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BorkBorkBork at 6:22am 11.04.14
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Hi All, I picked up a 1984 Hunter 22 at the end of the summer. I currently have it inside, but it
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It is very difficult for me to operate controls for my 1984 9.9 hp outboard while docking due to err
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Hello all, I did some searching on the topic but I couldn't really find what I was wondering abou
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Hello all ,I need help with this, I have a 16,000 btu ac unit it bearly cools the boat in the summer
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What do you guys think of the 'hi tech' dripless packing material that Catalina Direct sells? I'm g
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Hey all, I recently adopted a '73 Coronado 23. The rudder had been stolen and I need to make a ne
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Folks, I have an 1988 22' swing keel. We, my brother and I, purchased this boat as a project a
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We are in the middle of refurbishing our 1971 Cal 27 pop top and are in need of a new rub rail. I've
Bad Obsession at 1:36pm 11.03.14
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http://manysuchplaces.com/2014/11/02/mayday That was an interesting read. It was a pretty good des
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After purchasing my first Cal 25 this year on a whim, I upgraded to hull 894, which is in wonderful
ifundum at 12:44pm 11.03.14
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Our Raymarine 4000 auto helm is not working. I believe its the head unit not sending electronic sign
ifundum at 12:37pm 11.03.14
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We need to replace a straight section (15") of the teak counter molding in the galley. Any ideas on
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Hi, I have a Yanmar 2GM diesel in my S2 Sailboat and when my electric hot water heater rusted out, I
Maine Sail at 9:05am 11.03.14
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Been a tough fall on the coast of Maine ' the Northeast for boats still in the water. A number of bo
Grouperhound at 8:51am 11.03.14
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Has anyone decided to just throw out their Condensate Pumps and drain their AC Units into the bilge?
Head Sail at 8:16am 11.03.14
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A few weeks ago my 1st mate had a fall when flaking the main after an afternoon sail. Her medical i
DaveJ at 8:13am 11.03.14
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I was looking for a folding steering wheel and came across a great deal at Defender, it fits a 1" ta
Sunday Sailor at 7:59am 11.03.14
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I own a Hughes 25 and just bought this year. The Stern sits too low in the water when motoring despi
sailersteve at 7:58am 11.03.14
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Dose anyone know if its possible to sail ' or motor from Cincinnati Ohio's, Ohio river to Mobile Ala
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Car Accident
Rich Stidger at 6:56am 09.01.23
At least you weren't injured I assume. Cars are replaceable, you not so much. Sorry to learn of yo
Price of Hunter 430?
jssailem at 6:43am 09.01.23
Boat price is a fluid issue in Seattle. PacificNW market has a reputation for being higher than many
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I ended up buying this set up. there really wasn't a lot of options.
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jviss at 6:29am 09.01.23
This stuff. 3M Dual Lock tape. https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Reclosable-Fastener-SJ3560-Clear/dp/B07
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Crazy Dave Condon at 6:00am 09.01.23
Former Hunter dealer who use to sell your boat. @rgranger is correct about the aluminum plate embed
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Tank needs a vent to admit air to replace the volume of water taken out. Loose fill caps or small dr
Price of Hunter 430?
shemandr at 5:05am 09.01.23
I share your question. I'm used to seeing the same boats of similar age to have a much more narrow
Price of Hunter 430?
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Should I purchase a Hunter 18?
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:44am 09.01.23
Check the forum store as it is owned by a former Hunter employee
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Davidasailor26 at 2:30am 09.01.23
Don't run antifreeze through your hot water heater or your water will stink for a long time. I just
Winterization?
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Don't run antifreeze through your hot water heater or your water will stink for a long time. I just
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin)
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Take a look at this youtube video. "How to make a tiller lock". By the Boat Rambler. I'm going to tr
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Ralph Johnstone at 9:26pm 08.31.23
There is alway room for jello, I mean another way to skin the cat. You may think this whole thing
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thinwater at 8:41pm 08.31.23
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