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Alain at 9:40am 04.04.09
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If you owned a hunter 310, can you tell me what kind of windlass is installed in your boat, and if
mpmurray527 at 9:21am 04.04.09
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I'd like to install a device to enable me to raise my mast solo (Venture 17) without using winches,
Quoddy at 7:24am 04.04.09
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Is the design of the B'R rig substantial enough to sail on jib alone? Specifically theH260 with boom
sailing now at 6:50am 04.04.09
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Manufacturer... Is is possible?? Thanks
Maine Sail at 6:32am 04.04.09
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I have seen the discussion many times here where folks say they monitor their batteries state of cha
ggrizzard at 5:35am 04.04.09
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It's prime sailing in Florida now and I would like to share the opportunity with local sailors befor
356_Steve at 5:29am 04.04.09
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Glenn, When you do a design, do you normally do the VPP or polars as part of the process? I have c
Roger Long at 4:34am 04.04.09
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The lady with the tape in the tank reminds me that I should mention my better sounding tube. This i
Quoddy at 4:34am 04.04.09
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Would a self tacking jib on a track be a design improvement for the H260 as far as ease of sailing?
cymeyer at 4:32am 04.04.09
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Our boat is 10 years old and have not replaced any of the furling lines. I saw some time ago how to
Jansen at 8:19pm 04.03.09
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I am away from my 1992 26s and my son asked me how much clearance he needs for a shed to put the boa
David21856 at 6:58pm 04.03.09
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We have a 33 O/I with hydraulic steering . How do you bleed the system? I have noticed some noise li
Mack Toles at 5:59pm 04.03.09
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Need to replace the springs on the trailer. Can't find the capacity of the trailer. Would like to
Polishing SS   (2)
Tim R. at 3:13pm 04.03.09
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Why buy new when all it needs is a little polishing. Here are the 2 pedestal guard bases from my bo
NotCook at 2:48pm 04.03.09
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Like the idea of being able to check on my boat at the marina while I am at home. When we were at Ba
DaveHunter20 at 2:29pm 04.03.09
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I live in N. Carolina and need a replacement upper shroud. Does anyone know the length or rigging s
cptzeon at 12:54pm 04.03.09
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We're thinking about doing two weeks on our 26x on Lake Couer d' Alene. Anyone been there? We'd lov
Brezzin at 12:49pm 04.03.09
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Glenn- Thanks for taking the time. I'd like to know your thoughts on the design of the wing keel f
selkge at 12:38pm 04.03.09
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When idling and slow speeds I have a noisy vibration. This is most evident when idling in the slip.
TexasLakeSailor at 12:37pm 04.03.09
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Has anyone used an ATN Top Climber? Did you find it easy to use? Is it worth the money or is it easi

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New to us Hunter 40.5
smokey73 at 4:26am 03.07.22
I don't disagree with you at all @artboas. You learn something new everyday on this Forum. I didn't
New to us Hunter 40.5   (1)
SV Maverick at 4:21am 03.07.22
I did not even realize the cooler lifts out. Once the cooler was removed I was pleasantly surprised
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please?
BigEasy at 3:54am 03.07.22
Ralph, It is my understanding that to replace the repair for this the boat should be out of the w
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sailme88 at 3:30am 03.07.22
Thanks for all the responses!! I have a few images, but am headed back to the boat today and will
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please?
Md80max at 9:28pm 03.06.22
Ralph, It is my understanding that to replace the repair for this the boat should be out of the wa
New to us Hunter 40.5
artboas at 8:26pm 03.06.22
Yep, you are right. That is what I purchased in stainless steel from USA Roller Chain and Sprocket
hunter 49 steering quadrant
artboas at 8:12pm 03.06.22
Hi, I'm after some more advice. after 15000 nm and recently crossing the Atlantic, I'm noticing tha
hunter 49 steering quadrant
artboas at 8:07pm 03.06.22
Hello Craig. I'm not next to my H50 so I hope these pictures are of some help. I'm interested in
hunter 49 steering quadrant
artboas at 7:58pm 03.06.22
Hi, I'm after some more advice. after 15000 nm and recently crossing the Atlantic, I'm noticing tha
Running Gear Maintenance
Ralph Johnstone at 7:49pm 03.06.22
2008, 1000 hours The PSS shaft seal is ready for replacement at 14 years. The shaft log hose cou
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please?
Ralph Johnstone at 7:36pm 03.06.22
I have the skills and time to do whatever is necessary with the engine except for the stuffing box.
Running Gear Maintenance
Tom J at 7:15pm 03.06.22
My question is, should I change the shaft log, too? Do you mean the shaft log hose that the shaft
New Catalina 30 Owner
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:10pm 03.06.22
Under the settee is where Catalina almost always puts holding tanks. As I said earlier, 25 gal is s
Running Gear Maintenance
Georgedoyle at 6:51pm 03.06.22
2008, 1000 hours, no movement of shaft in cutless bearing at last haul out in 2020. I'm installing a
Stern Rail Outboard Mount   (2)
Tom J at 6:46pm 03.06.22
I installed a brace for the perch seats. There was some sagging, since they are the most popular se
Running Gear Maintenance
Ralph Johnstone at 6:43pm 03.06.22
and change the cutless bearing. You want to check the condition of the cutlass bearing before any
Running Gear Maintenance
Terry Cox at 6:33pm 03.06.22
Hi George, no experience here with a PSS seal, but just wondering why you need to replace the cutles
HUNTER 280 ZINC ANODE
CROmarin at 6:06pm 03.06.22
When I pull the boat out I will take and post a photo no problem. It was there when i bought the boa
Houston, we have a Problem - H36 Compression Post   (2)
chichiflys at 5:57pm 03.06.22
Slow progress to some degree. Realized the upper portion of the post is epoxied to the underside of
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please?
DArcy at 5:39pm 03.06.22
If you are trying to determine sailing performance you might get an idea looking at PHRF ratings. Th

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