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Doghouse at 7:28am 08.03.08
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The new boat I am getting has an electric windless. I have never had one before, and I am sure the
Kjoe at 6:42am 08.03.08
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this is my firts boat over 14" and there is a lot of new stuff to me. sorry if this is a dumb quest
Kjoe at 6:37am 08.03.08
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I just bought a 67 (i think) venture 21 the trailer that came with it looks like some one took an ol
scotty at 10:12pm 08.02.08
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hello, i recently purchased an 83 27 hunter. it is not a tall rig, and has a 1gm yanmar. one of
AB at 9:46pm 08.02.08
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Hello, I am looking for a trailer sailboat to take out with my family, and would like advice on siz
Mike B. at 9:38pm 08.02.08
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I pinched the electrical connector that connects from the mast lights to the deck connection on my 1
NCNoviceCouple at 9:16pm 08.02.08
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I realize that this is merely a cosmetic issue, but it's important to the Admiral. What are some of
Sam Krawczyk at 7:53pm 08.02.08
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I am thinking of buying a 35' O'Day for the Caribbean. Is it a good choice ? any pro's and con's wou
Chris Orr at 7:09pm 08.02.08
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I traced the leak in my fresh water system to the hot water tank and have decided to replace it. Af
Mark Remington at 6:41pm 08.02.08
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My 4 hp Suzuki outboard stalls while I'm coming into the marina. All I do is pump the bulb and it s
howard at 5:06pm 08.02.08
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If anyone knows of an availbale trailer for a hunter '27 I'd like to rent or buy so I can haul my bo
James'n'Melissa at 5:00pm 08.02.08
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Hello. Brand new to boating, much less sailing. We live along the Salem River in NJ, and just bought
breadman at 3:58pm 08.02.08
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Well Tim have we thought about the Race next Saturday at Loisville? Hope theres lots of wind.
rob at 3:52pm 08.02.08
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Of late, my main has jammed repeatedly. Usually, I can work the system back-and-forth, push and pul
shorty at 1:29pm 08.02.08
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I am looking to clean up the rat's nest otherwise known as my breaker panel. In looking to accommod
Wayne at 1:29pm 08.02.08
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I am replacing the teak and holly sole in my cabin with 1/4" teak and holly ply. I have been advise
Patrick S/V Shangra-La at 12:00pm 08.02.08
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I have a friend who has a 37 CSY cutter. It has a full keel and is a great blue water boat. The sa
Bob at 11:38am 08.02.08
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I was looking to buy a used dingy with a small motor but after looking around you can but a used jet
hawsepipe at 11:27am 08.02.08
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I am considering overhualing the swing keel/center board on a 1998 Hunter 240. Does anyone have any
Recess at 10:22am 08.02.08
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I keep hearing people talking about how a Northern boat might be fresher because it is used less tha

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Oil shortage
dmax at 7:39am 01.23.22
Thread drift: oats don't have gluten but they often come into contact with wheat on the farm, gluten
Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ?
RoyS at 7:21am 01.23.22
Here is another test that you can try. With engine running, loosen injector fuel inputs one at a tim
Removing Shaft from flange on Universal M-25
RitSim at 7:15am 01.23.22
After tightening the puller to maximum, and heating to 350-400 deg F, give a sharp rap to the rear
Something I found on my computer when copying files to my new one.
rgranger at 7:15am 01.23.22
can you load that file as an attachement so we can find it on our computers the next time we transfe
Hunter 26 mast fit on 260
rgranger at 7:13am 01.23.22
The 260 would be really small for anthing more than a couple. But you won't burn a lot of gas. :
Oil shortage
rgranger at 7:10am 01.23.22
On a related note.... a few years back Quaker marketed a gluten free ver$ion of their oatmeal on the
Oil shortage
JamesG161 at 7:00am 01.23.22
Will my old Perkins engine understand? I have been using Synthetic Oil in my Volvo Penta for 4 ye
Removing Shaft from flange on Universal M-25
rajhnsn at 6:54am 01.23.22
Well after the first try, I did not succeed. We attempted to press it off using a socket and the tr
Heat exchanger anode
sailme88 at 5:56am 01.23.22
if your concern is having salt water drop onto your mounts, there are a couple of options. The exch
1989 Catalina 30 Control line size and length
Dave Groshong at 5:49am 01.23.22
For a C30 I like 11mm (7/16) for a mainsheet, 10mm (3/8) for the vang line, and 8mm (5/16) for trav
Headliner
Dave Groshong at 5:42am 01.23.22
We offer headliner and track https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=27&c=4&p=52360
Heat exchanger anode
2 OLD PIRATES at 4:54am 01.23.22
Had the same problem ........... just cut 1/4 " off of the bolt with my sawsall. Worked out just fi
"Hawkeye"
SFS at 4:46am 01.23.22
Simon! I have missed your posts. Spend a minute and update us on how you are and what you are doing
"Hawkeye"
jssailem at 4:38am 01.23.22
Good to see your post again Simon. How your well and still active in sailing. Is the reason the boat
Something I found on my computer when copying files to my new one.
jssailem at 4:32am 01.23.22
Nicely developed check list. Thank you.
Something I found on my computer when copying files to my new one.
BigEasy at 4:16am 01.23.22
Great list. That should keep me busy for a weekend!
"Hawkeye"
kappykaplan at 3:56am 01.23.22
Welcome back, Simon!
The Thetford Porta Potti
ErikVR at 9:31pm 01.22.22
Yep. Never had a problem. The ride my trailer gives the boat is pretty smooth and, of course, I'm a
New Capri 18 Owner   (2)
ErikVR at 9:13pm 01.22.22
Just for clarification, the device you're referring to is often called a " boom pig tail" and is so

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