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Geoff E at 7:14pm 09.15.23
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Hi. We have a Hunter 41DS and are interested to see if anyone out there has upgraded the interior ca
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It has been reported that some SBO members are having difficulty accessing the forums and the SBO si
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These blocks were in the bottom of the sail bag with a Genoa I acquired. Where are they used? I'v
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I have not been able to access the site in a couple of days. Others?
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Hello all, Im a new member and new to me Hunter Legend 43 owner. Im trying to find info on the sto
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Hello all. I've run into a snag right out of the gate. My 1988 Switch Panel has both a Bow and a Run
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Hi, I am considering going the Sail-Rite route to making my own bimini, cushions and other boat ca
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Have been sailing my 23.5 all over the place without a boomvang as I do not want to use the mast rai
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DinghySailor at 5:38pm 09.14.23
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Nice warm day here in the upper BC Gulfs. Decided to dive on the prop ' wipe the hull down. On the h
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My surveyor noted that the sewage discharge system should be permanently disabled and the thru- hull
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Any furling down wind sailing experience out there for the Hunter sailors. We are looking to add thi
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Hello - I have an O'Day 22 1974 sailboat and the pin that goes through the mast to hold the spreader
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@stickinthemud57 's sail rolling contraption inspired me to start a thread of "life-hacks" for sailo
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Faced with the realization that I should roll certain sails when not in use, I have put together a c
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I've gone through leaking PRV post and found nothing that relates to my problem. We moved the boat
dkinzer at 3:00pm 09.13.23
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In the process of repairing the fold-down transom seat (broken out screws) I noticed that there are
outatime at 2:01pm 09.13.23
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I just purchased a Catalina 30. I find it confusing how the previous owner has almost all the lines
aaatk at 12:42pm 09.13.23
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Does the keel have lead?

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Pearson 28-1, permeated hoses
Dappledawnfarm at 9:05am 05.11.25
You are a jewel, I just bought your book based on so many recommendations!
No reverse?
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:58am 05.11.25
Mast Raising Jig Hunter 23 (and maybe others)
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:26am 05.11.25
Look at Hunter systems on the 23.5, 26, 240 and 260 as well as the Catalina Sport 22, 250. The key
No reverse?
kloudie1 at 8:03am 05.11.25
Then, disconnect the cable from the shift lever on the gearbox and move it by hand to see if the lin
Seeking West Wight Potter 19' bimini canvas...
kloudie1 at 7:57am 05.11.25
Welcome to the forum, David!.. Unfortunately, most biminis are custom made by local canvas shops or
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper
shemandr at 7:52am 05.11.25
Looks nice. There is no reason I can think of to use zip ties instead of a halyard. It's not the w
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper
boulevardtalonman at 9:34pm 05.10.25
I got the mast up for the first time at the house today. I used Chryslers system from the manual.
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper
boulevardtalonman at 9:17pm 05.10.25
PO replaced bunk boards when he painted the hull a few years back. He told me that he had only put
Keel bolt torque values.
BAD ORCA at 8:23pm 05.10.25
Sabre recommends 90 ft/lbs for all its boats. The torque value is not based on bolt strength rather
Looking for ideas   (1)
fred1diver at 8:15pm 05.10.25
Yes it is gas, Atomic 4 engine Will look into fire port, can easily make one at home, very simple de
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fred1diver at 8:13pm 05.10.25
Hello everybody Worked very hard today, did not have time to take pictures of everything we did tod
Keel bolt torque values.
Tom J at 6:48pm 05.10.25
Sabre recommends 90 ft/lbs for all its boats. The torque value is not based on bolt strength rather
Hunter Legend 35.5 Stuffing Box
jssailem at 6:31pm 05.10.25
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JoeWhite at 4:42pm 05.10.25
Here is how I raise the mast on H25.5 https://mei1970.org/saillavie/mast_rasing_harness Created a po
Keel bolt torque values.
dlochner at 4:38pm 05.10.25
Sabre recommends 90 ft/lbs for all its boats. The torque value is not based on bolt strength rather
M-18 air filter
Davidasailor26 at 3:46pm 05.10.25
The intake breather in your photo can serve as both a silencer and coarse filter. Inside it original
Catalina 22 New Design - Dinette Table Size?
chipmonger at 2:17pm 05.10.25
Thanks, keep me posted. Interested.
Engine Overheating
ciso at 2:04pm 05.10.25
As it turns out, Thru hull was clogged with zebra muscles and so was the hose running from the thru
Keel bolt torque values.
BAD ORCA at 1:21pm 05.10.25
Thanks, i missed that thread when it was active.
Keel bolt torque values.
Johnb at 12:43pm 05.10.25
Look up the thread "Keel Bolts" and pay particular attention to what "Diana of Burlington" wrote.

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