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Jim Seamans at 7:54am 11.13.04
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We were getting ready to haul Java for the winter today and one of the things was to remove the tabl
Tantallon at 6:58am 11.13.04
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The wheel on my O'Day 31 turns alot more in one direction than the other. I was going try to correct
Michael at 6:35am 11.13.04
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What is the approximate year model of a Cat 22 with a sail number of 15100?
Gary at 6:09am 11.13.04
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Sorry to bring this issue up again, but I began drilling a small hole in the front of my main bilge
Joey Taylor at 5:59am 11.13.04
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I'm looking at a 22 that is for sale. The spreader stay chain plate is attached to a wooden bulk hea
john at 5:52am 11.13.04
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I have been reading some posts regarding a diesel engine called Vetus. A brand new 11hp for my 27'
Jared at 4:45am 11.13.04
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I went to winterize the new boat today and thought I new what I was doing, but it seems I may have d
les at 2:13am 11.13.04
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I'm in the process of installing an electric bilge pump in my 1983 Catalina 27. I'm wondering if it
Gary A. at 1:01am 11.13.04
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I have a slight leak along one of the corner seams on my aluminum water tank. Does anyone have any e
Bill G at 12:52am 11.13.04
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I would like to change the original battery charging system (alternator, charger, etc.) to a larger
Paul8753 at 12:13am 11.13.04
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Is it true what they say about Beneteau? ---Bendi-Boats-- That the hulls flex and that they are not
bob at 10:50pm 11.12.04
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hello i'm considering buying a 2-24 -- did they use the same pop-top enclosure as the 25, or did i
russ at 10:00pm 11.12.04
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any one know any dealers that take power boat trade ins on used sailboats?
kjmessner at 5:26pm 11.12.04
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I just purchased a boat with a Standard SL-10 Knot Meter. The instrument is way out of calibration
Ray at 1:52pm 11.12.04
3/1024
My 1990 Hunter 30, fine boat that it is, has one failing, the port deck light or overhead window in
Neil McDonald at 11:18am 11.12.04
5/853
Engine access on my '88 H-35 needs a lot of improvement. The panel over the engine is crying out for
Rob McClain at 10:40am 11.12.04
13/2093
Has anyone had experience with a 3 blade Campbell Sailer propeller? I have been leaning towards a f
Bob Fliegel at 10:22am 11.12.04
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This past week I drained the fresh water from my H260 and a found out why I had very little fresh wa
Ken Prichard at 7:40am 11.12.04
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How should a inflatable be stored over the winter? Fully inflated,partially inflated,or not inflated
Bill at 7:17am 11.12.04
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I just bought a 1984 hunter 31. The boat is in great shape, sails like a dream is faster then I thou

Recent Replies

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kloudie1 at 4:20pm 12.06.20
Brown sludge water in bilge
BlowMeAway at 4:10pm 12.06.20
Done :clap::beer::beer:
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Hunter216 at 4:08pm 12.06.20
hi gals and guys I just purchased a 1988 H333. I look forward to learning from you and sharing som
Refinishing Tiller Handle
TimFromLI at 4:04pm 12.06.20
I have used Cetol gloss on teak with great results. Just be sure to read the label first. I believe
Composting toilet vs. regular for resale value
gusc at 4:00pm 12.06.20
Learn about them and their advantages, post them in a laminated card when you go to sell your boat.
new to forum
kappykaplan at 3:58pm 12.06.20
Welcome aboard, @neoflight Try looking here: Hunter resources, by model
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed
Joe at 3:47pm 12.06.20
You need a "gate stop" .... for dyneema. Here's a pic showing a wire version... a simple collar th
49 Owners and probably other large boat owners
tkwhalen at 3:42pm 12.06.20
Thank you MFD .... that is the best, heck the only, good explanation I have heard for the low volta
december 5th, 1872
shemandr at 3:38pm 12.06.20
Not to mention the Kraken.
Vendée Globe?
shemandr at 3:37pm 12.06.20
The Great White Whale's revenge. The low in the exclusion zone seems to be moving East in conformi
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
rbringle at 3:27pm 12.06.20
I was associated with Tri-Cat Trimarans, a builder in Kent, CN. They build Patient Lady II or III (
Lower lifeline hole plastic insert
Richard19068 at 3:16pm 12.06.20
Intrepid-II now has new Suncor SS lifelines and I still have close to 200 of the plastic grommets.
New Boat Owner Help
Will Gilmore at 2:58pm 12.06.20
Congratulations for getting everything worked out. I just flew into Boston yesterday and am now hom
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed
Captain Larry-DH at 2:53pm 12.06.20
Can I risk each splice being a little shorter given the relative shortness of the gate?! Yes - sti
1988 Hunter 26.5 project
vidalia at 2:50pm 12.06.20
We also had a problem with water in the bilge after the shrink wrap was removed from a late season h
Composting toilet vs. regular for resale value
dlochner at 2:26pm 12.06.20
I am glad to know you never had issues. I watched a YouTube video of a guy explaining the usage of
Vendée Globe?
PaulK at 2:24pm 12.06.20
Seems Didac Costa has hit a small (7m) whale at 10 knots. No damage to boat or whale, apparently, th
Composting toilet vs. regular for resale value
Stu Jackson at 2:19pm 12.06.20
I am open to regular and composting, depending on the boat conditions. I will certainly consider th

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