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Anyone familiar with Aruba that may have a tip as to where I may rent a small sailboat (daysailer).
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During my research I found the MacGregor 26 planable sailboat. If you have a 50 hrs outboard it can
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The Princess-of-the-Lake and I are looking at purchasing a 1995 h40.5. Overall, the boat has had ex
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My question: The metal fitting at the top of the rudder post, to which the tiller is bolted, crack
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Does anyone know how to run the shower drain so that it doesn't drain into the bilge?
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Purhaps for the first time ever, I pulled the mainmast on my Irwin 52. The mast step looked a lot wo
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Hi I have 87' Hunter 23. When I bought her she had her water tank and sink taken out. I was thinking
Ken Hammer at 8:37am 09.21.06
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My 52' has a Perkins 4236 engine, recently tuned. I'm concerned that the engine is not performing a
Scott21120 at 9:12am 09.21.06
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I am looking for a torch for shrink wrapping, and am a little confused by the range of prices - I se
abe at 9:10am 09.21.06
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I have some left over 2 cycle gas+oil mixture and I was wondering what would happen if I put in my 4
Ted at 10:37am 09.21.06
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Anybody use any of the charter companies linked on the Hunter website? We're considering buying a la
Steves at 9:09am 09.21.06
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I thought that I posted this but maybe I forgot to push the correct button. Anyway, were out in 30
Rick D at 11:03am 09.21.06
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On a recent trip, I noticed my oil pressure on my 4jh went through the floor at idle. After some res
Hartley S Newman 2004 hunter 36 at 10:58am 09.21.06
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I bought a new Hunter 36 in 2004 and had it equipped with a PYI max prop. It did a blistering 3.8 k
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Im thinking about getting a dodger for my Oday22 made by Genco Marine. I was then thinking that if I
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Anyone have experience with the wind direction indicator constantly spinning around? The unit is 4 y
Landsend at 11:41am 09.21.06
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I installed a a window a/c unit under the companway stairs on my Hunter 28.5...works great.
Landsend at 11:50am 09.21.06
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This is what the a/c install looks like from the outside with the hatch door closed. Of course it's
alan at 12:18pm 09.21.06
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hi folks, todays question..... on my furlex headsail the last two or so feet are not attached to fur
Jerrygg at 12:39pm 09.21.06
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I have water in my universal diesel 5411 oil and oil in the bilge. I suspect the water muffler. Ho

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How to gain access to port stern space?
BigEasy at 6:38pm 08.02.21
Checked out mine a few days ago when the propane solenoid topic presented. Vent line for propane lo
Installing Battery Monitor
karellen at 6:37pm 08.02.21
Just purchased this monitor as well. Keep putting it off because I'm not looking forward to fishing
Parting out O'Day 25
ray dann at 6:36pm 08.02.21
Jerry, Sent you a pm. Thanks
2006 Hunter 41 DS initial thoughts
Rjm st.petersburg at 6:20pm 08.02.21
We have a water maker, generator, wind generator and solar panels. Just need to go to port for fuel
Sail question
Tally Ho at 6:08pm 08.02.21
Looks like you either need to have the sail maker cut it down some for you, or trade your boat for a
BoatUS tips on rebedding hardware
Tally Ho at 6:04pm 08.02.21
I didn't mean to cause any issues, and if it seemed that way, I didn't mean to. Mainsail's contrib
Chain snubbers
dlochner at 5:55pm 08.02.21
@dlochner Are you fastening this to the chain almost like the prusik hitch that @thinwater posted
BoatUS tips on rebedding hardware
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:53pm 08.02.21
I have seen bubble gum used on keel boltd below the water line. Fellow called at midnight saying his
Chain snubbers
dLj at 5:45pm 08.02.21
@dLj Here's the photo. For size reference the flip-flop is a size 11. This will go through a gypsy
Chain snubbers   (1)
dlochner at 5:42pm 08.02.21
@dLj Here's the photo. For size reference the flip-flop is a size 11. This will go through a gypsy
2006 Hunter 41 DS initial thoughts   (1)
DayDreamer41 at 5:37pm 08.02.21
Beautiful boat and one I can definitely relate to, I notice that you have no strain relief on your s
Ellen Bay, Prevost Island
shemandr at 5:35pm 08.02.21
That's crowded! I'd be lonely there.
Chain snubbers
dLj at 5:33pm 08.02.21
My favorite method, when I need to recover the snubber over the roller, is a climbing sling and a
Rudder Replacement Is HDPE Worth it?   (1)
Parley143 at 5:16pm 08.02.21
https://store.ruddercraft.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=182_59&product_id=439
How to gain access to port stern space?
mdibella at 5:06pm 08.02.21
Can you access the vapor drain hose fittings through the small door at the back of the port stateroo
Ellen Bay, Prevost Island   (2)
Michael Davis at 5:02pm 08.02.21
On the North side of Montague tonight. Lots of company here and the inner harbour is full.

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