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Does anyone know of some double sided tape or velcro that wont stain gelcoat?
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I just purchased a B-373. I have been staying on it for the last couple of weeks. Something I have
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1969 Yawl free to the next enthusiast , complete project boat. I need the trailer its on. Monterey C
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This item was on our boat when we purchased and the prior owner did not what it was for. Any ideas?
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...at the bottom of the mast like this? 1988 Beneteau First 235. Suggestions about tidying them up
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Sometimes the obvious evades me. How do I join the owners directory?
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Hi All I'm cleaning the covers and and replacing the foam in the cushions of my 2002 356 (Foam Fact
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Hi All, I'm new to the forum and new to Hunter boats. I just bought a 2006 H38 and the stainless ste
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Hi, Any recommendations on which ablative type paint to use? I was looking at the "Total Boat Krypto
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Hey all, First boat project. This might bed dumb question... The old owner left me with a kit for r

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Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock
Project_Mayhem at 4:18am 11.18.25
I would try using your tanks first. I'm guessing you'd refill them once per week and you have water
First year owner/1986 First 375 - Knucklehead help
Chris175 at 4:14am 11.18.25
Thanks much for the responses. Food for thought. I'll check the rig and see if there's a brand. That
1984 Hunter 27: Bow/Deck Protection
Project_Mayhem at 4:06am 11.18.25
At the risk of sounding dumb, I'm not sure I understand your comment. The pictures I initially post
Adhering wood strips to cabin walls
Project_Mayhem at 4:03am 11.18.25
Would industrial grade Velcro work? dj Strength wise yes, but the strips would no longer be even
What to do first? Sat for 5 years. Old Mercury 4hp Outboard motor
Indysailor at 3:49am 11.18.25
Sorry I' such a noob.... How do I drain the carb bowl? How do I know which plug to get? No need to
What to do first? Sat for 5 years. Old Mercury 4hp Outboard motor
dlochner at 3:41am 11.18.25
Sorry I' such a noob.... How do I drain the carb bowl? How do I know which plug to get? At the bo
Adhering wood strips to cabin walls
dlochner at 3:33am 11.18.25
3m 4200.
Water tank over flowing when tap (to pump) on/open
Ruthine at 2:18am 11.18.25
@Ruthine Your boat info shows you as owning a Hunter legend 42.5 rather than a 40.5. - Thank you
Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock
marcham at 12:05am 11.18.25
I`ve had this setup on an RV, it failed once... luckily i caught it before the floors got ruined. Af
1984 Hunter 27: Bow/Deck Protection
Hunter Enthusiast at 9:28pm 11.17.25
Why use the chocks on your bow sprint instead of the ones on the deck? Would using the deck ones el
Solar panel on Hunter Legend 40.5
Rich Stidger at 8:55pm 11.17.25
Find a panel that is close in size and cut a frame to fill any gaps. Like a matte in a picture frame
Adhering wood strips to cabin walls
dLj at 8:48pm 11.17.25
I'm have to remove some wood strips from the inside of my hull to access a stanchion bolt. What gl
Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock
dLj at 8:42pm 11.17.25
The setup you are describing is common on RV's but not so common on sail boats. RV's don't sink if a
Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock
ArkadiyS at 8:31pm 11.17.25
As you're aware, you can turn off your pump at your electrical panel so it's not trying to pump fro
Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock
JoeWhite at 8:09pm 11.17.25
It may also sink your boat if a pipe breaks when you are not on the boat.
Solar panel on Hunter Legend 40.5
JoeWhite at 8:05pm 11.17.25
What is so special about this solar panel. Solar panels can be connected in parallel, but should hav
1984 Hunter 27: Bow/Deck Protection
Project_Mayhem at 7:57pm 11.17.25
Why use the chocks on your bow sprint instead of the ones on the deck? Would using the deck ones eli
Outboard transom mount repair
Project_Mayhem at 7:54pm 11.17.25
I might still use the strut channel washers over regular 304 washers. See how well they're holding u
Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock
Project_Mayhem at 7:45pm 11.17.25
As you're aware, you can turn off your pump at your electrical panel so it's not trying to pump from

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