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Bottom paint Irek at 9:22am 03.18.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1285 Hi everyone I have just purchased this boat and it seems that there are 27 years of AF paint on the
Surveyors in Port Aransas (near Corpus Christi) sbcwolff at 8:58am 03.18.21 Ask All Sailors 6/1631 We are looking to buy a boat in Port Aransas and would like a survey. The first surveyor that got ba
Vanguard Volant (1) Steve Morris at 6:29am 03.18.21 Trailer Sailors 1/1557 I've just come into possession of a 1982 Vanguard Volant. I can't find much information about the bo
Hunter 380 rear divider next to steering post Bill Small & Lisa Grossi at 4:21am 03.18.21 Big Boats 6/887 I had a survey and found that at the inside rear behind the steering column is a board about 1 x 5 i
Barient 22-39 CST winch drum not attached to baseplate? bjestel at 4:20am 03.18.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/365 Hello, I have a 1993 Hunter 33.5 with Barient 22-39 cst primary winches and one the drum is not att
Hunter 37.5 stern pole location (1) itonvent at 8:11pm 03.17.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1152 Searched extensively trying to find pictures of Scanstrut (or any other pole mount with self levelin
Lewmar portlights different than stock, won't open. (1) VisionPNW at 8:02pm 03.17.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/820 191694 On my 02' Hunter 466 the portlights are heavily crazed and you can barely see through them. I
How to keep a Bimini top with split backstay cut outs from leaking when it rains? Capt Robbie at 6:48pm 03.17.21 Ask All Sailors 11/3368
New Raymarine Transducer nikkinancy at 5:44pm 03.17.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/638 Hi, We are in the process of installing new electronics on our '88 Hunter Legend 37.5, and does anyo
Diesel heater dsmoll at 4:07pm 03.17.21 Ask All Sailors 17/3572 Hey everyone. I wanted to get your opinions on bulkhead heaters...diesel in particular. we currentl
Aluminum vs SS bimini frames NINEv2 at 3:49pm 03.17.21 Ask All Sailors 20/5277 Hey all. Another in the salvo of questions I'm sure to have before I take delivery of my C250... W
Small hole filler Brian D at 12:29pm 03.17.21 Ask All Sailors 14/2347 I have some devices attached inside the lazarette that I plan on moving. They are attached with scre
Someone with a Passage 42 in Central Florida geek_guy at 11:57am 03.17.21 Big Boats 1/781 I need to look at the toe rail on a late model Passage 42 (1997 ideally). My new boat is 6 hours aw
Venture 22 Rescue Project wynkoop at 10:55am 03.17.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 45/6321 I already own a perfectly good Ericson 27 that I am refitting for her 50th birthday which is quickly
Bottom paint for ACP material? molly21 at 10:52am 03.17.21 Ask All Sailors 1/445 This is my second year owning a 2003 Hunter 216 and will be putting her in the water for the summer
Leaks from hull/deck joint Hunter 33.5 (1) Don Reid at 10:24am 03.17.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2523 191662 Please confirm that the above drawing is the correct configuration for the hull/deck joint
Sailing with cabin top hatch open? Hydro Therapy at 9:06am 03.17.21 Ask All Sailors 11/1183 Has anyone found a way to sail with the hatch open and keep the headsail sheets from getting stuck?
Repower H45CC? S/V Talisa at 8:51am 03.17.21 Big Boats 1/521 Has anyone here had experience of removing / replacing the engine on a Hunter45CC (specifically)? H
In-Mast Roller Furling Problems tb_gb at 5:52am 03.17.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2281 I have a 1999 Hunter 380 with an in-mast roller furling main. The boat was extremely lightly used.
C22 Swing Keel/Fiberglass Repair? (3) C_Level at 8:50pm 03.16.21 Catalina 22 6/2263 Hello, I am in the early process of restoring a 1975 C22. I am now doing the entire swing ke

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entry level electronics egreen024 at 6:06am 01.20.25 Daves synopsis in Post 3 is excellent. If you want a product recommendation, I prefer B&G but I ha
Forestay to bowplate connection hardware yelkenli at 5:38am 01.20.25
HUNTER 34 Tranny to prop shaft coupler cdells at 5:36am 01.20.25 That is perfect, thanks jssailem! I'll keep ya posted! SF Chris
entry level electronics Scott T-Bird at 5:06am 01.20.25 Daves synopsis in Post 3 is excellent. If you want a product recommendation, I prefer B&G but I hav
A couple PVC tricks -- on request. Urban Hermit at 4:40am 01.20.25 Did anyone really request? Yes. A monitor.
Forestay to bowplate connection hardware Davidasailor26 at 3:56am 01.20.25
How did you support your engine for installation of motor mounts. kloudie1 at 3:17am 01.20.25 I used a small scissors jack with a little piece of plywood to spread the load on the oil pan.. My 3
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Sock/Bag Question Apex at 3:17am 01.20.25 bag should stay on deck. Look for a means to disconnect. There is a ring at the base of the sock w
entry level electronics egreen024 at 2:53am 01.20.25 True statement. It is all about the complexity of the waters (seas) you sail. When I sailed in the
entry level electronics egreen024 at 2:46am 01.20.25 Thank you everyone for your opinions and comments. Appreciate
A couple PVC tricks -- on request. justsomeguy at 1:06am 01.20.25 A couple PVC tricks -- on request Did anyone really request?
Forestay to bowplate connection hardware jssailem at 10:48pm 01.19.25
How did you support your engine for installation of motor mounts. MikeHoncho at 9:35pm 01.19.25 cedar block with large and thin wood wedges. I used a pry bar with leverage blocking to make small
Through-Hull Fittings Ralph Johnstone at 8:49pm 01.19.25 I would have thought that Marelon would spell the end of all problems regarding thru-hull valves. T
2006 Hunter 41DS House Bank Charging off alternator marcham at 8:41pm 01.19.25 Is this your boat or the OPs ?
entry level electronics thinwater at 7:37pm 01.19.25 To be honest, depth is all you actually need. That is entry level electronics. Otherwise, use a map
Through-Hull Fittings JoeWhite at 7:23pm 01.19.25 Do not order unless you need them. I would remove the hose and pour 1 ounce olive oil into the throu
Forestay to bowplate connection hardware dLj at 7:02pm 01.19.25 Why would you go to a clevis pin? This is a much better setup as long as the smooth pin section goes
Through-Hull Fittings dlochner at 6:55pm 01.19.25 If you have been using the overboard discharge for the head, the problem may well be calcium build u
Through-Hull Fittings Randall Schmidt at 6:48pm 01.19.25 You definitely don't want to go with brass. What you are thinking is brass is probably bronze a mor

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