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Chris Flanagan at 10:23am 02.25.17
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I am installing a companionway cover for a Hunter 23.5, what adhesive is recommended for securing th
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Had the boat hauled for paint so I removed the main to have it cleaned at the same time. Took the sa
Tom H31 at 7:25am 02.25.17
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I finally cut an opening and installed an access panel in the bulkhead between quarter berth and laz
DAVA390 at 6:43am 02.25.17
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A few years ago I bought some kind of chemical release agent to soften up the glue on plastic trim w
Erik F at 8:31pm 02.24.17
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Dear Sailors, Especially those familiar with the Pearson Triton, 10M etc that uses the red Atomic4
jssailem at 4:53pm 02.24.17
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Interested in the pros and cons of various types of panel switches when located inside the boat cabi
CoastLife at 4:03pm 02.24.17
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I recently bought a 83 Hunter 34. It's been sitting on the hard for a couple years. We are in the p
Jack999000 at 3:37pm 02.24.17
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I'm thinking of purchasing a h41 ac I'm in Australia and plan to go into the pacific. A lot of peopl
StinkBug at 3:27pm 02.24.17
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I've pretty much replaced and refreshed everything on my boat except the most important part, the sa
JL Stratton at 3:04pm 02.24.17
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Was checking out my forestay cable in preparation for tomorrow's sail. It looked damaged (unwound?)
Skipperdan at 2:34pm 02.24.17
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I had one of these on my Triton I think but I cannot remember what it was for. Solid Brass. A holder
Dusty Mac at 1:17pm 02.24.17
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I do not know transom measurements for First 20. Will I want a fixed engine mount where engine can s
Pimp my C275   (1)
Codybear at 1:04pm 02.24.17
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Seeing that the moderators were gracious enough to create our own C275 group, I figured we need to t
Sailorpants at 12:25pm 02.24.17
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Hey Sailors, I'm new to sailing with only a few lessons and a few more hours logged, But have wanted
pcupach at 11:02am 02.24.17
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If you are in need of parts for your Newport please let me now. I will be posting pictures of sever
David Popken at 10:25am 02.24.17
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I have purchased the above and am preparing to install. My current setup is 30A shorepower smart ch
Jorge Guerra at 10:07am 02.24.17
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Hi I need some help guys rebuilding these MacGregor 25 I have already redundant bottom I'm almost th
LakeShark at 10:00am 02.24.17
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Just came across this today and had to share. if it were only so easy! FPeetFWRVxo
CYQK at 9:19am 02.24.17
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Well....... If you are anything like me never heard of a convoluted wheel before. Am polishing all t
Skipper at 8:47am 02.24.17
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When I had the mast out 2 years ago, I used the opportunity to get some work done, including install

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Stuffing box mount repair
mbefus at 3:58am 05.10.24
The boat was given to me so I skipped the survey. I was able to access it through the port lazarette
trailer my boat to florida   (1)
Tally Ho at 8:31pm 05.09.24
I can only imagine who they could get to do it for under $400. Or maybe they use it as a mule for
trailer my boat to florida
rgranger at 6:39pm 05.09.24
My daughter had her car hauled from Charleston South Carolina to Los Angeles California. And it was
Dropping rudder on 11.0A
shemandr at 5:34pm 05.09.24
Got the rudder off, had to chip away at the skeg boot for about 4 hours. Used a heat gun, chiseled,
H49/50 Boom Preventer Rigging
Zencra at 5:23pm 05.09.24
on our 49 I use a low friction ring/dyneema loop run through the forward mid cleat and back to prima
H49/50 battery replacement
Zencra at 5:13pm 05.09.24
I fitted 6x100 a/h Battleborn LifePo4, they went in perfectly with room for 2 more if needed. Go Lit
hunter 49 wing keel dimensions?
Zencra at 4:50pm 05.09.24
it's ok I ended up diving, it's just under 4.5 ft wide.
WATERLOCK MUFFLER QUESTION
twodzusfittings at 4:37pm 05.09.24
Agreed Greg. Wasn't going to stir the pot, but then we could say that about half the posts on this s
Stuffing box mount repair
Mark Maulden at 4:36pm 05.09.24
congrats for your new boat! I have two questions. 1) did you have a survey prior to purchase? If s
Dropping rudder on 11.0A
Tally Ho at 3:53pm 05.09.24
I think you are going to have to clean out the boot to get rid of the old fiberglass and glue, and r
Whale Manual Bilge Pump
JamesG161 at 3:50pm 05.09.24
Or you can make your own O-Rings with this kit. https://www.amazon.com/Buna-N-Ring-Splicing-Duromet
Rudder crack   (1)
mbefus at 3:44pm 05.09.24
Cut into the rudder and the entire stainless steel frame was corroded, and as the original commenter
O'day 23-2 Topping lift   (1)
Tally Ho at 3:41pm 05.09.24
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mbefus at 3:36pm 05.09.24
Got the rudder off, had to chip away at the skeg boot for about 4 hours. Used a heat gun, chiseled,
Birth orientation in Hunter 40.5
JamesG161 at 3:33pm 05.09.24
You can find a lot of info on the H40.5 here H40.5 Manual and Owner Mods too Jim...

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