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inkunzi at 2:37pm 09.03.23
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Hello- trying to save leftover for use next day. Can i thin this with acetone. Stored in refrigerato
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The previous owner of my boat replaced just the last 4 feet of his sanitation hose and I am going to
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good morning I'm trying to find some one that has a hunter 1980 27 foot sailboat that can help me ma
Bentsailor at 3:40pm 09.02.23
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We are looking to add a new Main, Jib and Asym. to a new to us 29.5. We are coming from 6 years on a
NCBrew at 1:40pm 09.02.23
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radar entered waypoints do not show up on my plotter
Crusty Ol Salt at 8:27am 09.02.23
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Jimmy Buffett passed away last night. So in honor of him and his music i thought I would start this
Ted I at 11:24am 09.02.23
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Hi I have broken blade on 1985 h34 2 blade bronze prop Question where is the best place to find rep
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Peter Schneider at 10:50pm 09.01.23
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Any Vagabond owners out there? I have a 17 ft Vagabond and like the way it handles and how well it
CurtPollard at 7:42pm 09.01.23
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Anyone know where to find plans for a trailer like this to haul a San Juan 24 sailboat?
henri at 3:22pm 09.01.23
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Hello, How to replace the bedhead fabric on a Hunter Passage 45 CC ? Thank you Henri
Don Crowther at 1:11pm 09.01.23
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Good Day We have a 1993 33.5 Looks like our Raymarine ST 4000 has finally given up. I'm looking to
Richard19068 at 12:42pm 09.01.23
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Ignoring the ability to go through a windlass ( I don't have one) or need to fit down a hawse pipe,
arcadiahunter28 at 11:12am 09.01.23
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The VHF radio on my boat works both at 25W and 1W. But our marina has the exact same radio and whene
flyingsaucer at 9:26am 09.01.23
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Just got an Oday Flying Saucer. Only info i can find is an original ad. Looks like its jib had a b
seaj30 at 8:06am 09.01.23
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Looking at pulling a Hunter 30T at marina without travel width. I need the width of the wing keel t
Phil Mac at 7:40am 09.01.23
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On our way back to the dock after a few days away, my wife noticed that the indicator LED for the re
chriscampbell at 6:45am 09.01.23
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@Peggie Hall HeadMistress and others - Our new to us Catalina Capri 26 has a smelly head. I've lear
jviss at 6:33am 09.01.23
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Well, here's a kick in the pants. Thursday before the Labor Day weekend, and some old lady runs a r
Scubagirl62 at 5:55am 09.01.23
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Does anyone know if there is a link anywhere to a Seaward Fox 19 manual anywhere on the net? I never

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pgandw at 11:59am 06.12.25
Years ago, my father used to purchase a new engine from the prior year at a decent discount. I thin
Hunter H240 Centerboard bracket deteriorated PSA
Sneed at 11:48am 06.12.25
I finally replaced the bracket and line. However, it seems that the centerboard is not held all the
I FINALY DID IT.....
twodzusfittings at 11:22am 06.12.25
This morning I removed the window. It came away slowly with some persuasion, however I did not break
M25 Rear main seal leak or...
Thecatalinaproject at 10:10am 06.12.25
Given you have it out, a rear main seal would be prudent. Have you checked the fluid in the gearbo
M25 Rear main seal leak or...
Thecatalinaproject at 10:09am 06.12.25
Welcome to the forum! I am not very familiar with that engine but your picture shows a leaky rear m
'88 Hunter 37 main traveler
Phil D. at 9:19am 06.12.25
Greg - thanks for your reply. I did try a impact hammer on several of the screws just to see if I co
Mainsheet rigging alternative
Project_Mayhem at 9:03am 06.12.25
@Project_Mayhem I think you are talking about this. https://www.harken.com/en/support/selection-too
Belt adjustment on my Perkins M30 engine beneteau 351
keven at 8:40am 06.12.25
se back there. Mine requires a deep socket on a ratchet with a universal joint in between. Keep
Belt adjustment on my Perkins M30 engine beneteau 351
keven at 8:36am 06.12.25
Kevin. Looks like the boat the end of the arrow is loose. mazon.com/dp/B0D4JF84YV/?_encoding=UTF8&_
Janky outboard setup   (1)
Jacktar at 8:07am 06.12.25
Yep when had British seagull osprey 170 to work on.
Mainsheet rigging alternative
jssailem at 8:01am 06.12.25
@Project_Mayhem I think you are talking about this. https://www.harken.com/en/support/selection-tool
Masthead mounting plate - 6061 or HDPE
jssailem at 7:47am 06.12.25
What about shaping the piece of aluminum like the foot print of the Garmin base. Drill 4 holes in th
Masthead mounting plate - 6061 or HDPE
dlochner at 7:46am 06.12.25
First, the clevis pin for the forestay looks bent, should be replaced. I don't think it matters muc
GOOD MORNING PNW CRUISERS
SkiingSailor at 7:38am 06.12.25
I'll be in the "Pacific North East" area of Pacific ocean, or the "Pacific South West" of Canada....
Mainsheet rigging alternative
Project_Mayhem at 7:06am 06.12.25
I've seen a few boats that had a double set of blocks and one very long line line. Both ends of the
criteria for searching for a sailboat
dLj at 7:05am 06.12.25
Hello, I am looking for a sailboat to sail as a couple and sometimes with my daughters (they are 1
Pedestal guard plate
Tally Ho at 6:30am 06.12.25
Your best bet may be to contact Edson and see what the can offer. I pulled this spec sheet up on
Pedestal guard plate
dLj at 6:24am 06.12.25
An exact inner diameter? You'd have to measure it. The real kicker here is the word "exact" - how pr
Thru-Hull Replacement - How do I get through this mess?
jssailem at 6:22am 06.12.25
Very nice post. :beer:
Thru-Hull Replacement - How do I get through this mess?
Rich Stidger at 6:19am 06.12.25
@TrapperJohn - Excellent photo essay! You will be proud of your work when you are done. Please pos

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