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I have a 2004 Hunter 41 with in mast furling. I have found that the boom vang in its current positi
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HELP!!! Can anyone tell me the location of the waste vent attachment on a 40.5?
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My 1987 Hunter 37' Legend was damaged during Hurricane Katrina. Can anyone please advise me where I
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I was wondering the major differences between the oday 25 and 26. I am familiar w/ the 25, but not
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anyone know where to find instructions for a datamarine speedo, or short of that, how to work one?
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I am putting an offer on a 1974 41' Gulfstar Ketch, any info on how other owners feel about their's
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I picked up a 22ft. catalina this summer.It had all new shrouds.The mast looked like it was raked af
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I am interested in a 2004 Hunter 46 and want to know about how long it takes to sell this type of bo
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I am wondering if there is a way to get a manual for my boat? There are alot of things that need to
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Hello, I know this topic has been covered before, but I am looking for a handheld marine gps. I wan
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I have recently acquired a Neptune 24 made by Capital Yachts. I believe it is the small version of t
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Does anyone have one for sale...? or know of the best place to look.... ? New or a good used one..
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Hi sailors, I am planning a trip to Cape Cod and RI next summer. My old GPS 230 works good but is o

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Need a clean SS cut
Justin_NSA at 12:10pm 05.10.21
Do you have access to a band saw with a fine tooth metal blade? I do have a Delta bandsaw but I've
Cracked motor mount on Hunter 26
rgranger at 12:09pm 05.10.21
I'm partial to JB weld and have used it for many things. But it probably does not matter that much.
self centering rudder/tiller?
RussC at 12:07pm 05.10.21
Returning to my dad's home for a visit sometime in the '80s, he loaned me his Ford Probe to go visi
Need a clean SS cut
thinwater at 12:05pm 05.10.21
Porta-a-band. More likely, an angle grinder with fresh cut-off wheel. Mark it first by wrapping with
Need a clean SS cut
thwilson at 12:04pm 05.10.21
I have some new stainless steel tube, 7/8" diameter, 0-065" wall thickness arriving from Go2Marine
Instruments on panel not working.
Justin_NSA at 11:45am 05.10.21
Could be just a bad ground somewhere. Polarity is correct I assume.
Can you climb the mast on a Hunter 26?
twalker H260 at 11:41am 05.10.21
If it is a cdi furler you do need to clean out the black top piece of it occasionally to allow the i
Yanmar SB-8 Shift/Throttle Controls   (1)
npaulay at 11:34am 05.10.21
Photo of the setup for reference.
In-mast furling Outhaul car on boom Rubber Upstand replacement
SailJunkie at 11:28am 05.10.21
Thanks! Great Information. Ordering from Lewmar today!
Instruments on panel not working.
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:24am 05.10.21
Time to pull out the voltmeter and start tracing where the voltage issue is. Guessing isn't producti
H40.5 Forward Head sump circuit shorted.
edguy3 at 11:17am 05.10.21
Jim, I'm using this Rule 20F . Good suggestion on threading with the old. I'll report after I star
Detroit River transport
stephen_i_w at 11:15am 05.10.21
We were planning a similar trip for this season but were advised that the Canadian border is closed
Yanmar SB-8 Shift/Throttle Controls
npaulay at 11:15am 05.10.21
Hi Gary - was able to test the cables over the weekend. Throttle hooked up nicely. Still have some i
Replace Headliner Hunter 306
Pat cool skip at 11:07am 05.10.21
I just did the job last weekend. Quite easy. I used a plastic roler (for installing mosquito scree
Cracked motor mount on Hunter 26
MySong at 10:59am 05.10.21
If you can wrestle the motor into the cockpit, you should be able to remove the mount, put a dab of
Hunter 28 Seacock "Patch"
ManicFarmer at 10:49am 05.10.21
I would consider adding a valve on top to be a little less risky venture but still not worth it. Y
Can you climb the mast on a Hunter 26?
DeliriousSailor at 10:48am 05.10.21
If you post photos of what you have and where the problem is occurring we may be able to give furth
Hull Damage
SailJunkie at 10:46am 05.10.21
We launched on Friday with no trouble and I piloted Brio the 20 cold minutes to our marina. We bega
Cracked motor mount on Hunter 26
rgranger at 10:44am 05.10.21
If you can wrestle the motor into the cockpit, you should be able to remove the mount, put a dab of
New bottom paint, old barrier coats?
Ward H at 10:43am 05.10.21
@Scott T-Bird and @dLj That's what I get for relying on my memory instead of checking my notes from

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