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fitz7525 at 12:29am 06.20.05
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I have an 2003 H466 and was recently contacted by a company selling Hunter endorsed extended warrant
Don s/v Tellico at 12:11am 06.20.05
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A friend in my marina swears his brand new (2005) Jeanneau 35' doesn't have a holding tank installed
RAY K18698 at 11:39pm 06.19.05
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I have yet to set sail on my "new to me" 87, H23. There are two holes drilled through the wooden han
gball at 11:19pm 06.19.05
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Hi all, Made it out on the lake for a rousing (and frankly picture-perfect) sail on the 170 yesterd
Charlie6991 at 11:10pm 06.19.05
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Does KO have a shelf life? I ask because I have faithfully used it since I purchased my sail boat
braces1173 at 10:38pm 06.19.05
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Does anyone know how to remove a Merriman Yacht Specialties wheel? I have a 1984 Hunter 34 with a M
augustwinds at 10:34pm 06.19.05
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I think my Y-Valve is the source of my smelly head based on my nose test... I have tried all of th
Gary at 10:15pm 06.19.05
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Can anyone recommend a good, sturdy swim ladder for a 22' sailboat with gunwales. It already has Shu
Tony Z at 9:25pm 06.19.05
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I am looking to trailer the inflatable tender and motor. The purpose of this is not so much transpo
R. A. Lueck at 3:43pm 06.19.05
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I'm looking for information relative to how the plate that covers the top of the mast is attached to
karmaf16 at 3:32pm 06.19.05
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Hi Everyone, I am making a sailboat purchase to be sailed on Lake Ontario and am doing the extensive
Mike Misko at 2:46pm 06.19.05
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As we prepared to sail this afternoon, we decided to put in a reef while at the dock. That's where
abe at 2:32pm 06.19.05
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I like to place strips of teak on the stern steps where the S/S ladder is at...less slipery and hide
David at 1:43pm 06.19.05
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What is a good replacement engine for the Atomic 4?
MABell at 1:38pm 06.19.05
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bly at 1:32pm 06.19.05
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Whether you have a small trailerable boat or a large blue water cruiser, chances are you have one or
Bert18049 at 12:54pm 06.19.05
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Hi all, my fuel gage needle is moving all over the meter even when waters are dead calm. Does anybod
Mike4049 at 12:41pm 06.19.05
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It is a 1998 boat.
Jeff Prideaux at 12:32pm 06.19.05
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I have a 4 HP motor with my Hunter 216. Is it recommended to trailer the boat with the motor attach
Jim Bessinger at 11:57am 06.19.05
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I have been toying around adding air condition to my 1990 H30 for two years now and have had some gr

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Repowering Islander 36
Rick D at 8:55am 04.15.21
Why go with the yard? Think a Beta Marine install by an independent jobber. Also, blocks can be repl
Yanmar 3YM30 fails to self prime
Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi at 8:44am 04.15.21
You might have an air leak - at the strainer, ,maybe at the pump gasket, or your impeller may be bad
Zeppelin RIBS
sail sfbay at 8:34am 04.15.21
Relatively newer comany, made in France with no US dealers based on this link The brand - ZEPPELIN
Please explain self bailing for me   (1)
Justin_NSA at 8:26am 04.15.21
Self bailing illustrated ;)
First-time Sailbaot Owner - Hunter 240 Swing Keel Question
familyrapp at 8:07am 04.15.21
Thanks @rgranger. I'm still curious if OP can post the results of his problem from last year. I al
Oday 27 stepping the mast?   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:54am 04.15.21
First-time Sailbaot Owner - Hunter 240 Swing Keel Question
rgranger at 7:54am 04.15.21
The H240 is water ballast. The keel probably only weighs 60#. If the paint is dried up in the kee
Capsized transport in GOM.
rgranger at 7:50am 04.15.21
They will. It's part of the game of any of that type of show. The first season of ice road trucke
Where to next?
rgranger at 7:42am 04.15.21
John, have you forgot our PNW narrative...it always rains, the sun never shines and the wind is alw
Time for New Insurance
rgranger at 7:41am 04.15.21
Does that make sense? Makes sense to me... I'd add to your analysis liability. If an old boat sm
Hull to Deck Joint Repair and Filler
dlochner at 7:37am 04.15.21
:plus: ... and 5200 is a one and done option. You can't undo 5200 without a lot of work. If you
Swing keel vs Dagger ?
rgranger at 7:37am 04.15.21
The mac 25 keel is also the ballast. If memory serves me right it is 800#. It is not going to swi
The Dinghy Diaries
dlochner at 7:34am 04.15.21
Aluminum hull RIBs seem to be popular. The aluminum bottom will stand up to the barnacles, the RIB m
FRANCESPAR BACKSTAY ADJUSTER - HANDYLOCK SS DUAL HANDLE   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:32am 04.15.21
Is the one in the photo below the one you are looking to purchase and how do you plan to rig it? Su
Hull to Deck Joint Repair and Filler
rgranger at 7:28am 04.15.21
I really don't see this as an application for 5200 as 5200 is more of an adhesive than a caulk or s
First-time Sailbaot Owner - Hunter 240 Swing Keel Question
familyrapp at 7:27am 04.15.21
Is there any follow up to this thread? I'm having the same problem. Launched last weekend, and the
H41 stern tube diameter and pss dripless shaft seal   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:15am 04.15.21
You can purchase on from this site: Dripless Shaft Seal (sailboatowners.com) From PYI Inc. | PSS P
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket
JRT at 7:07am 04.15.21
Hey @Ward H looks like you are on your way, I was curious about that bracket, it is pretty simple a
Covid-19 Vaccination   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:04am 04.15.21
Not looking to create a controversey..........the world is making progress on vaccinations but still

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