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What kind of boat did I buy? (1) Jlanni at 5:56pm 08.02.17 Smaller Boats 3/796 I bought an old rower sailor. It is an AMF from the 1970s but I can't find out more. Does anyone kno
Another one followed me home - could be that perfect day sailer? (1) RussC at 5:28pm 08.02.17 Trailer Sailors 19/5850 Vagabond 17, designed by Ron Holder. seems like a SO much larger boat, but only 950lb displacement w
H376 Head Waste Diverter valve (1) rfrye1 at 3:57pm 08.02.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/411 Does anyone know Make/Model of this Head waste diverter valve? I need new O-rings and or rebuild kit
Rule Super Switch Wiring Cest La Vie at 1:26pm 08.02.17 Ask All Sailors 9/2271 I just picked up a new Rule Super Switch to replace a defective switch. After opening the package,
O'day Gel Coat Matching Capri at 12:15pm 08.02.17 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1321 Hello. Any sources or prior experience matching O'day factory gel coat? I have a 1981 22 foot. I'm t
Jabsco diaphragm waste pump dependability? centerline at 11:56am 08.02.17 Ask All Sailors 11/2385 Im wondering about the dependability of the Jabsco diaphragm pump over the sealand bellows T pump...
centerboard rope replacement MCA at 10:07am 08.02.17 Other Sailboats 3/1420 Hi, I have 1983 US Yacht 18 (Buccaneer 18)that has the original line to drop and secure the c/b. It
Seeking Opinion on This Installation (2) jviss at 9:55am 08.02.17 Musings With Maine Sail 6/1387 Hi Maine, I just had a new set of canvas made, and decided to put solar panels on top of the bimini
Whisker Pole Topping Lift Bill19233 at 9:15am 08.02.17 Big Boats 15/5387 My Hunter 340 came equipped with a whisker pole that stored on the mast on a track. Years ago, I rem
Furling Systems - Dutchman experiences and opinions? jviss at 8:38am 08.02.17 Ask All Sailors 33/4683 Recall the thread I started, Opinions on In-Mast Furlers? The boat I was looking at, with that, is
Boat Identification (1) Carley at 7:25am 08.02.17 Ask All Sailors 10/1888 I'm a new sailor and would like to invest in a boat to keep practicing on after my classes. Can anyo
galley sink replacement boz86 at 7:05am 08.02.17 Mid-Size Boats 17/2595 Anyone found a galley sink replacement for a 31'? Scandvic doesn't make one although they're going
Trip report, San Juans & beyond (2) Ken Cross at 6:49am 08.02.17 Destinations 24/1925 The intent here is to report on a trip for those who may want to cruise the same waters. Also to me
Vinyl covers for shrouds wing15601 at 6:45am 08.02.17 Bigger Boats 13/3825 My genoa and its sheets rub on the shrouds when tacking so I put those split vinyl tubes over the sh
Hunter 260 Autopilot Installation TBSailor260 at 6:20am 08.02.17 Smaller Boats 0/767 This summer makes 10 years with my 2004 Hunter 260 and it's time for some upgraded electronics, incl
Prop Anode dfast7181 at 6:11am 08.02.17 Big Boats 4/1106 The anode on my 2005 C-387 keeps coming off. I have tried lock-tight and lock washers but it still c
TD,TS,PTC Emily JamesG161 at 5:52am 08.02.17 Sails Call Lounge 15/1268 A new description for a Tropical Disturbance... Post Tropical Cyclone At least for me:rolleyes:
Must adjustment on 1992 35.5 Legend (1) Michael-Louis at 4:04am 08.02.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/297 The boat was in Netherland and taken to Hungary, lake Balaton. The must adjusted dead vertical to de
First time out in 10+ GGordonWoody at 7:29pm 08.01.17 Smaller Boats 79/4446 This past Saturday was our fourth time out, ever, and first time out in 10+ wind. A respectable sou
Westerbeke 38B - Mitsubishi? jviss at 6:56pm 08.01.17 Ask All Sailors 4/545 Anyone know which Mitsubishi engine is the basis of the Westerbeke 38B? Thanks, jv

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Water Pump Impellor Scott B at 10:57am 06.03.24 I don't see a seacock for the engine water flow on the drawings or on the boat. I would highly re
2003 Hunter 426DS Where the large beatiful view windows are starting to craze. Scott B at 10:48am 06.03.24 Replacing is common. They are available here at Hunterowners.com You can also search on the topic
Hunter 2004 44DS Air Con Question American_Mainsail at 10:43am 06.03.24 The rear unit in my 2003 44AC is a 9k BTU Taylor Made. I haven't replaced it since it still works pe
2003 Hunter 426DS Where the large beatiful view windows are starting to craze. (4) Ralph Johnstone at 10:31am 06.03.24 Since 2003 these large windows in the main caben have been covered with protective canvas diligentl
Shrinking rudder foam? Don S/V ILLusion at 10:16am 06.03.24 There should be no gap as you suspect - the foam they use doesn't shrink once it sets, it was proba
Wing Keel on a 1988 Hunter 335 Art12050 at 9:24am 06.03.24 I have to same keel. It may have been rust or it may have come out of the cast like that and then gl
Shrinking rudder foam? dmax at 8:32am 06.03.24 There should be no gap as you suspect - the foam they use doesn't shrink once it sets, it was probab
Difficult Wheel Steering dmax at 8:26am 06.03.24 Yes, the rudder should be buoyant. It would be good to determine if the its the rudder post or the s
Compasses don't agree Davidasailor26 at 8:25am 06.03.24 I'll give that a try. I will try holding it near the starboard compass first to see if will match i
Compasses don't agree elink at 8:22am 06.03.24 Can you take the compass from the port side and carry it to someplace else? It might have wires for
Water Pump Impellor Don S/V ILLusion at 8:19am 06.03.24
Water Pump Impellor Davidasailor26 at 8:18am 06.03.24
Are your PFD's ready? Thaniel at 8:15am 06.03.24 Have you ever jumped into the water while wearing your PFD? My PFD's are not inflatable so the fi
Water Pump Impellor Sdiring at 8:13am 06.03.24 Check the manual. I recall 400 hours. I replace mine about every three years which is usually less.
Water Pump Impellor Sdiring at 8:12am 06.03.24
Difficult Wheel Steering dlochner at 8:09am 06.03.24 A few more areas to check. The chain and axle need to be lubricated. This is done by removing the
Water Pump Impellor Rich Stidger at 8:08am 06.03.24 I change my engine raw water impeller every 250 hours, but have never had an impeller failure where
Water Pump Impellor Rick D at 8:05am 06.03.24 Bought a 1993 Hunter Legend 40.5 two seasons ago. I was wondering about the frequency for checking
Water Pump Impellor Davidasailor26 at 8:03am 06.03.24
Atlantic City - Hoboken NJ in two days? Scott T-Bird at 7:58am 06.03.24 When is your trip? Are you in AC now? It looks like we have fair weather and flat seas for at leas

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