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Hull void/de-lamination   (1)
dlochner at 8:50am 02.08.23
It appears that the hull has been patched. The edge of the patch is visible where the arrow is point
Black residue in transmission
kloudie1 at 8:41am 02.08.23
Just a couple of quick clarifying notes: there are two different kinds of Kanzaki gearboxes in the o
Why paint bottom?
LakeShark at 8:25am 02.08.23
The lack of paint with the proper primer on a boat left in the water may also lead to an increased n
2007 H38 - Wiring diagrams
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:21am 02.08.23
@flightlead404 Under the help desk, ask for Joe Kerr who was a former Hunter employee who I believe
Floor board replacement on a hunter 306
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:13am 02.08.23
@Dave Groshong I know you have the build list for this boat, can you help this fellow out?
Hull void/de-lamination
LakeShark at 8:12am 02.08.23
You might want to circle the suspect area in your photos as the bubble is hard to see and the video
Why paint bottom?
Rich Stidger at 8:04am 02.08.23
I *think* that if there is even a slim residue of fouling, it will be conducive to promoting faster
Why paint bottom?
Alan Gomes at 8:03am 02.08.23
I have painted the bottom of my boats forever, but now that I own a small boat, 19 feet, I wonder i
Black residue in transmission   (1)
JamesG161 at 7:03am 02.08.23
Mine is a Synthetic Oil per Owner's Manual. I changed mine to higher Viscosity Oil, used by Highway
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leo310 at 7:00am 02.08.23
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Floor board replacement on a hunter 306   (1)
JamesG161 at 6:49am 02.08.23
The Deck in the cabin is meant to support weight.
Why paint bottom?
JamesG161 at 6:46am 02.08.23
Most boats paint for protection of Fiberglass and keeping it smooth for faster sailing. Your Boat,
Floor board replacement on a hunter 306
RoyS at 5:43am 02.08.23
Are you talking about a PVC glue down product? If so, is this to go in the cabin or on the deck?
New autopilot
seadaddler at 5:38am 02.08.23
Thanks all I think I may go for the new evo 100 but maybe still use my old wheel drive my head went
Kanzaki KM3P4 problem Hunter 380
dlochner at 4:54am 02.08.23
Always helpful to provide hard data/experience to support one's opinion about a product's quality/r
Kanzaki KM3P4 problem Hunter 380
Terry Cox at 4:46am 02.08.23
Kanzaki they suck Always helpful to provide hard data/experience to support one's opinion about a
Kanzaki KM3P4 problem Hunter 380   (1)
Tally Ho at 12:31am 02.08.23
Black residue in transmission
Tally Ho at 12:09am 02.08.23
ATF is red. If it has any black or maroon color the transmission probably needs to be rebuilt and h
C&C 38 Landfall - Haulout question
Leeward Rail at 9:51pm 02.07.23
as someone at my club inferred that it it might not be able to handle the weight. They have no ide
C&C 38 Landfall - Haulout question
Leeward Rail at 9:40pm 02.07.23
In regards to the adjustable pads for a cradle... Drill and tap holes in the side of the tubes wher

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