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Tom Monroe at 5:18am 10.26.04
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... all over my boat? Went to the boat Sunday, and the rigging was covered with what looked like lo
chris at 4:04am 10.26.04
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We have a 1982 Hunter 27 with merriman yacht specialties steering pedistal. To maintain throttle rpm
Michael Slough at 3:58am 10.26.04
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I have a 1988 H23 wing keel, and would like to install an autopilot, probably ST1000, and would like
Guy at 3:34am 10.26.04
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I have noticed the inside of my tires are wearing more than the rest of the tire. I guess it could b
p323ms at 3:28am 10.26.04
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I have a walter V drive with a MD11c engine. The coupling between the drive shaft and the transmissi
John T1594 at 2:54am 10.26.04
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This is the first year that I will not be able to warm the engine before winterizing it. The boat (H
Harpy at 2:51am 10.26.04
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Anyone have any suggestions on where to purchase and/or advice installing new standing rigging on a
John Dildine at 2:48am 10.26.04
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I am trying to figure out how to rebuild my 1977 Hunter 30. Need a mast, rudder repair, some standin
Alan at 2:32am 10.26.04
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I recently acquired a 1994 Hunter 40.5 and have been trying to figure out the electrical charging sy
Ben Stavis at 1:54am 10.26.04
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Hi Peggy, I am still planning a holding tank for my Rhodes Reliant, more enlightened by reading you
Warren M. at 12:46am 10.26.04
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I have a Hood 810 line drive furler that is in need of a new continuous furling line. Much to my su
Bryner at 12:41am 10.26.04
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What is the proper way to winterize the Yanmar SB-8 on my 78 27ft. She is hauled out untill spring.
william at 12:34am 10.26.04
24/2018
has anyone installed one of the self contained, pump-out type port-a-pots on an h23. filling and emp
Capt'n Ron at 11:34pm 10.25.04
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I am considering buying an O'Day 322. My current O'Day has had some water intrusion into the balsa
Gaspare at 11:00pm 10.25.04
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Ron, I'm very interesred in speaking with you concerning your mast stepping system. Please, if you w
Vince at 5:35pm 10.25.04
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I have recently inspected a HUNTER 410 (2000 model) and have noted a slight damage on the trailing e
steve downunder at 3:06pm 10.25.04
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Art at 2:17pm 10.25.04
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I have found a Oday 25 that has been in storage for about 6 years. I can get it cheap, maybe real ch
jim oursler at 1:12pm 10.25.04
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Due to the light weight of a J24, even with a phrf of 147 vs 177, the J24 normally wins. Anyone got

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Hunter 33 (1981) Main Sail
Joe at 1:25pm 01.09.21
First.... get educated... go HERE and study.....It's a good place to get started if you want to lear
Looking at a C-22, need a trained eye
ShawnL at 1:21pm 01.09.21
I wouldn't' replace the core with just epoxy -- you need something else in there for strength. That
cleaning sunbrella
thinwater at 1:19pm 01.09.21
The green is best prevented by regular water repellent treatment. That helps it dry more quickly. Tr
Alternator up-keep
dlochner at 12:56pm 01.09.21
It is a variation of one of these Zap Stops https://www.emarineinc.com/Balmar-TSP-12-Spike-Ground-P
cleaning sunbrella
Dave Groshong at 12:47pm 01.09.21
303 products are great! https://www.fisheriessupply.com/303-protectants-303-high-tech-fabric-guard
31 Dec 2020 purchased my 1990 Hunter Vision 32
jssailem at 12:39pm 01.09.21
Congrats Andres and welcome to the forum.. Sorry you have to wait till spring to enjoy your boat. Co
Emergency Tiller
jssailem at 12:37pm 01.09.21
Might I ask, what does the end of the emergency tiller look like that you insert into the rudder ste
Alternator up-keep
justsomeguy at 12:31pm 01.09.21
https://www.prestolite.com/literature/tech/alts/TSB-1057_Universal_alternator_wiring.pdf This help?
Y-valve below water line ... ok or not ok?
Scott T-Bird at 12:02pm 01.09.21
Scott, please vist here to see how I completed the very project you are describing http://mei1970.o
cleaning sunbrella
Mark Maulden at 12:00pm 01.09.21
I filled a large plastic garbage can with water and dumped some bleach in it. Stuffed my main cover
Catalina 350 extended range fuel
sesmith at 11:58am 01.09.21
We haven't added any extra tankage on our 350 (no need to on the Great Lakes), but if you don't alre
Mast Sail Slide Channel   (1)
alexco38 at 11:28am 01.09.21
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Emergency Tiller
Grizzly Sailor at 11:25am 01.09.21
Any tips on getting that foam out would be great. I have the same situation. I am drilling and slo
Mast Sail Slide Channel
Stu Jackson at 11:22am 01.09.21
There is a name for this kind of thing, but it escapes me . Dr. Judy may have an answer too.. Pict
cleaning sunbrella
Head Sail at 11:11am 01.09.21
I just took a power washer to my sunbrella boat cover. Not the factory approved method but worked q
Anodes? We Don' Need No Stinkin' Anodes!   (1)
Will Gilmore at 11:04am 01.09.21
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320x240q90/923/ZypGVP.jpg Shark attack?;) -Will (Dragonfly)
Hunter 33 (1981) Main Sail
dLj at 10:46am 01.09.21
Looking for information/ advice on new main sail for a Hunter 33 (1981). New sailor and the boat we
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well)
mnmpizza at 10:19am 01.09.21
After looking at the service manual, these are indeed the head bolts. And the manual doesn't show t

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