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Don Petersen at 10:13am 07.05.14
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We have a 42 Passage with the V berth. Forward head is to starboard. I want to change out the hose f
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I am seriously considering purchasing a 1998 Hunter 45' Center cockpit. This will be our last boat a
gmerrill at 7:57am 07.05.14
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I am currently a Precision 23 owner and very satisfied with my boat. But it's getting a little smal
shanester at 7:47am 07.05.14
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I am getting ready to buy a new set of tires. This time I am replacing the rusted white powder coate
Dawno at 7:18am 07.05.14
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With the wheel it seems as though you don't get the responsiveness. Is there way to make sure your w
shanester at 7:03am 07.05.14
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I bought a 2005 Yamaha 6HP four stroke yesterday for $550. The reason for the lower price was it is
Kper at 6:15am 07.05.14
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The original fabric cushion covers are in great condition except for the mildew stained vinyl on the
25yearslater at 6:12am 07.05.14
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It seems yeaterday was a delightful day on Lake Ontario. With a WNW wind at 15 and waves of short in
Concerto at 6:05am 07.05.14
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I am in the process of installing a Johnson Pumps 5.2 GPM wash down pump on Concerto. Has anyone i
JHS at 5:23am 07.05.14
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How do you install new handle on Garhauer tri-rope clutch? There is a rod with a flat ring attached
steve1366 at 8:17pm 07.04.14
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My fuel throttle is slipping in my pedestal . I can't hold RPM's unless I hold the throttle down. An
Ziggler at 7:01pm 07.04.14
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I've tried TWICE to paint with Pettit EZ Ez Poxy2, the "fool proof" formula. Well, apparently they'v
Bad Obsession at 5:08pm 07.04.14
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I hope that everyone had a great 4th of July. I hope that you guys got out on your boats and watche
MaryEllaRose at 3:57pm 07.04.14
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Can anyone tell me the correct length for the C22 keel cable? I'm in the process of rebuilding my
Kestle at 2:37pm 07.04.14
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Anyone ever install a dodger on a Mac 25? Jeff
StanFM at 11:43am 07.04.14
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Here's some footage from our recent trip... mostly water and riding short swells, but a short shot b
centerboard at 11:29am 07.04.14
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Need picture of Sumner 8 sailing dingy for restoration. The boat was made onLong Island NY. All I ha
Fogg at 9:21am 07.04.14
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Hi all, With 170 watts of solar and a controller keeping my house 8D battery happy, I am considering
padetorejr at 7:51am 07.04.14
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Dear friends, I own a 1983 hunter 27 which presently sits on the hard in Charleston city boatyard. W
twjohnson83 at 7:48am 07.04.14
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I have an '84 Catalina 30, and I'm replacing the non ST Winches. The current ones are Lewmar 30s, bu

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Another What is It?
Jacktar at 8:28am 07.26.23
Windless aft of hawsepipe also not logical unless you are hoisting anchor at side of bow instead of
Capping a Black Water Tank's Access to Macerator
Hayden Watson at 8:21am 07.26.23
On my 88 C30 the macerator was threaded into the T-fitting out of the tank. I unscrewed the macerat
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin)
Hayden Watson at 8:17am 07.26.23
On my tiller boats, I used a good piece of nylon dock line that was looped over one stern cleat ran
Hunter smile / keel movement
JamesG161 at 8:14am 07.26.23
Oops I was wrong, sorry. Your keel is inside your Fiberglass hull. Jim...
Another What is It?
LakeShark at 8:13am 07.26.23
Hey Will. I checked after your comment and see that there are several screws several inches aft of
Hunter 386 Throttle/Shifter cable replacement
JamesG161 at 8:00am 07.26.23
What size engine do you have and model number? Jim...
Hunter smile / keel movement   (1)
JamesG161 at 7:53am 07.26.23
On your boat. ..
Hunter smile / keel movement   (1)
JamesG161 at 7:47am 07.26.23
Did you know that the winged keel is attached to the boat fiberglass?
Raytheon Chart Platter Question for Old School Folks
Rick D at 7:12am 07.26.23
Rick- Wouldn't comparing the manuals for the RL70 and the RC520 show the differences? I had a RL70
Hunter smile / keel movement   (1)
Gypsy hunter at 7:10am 07.26.23
Thanks all for the input. Just got some different advice from the local keel guy basically saying i
Hunter smile / keel movement
JamesG161 at 7:10am 07.26.23
Have you found more than three keelboats? My H430 has 3 major sized and 4 minor sized ones. Jim..
Hunter 49 Rudder Question   (1)
JamesG161 at 6:52am 07.26.23
I did major rudder repair on my H430. My lower bearing has a spacer which is now Glued with E5200.
Hunter 49 Rudder Question
smokey73 at 6:14am 07.26.23
The disc on my Hunter 40.5 seems to act as a "spacer" and is not attached to the hull or rudder so i
Replacing Boat windows
jssailem at 6:11am 07.26.23
If a former owner used silicone, sand paper will inbed the silicone to the surface. You need to rele
Replacing Boat windows
Salvonight at 6:01am 07.26.23
I appreciate all of the help, The structure appears to be solid. I'll take a fine grit sand paper to
Hunter 49 Rudder Question
JamesG161 at 6:00am 07.26.23
Do you have your Owners Manual? I did major rudder repair on my H430. Jim....
Hunter 49 Rudder Question
Daze at 5:49am 07.26.23
I don't know if you have a problem but on my H49 the disc does not spin.

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