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sailsncharts at 6:06pm 07.28.12
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Just purchased our first sailboat. Went out today in the rain and BINGO windows are leaking... so is
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Should you use anti fouling paint on a retractable centerboard?
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Well I finally got back over to the boat early this afternoon. I had some finish trim to install on
MATHURIN2 at 5:01pm 07.28.12
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Here's one from 1983... http://www.lespac.com/vehicules/marins/terrebonne/d-voilier-hunter-37-LP
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Tying to wire my GPS to the radio interface. Could anyone provide insight as to which color wire wo
Jollyroger at 2:19pm 07.28.12
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My three cylinder 120 volt diesel genset suddenly decided to only run on tick-over, and obviously wo
Igetit at 1:19pm 07.28.12
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I'm in the process of trading up to a 2002 Hunter 270 that was owned by a doctor who rarely sailed h
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Need one for my engine, anybody has one laying around for sale
rglobig at 11:52am 07.28.12
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I would like to replace my anchor light bulb with an LED bulb when I have the mast down to transit t
Bpruim@att.net at 11:28am 07.28.12
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I recently pruchased a 1985 Hunter 285. Interested in adding Stern Rail Seats. Two questions: 1. H
r.bostic356 at 11:19am 07.28.12
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Just had to order top stays for my 22 because the turnbucks threads on the stay side are cross threa
Cape Charles at 11:01am 07.28.12
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Made a bonehead rookie mistake with the 23.5....Stepped the mast and at the end found the mainsheet
cbrooks07 at 11:00am 07.28.12
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Hi - I am new to the forum, and (hopefully) about to buy a 1985 Hunter 40. I viewed the boat today a
shiller at 9:42am 07.28.12
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I need to replace my 2 Blade factory installed prop on my Hunter 41. Does anyone know the make an s
Perfect Excuse at 9:24am 07.28.12
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We desire to relocate our Hunter 410 to La Paz, Mexico from Port Moody, B.C. Currently, I have certa
gjaffess at 9:11am 07.28.12
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On my O'Day 272, I have the usual 2 battery setup. If i have it set for battery 1, will both batter
cb32863 at 8:32am 07.28.12
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Got my O' Day 25 finaly launched and have been having lee helm. Have loosened the forestay as much a
jkowza at 8:24am 07.28.12
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I happen to notice something the other day while the boat was on the trailer. The manual says to lo
jrowan at 6:45am 07.28.12
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Hello all, Does anyone else with a 5411 model Universal diesel know where the hose that exits up f
Scup at 6:38am 07.28.12
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...on Yanmar 1GM10. See pic. Which screw is used to bleed the air from the secondary filter, "A"

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The joys of boat ownership
rgranger at 1:54pm 11.25.22
I have bought a few trailers over the years. I have found the cheapest way is to shop fo a really s
I bought that 26 O'day!
dlochner at 1:49pm 11.25.22
Looks like you found yourself a bargain! The trailer alone is probably worth at least a grand. Step
I bought that 26 O'day!
kappykaplan at 1:44pm 11.25.22
artleyt115 , clearly y'all put a lot of elbow grease into that boat and it shows. Good job!
Buying a Hunter 23. No brakes advice
Salty Jack at 1:31pm 11.25.22
Dave: your response is much appreciated and I will follow it. If you have any idea what replacing t
rewiring the mast
jssailem at 1:26pm 11.25.22
General practice is to use thinwall PVC. Rivets through the mast to hold it in place. Easiest instal
rewiring the mast
Off2day at 1:13pm 11.25.22
My mistake forward
rewiring the mast
dlochner at 1:05pm 11.25.22
I put two lights on the spreader and the navigation light is mounted aft on the mast so it seems th
rewiring the mast
Off2day at 1:04pm 11.25.22
The conduit that's in the mast is split and it's put on a seam of sorts and it no longer is able to
rewiring the mast
Off2day at 1:02pm 11.25.22
I put two lights on the spreader and the navigation light is mounted aft on the mast so it seems tha
Upgrades to cross to the Caribbean
Project_Mayhem at 1:02pm 11.25.22
Your best bet is to have it transported on a much larger ship :cowbell:
Insurance claim
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:25pm 11.25.22
I don't suppose you will have much of a choice. The insurance company will pay as little as possibl
rewiring the mast
LloydB at 12:24pm 11.25.22
I'm curious why you find it desirable to move the conduit from the rear of the mast to the front of
New build Hunter boats
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:13pm 11.25.22
A new company has taken over the plant building pontoon boats but will build the small fiberglass da
Warped Rudder
sbrogden at 12:11pm 11.25.22
I plan on going to town tomorrow for a couple of chores. Will pick up a cedar board and some epoxy t
Buying a Hunter 23. No brakes advice
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:07pm 11.25.22
I know the axles put on that trailer plus the age. New axle. Make sure fenders are secured to ma
rewiring the mast
jssailem at 12:04pm 11.25.22
Yes it is "ok", but as @dlochner stated, putting your conduit in a place that can impinge on any of
Buying a Hunter 23. No brakes advice
JBP-PA at 12:00pm 11.25.22
Yes, brakes can usually be added to a trailer without replacing the axle. You can get either surge b
Washington Sellers Beware
jssailem at 11:59am 11.25.22
@Roland5048 you folk in FL have some interesting Toll Road rules. I just got a letter about a class

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