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Ken13559 at 5:26pm 04.09.16
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Ok I've put on my helmet and riot gears. I've shaft packing gland for last 14 years. Now I want a dr
Greengas at 4:46pm 04.09.16
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So I finally took the time to really look at the serial number that is on the transom of my boat. I
Karyon at 3:45pm 04.09.16
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I got me a new Hawkeye depth finder, I can either mound it on the stern or I can glue it on the insi
sailors2 at 2:20pm 04.09.16
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About to get involved in 1st Maintenance on my 1989 M18. 1st question concerns the oil used. I see
PGIJon at 11:14am 04.09.16
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I purchased 6 NFM Tri-Matrix port lights for the boat at the Miami Show. The first replacement in t
Hydro Therapy at 11:02am 04.09.16
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I wanted to add a tiller extension but felt that the prices were a bit high. I spun a piece of oak s
gitpicker2007 at 9:53am 04.09.16
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Has anyone ever cut a small hole in the hull of the stern to run the fuel line out to the outboard?
Kings Gambit at 8:58am 04.09.16
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I sometimes amuse myself while fixing yet again something on the boat, the construction or installat
Playpen2 at 7:53am 04.09.16
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Can someone recommend a windlass for a Hunter 320? Stephen Dale
cam at 7:00am 04.09.16
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Hi all. Can anyone give tips on removal of the glass mirrors located in the head of a C310 ?. I thou
SoundWave at 5:30am 04.09.16
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Have you ever seen a Polar Diagram for the 9.2a? I've searched, and I'm not sure one exists. If yo
Jammin jr at 3:34am 04.09.16
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Just checked FedEx tracking and my new sails are out for delivery!!!! So to update, we have a workin
onlinelee at 11:38pm 04.08.16
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121604 Hi, This is my first post and wish to thank members in advance for any answers received. I a
RussC at 9:59pm 04.08.16
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The 3-4 times we've trailer sailed so far in 2016 it seemed the wind was always just right during se
JJShockley at 7:03pm 04.08.16
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Help with what to look for over the obvious on 1979 O'day 23... any known problem areas... we are g
centerline at 6:39pm 04.08.16
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I have read 2 different ways for sizing the wire for the run from the panels to the controller and t
AZExpedition at 6:05pm 04.08.16
S2
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Hi I am looking at buying an abandonded S2 7.9 in Dallas area. She is missing some pricy hardware
drdanj at 5:34pm 04.08.16
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I look at boat listings to get ideas for things I might want to do on my 1983 Catalina 36. I've gott
Jalepeno at 3:55pm 04.08.16
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Started up my 37 year old YSM12 at the dock last night. Started on the second compression stroke as
Phil Herring at 3:12pm 04.08.16
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We're trying to help a guy with a 1989 Hunter 30. It sounds like a prior owner replaced the hatch h

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Sole TV Replacement - Hunter 49/50
artboas at 4:35pm 03.04.24
Just my opinikn The Bose lifestyle system on the 49 gives amazing sound. What I did was run the aud
water maker: taking the fresh water line to the main water pump?
smokey73 at 4:28pm 03.04.24
Since the connection you describe would be on the intake side of the water pump, will you have a pro
Sigma drive flex coupler   (1)
American_Mainsail at 4:19pm 03.04.24
if I remember right, the unit itself runs around $800. Sometimes an adapter plate is needed (I neede
GOB Gone?
Tally Ho at 4:06pm 03.04.24
GOB Gone?
Barnacle Bill at 3:38pm 03.04.24
It is a shame. i've talked to Karla, the publisher and know the founders. Costs have increased and s
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing
Barnacle Bill at 3:28pm 03.04.24
All boats are classified for various uses to include off shore passage making able to withstand spec
Hunter 170
Tater at 3:15pm 03.04.24
A recent issue of Practical Sailor has a section on plastic and how to repair it. West Systems G-Fl
Hunter 170
dlochner at 3:09pm 03.04.24
A recent issue of Practical Sailor has a section on plastic and how to repair it. West Systems G-Fle
Hunter 170
Tater at 2:54pm 03.04.24
I have a 170. I think they all crack. I have read that later models can be repaired with bondo/fiber
Sigma drive flex coupler
Tally Ho at 2:00pm 03.04.24
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing
David in Sandusky at 1:42pm 03.04.24
Henk Meuzelaar sailed his Hunter 43 around the South Pacific for years, delivering medical supplies
9.2C relocation   (3)
jssailem at 12:32pm 03.04.24
Chris... Most marina's have experience with mast removal. Check them out to get an understanding of
Electrifying my small sailboat?
Maine Sail at 12:22pm 03.04.24
Te Bluetti uses a 12 Ah battery that is wired for about 24V internally. This allows them to use smal
Hunter Propeller Anode   (5)
jssailem at 11:47am 03.04.24
function only of shaft diameter. Yes. Additionally the space available between the prop and the cu
9.2C relocation
kloudie1 at 11:26am 03.04.24
Not familiar with your boat but on most boats there is a connector at the mast base inside, where yo
stalling engine
SawyerCurt at 10:51am 03.04.24
I had a similar problem and took all the same steps, and it turned out to be a connection: RPM Iss
Hunter Propeller Anode
dlochner at 10:20am 03.04.24
Hi all, I have a 1994 Hunter 29.5 and I am told my propeller is missing an anode. but when I look a
Electrifying my small sailboat?
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:16am 03.04.24
I'm coming up wit a different capacity and the ad is confusing. Energy capacity in a battery is mea

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