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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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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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AIS Receive Problem Identification
dlochner at 8:46am 01.11.21
This might help. It is from Marine Traffic. https://help.marinetraffic.com/hc/en-us/articles/20542
Seatalk...whotalk..metalk...please talk?
jssailem at 8:45am 01.11.21
Looks about right. I did not do the math, but there is a need to have balance in the system with reg
cleaning sunbrella   (1)
Justin_NSA at 8:33am 01.11.21
303 products are great! https://www.fisheriessupply.com/303-protectants-303-high-tech-fabric-guard
AIS Receive Problem Identification
jssailem at 8:33am 01.11.21
This might help. It is from Marine Traffic. https://help.marinetraffic.com/hc/en-us/articles/205426
Eye Splice double-braid
jssailem at 8:26am 01.11.21
Rick, in my experience it is in measuring and or coming out of the cover a little beyond the measure
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom
Justin_NSA at 8:20am 01.11.21
Most Hunters do (have a lead keel)... Why Hunter produced the H30 with an iron keel is curious. I
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:12am 01.11.21
I wish our Hunters had lead keels like the C30s ! :( Most Hunters do (have a lead keel)... Why Hun
Is this config acceptable?
Justin_NSA at 8:10am 01.11.21
Looking at the photos again, it appears the hoses screw into the fitting which is then clamped to t
323 air conditioner
SycloneDriver at 8:06am 01.11.21
It's a Dometic Turbo unit. I purchased it from Wright Marine, great service and the only place I co
Outboard wedge
Noodat Lady at 7:59am 01.11.21
My dumb question: Can you not hang a plumb bob off the transom and get a fair idea? Your outboard al
Is this config acceptable?
Justin_NSA at 7:58am 01.11.21
Good advice. I am going to reroute this so it comes up from the base at the back of the cabinet and
Is this config acceptable?
dlochner at 7:58am 01.11.21
Looking at the photos again, it appears the hoses screw into the fitting which is then clamped to th
26X speed when loaded
Jim26m at 7:58am 01.11.21
Hi Folks, I am wondering if any 26X or 26M owners can speak to the effect on speed (and getting on
Is this config acceptable?   (1)
kloudie1 at 7:53am 01.11.21
I agree, if you can get a straight shot from the tee to the thru-hull, that'd be fine.. You may be a
Nicro Fico traveler parts...
All U Get at 7:48am 01.11.21
How has anyone removed the wheels from the Nicro-Fico car? Did you drill them out?
26X speed when loaded
Jim26m at 7:44am 01.11.21
If you want speed in a sailboat get a melges 24. If you want speed under power get a power boat V
Is this config acceptable?
Justin_NSA at 7:34am 01.11.21
Good point Dave. I'm not sure if the elbow was added for a loop or to minimize the hose interference
Is this config acceptable?
dlochner at 7:25am 01.11.21
No need for the trap. If you can avoid the elbow at the through hull you'll be in even better shape.
Is this config acceptable?
justsomeguy at 7:21am 01.11.21
You're welcome.;)
Funny Friday!!!
Michael Davis at 7:20am 01.11.21

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