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Joseph13021 at 5:09am 07.04.06
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After looking at many boats, I'm close to making the decision to purchase a 1984 34' Hunter Sloop.
abe at 4:24am 07.04.06
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that checks how many gallons of water you have consumed and thus you know how much is remaining? So
Dan Nease at 7:25am 07.04.06
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This last Saturday (July 1) I ran aground while underway. Needless to say the centerboard split lea
Rubicon 1983-31 at 7:24am 07.04.06
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I've found most of the interior is held together with bronze screws, the heads of which stip-out 70
pkstinn at 6:20am 07.04.06
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Our H23 has a Rutgerson traveler. We need to repair/replace the rubber stops/bumper blocks, but cann
Mike Richter at 7:57am 07.04.06
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I have a 1984 javelin. The center board pivot assembly leaks. The what does the assembly consist o
Mark at 10:04am 07.04.06
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Richard at 10:07am 07.04.06
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1992 26S. The stainless steel bracket that holds the rudder to the tiller post broke off! Can you
Marybeth and Rip at 10:20am 07.04.06
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We have pleated curtains on our 1987 Hunter 31 that I think are original. We need to find the plasti
Bob at 8:44am 07.04.06
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Here at Lake Lanier, Georgia, a British Company installed a "boat bottom scrubbing system", where yo
markras at 11:07am 07.04.06
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Hi all. I'm a new owner of a Catalina 27. I'm interested to hear tips from those who know about ra
Josh Lyons at 11:37am 07.04.06
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I have purchased a O25 w/ roller furling jib. My second O25, but first furling gear. I believe it is
gary dickinson at 4:09pm 07.04.06
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I am considering trailering my boat to Prince Rupert and then sailing Spoth Eastern Alaska. Does an
mike masserant at 2:24pm 07.04.06
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Any one know how far up on the trailer near the bow roller - a 77' catalina 22 needs to be winched ?
RickN9737 at 2:15pm 07.04.06
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Can anyone provide some help on what the reefing configuration might be for the main on a 1990 Hunte
davidtre at 1:01pm 07.04.06
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I have read your book, and am a bit confused. Can or should you use KO along with Odorloss, or are o
saberlin@yahoo.com at 12:54pm 07.04.06
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The chain plate must have been leaking for several years because the bulkhead that it is attached to
scud at 10:19pm 07.02.06
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hi, I have a 1999 26 hunter it does'nt have a stern rail or stern rail seats how/where do i get them
Rob19574 at 11:06pm 07.02.06
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Bill O'Donovan at 10:28pm 07.02.06
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My H320 was so slow that I sent the transducer to Raymarine to check it. Turned out defective so the

Recent Replies

Is this board falling out of the well or should it be this low on the trailer?
patbratton at 3:45pm 07.09.21
I can not identity the trailer make. the previous owner had the boat three years. I just pulled it
Is this board falling out of the well or should it be this low on the trailer?
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:38pm 07.09.21
To the upper right is daylight between the hull and bunk board whisk is not good. The bunk boards s
Just can't get no release!
thinwater at 3:15pm 07.09.21
I'm trying to keep the new blocks in the $150-200 range. As wheel size increases so does the price.
Hurricane Prep - What do you do?
Rick Webb at 2:48pm 07.09.21
Generally you are better off anchoring out than in a slip
Weld broken Strut?   (1)
Johnb at 2:36pm 07.09.21
Dan, 1 FWIW my strut was fitted with a zinc by the previous owner. Some have expressed doubt as to
Looking for Hunter 38 on the upper Chesapeake bay for comparison
letskeepriding at 1:22pm 07.09.21
Thanks, That's kind of what I thought
Weld broken Strut?
Ken Cross at 1:15pm 07.09.21
Our strut broke 2 years ago and we got a new one from SBO. While it's not cheap you know that it's b
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea?
ontherocks83 at 12:51pm 07.09.21
UPDATE: So as a very late follow up I got the sail back from Quantum sails. It was cut down to a 11
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
dmax at 12:44pm 07.09.21
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Engine Stalling 3GM30F
odaydokay at 12:07pm 07.09.21
Yep. I clean that screen each spring. An easy place to get an issue....
Weld broken Strut?
DanMaine at 11:22am 07.09.21
I called them and found one it's a h 33 by Dahlmer. they sent me to Miller Island Prop. they have
Weld broken Strut?
ggrizzard at 11:13am 07.09.21
Dave, does the SBO store have access to that strut (or the one on my 79 H30C)?
1995 37.5 Hunter Legend companionway replacement
ggrizzard at 11:03am 07.09.21
I assume you mean the Lexan part of the hatch is crazing. I took my hatches to a local glass company
New H240
patbratton at 10:47am 07.09.21
I looked at the front of the mast above the base and did not notice anything that looked like an att
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker   (1)
Maine Sail at 10:44am 07.09.21
Here is the electrical diagram for the new and installed Lewmar V2 windlass. Everything is wired ac
New H240
patbratton at 10:43am 07.09.21
Use to camp out many years ago on sailboats during winter months on Lanier long before being a sailb
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker   (1)
skunther at 10:22am 07.09.21
As I have read it, the breaker that is tripping is the one in house battery switch panel. This is a
G10 Material for Mast Step   (2)
Blitz at 10:10am 07.09.21
I wanted to update my previous posts to show the result of my spring mast step project. I chose NOT
Weld broken Strut?
DanMaine at 10:04am 07.09.21
As a former Hunter dealer I would suggest replacing the strut. First it is 38 years old and fatigue

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