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BroomHilda at 4:12am 01.28.08
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I own a 1981 Hunter 25. The deck is in need (I believe) of a paint job. Very chalky...If you were go
PHitchcox at 3:50am 01.28.08
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As my wife and I are getting older and have more time to sail, our backs are also getting older and
Warren Milberg at 3:27am 01.28.08
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I just got done reading, and rereading, an article on pg 38 of the Feb 2008 edition of "Sail," magaz
JohnnyMac at 6:59am 01.28.08
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Four years ago when I was planning a trip to the North Channel of Lake Huron I received valuable inf
arayc01 at 6:54am 01.28.08
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Does any one know what style of bulb is used in the mast head lights of a Hunter sailboat, specifica
Deadline at 6:20am 01.28.08
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Hunter neglected to screw down the compression post plate on my 320, so I helpfully obliged. Then I
Taylor at 8:04am 01.28.08
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Its mixed snow and rain in the northwest today, and a perfect time think about boating. I'd like t
Mike8245 at 10:08am 01.28.08
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Does anyone have any other than the obvious positives or negatives to each of the 3 floors available
Mike8245 at 10:02am 01.28.08
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I am considering a Silver Marine inflatable dinghy, does anyone have any experience with them? It wo
323Cruiser at 9:26am 01.28.08
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I recently purchased a Webasto AirTop 3500 desiel heater for my Beneteau 323 and need to make the de
Gosselin Régis at 9:02am 01.28.08
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Hi, I would like to know if somebody among you would have the dimensions of the opening Beckson of O
Kerry13709 at 8:21am 01.28.08
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Ready to start coating my teak ' holly plywood flooring, 23 or so pieces all together. According to
Joe Mullee at 11:20am 01.28.08
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Has Raymarine come out with a new autopilot called the Smartpilot X-5 or have I just been asleep at
Cruisin30MKIII at 11:30am 01.28.08
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Just purchased a 1995 Cat 30 MKIII :). The inside has a bit of odor from the head. I think i need to
jeff 93 40.5 at 9:08pm 01.28.08
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first time hunter owner here. beautiful used 93 hunter legend 40.5! any problems or tips to share?
Ray at 8:29pm 01.28.08
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All, Went to the Baltimore Boat Show this past Saturday. Chatted with the dealers, but did not see a
Norton at 9:33pm 01.28.08
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Young sailors save the day! http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/index.ssf?/base/news-8/1201156509244670.xm
richk at 11:10pm 01.28.08
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The incident happened around 5 p.m. north of the Bay Bridge near Sandy Point State Park.Error: Error
Mike Hancock at 3:07am 01.29.08
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Our Sea Scout Ship on Galveston Bay has a 1989 Hunter 27. The packing is leaking. On this boat, whic
Broke sailor SV Marcell at 3:48am 01.29.08
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Anyone know the chart number that covers Newport, RI to Saint Martin thru Bermuda? I have been look

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Freaky voltage reading
capta at 10:11pm 11.06.21
Perhaps whoever installed the unit made a mistake hooking it into the system. If it has a shunt for
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc?
MikeHoncho at 9:46pm 11.06.21
I hung a 6-lb zinc anode from rear of boat today, reasonably close to prop anode. Should significan
Adding a 115V outlet   (1)
Crusty Ol Salt at 9:15pm 11.06.21
Thx Ward. I will read that next. Big picture I am shopping on the West Marine site. I just finished
Freaky voltage reading
Tedd at 9:07pm 11.06.21
There are loads of reasons that a volt meter could erroneously read low, but an erroneous high readi
Adding a 115V outlet
Ward H at 9:00pm 11.06.21
The ProNautica is a very good battery charger. You don't need to use all three battery connections.
Adding a 115V outlet
Ward H at 8:56pm 11.06.21
I stand corrected. I believe that charger may be a lower quality on-board marine charger than one
Adding a 115V outlet   (1)
Crusty Ol Salt at 8:55pm 11.06.21
The same manufacturer has a ProNautica series that has one the matches the amperage (20 Amps) of the
JIB SHEET QUESTION
Ward H at 8:37pm 11.06.21
Looks good but the shackle needs to be tightened. I've used a single line with cow hitch tie to the
Adding a 115V outlet   (1)
Crusty Ol Salt at 8:34pm 11.06.21
I was looking at the ProMariner ProSportHD series. I downloaded the users manual from their web site
Freaky voltage reading
Hollyberry at 8:10pm 11.06.21
If the meter reads fine on one bank, but not the other I don't think it's a meter issue... connectio
Adding a 115V outlet
Ward H at 7:59pm 11.06.21
What brand/model is the new battery charger you are installing? I believe most marine battery charg
o'day keel problems
sailboatracer at 7:51pm 11.06.21
After reading the following thread, it certainly sounds like the keel problem with the three series
Hunter 49 Variprop
Georgedoyle at 7:35pm 11.06.21
Thanks for clarifying your experience. Sounds like the Variprop is a great choice. I haven't seen an
Freaky voltage reading
fullbore at 7:29pm 11.06.21
Agree, the meter must be faulty.
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc?
fullbore at 7:26pm 11.06.21
I hung a 6-lb zinc anode from rear of boat today, reasonably close to prop anode. Should significant
Occaisional Head Smell
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:01pm 11.06.21
I've yet to hear of a single problem with No-Flex in any toilet. If anything the macerator blade in
PNW Cruise 2021
Terry Cox at 6:47pm 11.06.21
the sailor who did not check his charts or the tide tables before he threw out an anchor... Yup. J
Freaky voltage reading
dlochner at 6:10pm 11.06.21
Have you contacted Blue Seas? Their tech support is excellent. My first thought is a bad volt meter
Its funny Friday!
Ward H at 6:05pm 11.06.21
The first time I read this I thought "Shame on you for calling your daughter a big dog" Sorry.
Has anyone built a boarding step?
Ward H at 6:01pm 11.06.21
Last week's Nor'Easter brought in especially high tides. I was able to step onto my boat when I arri

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