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zds at 7:28am 06.09.13
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Attached is a photo from a 1980s-era Hunter 34 where the owner did a pretty incredible redesign of t
cherub78 at 7:19am 06.09.13
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Hi everyone. Another inquiry. On my 78hunter27 my throttle and trans control are on the bottom an
Db421 at 6:56am 06.09.13
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I have two original faucets for the h25, both have a small rubber ball inside that serve as a check
Winward_Saylor at 6:52am 06.09.13
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Two of our stanchions were damaged over the past winter. I have heard that they are no longer made.
vtsailguy at 6:50am 06.09.13
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I love this head. If you ever get a chance, buy one. Never seems to clog, I swear it would pump a sm
Dougo at 6:44am 06.09.13
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I'm running a Honda 5hp 4-stroke with the stock prop (7 1/2 pitch) on my h23. Toying with the idea
eckenroth at 6:16am 06.09.13
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Would like to share info with other 47 Ocean owners. I've had mine 8 yrs.
SBinNSB at 5:49am 06.09.13
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After a great 8 day sail here in NW FL our final stop before returning to the slip was the fuel dock
John R at 5:24am 06.09.13
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Several years ago, I went from lead acid batteries to AGM's. Since then I've read that if you make t
pamacm at 4:31am 06.09.13
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can anyone send me specification for modifying more rudder to a kick up rudder? I modified one, but
Hannah Quinn at 2:19am 06.09.13
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Bought an asymetrical spinnaker for my Hunter 306. Thinking about buying an ATN tacker that would r
Eastwind at 11:10pm 06.08.13
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I think I have the standard tiller on my '73 Catalina 27 but it seems too long to me. It feels like
Toddowen at 8:49pm 06.08.13
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Howdy, all. I'm new to sail and this is my first time posting here on this board. I recently purch
StinkBug at 8:08pm 06.08.13
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I'm in the process of making some plans for the 4th of july and trying to iron out a few details. Ev
CaptDon01 at 7:30pm 06.08.13
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Boats are arriving at the Fort Walton Yacht Club in Florida for the 40th Annual Catalina-22 National
cherub78 at 7:30pm 06.08.13
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Hi I have a 78 Cherubini 27. Its my first season with my boat. As I'm at the dock I've noticed th
Catketch at 7:20pm 06.08.13
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I just got a replacement keel pivot bolt assembly for my M25 from Blue Water Yachts and, just for fu
Rschoolm at 7:19pm 06.08.13
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Hi all! Still trying to get the boat in the water. :-( While installing my bilge pump I noticed
Navicula at 6:01pm 06.08.13
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I have a Yanmar 4jh2e and on the dip stick it has two line marks....... when the boat has been sitti
carboman at 5:57pm 06.08.13
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This is from NADA. Any ideas if it is close? They did not consider a working trailer ($1000.00?) a

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Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's?
CapefloridaLI at 4:20pm 04.13.23
@CapefloridaLI go to the menu button on the upper left (three horizontal bars). Scroll downtown bo
Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's?
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:16pm 04.13.23
@CapefloridaLI go to the menu button on the upper left (three horizontal bars). Scroll downtown bo
Shakey in gear
S/V Sideways at 4:14pm 04.13.23
Davidasailor26 thanks that is more along the lines of what I'm looking for.
Shakey in gear
S/V Sideways at 4:07pm 04.13.23
1004-42 series Perkins
1993 Hunter Passage 42 needs rudder and keel
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:56pm 04.13.23
As a former dealer, @SailorShaggy is correct the bend is too severe and probably not repairable. Th
Shakey in gear
JamesG161 at 3:47pm 04.13.23
Sounds like you have a transmission issue. Model of Engine would help. Jim...
I'm a newbie fresh and green!
Leeward Rail at 3:40pm 04.13.23
After learning so much about sailing over the last 2 years, Does that mean this 42ft boat is your
170 Repair Question
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:38pm 04.13.23
@Tater Csn you tell me if it is a 140 or 170. Can you take a few photos and post them here. You h
Shakey in gear
JoeWhite at 3:32pm 04.13.23
Are there zinc attached to the shaft? If they are worn out, remove them then try. Requires a dive
Weather forecast...
Hollyberry at 2:21pm 04.13.23
Last weekend was wet and windy enough!!.. Had a great sail but then hunkered down for two days in 20
Shakey in gear
Davidasailor26 at 2:03pm 04.13.23
Shakey in gear
S/V Sideways at 1:53pm 04.13.23
Hello again, thanks for the link. I've been in touch with that company/Isoflex products and they are
Polishing the hull of a 1980 sailboat advice
dlochner at 1:40pm 04.13.23
First determine if the boat is painted. If it is painted it will be essential to know what kind of p
Shakey in gear
dlochner at 1:37pm 04.13.23
You could try something like this product from PYI. It might work if you have room for it and if it
Shakey in gear
S/V Sideways at 1:33pm 04.13.23
Could be. I did dive on it and didn't see any signs of hitting anything or picking up a trap or rope
Try- Sail Ready Bag
PaulK at 1:27pm 04.13.23
The design you outline seems to make sense. Do you have a separate track or a switching system to ru
Shakey in gear
kloudie1 at 1:19pm 04.13.23
Welcome to the forum! Could be an out of balance propeller as well. ?
Shakey in gear
S/V Sideways at 1:18pm 04.13.23
Nah, no more patience for that, spent a full week and I've signed off on alignment. I'm looking for
Shakey in gear
dlochner at 1:09pm 04.13.23
You will have to patiently adjust the mounts to get the alignment correct. A tedious job, but necess

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