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this problem has kept me out of the water for most of the summer so I am desperate for help before t
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I am planning to install air conditioning on my Hunter 326 when the boat is hauled this winter. I'm
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I own a '77 Venture 21 that has been mooored each sailing season. The trailer I got with the boat h
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I just bought a 1990 Hunter 27. Behind the head is an area where the toilet lines go through to the
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I have seen this subject listed twice now but have not seen any solutions to the problem. I have my
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I have a Hunter 340 year 1999 and I use st4000 autopilot . In a situation of wheater helm the force
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I am looking at a 1997 Hunter 26 with swing keel, 6' draft, and water balast. Can anyone comment on
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I need some advice on the on the general direction of the prevailing winds down the west cost. I rea
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How much centerboard do you use when pointing (close hauled) in light wind; in 5-10 knt wind; and in
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I have a 1983 Hunter 34. At low engine rpm there is a vibration / rattling sound in gear. As rpms in
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I am interested in changing the Element in my Racor Filter on my Yanmar engine. Everything is work
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I have an 85 Catalina 30 with the original interior cushions, which are now somewhat worn and dated.
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A friend of mine has a mid '80s Hunter 34. He needs to replace the sheet winches. He would like to
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A friend of mine has a mid '80s Hunter 34. He needs to replace the sheet winches. He would like to

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John, consider your question: adhesive or sealant. In your application, you are looking for a seal
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I have bought and owned many sitdowns and each time I sell them and move on. However my standup I s
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Leeward Rail at 8:49pm 07.13.21
Your local trailer manufacturer will be able to do that. @sail sfbay. has it right. Any decent com
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Leeward Rail at 8:42pm 07.13.21
I would look into a local trailer shop modifying your existing trailer. Aka maybe new axles and whee
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punahougirl84 at 8:32pm 07.13.21
It is an ISOMAT. The tall mast version. Thanks for the reply though.
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JRacer at 8:02pm 07.13.21
If you have some tennis shoes that the sole is flapping at the front, I recommend 5200. Other than t
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JRacer at 7:58pm 07.13.21
Is it a Z-Spar mast? If so, check on the USSPARS.com site. Or, call them, their rigger is helpful.
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Absolutely never 5200 (a.k.a. Satan's Glue) for anything, ever. Sooner or later, you or a subsequent
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Sailfanatic at 6:36pm 07.13.21
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sblaylock at 6:19pm 07.13.21
I'll check the voltage in the next day or so and see where we're at. Thanks for the tip on the socke
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sail sfbay at 5:56pm 07.13.21
Butyl tape.
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Sailfanatic at 5:49pm 07.13.21
Our mainsail has grommets for a 2nd reef, and from what I've researched we are able to rig jiffy re
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markwbird at 5:42pm 07.13.21
Install an access hatch.
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JoeWhite at 5:38pm 07.13.21
Measure the voltage in the bulb socket. Mine is a red LED with series resistor. Change the bulb fixt
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Jeff at 5:37pm 07.13.21
My H335 1993 also has a sub bilge. Bilge cleaner and a sail will help as others have mentioned. As

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