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Just got back from the Miami Boat Show. Hunter only had two 50 sailboats there. How does Marlow ex
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Hi all, Found a nice beach and was lucky to have the camera rolling at the right time. Test your ey
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I'm looking at buying replacement speakers (most likely the Poly-Planars) for the cockpit speakers.
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Hi looking for advise on solar set up for a 2000 h410. We use between 85 and a 115 amp per day with
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Hi Folks, Just purchased a 19 Montego swing keel boat. Anybody know where the keel bolt is? Can't se
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Hi i have a 2006 hunter 27 which is on dry dock in st kitts i called Mr Cool regarding a new heat ex
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Brad B at 7:37am 02.12.16
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The instrument cluster on my universal 5424 is cracked around the edges and has very weathered look.
CYQK at 5:28am 02.12.16
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Saw these folks at the show sirenmarine.com They sell a wireless boat monitoring system called the s
Hard Dinghy   (1)
william24424 at 6:09pm 02.11.16
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I bought a Fatty Knees from local (Cape Cod) builder David Foynes, it's a stable designed, rowing '
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Because of mild autumnal/winter weather, we are happy to have had the opportunity to get a head sta
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Not saying I'm doing it in the near future but would like to replace my Bimini. Questions who has o
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I have been having problems with my Hunter 216 Hydraulic Integrals. I have a fleet of 3 2006 216s wh
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I've been waffling the last few months on my bottom paint selection and came across a good deal on W
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I have the in-mast furler with Rodkicker hard vang. The boat is rigged with a topping lift and the
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I am planning on pulling out in late March (Aqualand yard) for a cutlass bearing replacement and dri
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It is a standard Kenyon MORC 4060 4" x 6" spar grite.com/Spars/Kenyon_Spars/4060-MORC.html
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I understand the potential benefit of balancing a battery bank by feeding positive and negative from
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Delezynski at 3:28pm 02.10.16
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Hi all, I would like to ask for a bit of help. I am trying to do a short video to post on Youtube.

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Anti seize on coupler set screws?
dlochner at 6:29am 04.13.23
The coupler set screws should be as tight as you can get them and then wired into place so the screw
Hull/deck Leaks
jssailem at 5:51am 04.13.23
Seattle rain. There are a couple of answers. Buy a tarp and cover the area leaking tape green g
Paint Rollers (Covers)
RoyS at 4:51am 04.13.23
I use a foam roller. Full recoat with hydrocoat every fourth year. Chip touch up with a small dispos
Please critique my masthead antenna!   (2)
danooxnard at 4:27am 04.13.23
Here are some pics of my antenna and mastlight install. This antenna coil is slightly above the mast
50 Mile Race Video
Will Gilmore at 3:30am 04.13.23
Make sure the sheet is loose when hoisting, or the tension on the roach will keep the main from hois
Beneteau Questions
Davidasailor26 at 3:15am 04.13.23
Keel Winch Failure 1984 Catalina 22   (1)
pclarksurf at 11:20pm 04.12.23
Thought there were some photos of cut up cross sections: found this one-- shows at least a portion
Tightening Stanchions
BigEasy at 8:30pm 04.12.23
Any recommendations on how to tighten the stanchions without ripping the boat apart? I noticed
50 Mile Race Video
DArcy at 7:49pm 04.12.23
Ottawa River? Oh, and that mainsail halyard needs some attention. ;):beer: Yes, 50 miles on the
Seeking a Spinnaker Pole Car for a 1987 Beneteau Oceanis 381
Joe at 7:34pm 04.12.23
Joe, I did look at the article. Good ideas in there, but she was hoping to just get those fittings.
50 Mile Race Video
dlochner at 7:13pm 04.12.23
Ottawa River? Oh, and that mainsail halyard needs some attention. ;):beer:
Furlex 100s Bearing Tube Problem
ManuKai at 6:36pm 04.12.23
Is the drum sliding up on the extrusion, or is the whole extrusion moving? If the drum is sliding...
Damaged Hull and repair to ballast tank
Project_Mayhem at 5:57pm 04.12.23
Posting for the same reason... and to let you know that you can accomplish the same goal by clickin
Tightening Stanchions   (7)
Lfarquhar at 5:44pm 04.12.23
Here are some photos - the stanchions have a through bolt, washer and nut on the underside of the de
50 Mile Race Video
Will Gilmore at 5:23pm 04.12.23
:yeah: Nice. -Will
Sea water pump hasket
NYSail at 4:58pm 04.12.23
Hi, I also use a thin film of silicon grease to hold the gasket in place. I figure it cant' hurt.
Awl Grip Color?
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:32pm 04.12.23
There are color charts as I had one once, , however, I dont know where. Depending on how long ago it
Paint Rollers (Covers)
Rich Stidger at 4:25pm 04.12.23
Was it this one: fferent rollers. Not sure when it will be released. Yes, received from Jamestown
Adding Ballast to Hunter 240   (3)
patbratton at 3:17pm 04.12.23
This afternoon the 1-3/8" I.D tubing came from McMastrer-Carr (neither Home Depot or Lowes had it).
Paint Rollers (Covers)
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