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The Universal M25 manual suggest routine maintenance every 100 hours. I would rather schedule annua
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The 44 foot Kenyon mast on my old H-30 is very scratched and the white paint is in real bad shape.
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Trying to confirm something. My 1987 H34 has a Yanmar 3GM30F with a yanzaki 2.6 trans. So is my pr
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I have a 1989 Hunter Vision 32 and I feel I need to replace the main 30 amp breaker Alll of the off
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I have a 1989 Hunter 32 ft Vision and I beleive I may need to replace the main 30 amp breaker The is
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I had a 1994 2 stroke 8 HP mariner (bought new 1994) on my inflatable and that motor was a gem, alwa
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Mast Strut Bolt   (1)
Tedd at 2:27pm 07.14.22
@BobSail , I'm reluctant to propose a solution without being able to see the parts involved. The dr
Formal Nautical Education   (1)
jon hansen at 2:19pm 07.14.22
so you want to be a "Sailor". i think i can call myself a sailor. capta is one too. a sailor is d
Bombardier Rudder Gudgeon Bushings?
Leeward Rail at 2:19pm 07.14.22
I had a 16ft Invitation.(similar in length but only has a headsail, like a laser) If it is the sam
Difficult To Operate Through-hull Ball Valves
jviss at 2:13pm 07.14.22
While closed, I remove the hose and place 2 Oz of olive oil and reconnect the hose. Then try to mo

Louden Ness at 2:05pm 07.14.22
After multiple tries at sealing the original windows I did decide I had to change course. I was thin
Difficult To Operate Through-hull Ball Valves
berner73 at 2:04pm 07.14.22
Our overboard discharge thru-hull has always been difficult to open/close. Admittedly we never use
Formal Nautical Education
patagoniadave at 1:50pm 07.14.22
The schools you cited much earlier are in the business of preparing marine technicians, engineers,
Rust-looking Stains on Hull Beneath Through-hulls and Drains
jviss at 1:48pm 07.14.22
You are kidding, right? You've been here on sbo for ages and haven't heard about FSR? Or Mary Kat
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dlochner at 1:28pm 07.14.22
I am capable of doing this all self taught and hands on, but I know I will make mistakes and learn
Hard wiring an inverter
Stu Jackson at 1:24pm 07.14.22
Yep, I think putting this on the list for our boat tech is exactly the right move. Doug, I just re
Formal Nautical Education
patagoniadave at 1:18pm 07.14.22
@patagoniadave After reading your post I am not sure what you really want to do. Is that what you
Mast Strut Bolt
BobSail at 1:17pm 07.14.22
in my career I've seen so many failures due to incorrect fastener use--some of which ended in injur
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options
dlochner at 1:15pm 07.14.22
I kinda wonder what sort of University would grant a PhD for a treatise theorizing that legislators
Formal Nautical Education
patagoniadave at 1:12pm 07.14.22
Hi Dave. Our family began our sailing experience with a 28' Hunter sloop in March of 1999. Cruised
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options
FastOlson at 1:05pm 07.14.22
Sounds like a good dissertation topic for PhD candidate. :) I kinda wonder what sort of Universi
Formal Nautical Education
Richard19068 at 1:00pm 07.14.22
@patagoniadave After reading your post I am not sure what you really want to do. Is that what you
Formal Nautical Education
patagoniadave at 12:58pm 07.14.22
When I started graduate school I was lamenting to a colleague that I would be X years old by the t
Formal Nautical Education
Terry Cox at 12:56pm 07.14.22
Hi Dave. Our family began our sailing experience with a 28' Hunter sloop in March of 1999. Cruised h
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Stu Jackson at 12:51pm 07.14.22
You still have to remove the C clamp in front and pull out the impeller. It is easier to work on re
Original Sales Price of Hunter 26, 260 & 270
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:45pm 07.14.22
There are many items installed on the 26, 260 and 270. Additional items included trailer,motor, bott

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