Boats 2/1748 Phil: Will the photos of the 150% genoa set up for a 29.5 be forthcoming soon? (your post of 07/10 r
Negotiating for a 1999 Hunter 41' Jerry Raznov at 9:15am 07.18.99 Big Boats 2/1812 I am in negotiations for a 1999 410. I am interested in learning from existing 410 owners about prob
Cyclone Guest at 3:34am 07.18.99 Destinations 2/3209 I'm looking for information on a 13' Capri Cyclone, I would be grateful for any help.
Can it be Re-built? Kevin at 3:10am 07.18.99 Other Sailboats 1/980 I have a cold plate with a horz. evaporator. All componets appear to work except the system wont ke
Here we go loop-de-loop? Ken Bowen at 1:56pm 07.17.99 Smaller Boats 2/1159 I bought new sail ties and they came with a loop in the end. WM advertises that the loop is twisted
water in the core Kevin Brown at 11:29am 07.17.99 Mid-Size Boats 3/1509 I'm in the middle of a big one. There are several areas where the core of my '81 H27 is saturated. T
Shade tree awning Norton Hustwayte at 11:28am 07.17.99 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/2409 This is for Phil:We bought a shade tree awning for our Hunter 26-this summer we traded up to a Ben

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Fix or replace mast question dLj at 2:26pm 01.02.20 There are a series of aluminum alloys that may have been used in the original mast. I would have a s
Fix or replace mast question leo310 at 2:16pm 01.02.20 I agree with Daydreamer and Brian that you could repair the damage area by adding a patch that would
Keel J bolts Jim Legere at 2:13pm 01.02.20 I understand - we eliminate all risk we can to be comfortable that we have prepared as best we can.
Rebedding rear strapeyes and winches. timebandit at 1:50pm 01.02.20 A shoe box lid cut to go around the winch is the best advice I have seen to keep small parts from go
Fix or replace mast question BrianRobin at 1:40pm 01.02.20 As a welder, I can tell you it can easily be done, and a good welder should be able to a better job
Windlass for Hunter 380 Terry Cox at 1:36pm 01.02.20 Hi Tom, different model boat here, but our 1991 boat came with a Maxwell below deck horizontal windl
Question on Removing Bottom Paint RitSim at 1:17pm 01.02.20 On our B411 I had failing bottom paint. The paint was delaminating several layers deep. Stripped t
adding weight forward.... Captain Larry-DH at 12:55pm 01.02.20
Found This Oil Changing Idea, Looks Useful MikeHoncho at 12:24pm 01.02.20 I believe there would be too much air flow to get the right mixture for the fuel vapors to ignite i
Christmas Cruise 2019 (1) All U Get at 12:11pm 01.02.20 173459 Lots of fun sailing in the PNW.
adding weight forward.... pclarksurf at 12:06pm 01.02.20 there's a good aftermath interview with the owner-- completely trashed his boom by leaning on it....
Condensation/Leaks? jmce1587 at 11:30am 01.02.20 True on keeping water outside of the boat and not in the bilge. I also like a dry bilge. I drain
Found This Oil Changing Idea, Looks Useful Rick Webb at 10:26am 01.02.20 Hmmmm? I wonder how the carburetor on a gasoline engine works... Lets see... 1) Pull a vacuum on th
Shaft log hose stuck Bob J. at 10:23am 01.02.20 I second a LasDrop. Pretty easy install, soap the end of the shaft & feed it through. Easy, no messi
Fix or replace mast question sasafil at 10:17am 01.02.20 You are correct DayDreamer41. It is a same spreader. I was told by a rigger that the repair would no
Fix or replace mast question DayDreamer41 at 10:12am 01.02.20 Are all the pictures of the same spreader? Assuming yes, I would look at removing the spreader brack
Hunter 376 rain boot Randy R at 9:57am 01.02.20 The stand pipe that is standard on the 376 is about 3 inches above the floor of the mast step.. so a
Engine power issue LeslieTroyer at 9:43am 01.02.20
Sailboat buying guidance dLj at 9:42am 01.02.20 Correlation may not be causation here. The writers who have had the opportunity to cross oceans for
Does anyone recommend larger than a 100% jib for a Hunter 376. Tim Mills at 9:30am 01.02.20 I would think you could install a large thick aluminum backup plate on the underside.

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