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fred1diver at 1:40pm 05.23.21
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hey everyone, getting ready for splashing the boat, just changer the water pump/faucet to electric,
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Looking for some Lake Michigan destinations this summer. I would like to visit Beaver Island, Mackin
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The PO installed a B'G transducer and I'm validating the depth readings on my Zeus plotter. It typic
Rjm st.petersburg at 8:25am 05.23.21
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I have a Jabsco fresh water electric head on my new to me 2005 Hunter 41DS. I have replace the hoses
fred1diver at 8:16am 05.23.21
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after over a year of working on the boat, she's almost ready for boat's in on June 2nd. all I have l
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NYSail at 12:38am 05.23.21
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Ok so probably a very elementary question, however no real experience and would love some opinions.
Cycleox at 8:16pm 05.22.21
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Hopped onto Cinnamon for a nice Sunday race this morning and straight away noticed that there was a
higgs at 7:13pm 05.22.21
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I do not follow this site on a regular basis, so maybe this is a topic that has been covered before.
rcairflyer at 4:13pm 05.22.21
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New sailboat owner here! On a Hunter 170, there are four screws securing the centerboard retaining b
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Team118 at 3:04pm 05.22.21
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Hi; As I reported, I believe I have successfully installed RM network that allows communication betw
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CatalinaforaMEa at 8:13am 05.22.21
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Hello! New to the forum here, looking for some guidance with my topping lift. I have a 1981 Catalina
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markb_nc at 4:28am 05.22.21
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Hi everyone, I've sailed a Catalina 22 for a number of years and have decided to migrate to a Hunter
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Hey Hunter lovers good evening, The engine blower on my hunter 49 is defective, I just bought the bo
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While trouble shooting my overheating issues, another problem raised its ugly head. Intermittent st
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My long smoked plexi glass windows on my O'day 30 CB are cracked and leaking. Nothing major, just e

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Sail Recommendation
Davidasailor26 at 6:54pm 11.25.24
Try some other lofts. I recently got quotes from several, most of whom would come to the boat to mea
Pulling prop shaft off coupling procedures?
JoeWhite at 6:34pm 11.25.24
If your engine has not been installed yet, I would remove the propeller and pull out the shaft onto
Mast on a Hunter 19
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:59pm 11.25.24
As a former Hunter dealer, I introduced both sailboats. The19 came with a mast raising system whic
Mast on a Hunter 19
drtdkidd at 4:43pm 11.25.24
@drtdkidd The aHunter 19 you are referring to, is it the water ballast sailboat? If not, the year
Sail Recommendation
shemandr at 4:36pm 11.25.24
Uhm I think for an in mast furling sail I would have the boat measured. I don't think you would bui
TS 10 Simrad Tillerpilot reborn with smartphone app.   (3)
garymalmgren at 4:36pm 11.25.24
Hi Project Mayhem RE, Glad to hear that you're going for hall sensors instead of mechanical The Sim
Sail Recommendation
Tally Ho at 4:09pm 11.25.24
I used North Sail when buying my first sails. Went ok, but even with them measuring, main had to be
Sail Recommendation
kappykaplan at 3:51pm 11.25.24
You'll be much better off with a loft that comes to your boat to take measurements.
Adding Electric Bilge Pump   (1)
jrussnogle at 3:44pm 11.25.24
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements?
Hayden Watson at 3:29pm 11.25.24
With my hydronic system, I run the heater boiler for one hour each morning which dries out any conde
Macerator pump mounting
jssailem at 3:03pm 11.25.24
Will it be OK to mount the pump on a slight angle? With the motor side a little lower than the pump
O'Day 240 Outboard Motor Shaft Length
jssailem at 2:44pm 11.25.24
If you use the 3-5 inch value below the hull and the depth of the hull for a typical boat, you will
O'Day 240 Outboard Motor Shaft Length
jssailem at 2:42pm 11.25.24
Here are some suggestions from a prop shop on the web. The Ideal Prop Depth The general rule is tha
O'Day 240 Outboard Motor Shaft Length
BillFred at 2:40pm 11.25.24
That's what I am thinking, thanks! A couple of extra bucks, but a friend has told me a boat is a ho
O'Day 240 Outboard Motor Shaft Length
jssailem at 2:40pm 11.25.24
Measure from the mount to the bottom of the boat. Then, compare it to the outboard at a local shop.
O'Day 240 Outboard Motor Shaft Length
kappykaplan at 2:38pm 11.25.24
Mount is fixed. You'll probably want a long shaft then. Welcome to the forum! :beer:
O'Day 240 Outboard Motor Shaft Length
BillFred at 2:35pm 11.25.24
Boat is "home" working on cleaning her up and provisioning for 2025 season. Mount is fixed.
Replacement counter top
jssailem at 2:32pm 11.25.24
What about one of the big box stores? HD or Lowes have access to all sorts of countertop materials.
Decking project
kappykaplan at 2:30pm 11.25.24
Looks great!!!! :beer:
Gelcoat or paste for touch ups and spider cracks?
kappykaplan at 2:29pm 11.25.24
No, NO, NO ! There was a fl. before the oz. meaning a fluid ounce, before I sent it. SBO screwed u

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