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Should I put a mast winch on my mast while I am redoing it? Or better yet should I use one of the li
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We have a 1987 35 Hunter, and I am installing an additional AC power outlet. It is being branched o
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I am redoing the mast while it is down. They had the masthead light and the all around (anchor light
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...generators to hook up to a 30-amp shore power cord to a boat? http://t.harborfreight.com/engines
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Friend bought a 1989 Hunter 27-2 fin/bulb keel and outboard engine. I am going to move it for him o
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This question is applicable to a handful of Hunters - 35 and 37 Legend boats... there may be others

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JamesG161 at 6:51am 06.29.24
Tropical Storm Beryl is forecast to be 2024 first Hurricane. There is a Second Tropical wave follow
Downsizing to a 260
bmorr at 6:42am 06.29.24
I am 82 and still enjoying my Hunter 26. The only thing I have modified for my age is adding a bar u
Mobile navigation app
dlochner at 6:42am 06.29.24
Speaking of glitches... after following this thread, I decided to visit the App Store and download
Downsizing to a 260
bmorr at 6:38am 06.29.24
Is the 260 a good downsize move for me? Have owned numerous sailboats over the years and currently
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JamesG161 at 6:30am 06.29.24
The tropical Atlantic looks very warm, as does the Caribbean and that tongue of warm water in the G
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jssailem at 6:23am 06.29.24
Sure looks like a map glitch.
Hypalon cleaning   (2)
sailcapt340 at 5:37am 06.29.24
Now, I use Aurora Speed Clean for my Achilles Dinghy. My dinghy was in need of a real good cleaning
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shemandr at 5:16am 06.29.24
Jim & John, looking at the OHI it looks to me that the North Atlantic doesn't have as much heat as f
Mobile navigation app
dlochner at 5:16am 06.29.24
Speaking of glitches... after following this thread, I decided to visit the App Store and download
How to run reefing lines thru the boom....
dlochner at 5:09am 06.29.24
I'm probably using the wrong term... It is slab reefing already. Its actually two lines joined
2004 Hunter 36 Refrigerator...repair or replace?
Rich 35.5 at 4:26am 06.29.24
If its an air cooled model, check the coils, they may just be filled with dust and lint... With t
What are these screw things called
rgranger at 8:19pm 06.28.24
It is a pretty safe bet that the bolts are seized beyond all non-destructive attempts at removal. A
Mobile navigation app
SoSound at 7:51pm 06.28.24
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SoSound at 7:49pm 06.28.24
Speaking of glitches... after following this thread, I decided to visit the App Store and downloade
Mobile navigation app
Captain Larry-DH at 7:45pm 06.28.24
I would definitely call that a glitch! If it happened enough for you to call it 'occasional', I'd
How to run reefing lines thru the boom....
Ward H at 7:36pm 06.28.24
Get an electrician's fish tape that is longer than your mast. You won't need that length for the bo
Mobile navigation app
SoSound at 7:09pm 06.28.24
My only complaint with Navionics (and it could be my problem) is the occasional freezing up on my
What are these screw things called
dLj at 6:50pm 06.28.24
Titanium for the Win !! There is no magic bullet. Titanium has benefits and limitations, just l
2004 Hunter 36 Refrigerator...repair or replace?
Kupe at 6:39pm 06.28.24
Hi Kupe. If the fridge runs but no cooling, it may need a re-charge. If it were my boat I would cal

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