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Hunter 260 Chris at 7:32am 01.15.05 Smaller Boats 7/2105 I've been looking at the new Hunter 260 (and a coulple used ones) I was wondering if I could have so
Selecting a new prop - folding or feathering? Bruce Copland "Hi Jinx" Hunter 410 at 6:56am 01.15.05 Big Boats 10/1261 I have a 1999 Hunter 410 which has given fantastic and largely trouble free service (except for char
Looking for another Safari sailboat Ginger17291 at 5:37am 01.15.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1641 I am searching for another Safari sailboat. We bought ours in 2000 and have not been able to find an
Loos Gage Sonny10775 at 4:08am 01.15.05 Smaller Boats 6/1494 Have been surfing the internet on specific info on the use of a loos gage on a hunter 26.5. I see a
rip in main sail--how to repair Steve at 3:51am 01.15.05 Day Sailers 2/1481 We have an approximate 8" rip at the very top of our main sail. It was previously repaired with som
Something other than Sunbrella Capn D at 1:44am 01.15.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/904 Has anyone used anything other than Sunbrella for cockpit covers, etc?We're considering adding a d
What is the draft for a 380 Wing Keel? Droop at 12:34am 01.15.05 Big Boats 2/1606 I see drafts from 4'-10" to 5'-6" for the wing keel model 380s. Does it depend on the motor or were
Gender of Boats Paul Ainsworth at 12:09am 01.15.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1181 Why are boats female - we call them 'her' or 'she'.Anyone know the history?
Polyplanar MA7500, re: magnetic resistance Tim McCarty at 10:39pm 01.14.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1065 Question: Does anyone have any experience with the MA7500 box speakers mounted under stern rail sea
Water stands in the cockpit Surfer at 4:15pm 01.14.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/778 Water always stands in the cockpit of my 70's hunter 25'.I am thinking of puting a water tank under
Rigging hunter 260 for trailering. Tip at 2:40pm 01.14.05 Smaller Boats 5/1673 I am in the process of trying to buy a Hunter 260 re-possed by a bank. The boat has neither a trail
Stuffing box Bob at 12:34pm 01.14.05 Mid-Size Boats 8/1332 I have an '88 h30 with Yanmar 2GM 18 hp. I have been getting a lot more water in the bilge than I be
Repair Damage Jason Alexander at 9:35am 01.14.05 Smaller Boats 1/821 Hello allThis question was prompted by some discussion on a eariler thread.I have a H26 that has
Installing a macerator David Hoch at 9:24am 01.14.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 26/9755 Peggy,I bought and read your book - quite well done and helpful. Thanks!I just bought a 2005 Hun
Sail Cleaning Sonny at 9:21am 01.14.05 Smaller Boats 6/1203 I have been looking into getting my sails cleaned and was wondering, about how much it will cost. I
Electric head with fresh water flush Mike Wilkinson at 9:20am 01.14.05 Big Boats 3/929 Has anyone installed a Jabsco Quiet Flush Head in a Hunter 36 or similar? I am looking for advice.
When do you typically close on a new boat Mike Wilkinson at 9:17am 01.14.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/858 I am closing on a new Hunter 36. What is the standard protocol on closing? Do you close when the d
Tiller Extension for outboard Yamaha Gregg Darling at 9:00am 01.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/6569 I have recently purchased and installed a 15HP Yamaha OB, and I am looking for a handle that I can p
Hunter 260 warenty on open sea Tip at 7:53am 01.14.05 Smaller Boats 3/799 A dealer told me that if there was hull dammage on a Hunter 260 while on the open sea Hunter would n
Checking the swing keel Tip at 7:49am 01.14.05 Smaller Boats 7/1355 How do you check the condition of the swing keel on a Hunter 260 (water ballast) while it is on the

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Only in Florida rgranger at 3:50pm 01.23.21 There was one of these in Southold NY which is wine country. So riders would go from winery to win
CNG Tank + Gas jon hansen at 3:47pm 01.23.21 cars are 3000 or above. boats are 2000. hence the valves. i've been using cng for close to 40 y
CNG Tank + Gas jon hansen at 3:41pm 01.23.21 there is a video on you tube by the guy that sales the valves. he goes to an auto place in wyoming a
WM BOGO sale for Winches gone forever?? FastOlson at 3:16pm 01.23.21 That is what I thought too, until I tried to buy my wife the care she craved. Then is when you lear
CNG Tank + Gas cstats at 3:05pm 01.23.21 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boat-CNG-Tank-Refill-Adapter-/184353917665 There's a place down the stree
Boating License/Towing NJ BarryL at 2:51pm 01.23.21 Hey, Some thoughts and comments: Any trailer on a public road needs to have a license plate. The i
Hull speed and fuel consumption Hunter 30 sailboatracer at 2:50pm 01.23.21 Currently I can pretty accurately calculate my fuel usage to 1/4 of a Gallon per tank. You must ne
Hull speed and fuel consumption Hunter 30 Art12050 at 2:39pm 01.23.21 Fuel consumption on our 92 Hunter 30 is 1/2 GPH. The engine is a Yanmar 2 GM 20. At slack tide with
CNG Tank + Gas jon hansen at 2:38pm 01.23.21 i do not know your local laws. i do know how to get my tanks filled in NE wisconsin. 'everything can
CNG Tank + Gas jon hansen at 2:36pm 01.23.21 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boat-CNG-Tank-Refill-Adapter-/184353917665
CNG Tank + Gas jon hansen at 2:34pm 01.23.21 https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f91/cng-natural-gas-distributor-list-69943.html
CNG Tank + Gas jon hansen at 2:32pm 01.23.21 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/cng-tank-exchange-or-cng-self-serve-stations.193674
CNG Tank + Gas jon hansen at 2:30pm 01.23.21 https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/natural_gas_locations.html#/find/nearest?fuel=CNG
Port hole missing 19thol at 2:30pm 01.23.21 One thing is for sure. Once you buy a new one, the old one will show up!!
One more plumbing project checked off Justin_NSA at 2:26pm 01.23.21 Thanks! My tank is in the vberth. It will be very easy to install an inspection plate on top right i
CNG Tank + Gas Hayden Watson at 2:25pm 01.23.21 Given how hard CNG is to find and how much shorter a tank will last than propane, Many boater find i
One more plumbing project checked off dhjay at 2:20pm 01.23.21 The H31's have the tank formed into the cabin liner in the quarter berth with a fiberglass lid. Not
WM BOGO sale for Winches gone forever?? jmce1587 at 2:18pm 01.23.21 thanks for the responses. Yes called WM and the phone agent couldn't advise any info. that's why i
One more plumbing project checked off Justin_NSA at 2:17pm 01.23.21 You are welcome! After seeing all the black crud in my pump screen, I'm expecting to see a mess in t
One more plumbing project checked off dhjay at 2:10pm 01.23.21 Thank you! I have a great spot to mount that. I had my water tank open last spring... that was a hid

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