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Rudder Compatibility
morbidfollower at 8:02am 07.16.24
The pintle size changed sometime in 88. My 88 still had the 3/8" like all the models before it, so a
I just don't get this
dmax at 8:02am 07.16.24
My kids were on my boat as infants - one daughter took her first steps across the salon floor. We ha
A technique for replacing lines thru line organizers and sheaves   (1)
thinwater at 7:42am 07.16.24
2nd that. Just had to be gentle pulling it over the top of the mast. Consider reeving eyes. Dead
1984 Hunter 27 - Emergency Tiller System
Hunter Enthusiast at 7:41am 07.16.24
For more information on how to make one, read this link. No emergency tiller... but then again...
1984 Hunter 27 - Emergency Tiller System
Hunter Enthusiast at 7:36am 07.16.24
Yup.. a piece of pipe or thick wall tubing that fits into the stock about 3-4 inches past the cross
I just don't get this
Timm R Oday25 at 7:36am 07.16.24
I also was in boats as soon as I could walk . Often times many miles from help. I never wore a lifej
Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 Review
danstanford at 7:18am 07.16.24
Up thread someone mentioned PHRF handicap and I am wondering if anyone knows what it is for this boa
I just don't get this
DArcy at 7:17am 07.16.24
That is a very sad story. I was sailing before I could walk and so were all of my kids. Similar to
1984 Hunter 27 - Emergency Tiller System
JamesG161 at 7:16am 07.16.24
For more information on how to make one, read this link. No emergency tiller... but then again... n
1984 Hunter 27 - Emergency Tiller System
kloudie1 at 7:07am 07.16.24
Yup.. a piece of pipe or thick wall tubing that fits into the stock about 3-4 inches past the cross
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kloudie1 at 6:55am 07.16.24
Sad to hear.. As Thinwater.. my boys were out with us before they could walk.. They'd both been "dr
A technique for replacing lines thru line organizers and sheaves
ChrisHunter at 6:39am 07.16.24
2nd that. Just had to be gentle pulling it over the top of the mast.
Looking for replacement turnbuckles
ChrisHunter at 6:36am 07.16.24
I got my turnbuckles replaced on a Hunter 30 at Rigging Only. They were very responsive to my queri
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thinwater at 6:32am 07.16.24
This will no doubt stir emotions. I took my daughter out when she was smaller than that. But with
Looking for replacement turnbuckles
jssailem at 6:22am 07.16.24
Hello Wolffman. I am not clear as to the exact design you seek. I did find this list of a variety of
I just don't get this
kappykaplan at 5:55am 07.16.24
Very sad.
What a day!
Ward H at 5:29am 07.16.24
@Hayden Watson Are the Orcas tagged or identified by markings?
charging problem with new batterie
richk at 5:17am 07.16.24
Correct. Replacement breaker being installed
charging problem with new batterie
richk at 5:15am 07.16.24
Replacement charger is on my list. It's a question of boat $$$ vs real $$$ :-)
Stress cracks in Stainless Steel Arch on my Hunter 306
Brinky63 at 5:12am 07.16.24
There was a shop not far from one of my former houses that would make custom SS cargo racks for tru

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