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fredvanbochoven at 10:12am 04.15.13
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Hi there all Hunter sailors all over the world. Proud owner of a 1996 Hunter 280 based in the South
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jcb2 at 9:44am 04.15.13
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I have an O'Day 31 and just pulled my Universal diesel (M18) out to remove the prop shaft. In doing
robfmcc at 9:38am 04.15.13
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I am thinking of converting my manual Jabsco head to an electric head on a 1998 Beneteau 352. I've
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 8:04am 04.15.13
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We are ditching our salon table. The area just feels so much bigger with the table gone. For now
Nrmlspeed at 7:26am 04.15.13
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I may be overdoing it but my technique for putting the boat away is to disconnect the battery. Is th
Stormydog at 6:01am 04.15.13
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Hello all, this will be our first time commissioning our boat. Our boat is a 28' Catalina MKII. We d
ancbob at 5:48am 04.15.13
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Ok, so I have the sled built and under the boat. 3 of the 4 keel bolts loosened just fine. For the f
Bertus at 5:29am 04.15.13
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Does anyone know where a life raft is supposed to be fitted on a Hunter 33?
seadaddler at 4:13am 04.15.13
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Anyone put a electric head on a 2007 H-36,my wife talking to our friends with a raritan electric hea
Ken13559 at 4:11am 04.15.13
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I've a 12000BTU Cruiseair Zephyr ZF12K aircon. Borrowed a friend's Elemax SHX2000 genset just for tr
Ajay73 at 3:14am 04.15.13
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Last week I cut into my deck under a turning block because of some wet plywood when drilling out one
airshac at 8:45pm 04.14.13
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I just bought a Mac 22 and need sails for it. Looking mostly for the main sail to get started, I'm
Nosidamt at 7:42pm 04.14.13
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I just purchased a Balboa Sailboat. It measures 24' LOA. I am not able to find a hull plate on it
Tom Joad at 6:21pm 04.14.13
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Can anyone tell me about the makeup of the hull of a 1974 newport 27? Specifically thickness, mat
Barquito at 5:45pm 04.14.13
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Has anyone run a new spinnaker halyard in a 35.5. We are now the proud new owners of a 1992 Hunter L
rgranger at 5:24pm 04.14.13
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... when you buy a 35+ year old sailboat? :troll: Remove the 10 layers of bottom paint to see w
dmwais305 at 5:16pm 04.14.13
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We purchased a Hunter 50C/C with a/c and have concern that the water supply pump may not have enough
Isla-Mae at 5:13pm 04.14.13
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I am in the final stages of rebuilding my '77 P'Day 25. There are cracks in the gel coat at the lowe
Ward H at 4:54pm 04.14.13
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I ordered new fenders and I am learning to splice by using some extra Trophy Braid to make 6 foot fe

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Hunter 260 Trailer Mods
Rick Webb at 5:15am 01.19.23
Dish soap on the bunks works very well to allow the boat to slip along the bunks. I have plastic co
Main Sheet Swivel/Block/ cleat- 1981 Sirius 21   (1)
jssailem at 4:10am 01.19.23
Garhauer Marine makes the pieces which you can combine to build the Mainsheet tackle you desire. It
Main Sheet Swivel/Block/ cleat- 1981 Sirius 21
Joe at 2:37am 01.19.23
Did you throw the springs away? Did you try cleaning and lubricating with light weight oil (3 in 1
Cutless bearing replacement tool for rent?
Benny35 at 2:11am 01.19.23
I just had one made for my boat, I'd be happy to rent it out. It is set up for 1 1/4" shaft and 1
Cutless bearing replacement tool for rent?
Benny35 at 2:09am 01.19.23
My brother in law made one for me, based on the measurements I gave him. He has a machine shop and
Funny Friday!!!
Will Gilmore at 1:56am 01.19.23
Oh my. Is he doing his own power connection tap? I think they were just using the pole to string a
Hunter 356 windlass
Ralph Johnstone at 10:12pm 01.18.23
First thing we require are pictures of your anchor locker to see what windlass will fit in it. I in
Lifeline Replacement
thinwater at 8:40pm 01.18.23
I considered it, yes. My concern with it is the shorter lifespan compared to bare stainless. If y
Lifeline Replacement
Richard19068 at 8:29pm 01.18.23
I considered it, yes. My concern with it is the shorter lifespan compared to bare stainless. Good
Lifeline Replacement
dlochner at 7:44pm 01.18.23
I considered it, yes. My concern with it is the shorter lifespan compared to bare stainless. Good
B361 Sail Inventory
Tally Ho at 7:30pm 01.18.23
Thanks for the feedback. I should have thought to capture the sails while sea trialing but overloo
Lifeline Replacement
dkinzer at 7:15pm 01.18.23
Have you considered Dyneema or other HMPE rope? I considered it, yes. My concern with it is the sh
Lifeline Replacement
Richard19068 at 7:11pm 01.18.23
Have you considered Dyneema or other HMPE rope?
AGM Winter Self-Discharge Data
Davidasailor26 at 6:59pm 01.18.23
The charger only got to 5 amps before it started quickly dropping to float. Full disclosure I flip
Lifeline Replacement
dkinzer at 6:56pm 01.18.23
@jssailem: DId you have your lifelines made at a West Marine in the Seattle area? I requested a quot
BeneteauOwners.com to close this month
Davidasailor26 at 6:53pm 01.18.23
Beneteau also took away public access to their comprehensive parts website recently. To be fair yo
AGM Winter Self-Discharge Data
dlochner at 6:51pm 01.18.23
Interesting. The charger only got to 5 amps before it started quickly dropping to float. I think y
Lifeline Replacement
dlochner at 6:44pm 01.18.23
Visually, I don't think you will notice the difference after the first day.
Lifeline Replacement
jssailem at 6:35pm 01.18.23

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