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I have read that the hunter 216 plastic hull can crack. They say it is cold weather related. What is
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Hi all, I'm hoping to get some suggestions on which autohelm system I should buy to replace my old
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My boat came with a lectrasan system for waste treatment. I'm sure it's too old to be legal to use.
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Has anyone replaced the head liner in a 1984 34 Hunter? If so what did you do and was it a success?
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New owner of a 1979 Y24. Beautiful boat in amazing shape. Been reading through the forums and was wo
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Can anyone tell me what the seasonal moorings cost per foot at Dodon Boat Yard in CT? Thanks!
Joe Roc at 1:57pm 07.15.13
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Can anyone tell me what the seasonal moorings cost per foot at Dodon Boat Yard in CT? Thanks!
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I didn't spill any paint, but rather a much more unanticipated anomaly has occurred. My companionw
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I have a 2003 Beneteau 243 and want to replace the cutlass bearing but am not sure what size to orde
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I'm considering purchase of a 1994 Catalina 28 mk II with a wing keel. I am a bit concerned about ho
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I am looking at a 1988 McGregger 26'. The question I was wondering is the threaded plug on the botto

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Window Replacement Installation Advice
Ralph Johnstone at 7:21pm 05.26.23
Floss and a hair dryer work well for removal. You've got to wonder about someone in Florida in mi
What size headsail for a Hunter 386?
Tally Ho at 7:19pm 05.26.23
It might be a good idea to talk to a local sail loft and see what they recommend for your normal sai
Window Replacement Installation Advice
Tally Ho at 7:05pm 05.26.23
Mind skipped over the VHB tape. Yes, that would eliminate the need for screws. Did you ever stop
Do rust converters work on rusted keels?
Project_Mayhem at 6:43pm 05.26.23
Some of the rust converters don't actually do conversion at all. Read the fine print carefully. Some
Need details about this boat
Project_Mayhem at 6:41pm 05.26.23
What brand are the tires!?
Window Replacement Installation Advice
Project_Mayhem at 6:40pm 05.26.23
Mind skipped over the VHB tape. Yes, that would eliminate the need for screws. Did you ever stop
Weird Electrical Experience
Project_Mayhem at 6:30pm 05.26.23
Possibly.. Having a reverser polarity detect to power up makes more sense with equipment that can h
Hunter 146 Drain Tube and Thru Hull Fiitings   (1)
CapeCodBubs at 6:16pm 05.26.23
Problem resolved!!!
Seacock Mystery
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:16pm 05.26.23
If anyone is still reading - who would go sailing offshore in this boat?
Window Replacement Installation Advice
Ralph Johnstone at 5:38pm 05.26.23
The windows shown below were probably done 5-6 years before the pic was taken.. no cracking at the
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work?
FigBug at 5:26pm 05.26.23
Here you go. Thank you very much. Shouldn't be too hard to find something similar.
Seacock Mystery
Crusty Ol Salt at 5:17pm 05.26.23
First I agree with @Ralph Johnstone, Those valves look open to me. I have no clue why someone would
Hurricane Season 2023   (1)
JamesG161 at 4:33pm 05.26.23
Atlantic Ocean water is very warm in most areas As of today , so far, a bit cooler.
Bent stemhead fitting
skunther at 4:12pm 05.26.23
If I had to guess how it got bent sideways, I think the anchor rode became wound around the keel w
Bent stemhead fitting
skunther at 4:11pm 05.26.23
If it's this SS rod fitting which holds down the anchor you're looking at : support large forces,
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work?   (2)
Dalliance at 3:51pm 05.26.23
Could you post a photo of the support leg in your boat? Here you go.
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem
Mark Maulden at 3:17pm 05.26.23
If your sensor has one wire, then remove the sensor and wire brush the threads and also where it scr
Ship's Bell
capta at 2:51pm 05.26.23
I've finally found a VHF that has all the whistle signals built in. The only thing needed is a "hail
Bent stemhead fitting
capta at 2:42pm 05.26.23
This is one of those times when I would have the job done by a professional. Heating, twisting or ho
Need details about this boat
Hollyberry at 2:35pm 05.26.23
Photos!!??

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