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floridahunter340 at 5:20am 03.16.23
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My first post, bought 1999 H340 last year. It has Edson CDi geared steering inside fiberglass cockpi
tuna boat captain at 2:20pm 03.15.23
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Not currently having a problem but would like to replace the keel hoisting line before the season st
bonkle at 11:43am 03.15.23
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I'm researching but need an answer asap as it's at the yard right now. There's 2 pics of the raw ste
Mast step   (4)
JoMa at 10:38am 03.15.23
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Need some help. I have just purchased a 2003 Hunter 386(sold as Hunter Legend in the UK). The boat s
lehighsail at 10:33am 03.15.23
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My 3 year old Jabsco 18590-2092 which got very little use stopped working at the end of last season
jimlieder at 7:22am 03.15.23
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I recently installed a electric halyard winch on the cabin top on my NONSUCH 30 and the next step is
Mike8074 at 11:21pm 03.14.23
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Hey Team, I finally got my new to me Catalina 275 from the boatyard. Overall I love the boat, but
BVLew at 6:59pm 03.14.23
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I'm the proud new owner of a 1982 (or so) Widgeon. Though sailing is the point, I've had a couple of
tailboom at 5:02pm 03.14.23
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dkinzer at 1:43pm 03.14.23
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One of my seacocks is slightly stiff to operate. I've put light oil on the valve stem and let it sit
Crazy Dave Condon at 11:57am 03.14.23
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Good afternoon, @tomoncapeced just joined the forum but advises there is a waiting period before h
Muttondressedaslamb at 7:32am 03.14.23
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A couple of weeks ago, I viewed the 1999 remake of the Thomas Crown Affair on DVD. The sailing scen
Nauti Laopo at 7:30am 03.14.23
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I have a Hunter 42 Passage. The previous owner had the life raft stored right in front of the dodger
doc_cj at 6:24am 03.14.23
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Joined back in 2017 while living near Myrtle Beach and sailing a Hunter 27. Eventually moved away fr
CurtisC at 9:06pm 03.13.23
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Is anyone club racing the Hunter 18 and if so what Portsmouth or PHRF handicap are you using? To co
ivieto at 8:07pm 03.13.23
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Hi, I want to replace the two valves that discharge the macerators, even to replace the thru-hull i
Brian NC at 7:22pm 03.13.23
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Newbie - Just purchased a 1994 with only a sea trial with the previous owners. Is it possible to tr
frebling at 3:37pm 03.13.23
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I am looking to Replace the SL windlass on my Hunter 38 (2005), I am aware of a shop in England for
ivieto at 2:04pm 03.13.23
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Hunter 37C Rudder Drop
Rumbero at 6:47am 09.05.25
So rudder successfully dropped and transported home. New rudder ordered from Foss Foam in Florida.
More on the Catalina Acquisition
dlochner at 6:33am 09.05.25
Here's a peek at the new Catalina 48. https://www.cruisingworld.com/sailboats/catalina-yachts-unvei
Access to water heater ( C 320)
john6206 at 6:09am 09.05.25
Fresh Water System Recommissioning 101 - Peggie Hall's "Cocktail" Rotten Egg Odor hot water "rotten
LFP for AGM Battery Swap
Phil Mac at 6:06am 09.05.25
You did not identify the size of your new House Bank. I am guessing there is more than a single new
Vented loop necessary?
Crusty Ol Salt at 5:59am 09.05.25
I'm installing a small pump to suck the last bit of water out of the bilge. It's always wet, stuff
LFP for AGM Battery Swap
Phil Mac at 5:57am 09.05.25
" bluetooth BMS"
LFP for AGM Battery Swap
Phil Mac at 5:55am 09.05.25
Vented loop necessary?
thinwater at 5:55am 09.05.25
I'm installing a pump that dumps into the sink drain. Since the drain is open, I assume no vent is
LFP for AGM Battery Swap
Phil Mac at 5:51am 09.05.25
They are 2x100 Ah Batteries connected in parallel so 200 Ah. I used a Blue Sea 2 stud MRBF terminal
Sanitary hoses
BigEasy at 5:09am 09.05.25
That is one of the purposes of the pipe-barb couplers in a run. Use PVC pipe everywhere you can, a
Deck core repair around mast base. Oday 23-2
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:04am 09.05.25
Are you looking to repair the area above the compression post or below? Think he is trying to dete
LFP for AGM Battery Swap
colemj at 4:43am 09.05.25
Each battery weighs ~20lbs? If they are easy to get to, then take them home with you for the winter
Furler top swivel blowout
colemj at 4:36am 09.05.25
There are cheaper sources for the bearings. Mauri Pro, Sailrite, and others sell the bags for $16.
Before and after   (1)
SailingLoto at 4:27am 09.05.25
I got her home to my dock. Gutting the interior and cleaning before I drop the mast to run a main h
Sanitary hoses   (1)
colemj at 4:20am 09.05.25
You need to "soft couple" pvc pipe to anything rigid (toilet, tank, thru-hull etc) using about a fo
Tether Pocket
Apex at 3:35am 09.05.25
google: spinlock deckvest pouch
Cast iron keel has some decent corrosion. Should I address it now before a first sail?
jssailem at 10:23pm 09.04.25
Understanding the nature of risks is essential to good seamanship. @Foswick has identified a possibl
Vented loop necessary?
Foswick at 10:20pm 09.04.25
The need for a loop depends on where you ingress the drain hose. If you enter the drain hose just be
Fuel usage
jssailem at 10:09pm 09.04.25
Canadian gallon in larger! It is Imperial!:biggrin:
LFP for AGM Battery Swap
jssailem at 10:07pm 09.04.25
I added in 2 x125 amp MRBF at the positive terminals You did not identify the size of your new Hou

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