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priariesailor at 3:44pm 04.30.14
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Well, I used the info I received from my Jan. post looking for a good mould remover. I can confirm t
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On my year 2000 Hunter 340 I have jammed the mainsail in the furling mast twice recently. :cry: The
Bow cleats   (1)
Nom De Guerre at 3:05pm 04.30.14
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The cleats on the bow of my Hunter 28.5 are mounted to the deck about 6 inches inboard of the toe ra
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Hey Maine, It's a full time job just monitoring these posts! I lurk a lot and appreciate all your a
seadaddler at 2:17pm 04.30.14
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I had my bottom sanded and painted back in Dec 2012 and back in water Jan 2013 with sea hawk BIOCOP
rsteig at 12:17pm 04.30.14
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I have the standard trail rite trailer for my 75 catalina. The numbers are worn off the bearings so
Kper at 12:16pm 04.30.14
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We are interested in a boat in Port Clinton but after a few long distance disappointments we are rel
jlillie at 11:25am 04.30.14
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Hello all, I recently bought a 75 8.0a and am in the midst of a complete restore. The boat came minu
KVNJR at 11:18am 04.30.14
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All, I've been lurking in the background here, gaining a lot of useful information as a new Hunter
hercguy at 11:08am 04.30.14
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My two wooden cupholders on both sides of the cockpit on my 23.5 have rotted away and broke. Does a
tzuelke at 11:00am 04.30.14
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My batteries discharged while the ac current was off on the dock. My questions is, Do I need to ope
dehler25 at 10:55am 04.30.14
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I am in the process of acquiring a new to me boat and it is fitted with a Raytheon L760c. It uses c-
Johnkent at 10:55am 04.30.14
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I've lost touch with one of your members, I'm hoping it's because I don't have his current address.
jibes138 at 10:26am 04.30.14
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A shout out to McMaster Carr for amazing customer service. I am replacing some old mismatched ball
chitradurga at 10:09am 04.30.14
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The propane tank locker on my new used boat contains a rusty, but movable 5-lb tank made in 1993 (se
Gardnera at 9:45am 04.30.14
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I recently bought a 23.5 Hunter and I would like some advice on the best house battery to purchase.
dale4643 at 9:32am 04.30.14
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1985 Mac22 I bought this last year. Original Macgregor trailer and from all indication it appears (l
Picflight at 8:31am 04.30.14
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Hello, I am building a fiberglass frame, 2" wide, it is actually a mold which will turn out to be a
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Hi All, I'm looking for some charts for a trip this summer in the Canadian Maritimes (Nova Scotia
Roger Long at 8:02am 04.30.14
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Sitting here, waiting out the rain in a perfect spot for this weather, anchored in Croton, NY; I sud

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AC Fridge overconsumption.
Terry Cox at 9:27am 08.08.23
Our boat has two 120VAC reverse cycle heat pumps; 16K BTU main cabin, 9K BTU aft cabin. Combined, th
Hunter smile / keel movement
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:58am 08.08.23
@MysticBlue and @duck21 Doug and Moderator the information that Doug referenced to is somewhere on
engine will not get up to temp.   (1)
JamesG161 at 8:57am 08.08.23
Here is your M25 parts list. Jim...
AC Fridge overconsumption.
JamesG161 at 8:27am 08.08.23
You should clean out your AC water discharge line. I sometimes use Crushed, Spa Chorine tabs in the
AC Fridge overconsumption.
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:13am 08.08.23
Hello, On my hunter I have a fridge in AC with water cooling. This type of compressors usually tak
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)?
Qomomoko at 8:08am 08.08.23
Thanks for the list and the questions: Very. I expect the majority of the summer sail's (with the
To Rebuild or Replace, that is the question- Yanmar SB8 in 1979 Hunter 27
MikeHoncho at 7:55am 08.08.23
When I think about cost, the big number is $3,000 to $3,500 per year for storage, slip, haul-out, a
AC Fridge overconsumption.
henri at 7:37am 08.08.23
We are in 230Volts AC and I measured about during several minutes, before the fuses blew. Same mea
AC Fridge overconsumption.
jviss at 7:32am 08.08.23
Not questioning your numbers but at 12 volts that would be 166 amps using a 2/0 cable. You should
AC Fridge overconsumption.
RitSim at 7:27am 08.08.23
Not questioning your numbers but at 12 volts that would be 166 amps using a 2/0 cable. You should b
Its funny Friday!   (1)
Ward H at 6:39am 08.08.23
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Leif 8' rigging (New to Sailing)
shemandr at 6:34am 08.08.23
Nice little boat. It lacks volume in the bow so sit in the back when sailing - that's where the buoy
c 16 leak
bankshortonia at 5:50am 08.08.23
Thanks John! The leak is slow, maybe 8-10 gallons over 2-3 days. The water is both in sight on the
engine will not get up to temp.
jviss at 5:21am 08.08.23
You might check the coolant plumbing. If I recall there's a thermostat bypass hose, if this isn't c
C&C 30 MKII question
CliffA at 4:44am 08.08.23
Leif 8' rigging (New to Sailing)   (1)
danooxnard at 4:06am 08.08.23
One of these may help hold the rudder on. I found a similar on at West Marine. I would also secure t
engine will not get up to temp.
RoyS at 3:48am 08.08.23
May never reach full operating temperature unless it is under load. Also, if there is a water heater
C&C 30 MKII question
Apex at 3:11am 08.08.23
https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/cc-30-2
engine will not get up to temp.
jssailem at 11:44pm 08.07.23
Get a thermostat that will address the temperature of your engine. Checkk out the manual for the cor

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