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First I just bought a used 1996 Hunter 280 and am very excited to make it my own! Top of my list is
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I finally got the water heater out. It was on it's last leg. 1992 said the label. I found a new muff
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I know many of these boats had leak problems on the port side around the galley. I have resealed the
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Hi, I discovered a clamp leaking at the holding tank on my 87 31' Hunter. The drip seemed to be occu
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I've a friend that's going up! What bulb would Oday have used up there originally? I picked up a L
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How does one install a winch on a canted pad? More specifically how do you deal with the angled wash
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Practice??
tfox2069 at 12:48pm 08.29.22
I think if we break this down simply its really about knowing how to trim sails to be the most effic
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:47pm 08.29.22
After looking again and again at photos #8 and #10, I am convinced that your only problem shown in t
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting
nmanoilov at 12:26pm 08.29.22
yeah, almost there. I'm working on finishing that rudder mount hole. Almost there, so I'll share som
Cleaning the hull
Parsons at 12:24pm 08.29.22
Tannins and metals (iron, for example) react well to acids, so I'd pick Marykate On-and-Off, availab
Engine Kill lever on Catalina 30
LloydB at 12:13pm 08.29.22
While we're here I'd like to ask maybe a silly question but but I don't know the answer and I am cur
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks
robm at 12:11pm 08.29.22
Now somebody showed some respect for backing plates. Could you please add a little detail to the a
Cleaning the hull
Sailor Sue at 12:01pm 08.29.22
We've had good luck removing tannin stains from the ICW using a hydrochloric based toilet bowl clean
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks
Ralph Johnstone at 11:54am 08.29.22
I'm ~90% confident about this since I couldn't reach the plate for a scratch / poke test yesterday
Practice??
Castle Parker at 11:34am 08.29.22
However, as a mentor in several capacities, there are no 'Stupid Questions.' If ya don't know, ask,
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage?
DeniseO30 at 11:28am 08.29.22
May be worth reading https://boatdiesel.com/Forums/Search/Volvo-MD7-MD11-MD17-Forum-piston-ring-stuc
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage?
DeniseO30 at 11:26am 08.29.22
The MD 7A is a pretty old engine I don't know if you can get parts for it but yes, taking the injec
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Roland5048 at 11:26am 08.29.22
Money Just remember to use paper money. It will cost you more but won't scratch the hull like coi
Hunter 30 and prop walk
Roland5048 at 11:20am 08.29.22
The Catalina had the motor mounted much further forward so I guess less angle on the prop shaft and
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage?
JamesG161 at 11:15am 08.29.22
Open each injector and pour in some Brake fluid to each Cylinder. Wait a week to see if you can ha
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage?
Richard19068 at 11:06am 08.29.22
is there anyway to know if the engine is frozen... I don't know the engine but can you put a wr
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting   (4)
nmanoilov at 11:01am 08.29.22
After cracks were made in a "v" shape with the dremel tool and filled with Plexus MA310 glue, I've u
Cleaning the hull
dmax at 10:58am 08.29.22
https://www.westmarine.com/davis-instruments-fsr-fiberglass-stain-remover-16-oz.-108753.html?gclid=E
Cleaning the hull
LloydB at 10:53am 08.29.22
Money
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Leeward Rail at 10:52am 08.29.22
Is it just me that would almost be willing to take the place of one of the test dummies ? Edit: lik

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