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Jared1048 at 2:16pm 07.15.11
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Anyone know of any? I need to replace my for and aft hatches and they are almost $400 each! Ch
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I was actually looking around the forums to see what I could find on the Raymarine ST 1000 autopilot
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Hello everyone. I am a new owner of a 76 Lancer 25. This is my first sailboat and my family and I
javelin at 12:50pm 07.15.11
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My grandson, 10, inadvertedly shut off the main switch from all to off WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING.
doehunter at 12:13pm 07.15.11
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I bought a Ray Marine ST1000 auto pilot. I haven't been to my boat with it yet so I have no plan on
michaelstar at 10:42am 07.15.11
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anyone have to replace the cable for a swingkeel? have tried getting to the attachment point on the
John rolka at 7:18am 07.15.11
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One of my projects this weekend is to install a topping lift, 2 weeks ago I nearly dropped the boom
Chip2007 at 6:35am 07.15.11
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We have a 2001 400 MK II and would like to add davits. Would appreciate any information on what work
Formosa41ketch at 5:22am 07.15.11
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Trying to survive a refit on our Formosa 41. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
RAD at 4:52am 07.15.11
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I'm in a marina for the weekend on the Hudson River in NJ and the surge from the river traffic has t
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My wife amd I will be in the NY/NJ/ New England area come this late Sept, early October. We will ra
mschoap at 10:00pm 07.14.11
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What do you think of this area for sailing in late August? Any travel advice would be appreciated. H
CharlieCobra at 8:45pm 07.14.11
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It's been a while since I posted up progress on the Hunter but it was a ton of work. Here are some b
paulj at 7:45pm 07.14.11
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Ray I think we have the same unit for heater bypass system. Have you found a metal replacement f
stevestk at 7:21pm 07.14.11
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I've been looking at older Hunter 34's (80's if it matters). Can someone tell me the difference in h
Marc Bergmueller at 7:09pm 07.14.11
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Hi, looking to go to Solomons next week and looking for a better, cleaner, more family friendly plac
jaygilmer1 at 6:22pm 07.14.11
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Need trailer for 28 foot Lancer. Any suggestions? Live in Tn.
Zee at 6:06pm 07.14.11
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I am new to sailing. I purchased my first sailboat this summer, a 1973 22' Venture. I have read th
jtallen2489 at 4:45pm 07.14.11
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I am looking for a tinted plexiglass window for the starboard side of the cabin for my 1987 O'day 40
tcarloni71 at 4:29pm 07.14.11
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While I am sailing the cable to my swing keel hums from vibration. I don't let it down all the way

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Sailboat with Original Engine - Ya or Nay?
jssailem at 3:33pm 10.10.22
My bad, James... #5 Keep the crew on the boat. I would look at the engine space. Consider mainten
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow.
isaksp00 at 3:32pm 10.10.22
Is this thing mounted on the mast extrusion or is it part of the mast crane fitting? Not sure what y
Leaky screws holding steering gear cover on Hunter 36 - any better solutions?
sail sfbay at 3:14pm 10.10.22
Larger screws sealed with white Life Caulk. That what I used on the same cover after I replaced my a
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
ambler at 3:11pm 10.10.22
The other through hull that is below the waterline is the large rubber hose clamped to the "volcano"
CDI FF2
patbratton at 3:05pm 10.10.22
I have found a local sail shop (located at Snug Harbor boat dealer, Buford, Georgia). I have watched
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
Ralph Johnstone at 2:56pm 10.10.22
Hydrogen + SO2 --> H2S or poison gas , but not to worry , Ever wonder what the word "pedantic" me
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main
fred1diver at 2:47pm 10.10.22
The Sailrite sail repair guide is $9 and has a brief but very useful guide to sail repair and modif
Inherited a 1980 Cat 30
kappykaplan at 2:41pm 10.10.22
Welcome to the forum! Any photos of your new treasure? :beer:
maybe a dumb water heater question....
dlochner at 2:33pm 10.10.22
After pumping out my 6 gallon water heater today I realized that in the past I had only pumped out 5
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
Morgan donor at 2:17pm 10.10.22
If the bolts are indeed a carriage bolt, you'll have to go up with the bolts not down. Square peg/ r
Boat damaged by IAN
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:32pm 10.10.22
Sorry to hear. Out of curiosity, what size were the dock lines? Might be a lesson there for everyone
Boat damaged by IAN
kappykaplan at 1:21pm 10.10.22
Glad to hear you faired reasonably well! Sorry I can't help with your questions.
Boat damaged by IAN
dave_and_dd at 1:13pm 10.10.22
In case anyone was wondering, we evacuated long gone before the storm. The boat is at our dock in t
Hunter 40 Series Davits   (2)
Rick at 1:01pm 10.10.22
Hey Not to always be one who offers a different option... but, I got my davits from Ocean Marine Sys
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
JamesG161 at 12:29pm 10.10.22
And what problems will the SO2 cause ? Hydrogen + SO2 --> H2S or poison gas , but not to worry
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:16pm 10.10.22
Yes, but you might get Sulfur Di-Oxide gas bubbles with Hydrogen gas too. And what problems will
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main
JBP-PA at 11:51am 10.10.22
The Sailrite sail repair guide is $9 and has a brief but very useful guide to sail repair and modifi
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
JamesG161 at 11:31am 10.10.22
Would regular FLA battery acid work? Yes, but you might get Sulfur Di-Oxide gas bubbles with Hydro
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
Rich Stidger at 11:30am 10.10.22
If I understand your pictures the bolts extend outside the hull under the toe rail. If that is the
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow.
Tb0n3 at 11:26am 10.10.22
:worthless: Without pics... it is hard to guess what "an eye" looks like... but if it is one of the

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