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We have been aware since evacuating for Irma that our 1983 H31 had the port stern cleat pulled out d
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The rubrail on our 2004 Hunter 260 has separated from the hull. It is glued on, not screwed. What
seadaddler at 1:11pm 11.06.17
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Well I took apart my windlass and now have the 2 parts out of the boat and Home and need to remove t
cagreen75 at 12:03pm 11.06.17
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I have water showing up on top of my engine cover panels under the cushions. I first though it was t
Vegas at 11:53am 11.06.17
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Beneteau USA parts hasn't been able to help me. Sun has deteriorated the LEWMAR genoa track end stop
ladykat at 11:49am 11.06.17
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GWG at 11:27am 11.06.17
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I am planning to add an adjustable car for my genoa track on my B40. The track is 3cm wide. I was g
RWSlater at 11:25am 11.06.17
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I have done a search here on the topic and didn't find much. I am looking to buy some pre made navy
CapriJeff at 10:46am 11.06.17
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I just purchased a 1995 Capri 14.2 that is missing the tiller extension. I purchased a replacement
Rleiby at 9:34am 11.06.17
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I have a 1993 Hunter 30t. How are the bow cleats fastened? I know - by cleat lags/ screws . How do y
Gaylord Liby at 8:17am 11.06.17
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Somehow, I snapped a blade off my prop. Does anyone know the proper size and pitch for a Hunter 31 (
flyingcr at 8:03am 11.06.17
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I have a First 265 with a volvo penta 10hp. Cruising around at 3.6 knots just wasnt getting me back
Russ Ward at 7:49am 11.06.17
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All, This weekend I was doing some wiring and found that the bilge one both sides and the laz had s
Craig Cook at 6:02am 11.06.17
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Hey everyone, it was a very poor summer for boating on the North Coast but we are out, winterized, c
Lisa at 4:11am 11.06.17
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getting ready to order my parts to service the engine. Universal 25xpb. There is a pretty complete s
NYSail at 10:09pm 11.05.17
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hello all. 423 and found a leaking stanchion. Havent taken apart yet but wondered about the design.
kloudie1 at 6:59pm 11.05.17
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Saw this .. interesting boat.. looks comfortable.. http://sailingmagazine.net/article-1673-jimmy-bu
Rick D at 5:26pm 11.05.17
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...and you see that the coiled power cord looks dusty, DO NOT pull it out and attempt to "clean" it.
IH82BL8 at 4:48pm 11.05.17
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143354 143353 143352 143351 143350 Early last year I oiled all of my interior teak--6 coats. I proc
seadaddler at 3:39pm 11.05.17
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Any tips on taking my windlass a part to replace the wiper seal on my2007 H-36 I remember some one m

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Water Line
dLj at 9:46am 03.20.24
Mold/mildew are more likely to grow on some materials and less likely on others. PEX is made from p
Black stuff all over a boat?
jssailem at 9:44am 03.20.24
The label identified sodium-hypochlorite as a primary cleanser in the product. Sodium hypochlorite
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:42am 03.20.24
A little water will make the tank humid which can promote mold and mildew growth. Which is ok becaus
Black stuff all over a boat?
Ted10028 at 9:36am 03.20.24
I bought and old boat early last spring. It had been under a tarp for 6 years and was completely n
Hunter 39 Thrusters
kappykaplan at 9:34am 03.20.24
I do not, and unfortunately I'm an hour and a half away from the Marina. I suspect the thrusters w
Considering a new Catalina 315
stevenhagberg at 9:20am 03.20.24
Let us know what happens! Good luck! Steve
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42'
Prairie Virgin Sailor at 9:14am 03.20.24
:plus: I'm with @shemandr on this one. The walk-off option gives you an easy place to get into
Black stuff all over a boat?   (1)
rgranger at 9:10am 03.20.24
I bought and old boat early last spring. It had been under a tarp for 6 years and was completely na
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42'
rgranger at 8:56am 03.20.24
You might re-consider a walk off transom. My H356 had one and I don't think I would want a cruisin
outboard hoisting   (2)
xavpil at 8:38am 03.20.24
I can grab a few pics of the hardware I used to attach the arm to my stern rail. I basically attach
Black stuff all over a boat?
Scott T-Bird at 8:36am 03.20.24
The previous owner of my boat apparently had painted the underside of all the locker covers. It all
Hunter 39 Thrusters
Us4lions at 8:32am 03.20.24
You have a 39 ft boat with two thrusters? Yes, I do. My Hunter 39 is currently out of the water an
Hunter 39 Thrusters
Us4lions at 8:29am 03.20.24
Welcome to the forum! :beer: Do you know what brand of thrusters you have? I do not, and unfortuna
Black stuff all over a boat?
thinwater at 8:26am 03.20.24
The other thing is that if dampness is the cause of mildew, you need to solve that. The first rule o
Black stuff all over a boat?
thinwater at 8:22am 03.20.24
I am thinking that while I could clean it and maybe even get 90% of it the 10% remaining will simpl
Imperial or Metric
kappykaplan at 7:37am 03.20.24
No matter what tools you put onboard, sooner rather than later the tool you really need is at home
Imperial or Metric
dlochner at 7:34am 03.20.24
Yes, thanks. I have a mountain of spares so thought I would put them to use without buying new. W
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years?   (1)
dlochner at 7:32am 03.20.24
One of the tricks I learned from @mainesail was to use SS supply hoses for connections and not the b
Black stuff all over a boat?
Ted10028 at 7:30am 03.20.24
You may be talking about at least 2 different issues. First of all, mold doesn't grow on inorganic

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