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Am I missing something... There seems to be no way to get to the attachment point on the keel while
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I've been ready for a month. The marina finally gave me the green light so I dropped her in today. I
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I am trying to find out what a piece of material is on the used 2003 hunter we purchased. It is a p
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25? 27? Been here ( Marathon) more than a week. Just noticed this boat.
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I just bought a '73 2-29 about a month ago with the standard 12 hp farymann. It's a wonderful boat
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I've decided that I need to replace the spreaders on my 2-27. The PO had redone them using some kind
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How to change fuel filter at sea without spilling fuel or having to bleed engine (universal diesel)

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Hunter Legend 40.5, 1983
Irek at 9:04am 08.16.23
1983? the post on the 1993 (the first production year of the 40.5) I had was metal, presumably stee
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curtdo at 8:55am 08.16.23
Thank you all for the advice. It looks like the Comar is 50% higher price than the YDWG, for what ap
Cutter 37 Refit
PhilaSailor at 8:53am 08.16.23
Sorry for the tease guys. I'll post a load of pics with notes when I'm at the boat tomorrow in Newp
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degas at 8:50am 08.16.23
Congrats on the rebuild. What brought it on? How long did it take you? My guess is that you need mo
Funny Friday!!!
rgranger at 8:48am 08.16.23
"Democracy is the only legitamate form of government, until the politicians figure out they can take
Cutter 37 Refit
Ralph Johnstone at 8:45am 08.16.23
I've just completed a refit of an '83 Cutter 37. There was endless research and trials to find the
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dmax at 8:43am 08.16.23
Cutter 37 Refit
PhilaSailor at 8:40am 08.16.23
I used these. Polished Stainless Cleats The holes do not match the holes of sad, faded aluminum an
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rgranger at 8:39am 08.16.23
(a 1960's Plymouth Belvedere with a Slant 6). :oops: I really miss my Plymouth Valiant. Those Sl
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast
rgranger at 8:35am 08.16.23
If you look back through the archives, you will find many posts calling for spray foam as the "cure
New rebuilt yanmar starts instantly but small puff of smoke at startup
Ralph Johnstone at 8:34am 08.16.23
Run time is only at 20 minutes so rings need to break in - My guess as well. Bit of oil gets thr
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Ralph Johnstone at 8:30am 08.16.23
Finding TDC on each cyl can be a pain, but is usually pretty evident when you get it. I rely on "
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Timm R Oday25 at 8:21am 08.16.23
Welcome . As was previously stated we love photos . I've always been amazed by how much differance a
pros and cons of adjusting valves...
jviss at 8:17am 08.16.23
In addition to the above quoted by Ralph, in my "youth" - (50 yrs ago) I have dismantled VW engines
pros and cons of adjusting valves...
jviss at 8:16am 08.16.23
Biggest beginner risks: * not being able to precisely measure the gap with a feeler gauge. This req
pros and cons of adjusting valves...
dave_and_dd at 8:13am 08.16.23
The OP has done all the typical routine maintenance (oil and filter, fuel and air filters, coolant
Latest on NMEA to WiFi?
ggrizzard at 8:12am 08.16.23
I go cruising to get away from jargon and technical complexity. Until the industry learns that cruis
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Ralph Johnstone at 8:04am 08.16.23
The bigger risk in my opinion is that something will be done wrong during the adjustment process le
Cutter 37 Refit
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I googled 'Ali Express' and all I see is a reference to a Chinese co in the UK for all things. D
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3gm30, kind of blue, clears up instantly then runs perfectly.. this engine doesnt have glow plugs so

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