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h410 Electrical Layout and Schematics Rich Stidger at 9:34am 06.30.09 Big Boats 0/1024 A 420 owner asked me for a set of my schematics for the 410 that I received from the Hunter factory
Beneteau 331 Non-Opening Port Problem wfperkins at 9:31am 06.30.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1281 I have a 2002 Beneteau 331 which I bought last year. I have noticed the build-up of mildew on the i
Rope Clutch Replacement javaprog at 9:29am 06.30.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1435 I have an 86 28.5. We broke the handle on the halyard clutch for the headsail this weekend. Is the L
Nighthawk CO detector - Suceptability to Chemicals (1) Rich Stidger at 9:28am 06.30.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1325 A while ago there was a post claiming that their CO detector was alarming and there seemed to be no
Yanmar 4JH2E freeze plug leaks lwilhelmsen at 9:07am 06.30.09 Big Boats 2/2314 I have a 1993 40.5 with a Yanmar 4JH2E engine with about 3400 hours that I have owned for about five
Splashdown! BobM at 9:03am 06.30.09 S2 8/1510 FINALLY in the water. It was so good to be aboard and floating yesterday. Fingers crossed for good
diesel smell! SeanMorey at 8:48am 06.30.09 Ask All Sailors 11/7399 Hi All, How do I get the smell of diesel oil out of my bilge?
Hunter site sailor420 at 7:54am 06.30.09 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/2287 Phil, Having a problem accessing recent posts. Site map box does not disappear when forum box is cli
Locking engine in reverse? birnbaumr at 8:00am 06.30.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1599 Hi, I've got a 2005 Hunter 33, with a 29hp Yanmar engine. Several people have told me its a good id
Outboard Bracket pgenesta at 6:42am 06.30.09 Ask An Oday Owner 18/3208 Morning to all... I have a 1977 O'Day 27 Sloop and I'm in the process of installing a Yamaha 9.9 hp
venture 25 keel repair dave-id at 6:19am 06.30.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1279 I am refinishing the swing keel of my macgregor 25 venture (1976) Does anybody know the specs for t
mast lighting wiring dennyg4 at 5:16am 06.30.09 Day Sailers 3/1294 I have a 1980 oday, new to me, the mast wiring is brittle and broken off at base of mast as the wire
Random Questions RE: my Hunter 260 SamLust at 4:56am 06.30.09 Smaller Boats 14/2722 I picked up a Hunter 260 two winters ago but so far have not had a lot of time to sail it. Having my
Overnight in NYC? TontosRevenge at 4:06am 06.30.09 Destinations 9/3710 We're planning to leave Kingston, NY and head down the Hudson. We're contemplating a one night stop-
A Picture is worth a thousand words steveebryant at 9:43pm 06.29.09 Mid-Size Boats 6/2004 Dear 1989 Hunter 30 Owners and other resourceful members: I am having a trailer built for my 1989
Head sail Mark H at 9:37pm 06.29.09 Smaller Boats 1/1053 1993 H 23.5...I wanted to find any ideads for a novice sailor looking for single handed sailing w ji
Catalina 36 TM boom dasherman at 8:15pm 06.29.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1893 I have a 1984 Catalina 36 Tall Mast. This past week I sailed back from Bermuda to Newport RI where I
Autohelm 800 Help!!! James 20287 at 7:52pm 06.29.09 Ask All Sailors 7/8568 Just got an Autohelm 800 from ebay, new but old stock. Worked great for a few hours, then pushrod g
CNG VS ProPane darbay at 7:26pm 06.29.09 Ask All Sailors 12/4985 I am looking to buy my first boat. I have come across several boats with CNG. 1) Where do you get
MAst set up- lifting apparatus revans18 at 7:07pm 06.29.09 Smaller Boats 4/1402 I have a hunter 23 (1986) . the mast is very heavy to lift given the placement and lack of leverage/

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Pedestal parts 1984 Hunter 31 sail sfbay at 7:54am 07.19.21 Photo(s) of the pedestal would be helpful in identifying the manufacture and photo(s) of the broken
Best Dinghy for Small Sailboat Leeward Rail at 7:38am 07.19.21 am wondering what the best dinghy is for rowing/motoring to shore on my Flicka 20 Depends on you.
Best Dinghy for Small Sailboat sail sfbay at 7:36am 07.19.21 The one that can fit on your sailboat, light enough for you and/or your crew to handle, large enough
Throttle position while sailing? DayDreamer41 at 7:31am 07.19.21 As noted earlier - you will want to follow the recommendation based on which transmission you have.
Replacing Forward Berth Mattress SawyerCurt at 7:22am 07.19.21 The original mattress is on its last legs. I am looking for an alternative to replacing what I have
Switching an inboard for an outboard Muttondressedaslamb at 7:05am 07.19.21 I have a 33' Aphrodite 101 after 40 years the one lung Yanmar needs to be retired. Changing it out
Mounting a chart plotter and maintaining the recommended compass separation Ken Cross at 6:54am 07.19.21 Note: having the plotter powered up or not has NO effect on the magnetic field from the powerful li
Replacing broken push button cupboard latch on beneteau 31 sail sfbay at 6:39am 07.19.21 I replaced one some years ago on my Hunter 386. I assume you removed the screws from the inside. Can
Bleed Fuel Lines on Universal M25? Muttondressedaslamb at 6:37am 07.19.21 Thanks, Mutton. Glad you found my post helpful. BTW, I have to replace the fuel hose that goes fr
Catalina 310 mast electrical connections SawyerCurt at 6:34am 07.19.21 I am planning on taking down my mast for maintenance this fall. Where are the connectors that go to
JY14/Hunter140 crack under mainstay mount mrisjor at 6:32am 07.19.21 Thanks! I've read that the epoxy resins won't bond to the Luran, and your experience fits with that
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Will Gilmore at 6:20am 07.19.21 You'll have a fantastic time Jack. I hope you submit this trip to the Trailer Mariner's 20-20 on th
A few 260 upgrades sail sfbay at 6:20am 07.19.21 That is admirable!! You might want post in "Hunter 260 Modifications and Upgrades" here: Hunter 260
Dinghy protector sail sfbay at 6:17am 07.19.21 Probably a good idea..............in my case I keep the my dinghy covered when not in uses.
Catalina 310 mast electrical connections shemandr at 6:13am 07.19.21 It's a good practice to disconnect the wires prior to surrendering the boat for the haul and mast lo
Retractible Keel Line Replacement Crazy Dave Condon at 6:05am 07.19.21 The boat should be lifted as a whole unit to prevent stands from kicking out for safety. Thank good
Landing a sturgeon DougM at 6:03am 07.19.21 Sturgeon are still around but the population is extremely depleted. One lake in northern Michigan ha
Shower sump probs seadaddler at 5:49am 07.19.21
Has anyone considered using a 4 piling lift for a Hunter 260? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:49am 07.19.21 That is exactly the approach to use following the design of the trailer. Anything else you are ask
PSA: 260 Owners - Check Your Rudder Brackets Crazy Dave Condon at 5:45am 07.19.21 @rs1sensen I do not follow Facebook. HOWEVER, THIS IS A GREAT CALL TO ADVISE HERE WHICH I REALLY

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