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I am replacing my single 12v 4D-2 house battery in my 2000 Hunter 420 because of age and a bad cell.
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I am trying to remove my Danforth compass housing to get at the steering mechanism in the pedistal.
Relic at 1:35am 10.10.07
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I'm in the process of removing the stained/mildewed and generally grungy fabric from the cabin of my
Doug A at 12:24am 10.10.07
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I am in the process of re-installing a tie-down point (it secures a strap from the bimimi top) that
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I'm curious - where do other hunter 23 owners keep their compass (and other navigation gear). Mine
Georger Kornreich at 2:26am 10.10.07
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Hi Peggie, The piston of the head pump develops a lot of friction (old problem) and is freed up imm
Hugh4753 at 3:00am 10.10.07
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The last 2 times I've been out sailing my roller furler has jammed the last 2 or 3 revolutions when
PDXnative at 3:35am 10.10.07
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We are looking at purchasing a boat to take down the Westcoast all the way down to the Panama canal
seadaddler at 4:33am 10.10.07
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Has any one added Sirius weather to thier C-80 and used for off shore NY to Florida.
DJW at 4:40am 10.10.07
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Does anyone have any experience with a 2002 version of a ProFurl External MainSail roller furler sys
GJK at 7:19am 10.10.07
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I am looking for a source for a Packing Gland for my 1988 Hunter 45 Legend Sloop. The original plas
Pointless at 8:09am 10.10.07
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In my search for a used main (different thread) I realized how similar the Catalina Capri 22 is to t
Mickey84H34 at 8:24am 10.10.07
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The base on the Merriman pedestal on my '84 Hunter 34 is corroded to the point of structural failure
bob at 8:24am 10.10.07
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hello all its time to replace my 19 year old head. am looking at the jabsco toilet . bolt patterns
Rick Webb at 8:53am 10.10.07
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Great news for boaters who wish to take their inflatable PFDs aboard when flying to their destinatio
Claude L.-Auger at 9:48am 10.10.07
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Hello guys, Back about 3 weeks ago I posted a message mentioning that I was leaving the Montreal ar
Gary Germain at 10:09am 10.10.07
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My Ericson 27' has been powered by a Yanmar YSB8. I am told the motor is beyond repair because repl
Ron at 10:24am 10.10.07
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Does anyone know the Model # of the disels in the 272LEs? I am trying to fine a manual for mine. Th
Chris at 11:02am 10.10.07
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We have a 3GM30F Yanmar which is 8 years old. about 135 hours on the engine. I read that the engin
ted thompson at 5:45am 10.10.07
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Where can I get a copy of an owner's manual for a 1987 9.9 Johnson seahourse longshaft outboard. I b

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Has anyone built a boarding step?
shemandr at 2:28pm 11.06.21
As I grown older I more and more appreciate a handhold somewhere on the dodger frame that is well su
grinding sound starting??   (1)
Boomer2it at 2:25pm 11.06.21
Remove the air cleaner and look inside while you press the thermostart button. You should see visib
Its funny Friday!
Will Gilmore at 2:20pm 11.06.21
My daughter is a big dog and cat lover and I, of course, love science and philosophy. So, when I he
Has anyone built a boarding step?
thinwater at 2:11pm 11.06.21
...when I can't board at a gate and have to step over the life lines I always do so at the shrouds
Replacement Bulbs for Tachometer in a Type B Panel
dkinzer at 2:07pm 11.06.21
I was able to get some T1.5 wedge-base bulbs at NAPA today. There were none of that size out on the
Has anyone built a boarding step?
dlochner at 2:05pm 11.06.21
I would have to have a lot of confidence in a boarding step to step off on it with the boat moving.
Has anyone built a boarding step?
shemandr at 1:55pm 11.06.21
I would have to have a lot of confidence in a boarding step to step off on it with the boat moving.
Hunter 49 Variprop
Zencra at 1:45pm 11.06.21
So even though you had a bad experience originally with the Variprop, you're sticking with it? Did y
H41DS Racor priming question
Nachismo at 1:27pm 11.06.21
Nevermind. The hand pump shaft eventually sealed itself & I got a nice squirt of pure diesel out th
Has anyone built a boarding step?
Rich Stidger at 1:18pm 11.06.21
$300 for a boarding step? Stupid money......
JIB SHEET QUESTION   (1)
sail sfbay at 1:08pm 11.06.21
Soft shackle attached to the jib clew and jib sheet eyes. Credit goes to jssailem.
Hunter 49 Variprop
Georgedoyle at 12:35pm 11.06.21
So even though you had a bad experience originally with the Variprop, you're sticking with it? Did y
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
DougM at 12:21pm 11.06.21
Much thanks. Hope you get it all wrapped up! You had better hope that part is bronze and not bra
PNW Cruise 2021
Ralph Johnstone at 12:13pm 11.06.21
This is what happens when you anchor in 9 feet of water and there is a 10ft tide change.:facepalm:
Has anyone built a boarding step?
Hello Below at 12:03pm 11.06.21
@Rich Stidger, the Edson one is currently over $300! You don't love your boat?:)
H41DS Racor priming question   (1)
Nachismo at 11:26am 11.06.21
Brand new filter installed by diesel mechanic 3 months ago. I merely checked for H2O. Just drained
H41DS Racor priming question
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:18am 11.06.21
Did you fill the bowl as much as practicable prior to the bleed pumping? If not, it will take a lot
Yanmar Exhaust Elbow / cheap, quick fix.   (1)
solesurchin at 11:04am 11.06.21
Based on the info above for a custom elbow, I did the same for my YSB12 exhaust. It works very well
Has anyone built a boarding step?
SoSound at 11:02am 11.06.21
Excellent, I can start scheming! Another project to go along with my cockpit table. @Rich Stidger,
Has anyone built a boarding step?
SoSound at 10:58am 11.06.21
@Hayden Watson, ARGGHHH! That would be really irritating!

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