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spadaforaj at 5:18pm 03.16.17
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Nice 2004 Hunter 41 with a really bad caulk job Does anyone know ehere I can get a replacement ed
BwWhisper at 4:59pm 03.16.17
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My 1.5" bilge hose is deteriorated to the point it is broken off 2" long in the bilge area. Anybody
Time 2 Cruise at 12:50pm 03.16.17
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Has anyone had the pleasure to replace the inhaul and outhaul lines on the cited spar? The line just
Craig Cook at 11:09am 03.16.17
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I was reading the commissioning articles in Sail and Cruising World this month and they both reminde
jansan at 9:33am 03.16.17
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Can anyone advise on the size of the pulley (O/Dia, thickness and bore I/Dia ) for the masthead shee
Sefuller at 9:13am 03.16.17
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Looking for 1/2" BLACK 4991 VHB tape for my window replacement project. I have located an Ebay sell
JimHartnett at 8:05am 03.16.17
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There isn't enough room to pull the transmission away from the engine. After about a half inch I hit
Alex111 at 5:52am 03.16.17
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Hi, I just bought a 2006 Hunter 25 without motor, which is the best Shaftt length for Them 20" or 25
SVPardonMyFrench at 11:48pm 03.15.17
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if you are in Seattle or Vancouver, Desolation Sound is a must. Check out this third video of ou
Mark Maulden at 11:11pm 03.15.17
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Do we have one? Couldn't seem to find such with a quick search. A lot of sailors talking of meetin
chemainiac at 6:29pm 03.15.17
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hi folks I cannot remove the screws on my 2006 26m bow sprit stantion base. I have attempted to leve
freeheelbillie at 5:44pm 03.15.17
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Figured I might need the Safe For Work disclaimer. I have a Quicksilver 380, 10' dinghy rated for a
RussC at 4:58pm 03.15.17
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Not mine and I know nothing about it personally. https://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/boa/6042914427.h
PGIJon at 2:02pm 03.15.17
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Well the Progressive Insurance rep was here and they are going to pay for a new furler. My question
JamesG161 at 8:53am 03.15.17
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I got these .... COURTESY OF SOLDBOATS.COM I thought they would be of general interest. Where is th
rpludwig at 1:16am 03.15.17
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in case you're not on Stingy's mailing list, he just posted: Stingy Deals West Marine has their Spr
Ned Ludd at 8:12pm 03.14.17
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I got tired of the Davis plastic masthead fly's and just got a SeaLux solid SS unit for only a few b
rfrye1 at 6:34pm 03.14.17
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I am finally getting around to replacing the huge pain in the neck one-piece OEM boarding ladder wit
kimelmore at 5:49pm 03.14.17
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As promised some photos of my leaking chain plate. It was the forward lower port side chain plate. I
Sambo420 at 5:35pm 03.14.17
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Hello all! I am looking into my 3rd sailboat (first two being Cal 20 ' 29) in a Coronado 25. She is

Recent Replies

Got a great grill?
shemandr at 5:56pm 06.02.24
We had more or less the same experience with out Magma Kettle. I replaced most of the internal com
Cutting mast down due to electrolysis...
thinwater at 5:32pm 06.02.24
Aloha all, thank you everyone for the support. I got the mast down and into my shop where I could p
Replacing broken forestay
jssailem at 5:25pm 06.02.24
Sue, that is not the standard approach to installing the forestay. First, secure the mast with a h
Wing Keel on a 1988 Hunter 335
jssailem at 5:16pm 06.02.24
If your keel has not found mud, you are not sailing enough.
Got a great grill?
dLj at 4:58pm 06.02.24
I also had a Magma grill that died an early death. I'm also interested in what others use. dj
Yanmar 3GM30F exhaust water temp
Tally Ho at 4:58pm 06.02.24
Is the water you refer to, coming from the heat exchanger discharge or from the mixing elbow discha
NYC to Milwaukee on a 42' sailboat: how long?
xavpil at 4:52pm 06.02.24
You might find this thread helpful. https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f121/trent-severn-waterwa
Portlight Polish
Skipper J at 2:58pm 06.02.24
I used Novus Plastic Clean and Shine on my Gray Industries portlights. They have four grades of abra
Re-bedding Deck ports
Don S/V ILLusion at 2:30pm 06.02.24
This might be the most often asked question here and about which the most information exists. Th sea
Yanmar 3GM30F exhaust water temp
Ralph Johnstone at 2:25pm 06.02.24
I found the water exiting the exhaust not hot ??. Is the water you refer to, coming from the heat
Leaky windows
J.R. Seago at 2:24pm 06.02.24
Try these guys. https://catalinaonly.com/retrofitwindows
NYC to Milwaukee on a 42' sailboat: how long?
dlochner at 2:14pm 06.02.24
Thanks Sue and sorry for late reply (actually doong the great loop ) we plan on leaving NYC by the
Got a great grill?
sailcapt340 at 1:57pm 06.02.24
Just returned from our boat today, had a nice grilling planned as well. Only to find our Magma Part
Battery Switch Mystery
JamesG161 at 1:55pm 06.02.24
Hunter wired the boat's OEM Solar Collector to the Start Battery, to Trickle charge it. Depending o
Re-bedding Deck ports
kappykaplan at 1:42pm 06.02.24
Sikaflex or 3M 4200
Need to replace sea cocks.
Hayden Watson at 1:16pm 06.02.24
I recently installed Marelon series 93 seacocks and am very happy with them and really appreciate th
Engine fire
artboas at 1:01pm 06.02.24
Art, I think you mean the fuel shutoff solenoid? I don't think there are a "choke" on a diesel. Ye
Yanmar 3GM30F exhaust water temp
singlemalt at 12:41pm 06.02.24
What temperature was the exhaust water? Considering that the engine is in the open it runs cool. It
Wing Keel on a 1988 Hunter 335
Sutric at 12:19pm 06.02.24
I wouldn't worry too much about it. On my boat it's primary purpose if finding mud.
Replacing exhaust hose
Sutric at 12:16pm 06.02.24
I found I had to have the access hole in order to be able to work the hose off the exit. Then, if yo

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