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Hello sorry if I am asking a question in the wrong forum. I am looking at buying a catalina 25 with
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Just came back from Bellport after looking at the ice boats on the frozen bay,we only get to see thi
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Hi all. I've got a bit of an issue I've got to deal with. I've got an O'Day 35 (same as 34 w/swim pl
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I have recently purchased 1979 Venture 25 that I am refurbishing and upgrading. I would like to add
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hunter 23.5 trailer specifications I' am looking for the (builderes)specifications of the trailer
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I' am looking for the (builderes)specifications of the trailer of my 1995 Hunter 23.5. Hunter Marine
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While doing the winter necessities on the boat, I realized that I needed to change the anode in the
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Doug J at 6:06pm 01.24.09
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I installed my GPS and Fishfinder, using a RAM mount. It's surprisingly sturdy. The nice thing is th
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I have a Hunter 27 with a pedestal/wheel steering. I want to build an Instrument Shelf to mount my G
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Recent Replies

Saturated rudder
Davidasailor26 at 2:16pm 11.04.21
I remember seeing a post or even a thread regarding opening the rudder with a skill saw. You woul
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
Thaelia at 2:01pm 11.04.21
And by the way, a boat yard, Craker Boy Works in Fort Pierce asked me on top of the regular Haul out
Saturated rudder
shemandr at 1:59pm 11.04.21
I remember seeing a post or even a thread regarding opening the rudder with a skill saw. You would
Single handing   (1)
Stu Jackson at 1:18pm 11.04.21
I would like to hear more about a Jib Downhaul. In addition to Joe's suggestion, here is something
Saturated rudder
Aarrrgh! at 1:17pm 11.04.21
After letting it drain, rather than applying air pressure, it would better to apply a vaccum - seal
Saturated rudder
Aarrrgh! at 1:13pm 11.04.21
It seems that exposing the inner structure to reveal critical corrosion, then re-attaching is beyond
Saturated rudder
dlochner at 1:06pm 11.04.21
Saturated rudder
Aarrrgh! at 1:04pm 11.04.21
Another source of water entrance into the rudder is through the top of the shaft (assuming it is a
CE certificate for Hunter 466?
twalker H260 at 1:03pm 11.04.21
From looking around for info on the CE certification process it looks like the certificate itself is
Saturated rudder
dmax at 1:02pm 11.04.21
After letting it drain, rather than applying air pressure, it would better to apply a vaccum - seal
Saturated rudder
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:56pm 11.04.21
Even if you dry it out throughly, you are still left with either a rusted and rusting internal struc
CE certificate for Hunter 466?   (1)
Eleftherios G at 12:46pm 11.04.21
The CE certificate is only good for three years and the IMCI website only displays the current cert
Saturated rudder   (7)
Aarrrgh! at 12:44pm 11.04.21
Before I first bought this boat, the first thing that I noticed was that the rudder skin had blister
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve
TimFromLI at 12:06pm 11.04.21
roundup?
Fuse in small solar setup
Ken Cross at 12:06pm 11.04.21
Thanks to everyone for the replies. I was hoping to just order all of the pieces I needed and then
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve
Ralph Johnstone at 12:04pm 11.04.21
Our sailboats are pressure powered by the Winds. How do you relieve the Wind Pressure on the Sails?
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve
Ralph Johnstone at 11:57am 11.04.21
My tank and the tank on my previous boat used a 75# T&P valve, 3/4 in thread. Exactly. A correct
Any advice for Anacapa Island day trip?
JackOlsen at 11:18am 11.04.21
Well, we had a great time. My son is studying tectonics and the 'rock cycle' in his science class,
Bilge drain plug
Arrgh at 11:16am 11.04.21
Thanks everybody
Propane storage replacement
JamesG161 at 11:08am 11.04.21
Many options... https://www.amazon.com/Vestil-CB-W-S-Wall-Mounted-Bracket-Cylinder/dp/B00208DY76/ref

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