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Any one like to hazard a guess on what brand Hunter Marine was using for the standard B+H rig fittin
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So slow. Who needs all that dead weight in the mast. Why not just have a handheld given other comm o
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Hello. i picked up a 22' South Coast Seacraft. the previous owner said the keel pin was leaking wate
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Hi, I am preparing my boat for a large trip and need to improve fuel capacity storage and need some
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Has anyone used G10 to create their own mast step for a keel stepped mast to avoid corrosion and det
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I am considering making an offer on a Hunter 33, late 2000 model. I have done my research, am aware

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Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD
stanbass at 6:29am 05.20.25
The toughest part for me was where the currents of the Potomac and Chesapeake COLLIDE together! If t
Hunter 410 Mast Wiring
jssailem at 6:13am 05.20.25
From interior images on the web, the post in the cabin center appears to be a compression post. This
Hunter 410 Mast Wiring
jssailem at 6:00am 05.20.25
Yes that is the normal practice. Is your rigger helping with the mast removal? Is the mast deck s
Hunter 410 Mast Wiring
stackwalker at 5:57am 05.20.25
Is this boat bottom okay?
colemj at 5:17am 05.20.25
It is not true that gelcoat is more permeable. I would be interested to know where that idea comes
Hunter 410 Mast Wiring
Terry Cox at 3:52am 05.20.25
How do I disconnect these to take the mast down? Different model boat, but all our mast wires conn
Vanguard Volant 18   (1)
Will Gilmore at 3:20am 05.20.25
VANGUARD VOLANT - sailboatdata It looks like a great boat for a lake, but maybe not for a three year
Bow Eye
kappykaplan at 2:07am 05.20.25
Looks very good! :beer:
Compass Glare Hood
Foswick at 12:54am 05.20.25
What brand compass is that? I think you may be missing a piece for the hood. It is a Danforth Con
Repainting deck
garymalmgren at 11:44pm 05.19.25
RE; Any brands in particular? 3M has a good reputation. https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/marine-u...
Repainting deck
seatrail at 10:43pm 05.19.25
RE: What do you think would be a good paint to use to spruce it up. Powerwash and polish is much
Repainting deck
seatrail at 10:43pm 05.19.25
Depends on if your current deck surface is paint or gelcoat. If it is gelcoat, then the faded appea
Hunter 410 Mast Wiring
jssailem at 9:32pm 05.19.25
Depends on how your mast was set up. In my boat I set it up so you disconnect the electrical wires a
Is this boat bottom okay?
jssailem at 9:23pm 05.19.25
Swing keels are meant to be raised and lowered. You would be wise not to make it any fatter or you
Is this boat bottom okay?
newsailor72 at 9:17pm 05.19.25
If I get a boat with an iron swing keel, what's the recommended way to protect it if I keep the boat
My first boat and I'm a bit puzzled
Tally Ho at 7:48pm 05.19.25
Looks good. Did you beef up the glass in that area? Greg
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD
dlochner at 7:20pm 05.19.25
Thank you Foswick! Yes to the solo and I'm about to install an autopilot (overdue). I have a couple
Compass Glare Hood
Blitz at 7:13pm 05.19.25
What brand compass is that? I think you may be missing a piece for the hood.
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD
flyingwaspsailing at 7:01pm 05.19.25
Honestly, the absolute best thing you could do, if it is an option, is to bring along another warm

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