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Amos Cape at 4:54pm 01.06.14
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Would like to know were you have had your AC units installed on 30' Hunter. If you did it your self
carlager at 2:26pm 01.06.14
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I am planning to change the coolant on our Yanmar 3gm30f. Do I drain using the screw close to the
pkdailey4 at 1:59pm 01.06.14
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Haven't been able to get out of Tejas since last spring. Wondering how my boat is doing. Slip I-15 2
alabamaranger at 1:57pm 01.06.14
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Should I add a gallon on antifreeze to the ballast? The boat is in the water and will see some freez
7sailing7 at 1:55pm 01.06.14
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Does anyone know what CF card came with the unit on the new Hunter 33. I'm referring to the gold car
dickau2 at 12:39pm 01.06.14
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I'm looking for an owners manual that I can download for a 1986 22Hunter
powsmias at 12:29pm 01.06.14
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may have been posted before but here goes: http://www.whydontyoutrythis.com/2013/11/how-to-e
dabishop5 at 11:46am 01.06.14
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Am feeling a stickyness / roughness in the throttle cable. I have removed the compass and tried to r
Alctel at 10:14am 01.06.14
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Hi there, On attempting to move the 1980 36' hunter I own, I discovered that the gear handle on t
Captainron1 at 7:44am 01.06.14
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Hello, I purchased a Raymarine ST4000 to install on my 1979 O'day 30' wheel helm. I wonder if anyone
Ron20324 at 7:42am 01.06.14
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The next time someone pulls that "GEICO... 15 percent yadda yadda yadda" bit on you, you can reply,
Doug/Karen at 7:41am 01.06.14
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Our vang is attached to the boom at a point whereby no further downward adjustment can be made. We
sailor5017 at 6:43am 01.06.14
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Planning to change out sanitation hoses on 41DS Has anyone done this ? how difficult is it? any
Beach Bum at 6:42am 01.06.14
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Hi, I need to install a holding tank to my 351 (two aft cabin version) But where to put it? Cou
captainrod at 11:28pm 01.05.14
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I have a bebeteau 440 and notice both top and lower bearing rotate. I think i read some Beneteau rec
Ralph Johnstone at 9:37pm 01.05.14
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Has anyone installed a bilge exhaust fan in their engine compartment ? Now before you label me an
Davefromoregon at 9:02pm 01.05.14
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I have had my share of in mast furler fouling on my 343. I am pretty careful to make sure the boom i
Kestle at 8:38pm 01.05.14
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Love the wind instruments on the race boat, but on my Mac, the hull speed doesn't justify the $2-6k.
victorhoisington at 8:32pm 01.05.14
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I've embarked on a 2 year project. I recently purchased an old Plastic classic, a 1962 Shock 25, hu
djpryor at 7:40pm 01.05.14
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I recently purchased a 1995 Hunter 23.5. The boat came without a motor. Does it require a long or sh

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SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report
Hayden Watson at 11:36pm 05.31.23
Many people are intimidated by them but if you fly it with a sock it's not really a big deal to hand
Harken Jib Sail Furler
jssailem at 9:57pm 05.31.23
I have a couple wraps on the drum when the sail is furled with at least 3 wraps around the sail. H
First Boat Purchase
jssailem at 9:41pm 05.31.23
I had a Montgomery 15. A trailer boat lowers your monthly costs. It was easy to rig. Very stout des
Crack on rudder   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:16pm 05.31.23
Excellent job. That will last you years, but inspect on next bottom painting. arranty, until back
First Boat Purchase
Johnb at 9:01pm 05.31.23
I had a capri omega and loved it. It would plane in a decent wind, which made it exciting to sail. I
Possible SmartPlug problem
chuckwayne at 8:31pm 05.31.23
No device is fail proof. It is more important to look at rates of failure and consequences of the f
Marine Toilet Question
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:26pm 05.31.23
Just found out that my electric Jabsco toilet doesn't have a built-in macerator. Any issues with TP
First Boat Purchase
Tally Ho at 7:23pm 05.31.23
We don't know your age or physical ability. But, some of those designs are familiar and would be g
Furling Head Stay Tension
Tally Ho at 7:21pm 05.31.23
Was down sailing this past weekend and took this video. I have not adjusted anything yet but will
Harken Jib Sail Furler
Tally Ho at 7:20pm 05.31.23
Depends on a lot of factors, including how tight you roll the jib. As @Ward H said, you always want
Identifying Keel Layers - Need for Primer?
Blitz at 7:15pm 05.31.23
go to the interlux website, it clearly indicates a barrier coat primer or regular primer over the le
First Boat Purchase
amistret at 7:11pm 05.31.23
great idea, thanks!
First Boat Purchase
shemandr at 6:58pm 05.31.23
We don't know your age or physical ability. But, some of those designs are familiar and would be g
Identifying Keel Layers - Need for Primer?
shemandr at 6:42pm 05.31.23
I think you don't need a barrier coat on the lead keel because barrier coats are made to protect the
Furling Head Stay Tension
Mclovin at 6:39pm 05.31.23
Was down sailing this past weekend and took this video. I have not adjusted anything yet but will n
Crack on rudder   (1)
Mclovin at 6:07pm 05.31.23
hi all thanks for all your suggestions. I dropped the rudder and dug into it. Everything was ridge
Funny Friday!!!
jssailem at 4:47pm 05.31.23
Don't you just love a democratic solution. We drew straws you lost. Seems so random.
Possible SmartPlug problem
WayneH at 4:20pm 05.31.23
I changed over to the Smart Plug a few years back because I showed up at the boat to find my electri
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing
JamesG161 at 2:34pm 05.31.23
Try an Impact Wrench too. Jim...

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