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Hello folks: I recently purchased a 2001 Hunter 290, but I do not have the owner's manual. Does any
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I've been hearing some squeaking as my boom swings around at the dock. I'd lubricated the gooseneck
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I currently own a 1977 Hunter 27. I am looking to upgrade to a larger boat. The boat that I am looki
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Hello folk: I recently lost the track (while sailing)to my bimini that holds the top to the arch. I
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Has anyone had experiance with the Nexus Instrument system. I installed a system on my Cal 33 two ye
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First sail in my new 2004, and immediately discovered a suprising problem: The bimini comes far eno
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I put my 1987 375 First in the water two weeks ago and on our first cruise of the season I noticed w
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Here's one for you. As you all can relate, one of the joys of ownership is working on your boat, do
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I ve been looking at an '83, Hunter 30 for sale. The boat looks pretty good but are there any commo
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I just got back from sailing in the san juan islands.the helpful hintS from the readers on this site
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Ok here goes, I took my 26.5 out this weekend and I noticed a problem. One of the little plastic gui
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I have need for a life line stanchion to replace a broken one on an '89 Hunter 30. The base of the
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I'm interested in installing a pedestal guard on our 260, but before I take the project on myself, I
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My rudder just snapped in two in some high winds. THey actually were not that bad, but I salw that

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323 air conditioner
justsomeguy at 7:12am 01.11.21
Great photos. What is the make of the A/c unit? Photos show "Dometic".
Eye Splice double-braid   (1)
ricksoth at 7:12am 01.11.21
I completed my first double braid (Stay Set 3/8") eye. I used home-made fids (knitting needles cut
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom
Justin_NSA at 7:11am 01.11.21
I wish our Hunters had lead keels like the C30s ! :(
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design?
Whatfiero1 at 7:03am 01.11.21
Remove mounts one at a time and note any shims under them set new next to old on flat surface and us
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom
Whatfiero1 at 6:59am 01.11.21
For the cast iron keel I used osphoric acid to prep the steel prior to the epoxy paint install. read
323 air conditioner
braddexter at 6:57am 01.11.21
Here are a few pictures of my AC install. The unit is installed under the settee with red and whit
26X speed when loaded
Whatfiero1 at 6:55am 01.11.21
If you want speed in a sailboat get a melges 24. If you want speed under power get a power boat
Replacement feathering prop
Justin_NSA at 6:52am 01.11.21
Practical Sailor has a nice article on folding and feathering props. I have a Gori twin blade foldin
Beneteau 323 Marine Gear Access
DougM at 6:51am 01.11.21
Ron, your 2006 model must have had the optional velcro upgrade included in the price increase over
26X speed when loaded
Joncons at 6:50am 01.11.21
You might get 20Knots with an empty boat and the sails off ( maybe the mast as well.). I have been s
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom
Justin_NSA at 6:47am 01.11.21
Pay attention to recommended application temperatures. This time of year they may not cure correctly
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom
Closing Time at 6:28am 01.11.21
I have been where you are several times before. You are on the right track. First, by a moisture met
Hatch insignia? Identify old hatches?
dLj at 6:15am 01.11.21
Just a bit of an update. I emailed Goiot and they responded. Told me everything I needed to know, se
Funny Friday!!!
Justin_NSA at 6:07am 01.11.21
You guys are on a roll this morning!! :laugh:
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dlochner at 5:53am 01.11.21
It seems to me over the last year or so many fewer commercial ships ( tankers and container ships)
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rgranger at 5:49am 01.11.21
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rgranger at 5:43am 01.11.21
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Replacement feathering prop
uncledom at 5:42am 01.11.21
I swear by my Brunton's Auto Prop. It is still the best upgrade I've made to my 2006 Hunter 41. I
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rgranger at 5:42am 01.11.21
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