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Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade?
smokey73 at 4:58pm 04.22.22
It can be a challenge to install a linear drive on many sailboats. God bless those builders who pr
Replacement LED lights   (1)
jeepbluetj at 4:29pm 04.22.22
I used inexpensive rectangular RV LED fixtures on my C-30. They lasted the 9 years I had the boat wi
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Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade?
jviss at 4:20pm 04.22.22
It can be a challenge to install a linear drive on many sailboats. God bless those builders who pro
Reefing Method Question
stevenhagberg at 4:06pm 04.22.22
Alan Gomes I had a 1977 MK 1 with a similar set up as yours, but with a reefing hook which I install
Have You Ever Wondered What Your Rudder Looked Like On Your 40.5   (3)
smokey73 at 3:38pm 04.22.22
WOW, I am really surprised your rudder shaft is fiberglass. I have a 1994 Hunter 40.5 and my shaft
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dlochner at 3:25pm 04.22.22
Does not have Vetus. But, that was a great idea! Try Defender, they carry Vetus products and can
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade?
smokey73 at 3:21pm 04.22.22
That is completely incorrect, opposite of what's recommended by Edson and most marine professionals
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JRacer at 3:17pm 04.22.22
Try special order from SBO Shop, ask @Dave Groshong Does not have Vetus. But, that was a great ide
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jmallett at 2:56pm 04.22.22
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AaronD at 2:55pm 04.22.22
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Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade?
jviss at 2:52pm 04.22.22
I believe the linear drives are designed to be attached to the Radial Drive or Quadrant, not the ru
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade?
jviss at 2:16pm 04.22.22
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Needing a new motor for my Catalina 22
John Marrone at 1:25pm 04.22.22
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Anchor locker leaks
Davidasailor26 at 1:25pm 04.22.22
In case it provides any inspiration - We had a leak in our Beneteau anchor locker when the boat was
Needing a new motor for my Catalina 22
Leeward Rail at 1:22pm 04.22.22
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Anchor locker leaks
smokey73 at 12:51pm 04.22.22
There are two threads about anchor leaks. Here is my fix but my location may be entirely different
Elusive Leak in the Anchor Lockers of 1995 and Later Hunters
smokey73 at 12:48pm 04.22.22
Here is the link. My fix starts at post #13 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/hunter-40-5-
Elusive Leak in the Anchor Lockers of 1995 and Later Hunters
smokey73 at 12:45pm 04.22.22
I tracked my water leak from the anchor locker to the drain near the bottom of the locker. On my bo
Elusive Leak in the Anchor Lockers of 1995 and Later Hunters
senang at 12:42pm 04.22.22
We have a 2005 H38 with a similar anchor locker leak. My analysis based on water leak traces is that

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