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Repairing Hunter 40 damage from Hurricane Matthew B757Captain at 7:34pm 11.30.16 Big Boats 1349/187989 Hi guys, My 1986 Hunter 40 Legend took some damage (possible understatement!) from Hurricane Matthe
Cracked Spreader bar, 1987 31 Hunter Northshore at 5:39pm 11.30.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/754 I have discovered that my starboard lower spreader is cracked at the mast bracket. The online Hunter
Need info for re-prop Rick at 3:10pm 11.30.16 Ask All Sailors 6/713 Hi sailors. I need some engine and transmission info. I have a Hunter 420 Passage (2004). Purchase
Broken Furling Drum therealbrianf at 3:08pm 11.30.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1066 Hi, I have a 1997 ZSpar furling drum with a broken top disc. Please see image attached. I have no l
Keel for MacGregor 25 CptPappy at 2:48pm 11.30.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/669 I have a spare keel for a MacGregor 25. I know they're hard to come by so should I keep this as a sp
Tiller (or similar) for a Pearson 33 Gary Calahan at 11:12am 11.30.16 Pearson 2/610 Hello, I just picked up this P33 and need a tiller. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Starter on Hunter 29.5 Elie at 11:04am 11.30.16 Mid-Size Boats 6/667 has anyone replaced the starter on their 2gm20f motor? my motor won't start and the mechanic told
Annapolis Fuel Dock Closing Ron20324 at 10:25am 11.30.16 Ask All Sailors 12/1026 I got this "sign-of-the-times " notice today. Makes no mention of the pumpout station. This closing
Oil Dipstick tube replacement M-18 Universal Diesel Catalina 27 Loose Ends at 10:22am 11.30.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/1920 Looks like the dipstick tube is rusting away on my Universal M18 Diesel in our Catalina 27. I am sur
New Hunter 37 Cherubini owner in South Dakota (1) bommers at 9:36am 11.30.16 The Cherubini Hunters 4/695 I closed the deal today on a 1985 Hunter 37 Cherubini, its got the 4 cylinder Yanmar.... it's been s
Looking for 376, 40.5, 380, 386, 410, 420, 430, 450, 460 in St. Augustine Phil Herring at 8:56am 11.30.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 21/2938 We've got a prototype replacement for the in-deck solar panel... the only question now is the trim r
Another anchor thread (1) Kermit at 8:37am 11.30.16 Sails Call Lounge 7/911 -or- Boat porn
What sealant to use for the holding tank cover? SFS at 4:53am 11.30.16 Ask All Sailors 12/4088 In my 1983 H31, the holding tank is a molded-in fiberglass tank in the V-berth. It has a very large
Has anybody used Sand Dollar Marina at Grand Isle LA? TortugasRoyal at 1:17am 11.30.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/681 Are they sailboat friendly?
Welcome to the NSHSA Forum - Puesta del sol at 6:26pm 11.29.16 NSHSA (Hunter Assoc. Upper Chesapeake Bay) 4/8122 The Northern Star Hunter Sailing Association, Inc. (NSHSA) is one of two Hunter Sailing Associations
Electrical.... NYSail at 6:16pm 11.29.16 Ask All Sailors 40/1876 hello all..... So I had a boat surveyed today. House bank is 2 4d agms lifeline. Broker later told
Best Catalina 30 dinghy (2) 4sandybutts at 5:17pm 11.29.16 Catalina 30 10/4102 Just curious what the consensus is on the best dinghy for a Catalina 30. Seeking lightweight, hard b
Recommended bilge pump for H31 photo-dude at 5:05pm 11.29.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/1066 I just purchased a 1987 Hunter 31 as my first boat. I've noticed that when I turn on the bilge, it
Marine AC not pumping water photo-dude at 4:54pm 11.29.16 Mid-Size Boats 10/5675 I just bought a 1987 Hunter 31 and the AC worked before having it hauled to do a bottom job on it la
Hard starting. Any suggestions? Ted at 2:24pm 11.29.16 Ask All Sailors 8/726 A retired man sits around the house all day so one day his wife says, "Joe, you could do something

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Reconnecting water heater and bleeding the system? Tally Ho at 5:55am 05.06.23 Talky Ho, distilled water contains no salt and most importantly no dirt particles that wear out wat
Life's Most Infuriating Moments Rick Webb at 5:54am 05.06.23 I played it smart way back when and told him to go out and pay for his own @!+#$%^ education beca*
Bottom Chip Repair Gene Neill at 5:51am 05.06.23 Far too many boats sit in a state of perpetual projects and never make it back to the water. A
Blisters - To Repair or not to repair..... stickinthemud57 at 5:29am 05.06.23 Repair them. They will only get worse and cost more over time. +1
Old bilge: water in keel xavpil at 4:10am 05.06.23 I agree with all you say except I question if there really is water in the keel. How did the survey
Old bilge: water in keel Ward H at 4:05am 05.06.23 My worry would be that brick holds moisture once the system is compromised. A solid lead keel obvio
Blisters - To Repair or not to repair..... ggrizzard at 1:31am 05.06.23 Repair them. They will only get worse and cost more over time.
Reverse Polarity MikeHoncho at 10:15pm 05.05.23 Is this a new issue or has it always been that way?
Hello to the community (3) RSHunter27 at 10:04pm 05.05.23 Well I've nearly finished my top side. Now it's time to begin my work in the cockpit. It is been my
Life's Most Infuriating Moments (2) Ralph Johnstone at 9:24pm 05.05.23 Life as I know it has just come to an end : ut the holding clips, part number 30648-1000 and whethe
Life's Most Infuriating Moments Ralph Johnstone at 9:03pm 05.05.23 I figured you would bequeath him a kid who now wants to go to grad school or something:facepalm:
Its funny Friday! (2) Will Gilmore at 9:00pm 05.05.23 Here's to you guys. :beer: rn.co/7b9888ca-2a9a-4b77-a824-603b28bc305e_text.gif So that's what she wa
How to remove drain from s600 for anode install JoeWhite at 8:41pm 05.05.23 Can you remove its knob and the white skirt that is below that. This will allow more room for your c
Raritan PHII lubricate piston from top? Ralph Johnstone at 8:30pm 05.05.23 That could only happen if you flush a razor blade that doesn't make it through the joker and keeps
Reconnecting water heater and bleeding the system? CowboyWay at 8:22pm 05.05.23 I agree we need anti-freeze in northern climate, but I just get the premixed 50-50.
Raritan PHII lubricate piston from top? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:20pm 05.05.23 Peggie, how likely are you to see a joker valve fail by the sudden loss of a "lip" ? I'll give that
New Hunter arch panel SailorShaggy at 6:50pm 05.05.23 environmentally sealed is another buzzword to search for. a mil-spec circular may be your best bet.
How to remove drain from s600 for anode install High Current at 6:49pm 05.05.23 Can you jury-rig something like a strap wrench (e.g. for an oil filter) to grab it? Or a clamping s
2005 Hunter 25 w/ roller furler - mast stepping challenges Cap'nCook at 6:20pm 05.05.23 Thanks rgranger.... I'll have to attempt again tomorrow and provide pictures.
2005 Hunter 25 w/ roller furler - mast stepping challenges rgranger at 6:13pm 05.05.23 Pics please

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