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Rch at 12:25pm 07.19.05
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Has anyone had trouble with the Fiberglass supports where the motor mounts are bolted? I had troubl
Gary at 12:22pm 07.19.05
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Is it my imagination, or did Hunter change the deck design from 84 to 85? On the 85 and newer models
Dave M. at 12:03pm 07.19.05
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Hey All! I'm looking to see if anyone's had the opportunity to check out the new h25 in person or
dnauheim at 11:48am 07.19.05
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I have a 1977 Cherbubini Hunter 30 and need to replaced the fixed windows in the cabin. I am not ref
Sherry at 11:37am 07.19.05
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I just bought a boat that has an ST40 Wind Instrument. The apparent wind indicator needs to be cali
kalessin at 11:37am 07.19.05
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Alright, I went to bacon sail the other day to price some sails for Tallulah and I need to know what
Don Guillette at 9:53am 07.19.05
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Today I had an interesting exchange of Emails with a mate from a recently defunked Catalina list. He
heather at 8:55am 07.19.05
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there are 3 holes in the hull two in the bow area on the port side' one in the stern in line with
Rich L at 7:53am 07.19.05
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I've looked at a few Iinternet sites for hard copy maps. None of the sites define the location well
LeeC at 7:45am 07.19.05
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I am in the process of selling my boat but will be buying another. I am mainly interested in the Hun
Carl Dunn at 7:32am 07.19.05
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Where can I find the right info to replace a cutlass bearing and re-align the prop shaft? I'm kinda
Kurt Sears at 7:03am 07.19.05
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What's the best replacement noise dampening material for the inside of a diesel engine compartment?
Skipper21516 at 6:57am 07.19.05
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Has anybody thought of a way to keep spiders and may flys off the boat? Here in Chicago, you know,
Dave4927 at 6:34am 07.19.05
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I am considering the purchase of a CAL 24, Mark I 1969. Can anyone suggest where I can find the sp
Paul Aubrecht at 6:22am 07.19.05
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Does anyone have any experience with this boat transport company,bad or good?Thanks
Jim Schaff at 6:08am 07.19.05
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I realize that information about insurance is in the archives but I also realize that information ab
MIKE1009 at 5:49am 07.19.05
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I would like to remove and re-seal my plexiglass windows. The glass is approximately 12"x48" four ti
Kim Rice at 5:48am 07.19.05
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Hi - I am in desperate need of a spreader for a 1976 O'Day. We are in the process of moving it from
deeman7777 at 5:30am 07.19.05
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Peggy - I need a new porta-pottie per your excellent advice. I noticed the 962 looks decent and is
Larry Boroviak at 5:20am 07.19.05
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Folding prop (Fallbar?) bronze has failed in forward. I purchased this vessel last August and the p

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Hunter 19 or 19-2 Jib haylard wraps around CDI furler
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:30am 04.21.21
@twalker H260 I have asked for two photos to solve the issue to cover what I think is a too long e
Centerboard removal issue
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:26am 04.21.21
As you look at the top plate that the bolt head rests on, do not be beat on on it or you could break
Dock Tying Alternatives
Terry Cox at 9:24am 04.21.21
Hi Doug, had the same predicament when we purchased our current boat. Decided to add mid ship cleats
Holding tank area uses after removal?
Whatfiero1 at 9:20am 04.21.21
Small boat you don't need that much water remove and just use space for towels
Lubricant for impeller
JRacer at 9:20am 04.21.21
KY Jelly - Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorhexidine, Gluconate, Gluconola
variprop
Jake N Eggs at 9:11am 04.21.21
Here is the dealer information in Canada. EXCLUSIVE IMPORT AND DISTRIBUTION: Nautilus Propeller
variprop
Jake N Eggs at 9:06am 04.21.21
It is a special white waterproof grease. I purchase mine from a Variprop dealer. Comes in a grease g
This is crazy   (1)
william24424 at 9:06am 04.21.21
Lubricant for impeller
Alan Gomes at 9:06am 04.21.21
I tried auto and hardware stores and I haven't found glycerin. I do get some strange looks :huh: Wh
Painting over molded non-skid deck
william24424 at 8:48am 04.21.21
Easy job..although a bit time consuming. I mixed Total Boat nonskid 2 parts white, 1 part sand/beige
cleaning a marine head
Project_Mayhem at 8:36am 04.21.21
No-Flex Digestor Noflex Digestor is the best one I will definitely buy this next. The stuff I have
Painting over molded non-skid deck
PeteTheri at 8:35am 04.21.21
No need to sand out nonskid diamond pattern. I cleaned nonskid, wiped surface with acetone, then lai
Painting over molded non-skid deck   (1)
william24424 at 8:33am 04.21.21
No need to sand out nonskid diamond pattern. I cleaned nonskid, wiped surface with acetone, then lai
B361 Battery replacement
Guan at 8:14am 04.21.21
tks David. I'm probably going for 2 house G31 AGM and AGM21 for start... as will be lighter to repla
Mast setup
Joe at 8:13am 04.21.21
I agee with Justin about the lazy jacks. It is rare to see a recreational boat of this level equipp
1989 Macgregor 26D.....new to me.. and a few questions
rgranger at 8:06am 04.21.21
... and it looks like the line could easily slip off the hook. Is it hinged. It kind of looks li
Replacing steaming light and mast integrity
tanstaafb at 8:05am 04.21.21
Thanks all! I also asked in another forum (the Discord chat for reddit's r/sailing forum for those i
Dock Tying Alternatives
Will Gilmore at 8:01am 04.21.21
Tides? Floating dock? Wind and wave conditions? What do you need each line to do? The theory is

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