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I have a Hunter 35 1989 vintage. The drain hose from the icebox became dislocated. I need to re atta
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Barnacle Remover/Raising Waterline Just spent too many hours scraping barnacle rings off the stern
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What can anybody tell me about the Cherubini Raider? I take it it wasn't made by Hunter. Any feedb
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I am replacing the water heater in my H34. Part of the literature is about galvanic isolators and wh
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I have an S-2 36 with an Md-17. recently the temperature started to slingshot hot and cold. At 1500
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Question #1.....In:doh: winterizing my boat.I used some duct tape to cover the coaming seat hinges.I
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My head liner fabric is drooping like in an 80's GM car. Has anyone done this repair yet? I have s
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I have just purchased a used asymmetrical spinnaker for my Islander 30. It has a pro furl system fo
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A variety of parts have been listed by someone (i.e. not me). Search S-2 26. Includes a companionw
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I have an Islander 30 . The mast has steps. The halyards all run on the outside of the mast and fr
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Scott, I would like to contact you. I live in McMinniville, Tn. I have an interest in the model
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Hi all, I am the new proud owner of a 1991 Catalina 30 Mark II. I just took delivery this past Wed
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Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch?   (2)
Fleet at 5:42am 10.28.21
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Marelon Seacock fail!
Hayden Watson at 5:33am 10.28.21
I guess if one was reeeeeeeaaaaaaalllllly into racing, a recessed mushroom head would cut your drag
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Tater at 5:23am 10.28.21
New to the group so my experience is limited. I recently bought a Hunter 170. The shakedown was Sund
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Justin_NSA at 5:22am 10.28.21
LOL! remember it well! That one needs a little Duraglit !
Marine Corps Alarm Clock Christmas Gift
Terry Cox at 4:55am 10.28.21
We had that exact model at Navy boot in San Diego! It was effective! I well remember it, too.
Jabsco electric head vs Raritan, repair or replace? (Thank you Peggy for hte macerator recommendations)
dlochner at 4:54am 10.28.21
Would prefer a smooth operating head(s) Thank you in advance Who doesn't? :biggrin:
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
Terry Cox at 4:53am 10.28.21
It's either a strong religious belief or just plain blind luck but whatever it is, I suggest you ke
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check
dlochner at 4:52am 10.28.21
The proper way to mount a spinnaker halyard is hang it from a crane off the mast head so it is abov
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Parsons at 4:36am 10.28.21
Welcome to SBO. Obviously a huge, open ended question, and @kloudie1 comments are good - it depend
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check
Joe at 4:11am 10.28.21
Looks to me like you have it figured out. If it were me I wouldn't touch the old jib halyard... wh
Winterizing bilge on my H37
Jim Legere at 2:57am 10.28.21
So...you drill a hole in the keel low down for this and leave it open? Yes. I installed it at the
More on Maine Sail
JamesG161 at 9:34pm 10.27.21
Geez. Is there a "don't like" on this board? yes... :thumbsdown::thumbsdown::thumbsdown::thumbsdow
Bent mast
mermike at 9:03pm 10.27.21
I splinted the mast above and below the bend so that the fix was localized.
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area
coldaddy at 9:00pm 10.27.21
Thank you all for the welcomes and for the ideas. I'll report back what I end up doing.
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
Ralph Johnstone at 8:57pm 10.27.21
Hi Terry, you've been very lucky over the years and have led a blessed life. It's either a strong r
S/E Marina Recommendations
rgranger at 8:38pm 10.27.21
Charleston City Marina is one of the best marinas I've ever stayed in, anywhere in the world. When
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Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check
Sailfanatic at 7:32pm 10.27.21
EDITED: The proper way to mount a spinnaker halyard is to locate it so it is above the forestay. A
Sailboat agreement with dealer
JRT at 7:24pm 10.27.21
When we considered a new boat, the dealer, was offering 3-4 year day charter their captain only, all
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
Terry Cox at 7:17pm 10.27.21
the anchor mount is made for a Danforth anchor which is a PIECE OF CRAP in my very humble opinion

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