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outboard options for Hunter 25.5 mming at 2:18pm 07.07.12 Smaller Boats 2/2093 I need to replace the outboard motor on 1986 Hunter 25.5. Currently have Johnson Sailmaster with 25
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h 25 cooler drain Db421 at 11:17am 07.07.12 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2150 Refitting my '83 h25 and need help with adding a drain to the built in cooler. I'd like to "T" into
Steering? Wkemple at 11:02am 07.07.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1312 Versus other sailboats I've been on my 380 seems very stiff to steer. Is this normal? The boat was o
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Vitrifrigo AC/DC Drawer Refrig/Freezer DJW at 9:35am 07.07.12 Ask All Sailors 7/3238 I have the perfect spot where an old Norcold AC/DC upright refrig was originally installed (I took i
Water coming in self bailing ports.. arkansassail at 8:55am 07.07.12 Precision 9/18654 When under outboard power we have some water coming up through self bailing ports. Anyone plug thes
Post your passenger limits JVB at 8:22am 07.07.12 Ask All Sailors 54/17230 Let's put the common sense of this forum to use. Post 1) YOUR boat make, model, overall length, be
11.0A port light replacement quarteringbreeze at 8:21am 07.07.12 S2 11/3135 I've decided to replace the portlights and deck hatches on my 11.0A. After a lot of internet readin
Dedicated starting battery jviss at 8:15am 07.07.12 Musings With Maine Sail 28/14058 Hi Mainesail, I am planning to install a dedicated starting battery. I already have a new echo c
Odor problem IMPD31323 at 8:11am 07.07.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1629 Good morning gentlemen. I happened across an excellent condition 85 Mac 25 for next to nothing sitti
Last question on ballast valve (hopefully) (1) FlbkRoxie at 7:48am 07.07.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1224 We lost the bottom portion of our ballast valve assembly last weekend while launching the boat, and
Need a trailer stemkow at 7:26am 07.07.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/752 Is there any advice out there on the size / type of trailer I would need to transport my Hunter 22?
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Lake Michigan winds dlandersson at 6:47am 07.07.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1309 Is it just me, or do the winds on southern Lake Michigan appear to die around 12 - 1 pm, then get go
h34 transom leak VINN at 5:48am 07.07.12 Big Boats 10/2383 for some time now salt water has been leaking from somewhere near the transom on my 1984 h34 only un
battery monitors Neverbored at 5:48am 07.07.12 Catalina 310 2/1749 we're looking to install a battery monitor on our Catalina 310......which of these two would be reco
Interior teak John T1594 at 5:19am 07.07.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2707 The interior teak finish throughout my 2000 H340 still looks great except for around the galley sink

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Why paint bottom? Alan Gomes at 8:59am 02.09.23
Why paint bottom? Mark Maulden at 8:49am 02.09.23
Hull void/de-lamination Stanleywester at 8:45am 02.09.23 Thank you all kindly for the advice. This forum and the folks here are genuine treasures!
Why paint bottom? jssailem at 8:27am 02.09.23 I found that the work of Steve D'Antonio to be a readable discussion on the science of blister forma
Why paint bottom? Ralph Johnstone at 8:21am 02.09.23 I believe properly applied barrier coat is expected to last about 20 years. I can provide eviden
Where to look for Replacement Trailers (3) LakeShark at 8:05am 02.09.23 @brockangelo Trail Rite made the OEM for many years and may still make them. If your serious about
Hull void/de-lamination LakeShark at 7:48am 02.09.23 @Stanleywester I think @pclarksurf nailed it on this one. If it does not bother you then I would l
Why paint bottom? Ralph Johnstone at 7:46am 02.09.23 "Disinformation" is a strong word, indicating a deliberate attempt to mislead. Guilty as charged
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? NCBrew at 7:32am 02.09.23 I am 83 and in good health and I race my Hunter 35.5 in club races. I also sail by myself on weekend
Why paint bottom? dLj at 7:29am 02.09.23 The epoxy barrier coat (and anti-fouling paint) was renewed two years ago. How often should the ba
Electrical Output from Outboard Motor walt at 7:21am 02.09.23 A small outboard charger like that may be specified for 4 amps at full RPM so lets say you get 2 amp
Bareboat Charter in Bahamas vs BVI? Don S/V ILLusion at 7:20am 02.09.23 Thanks for the information. I look forward to hearing about your trip, TimFromLI. I don't think any
Why paint bottom? dlochner at 7:18am 02.09.23 The epoxy barrier coat (and anti-fouling paint) was renewed two years ago. How often should the ba
Why paint bottom? Davidasailor26 at 7:17am 02.09.23 The epoxy barrier coat (and anti-fouling paint) was renewed two years ago. How often should the ba
Bareboat Charter in Bahamas vs BVI? dlochner at 7:06am 02.09.23 I haven't been to the BVI in 30 years, so any comment would be dated, other than water depth is gene
Why paint bottom? Skip K at 6:51am 02.09.23 As for the original question, is bottom painting necessary? If you don't mind scraping your boat f
Why paint bottom? dlochner at 6:47am 02.09.23 There is plenty of reliable and sound information about gelcoat blisters that is based on good resea
Why paint bottom? jssailem at 6:42am 02.09.23
I have come to the conclusion jssailem at 6:32am 02.09.23
Why paint bottom? Davidasailor26 at 6:27am 02.09.23 Also, what causes pitting, if not water infiltrating the gel coat? Osmotic blistering is by defini

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