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Brian D at 8:55pm 01.19.14
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I thought I would pass this on: Dear Hunter Owner, As you may know we are organizing a Hunter Own
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My son is looking at a '94 First 21. Any owners out there? Comments on the boat?

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crystline build up
Ralph Johnstone at 9:25am 07.03.23
white crystalline substance = SALT But how does it get there ? Unless it's in liquid form and dr
Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak
dandelang at 9:25am 07.03.23
You nailed it the first time! Leaking around the gasket where the fuel pump attaches to the engine.
91 hunter 30t waste tank layout   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:20am 07.03.23
Get a helpful friend...
st 4000 and rudder position
Ralph Johnstone at 9:16am 07.03.23
I guess I'd be in the super hi-tech category. :biggrin: Or just one-upmanship over the next guy :
Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 07.03.23
I'm not leaking any fuel, just oil pushing past the dipstick. OUCH. Don't meant to piss on your
Weather forecast...
jssailem at 9:04am 07.03.23
Hey Cruisers. I know I am not yet with you on the water, but at the least I can share a bit of weath
Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak
dandelang at 8:27am 07.03.23
Wouldn't it be leaking fuel, if the gasket was an issue? I'm not leaking any fuel, just oil pushing
91 hunter 30t waste tank layout   (2)
jssailem at 8:08am 07.03.23
I am not sure I would rely on an internet recommendation to cut a bulkhead. Sure your boat was a f
Hunter 23 gets a little water around the keel bolts.
TGKENT at 7:55am 07.03.23
Currently located at Shuswap Lake in BC, CAN - though it hasn't been in the water for some time
crystline build up
jssailem at 7:53am 07.03.23
No pictures so I'll SWAG it... Boat located in Marina Del Rey. white crystalline substance = SALT Un
Small, easy soloing daysailing sailboat choice?
jssailem at 7:49am 07.03.23
I enjoyed the Lido 14 in my youth. It was not too tippy as @Joe shares... I have tipped them over ma
Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak
mermike at 7:18am 07.03.23
Probably misaligned the gasket under the pump. Darn near impossible to line them up when you have li
Possible SmartPlug problem
thinwater at 7:00am 07.03.23
Thanks for the report back! Yup, saltwater and electricity make a poor mix. I've had two boats wit
Beneteau Grey Water system
kappykaplan at 6:53am 07.03.23
Cheers and Happy Independence Day to all! Same to you and yours! :beer:
Beneteau Grey Water system   (3)
Captedward at 6:49am 07.03.23
here's my update, first thanks for the referral to the jeanneau site, unfortunately I can't access t
st 4000 and rudder position
Ward H at 6:40am 07.03.23
Or a guy with a lot of time on his hands in the winter. :cool: :beer: This!:biggrin:
Possible SmartPlug problem
Sailm8 at 6:33am 07.03.23
The promised followup. The electrician replaced the wiring from the socket to the AC breaker in the
st 4000 and rudder position
dlochner at 6:28am 07.03.23
I guess I'd be in the super hi-tech category. :biggrin:
st 4000 and rudder position   (1)
Ward H at 6:20am 07.03.23
If you want to go really super hi-tech, put a wrap of red tape on the port side of the spoke and a

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