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James at 3:07am 10.22.04
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Saw for the first time a classic sailboat called an 8 Meter. Can anyone provide some info about thes
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Didn't Hunter offer a sailboat with an electric aux a few years back? I recall seeing ads for such
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I have the original waterpump at home, a ShurFlo 225-3000X. It is vintage 1979 and has never failed
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Hot from Lind's mouth at Hunter: 1. OK to use sandbags along the centerboard trunk as ballast. No
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I am considering purchase of a Columbia 10,7 meter sloop built 1978. Can anyone give me some experie
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I've seen reference to a dealer installed "E-Z Steer Connection". I've not been able to locate any
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I am trying to identify a boat that i came across recently it is an old wooden one that is sitting i
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i have h28, 1989. the fresh water holding tank is located in the v berth and is built in. i recent
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for cleaning their bottoms? I'm pulling my boat in a couple of weeks, and it has a lot of crusted a
Mac Bentley at 10:43am 10.21.04
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When my 1987 h23 was brand new, was it as bright and shiny as our new nighbor, a 2004 260, is now? O
stephen at 10:43am 10.21.04
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The speakers mounted in my pedestal have cracked covers. The speakers are fine but i need new cover
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I have high moisture readings below water line on starboard side. The surveyer suggested delaminatio
John at 10:32am 10.21.04
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I have on my beneteau 305 two compass in the cockpitt, one to port one to starboard why is that Thn
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I have a C350 which is 18 months old. In the second season I discovered a small area in my gel coat
Patrick Connor at 9:31am 10.21.04
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I am going to replace the large main cabin windows on my 1989 Cat 30. I was going to use Lexan, but
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I have a 25 gallon diesel tank. I received different recommendations concerning what is best for my
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Hi all, The dreaded time has come, the end of the sailing season here in the Great Lakes. The marin
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Among the projects now in process on "Spotted Dog" is the replacement of two ten inch bow cleats whi
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I would like to thank everyone who participated in the forum over the last 2 weeks. There were alot

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260 Mods
Clive PC at 7:40am 08.19.20
I added a refrigerator/freezer to that spot hate buying ice Nice!
Hunter 326 bigger headsail
nveater at 7:20am 08.19.20
New sails are always fun ! I would definitely consult your sail maker and have them come to the boat
Battery Data
tfox2069 at 7:15am 08.19.20
Mainesail is the authority here, but my guess is you need to charge each bank to to float, rest them
Freedom 20 inverter/charger died after 16 yrs! Suggestions on replacements?
secondwind410 at 6:47am 08.19.20
Does anyone know when Xantrex quality went down hill. I was given a barely used 2007 freedom 25. I o
Ancient Mariner
Will Gilmore at 6:47am 08.19.20
No mariner in recorded history had traversed the globe without at least a compass, used by sailors
Ancient Mariner
sesmith at 6:37am 08.19.20
Amazing!
Questions About Composting Toilets
Ben4195 at 6:16am 08.19.20
I have a Nature's Head on my boat, and I'm a weekender only. I am my wife can go at least 3 months.
Sink and cook top
rgranger at 6:04am 08.19.20
:wow3:
Sink and cook top
gudiss at 6:03am 08.19.20
clive, those mods are really nice. the salon berth is how the boat should have came. how are you s
Old cooler position
rgranger at 6:03am 08.19.20
Never mind... didn't see this before I posted in the other thread.
Repairing large swath of balsa core (J/30)
Jackdaw at 6:02am 08.19.20
And this time, be sure to caulk the instruments. The solution to the problem is not caulk, but
260 Mods
rgranger at 6:02am 08.19.20
I'll try to keep this short. While others would disagree, the 260 is a great boat for its intended
Questions About Composting Toilets
David in Sandusky at 6:02am 08.19.20
This is our 21st season with our MSD toilet. I'm with Peggy. I outperforms the holding tank systems
Questions About Composting Toilets
rgranger at 6:00am 08.19.20
Dometic/SeaLand portapotties are available in 2 sizes--2.5 gal and 5 gal. Sounds like yours may be
Checking more off the list
Jackdaw at 5:47am 08.19.20
A while back I recommended putting an opening Beckson port in the transom to replce that portlight.
Ancient Mariner
shemandr at 5:46am 08.19.20
Thank you for a detailed story of the professor's life. Soundings online had a blurb but it wasn't
Shields VAC XHD 148 hose
smokey73 at 5:07am 08.19.20
Problem is finding suitable 1 1/4 inch below the wateline hose. Flexible is the key for me. really
Sewage smell
Gary Ryan at 4:54am 08.19.20
I'll have to look, but I believe it's on the rear port side.
Shields VAC XHD 148 hose
Bob S at 4:38am 08.19.20
260 Mods
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:28am 08.19.20
@Clive PC and @Jimmy Good ideas which I ask you put under boatinfo/Hunter/260/owner modifications

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