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Parsellk at 6:11pm 04.16.16
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Greetings all, Recently a friend asked me to help with commissioning his 1980s sailboat. Upon inspe
John Stevens at 6:07pm 04.16.16
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I purchased this 1969 Javelin in Nov that I am restoring. Love the way it sails and the roomy cockp
GorillaToast at 4:20pm 04.16.16
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well, not the step exactly, but the fiberglass mesa it rests on. If you have any pics of it, I'd l
Viktor Eysselein at 4:16pm 04.16.16
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My mechanic did put engine oil (SAE 15-40) into my transmission. He said it is fine! Manual says S
Richie50 at 3:20pm 04.16.16
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How does one utilize a Anti-Corrosion Gel like Marelube and thread locker at the same time. Or does
Gordo at 2:17pm 04.16.16
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I'm looking for a Hunter 25 rudder. My boat is a 1979 and I grounded last summer. I used a comealong
RichW9603 at 1:13pm 04.16.16
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Hi all, What do you think a good tender / dinghy for a mid-80's Hunter 31 would be? I'd want to car
DAVA390 at 1:11pm 04.16.16
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Photos (hopefully) show the starboard chainplates and window on my Precision 23. Usually on chainpla
TortolaTim at 11:05am 04.16.16
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Looked at my 1st used boat today, a 79 Cat 22. Overall a decent boat I think. A couple of things got
fred1diver at 10:56am 04.16.16
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hey everyone, I'm looking to find a way to have better storage in my lazarettos, how do you all orga
gpshome at 7:58am 04.16.16
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121986 I have a few turning blocks at my mast base that I'd like to replace (since the 25 year old s
MIke245 at 7:06am 04.16.16
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I am having an issue with the hole for the lower life line on both the port and starboard side stanc
rkinross at 6:47am 04.16.16
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Hi Has anyone found a removable outboard bracket available in the USA? Seagull has one available in
NYSail at 6:38am 04.16.16
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Hello All..... As part of maintenance for summer I took prop, shaft and stuffing box to prop shop t
jlp0217 at 5:19pm 04.15.16
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121977 Anyone got any good ideas for removing the remains of a de-zinced tailpiece from a ball valve
SteveB at 4:53pm 04.15.16
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Started to remove the old broken shifter cable in preparation for replacement. However, I cannot eit
Ric K at 3:15pm 04.15.16
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I'm new to this forum. I'm looking forward to communicating with other Hunter owners. I purchased
chuck stas at 1:28pm 04.15.16
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Looking for info on a strut removal 1983 30' oday I see 4 Phillip head screws or bolts on the strut
walmsleyc at 12:23pm 04.15.16
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I am doing a partial rewire on my instruments and I find that my speed/temp transducer wire for my R
tmjb at 9:43am 04.15.16
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I'm in the process of following Maine Sail's great advice re compounding and waxing my new-to-me '81

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Simple Anchor rode markings
Davidasailor26 at 7:28pm 03.18.24
@Davidasailor26 So at say 10' plus 4' freeboard you'd put out rode to the 90' MRK. ( about a 6:
Simple Anchor rode markings
PK123 at 7:09pm 03.18.24
My last boat - probably
shemandr at 6:55pm 03.18.24
@higgs, you've got a great attitude. Sail on in a maner that suits your physical and mental health
DIY Bimini Mount Genoa Track Car
Not Too Shabby at 6:52pm 03.18.24
Nice work! When I first read the title of this post, I thought you were trying to attach a genoa ca
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KCofKC at 6:48pm 03.18.24
I hear what you are saying, but I feel what you need is a mechanical connection you need to disconn
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JRT at 6:47pm 03.18.24
I'm not sure I understand the need for a bigger slip? I'm next to a 315 in my marine and I'm pretty
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ozoneman at 6:31pm 03.18.24
Figured as much. I packed both but thought I'd check in case I could save some space/weight on the
Hunter Propeller Anode
Rich Stidger at 5:29pm 03.18.24
I have a suggestion. Buy a magnesium shaft anode and replace the shaft zinc. I assume that is possib
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DoctorShredd at 4:54pm 03.18.24
If you can find a well cared for Legend you will be very happy with it. That seems to be the cons
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5
dLj at 4:39pm 03.18.24
dlj Some of us are lake sailors and we pull our boats for the winter. My boat came from the facto
No core??
dmax at 4:07pm 03.18.24
I haven't removed my fixed ports, I guess they needed to put plywood betwen the liner and the outer
No core??
Arrgh at 4:01pm 03.18.24
Hmmm, never knew that. There is plywood core where the fixed portlights are though. Learning a lot
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5
KCofKC at 3:56pm 03.18.24
It's my understanding you never want the bilge pump to be turned off. A switch from automatic to ma
No core??
dmax at 3:56pm 03.18.24
That space is between the inner liner and the outer hull - there is no core in the outer hull on the
Hunter 466 Bow Thruster Installation
ultrasaur at 2:51pm 03.18.24
Tidewater Marina located in Havre de Grace, MD was a well respected dealer handling the large Hunte
Imperial or Metric
Davidasailor26 at 2:37pm 03.18.24
Our Beneteau 37 is predominantly metric, but probably not exclusively. I carry both metric and imper
Swim ladder rebuild kit ?
Crazy Dave Condon at 2:20pm 03.18.24
To add to @Project_Mayhem suggestion the forum store has the build list along with engineering docum
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5
dLj at 12:44pm 03.18.24
I also thought the diagram was very good and easy to read. Regarding the Bilge pump I would have a
Considering a new Catalina 315
stevenhagberg at 12:19pm 03.18.24
And here is a video of the boat... NPob3HStHJU
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5
KCofKC at 12:15pm 03.18.24
I also thought the diagram was very good and easy to read. Regarding the Bilge pump I would have a

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