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2005-2006 Hunter 25 Garry15984 at 1:42pm 07.18.06 Smaller Boats 4/6593 I was emailed by Andrew who, with his brother, has been "thinking about the Hunter 25 because we vac
Why do my plumbing parts not fit? Michael at 2:18pm 07.18.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1246 I purchased an exterior shower unit for my boat, but am having problems. I hooked it up to my freshw
Check this out Wanderer138 at 2:11pm 07.18.06 Smaller Boats 5/947 Just because we sail small boats doesn't mean we can't think big. Click on the link below, then scro
prop shaft jake at 2:01pm 07.18.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1118 has anyone ever replaced a cutlass bushing and prop shaft? and if so can you tell me if one must cal
Towing a dinghy Tom at 8:40pm 07.16.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/2176 I recently purchased my first dinghy. I would like to now tow it along with us during cruises. Does
Shaft Alignment? Loosen and Let 'er Go! Bob at 10:49pm 07.16.06 Ask All Sailors 11/2257 I posted here awhile back about shaft alignment as I tightened down the motor mounds without realizi
New Hunter 25 Mike at 11:21pm 07.16.06 Trailer Sailors 5/1763 I am currently considering the purchase of the new Hunter 25. Does anyone have any reviews on this
oday 25 mast jim stevens at 12:27am 07.17.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/846 question for the board. I notced that my masthead has a stainless steel loop pointing forward abou
Trailer Cover? Jon Romano at 12:40am 07.17.06 Smaller Boats 5/1041 Does anyone know where I can find a good cover for my Hunter 216 when it's on its trailer?
On the water again ! Glenn17427 at 12:46am 07.17.06 Day Sailers 7/1319 Well, after 4 weeks of not sailing for one reason or another my wife and I sailed out of Ventura Cal
Tie inflatable to stern (athwartships) MichaelStacy at 1:09am 07.17.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1151 I generally tie my inflatable to the deck ahead of the mast when cruising. But this makes it harder
What a Sailing Day 20 knots and rising! ;D Salty Dog at 2:23am 07.17.06 Mid-Size Boats 4/923 Had a wonderful sail this past weekend. Started out on a day sail from Dahlgren, VA to Port Kinsale
Video Instruction on Sailing Kevin Jeske at 2:31am 07.17.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1137 I am a new owner of a pre-owned Catalina 22 Sailboat. I am learning to sail "on my own". I was won
Looking for 25.5 bimini David at 2:56am 07.17.06 Smaller Boats 2/941 Am looking for a tall bimini, ... about 18" higher than the boom. Have seen photos of them here but
Symmetric flown as assymetric? Grizz at 3:03am 07.17.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/1780 I read w/ interest today's Forum Topic and note where one Captain will fly his symmetric from a penn
New outboard Larry at 3:04am 07.17.06 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1020 I am shopping for a new outboard for my oday 22. Is a yamama 4hp 4 stroke a good choice for my boat
Stanchion replacement Robert F at 3:16am 07.17.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1326 I need to replace a damaged starboard side stanchion and am having a tough time removing it. I have
Boat sitting on keel-O'Day 23 Your opinion please James at 3:31am 07.17.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1404 Recently I received a copy of the O'Day 28 owners manual - Thank you Trey.One day I may upgrade bu
Breaking in an engine Franklin at 4:08am 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1063 The manual doesn't seem to discuss this so I'll ask here. Why is the recommended way to break in a
Anchoring idiots.. Maine Sail at 5:00am 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 21/2490 Okay I'll admit it I am sick and tired of idiots who have no clue how to use an anchor dragging down

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H410 Start Battery Don Lucas at 6:42pm 07.08.21 So someone ..............................................................................nevermid!
Funny Friday!!! (1) All U Get at 6:38pm 07.08.21 195998
Broken Keel Bolts - Hunter heritage at 6:32pm 07.08.21 This was my diy fix a few years ago. Hunter 27_75-84 Owner Modifications and Upgrades
Too much mast rake sirius86 at 5:49pm 07.08.21 Thanks for all the great feedback everyone! I'm still waiting for a calm day on dock to do the adjus
Broken Keel Bolts - Hunter SEMPERAVANTI41 at 5:43pm 07.08.21 Do you know what is the proper torque specification for these bolts? What did the yard torque them t
Just can't get no release! Project_Mayhem at 5:39pm 07.08.21 I'm trying to keep the new blocks in the $150-200 range. As wheel size increases so does the price.
How to bleed the water heater heat exchanger on 2003 H326 stuendan at 5:30pm 07.08.21 Thanks guys, I did Joe's trick yesterday to flush, then fill, and will finish with Don and Claude's
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance rpwillia at 4:11pm 07.08.21 I am not sure I want to spend $72 for the wrenches, but it looks like a nice set. I'd buy the spa
Which assender do you use ? jssailem at 3:57pm 07.08.21 His solution is to stitch his choice of climbing line to the end of the halyard and pull his truste
How to bleed the water heater heat exchanger on 2003 H326 JoeWhite at 3:56pm 07.08.21 I disconnected both hoses going to the water heater and used a funnel to pour antifreeze onto the ho
New H240 patbratton at 3:30pm 07.08.21 made it to Valdosta Georgia. will leave for Lake Lanier in the morning. No issues pulling with my si
New H240 patbratton at 3:28pm 07.08.21 getting a slip at Aqualand in Tranquil Cove. patbratton@gmail.com
New H240 patbratton at 3:26pm 07.08.21 Congrats! We're at Sunrise Cove. You on Lake Lanier Sail Rats FB?
Universal Diesel 5411 overheats with recirc line open, never gets warm with recirc line pinched closed fox9988 at 3:16pm 07.08.21 The original thermostat didn't fail. The engine began overheating due to impeller pieces stuck in th
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance (1) Tally Ho at 3:06pm 07.08.21 It appears you have a Spartan Marine stuffing box. They make specific wrenches for this box.... We
H410 Start Battery JamesG161 at 3:03pm 07.08.21 My H430 Manual clearly points it all out. If yours is wired correctly, you can not start the engine
Broken Keel Bolts - Hunter Tally Ho at 2:58pm 07.08.21 Probably better to proactively replace them (hopefully they come out) vs having to drill them out on
Which assender do you use ? briandd57 at 2:42pm 07.08.21 ATN TopClimber. It's easy and safe to use but requires some upper body strength, so get in shape!
H410 Start Battery Don Lucas at 2:33pm 07.08.21 Well I found out how the starter gets power with the battery switch in OFF and all Hunter 410 owners
Replacing shower drain hose on Beneteau 351 sognatore at 2:24pm 07.08.21 lol I can't believe that someone would design it in such a way that it can't be replaced without mak

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