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Hi guys I wonder if anyone found a replacement for old solar panel placed on the coachroof. The ori
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I've got a 99 Hunter 410. I've gone through all the Head Mistress posts and I've cleaned the bilge,
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Hello. This boat fell in my lap August 2024 and I was skeptical. I aint skeptical any more! I love i
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Good afternoon all, I purchased a Krogen38 3yrs ago with a Hood Stoway In-Mast Furling System. It's
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Some Topping Lift/Outhaul Rigging Questions
PaulK at 5:50pm 01.15.26
I'm not sure if I'd need another winch. If I just snug up the halyard on the cleat to hold the ring
Advice On Selling My Sailboat
Foswick at 3:44pm 01.15.26
We sold a Catalina 27, not too long ago, stored on the hard. I assumed (incorrectly) that having her
AI and the SBO Forums-- Part 2 Community Expectations
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My wife is a school teacher - high school English. So, it is no surprise that a high percentage of a
Fixed Window Replacement
dLj at 2:54pm 01.15.26
That's a steep bevel... I'd definitely cut that with my jig saw. I'd take a piece of 2X4 or 2X6, run
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dlochner at 1:35pm 01.15.26
( I had a typo where I meant to say "the correct current configuration is not ideal ") I do unders
Fixed Window Replacement   (2)
SV Temenos at 1:00pm 01.15.26
I thought a picture of one of my windows would help show the type of cut I will be making:
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Captain Larry-DH at 12:47pm 01.15.26
I strongly advise you to be there when your boat is hauled or launched unless your marina staff are
Hunter 34 - Exhaust elbow vented loop
kappykaplan at 12:21pm 01.15.26
The siphon break must be above the waterline and be vertical. It does nothing when lying on its sid
Hunter 34 - Exhaust elbow vented loop
paultech at 12:05pm 01.15.26
The design of a siphon break is not determined by the boat or its builder. It is an independent too
Hunter 34 - Exhaust elbow vented loop   (1)
jssailem at 11:39am 01.15.26
Agree its correct configuration is not ideal, The design of a siphon break is not determined by th
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Barn-dog at 10:13am 01.15.26
Again, thanks very much for your helpful comments ! Boaters and especially sailors, are a special b
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Ralph Johnstone at 10:09am 01.15.26
I had the little vacuum breaker leak once and it was a %$#^&%*(^$)&* mess. I measured the wate
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paultech at 9:47am 01.15.26
Mine (1985) was exactly the same as Kloudie's. Are there any witness marks on that sound proofing m
Hunter 34 - Exhaust elbow vented loop
Allan12210 at 9:43am 01.15.26
Mine (1985) was exactly the same as Kloudie's. Are there any witness marks on that sound proofing ma
Hunter 34 - Exhaust elbow vented loop
paultech at 9:38am 01.15.26
The break was installed by Hunter on my '84 model H-34. Picture attached; you can see it on the bac
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The Ram's horn tack is better. The plain hooks can allow the sail to slide off the hook. Luff tensi
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dlochner at 9:32am 01.15.26
The siphon break must be above the waterline and be vertical. It does nothing when lying on its side
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kloudie1 at 9:30am 01.15.26
The break was installed by Hunter on my '84 model H-34. Picture attached; you can see it on the back
Two hours AC
patrickfarley at 9:12am 01.15.26
I have a permanent 12 volt fan in the cabin and two 12 volt fan on extension cords in the cockpit.

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