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HunterBlows at 2:41am 10.06.09
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THE REAL NEW HUNTER EXPERIENCE Please Note: 1.) I have written this to help anyone interested in
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Loose footed mainsail THE REASON FOR ASKING THIS QUESTION Ray Don't you run a loose footed mainsail
william at 7:59pm 10.05.09
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Looking for an adjustable backstay for my Cal 33. Race a few times a year and enjoy a good cruise. W
Manny at 7:50pm 10.05.09
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Don, this is probably a very general question, but what recommendations do you have for sail trim on
hardaground at 7:29pm 10.05.09
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I have a 1997 40. 5 with the Volvo MD 22L does anybody know the shaft diameter, and the reduction ge
mark milson at 7:01pm 10.05.09
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I am installing a Spinlock XA rope clutch. On the bottom of the clutch it has a sticker that says "
Nereussailor at 6:36pm 10.05.09
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I've got a Groco Head on my 83 H30. I'm not sure how long it's been there, but I've had the boat for
lizald at 6:26pm 10.05.09
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I am looking for a 2003 Catalina 320 winter cover(mast up)
shorty at 6:18pm 10.05.09
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Has this website migrated somewhere else? It was a gold mine of information.
lizald at 6:18pm 10.05.09
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I am looking for a winter sailboat cover for a 2003, 320 Catalina(mast up storage)
paulj at 5:52pm 10.05.09
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Don What would it take to convert an existing bolt rope footed main sail to a loose footed mainsail?
John at 5:09pm 10.05.09
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I had my boat hauled for a bottom paint job. There is a small "Catalina Smile" - a slight crack wher
dgsail at 4:54pm 10.05.09
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I have a CD 26. In 2005, my boat storage yard replaced my broken Groco head with a Jabsco Model 2909
West Virginia Sailing Nut at 4:45pm 10.05.09
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I have decided to repower my 78 hunter 30 with the original model motor. My only issue is the previo
Charlie L at 4:42pm 10.05.09
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I have been talking to the local experts. Every marina has them. The consensus is that in lieu of
Raftco at 3:31pm 10.05.09
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I just read that O'day 25 keel boats have a taller mast than the centerboard (makes sense), but I ha
Carolyn1964 at 2:30pm 10.05.09
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Does anyone have any suugestings for my port a potty. I have a 1979 venture 25 and when sailing if t
Prime Time at 2:27pm 10.05.09
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Hi, I have an access plate on the top of a diesel fuel tank. In the middle of the tank is the mecha
Stu Jackson at 1:48pm 10.05.09
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In one of the three ongoing ' concurrent anchor, anchoring and manual windlass/anchoring topics from
JoelHoover at 1:02pm 10.05.09
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I found a used foil rudder at Minney's in Costa Mesa to replace my broken, rotted, bottom half. I ha

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Vinyl stripes
Crusty Ol Salt at 5:03pm 04.14.22
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ScottFreeRick at 4:57pm 04.14.22
Great to know that the sealant worked and has stood up to time. I think I will stick with something
Vinyl stripes
Tally Ho at 4:52pm 04.14.22
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DeniseO30 at 4:42pm 04.14.22
These images from a recent article by Steve https://stevedmarineconsulting.com/troubleshooting-over
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Tally Ho at 4:35pm 04.14.22
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Clydo at 4:19pm 04.14.22
Clyde, I have been exploring the repainting of my deck. I have arrived at the strategy of removing
40.5 Furling Mast removal
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:19pm 04.14.22
My recollection is the Hunter didn't offer a furling mast option in 93. Others will hopefully correc
Seams A Problem?
higgs at 4:13pm 04.14.22
Not on a trip right now. But I do have a "spare" air-floor model. I guess the fix or not fix questi
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higgs at 4:11pm 04.14.22
Remind me not to go there in a storm! Thanks for the info. Our summer weather is perfect. we neve
Raymarine ST4000+ Auto Pilot clutch pop out
jviss at 3:44pm 04.14.22
I may have a couple of the belts if you need/want one. PM me your address.
A Technically Sophisticated Repair
Terry Cox at 3:34pm 04.14.22
My son got me an iPod a few years ago. Amazing little device a bit larger than a book of matches. So
A Technically Sophisticated Repair
JamesG161 at 3:30pm 04.14.22
And yet iTunes won't let me access music I've paid for. It depends on how you Access iTunes. I eve
1993 40.5 Standing / Running Rigging Replacement PRO tips?   (1)
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thanks @jssailem! we managed to get the mast off the boat haul'd out and things seem to be going wit
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Growl at 2:55pm 04.14.22
You can see the cracks in the weakest areas Of the eccentrics.
Starting fluid
Rick Webb at 2:38pm 04.14.22
Perhaps some 151 might get it going then?
Raymarine ST4000+ Auto Pilot clutch pop out
jssailem at 2:23pm 04.14.22
That one looks pretty much like mine. No teeth missing. No obvious loose threads or tears. Not sure
Starting fluid
shemandr at 2:23pm 04.14.22
Would that be diesel mouth to mouth resuscitation?
West Coast marinas
The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:09pm 04.14.22
2 Charlotte Harbor boat yard but DIY is Charlotte Harbor boat yard I just send them a very detaile
A Technically Sophisticated Repair
shemandr at 1:56pm 04.14.22
At this point I have LP's, I had 8 track, cassettes, DVD's, iTunes downloads, satellite radio play

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