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Jerry Marques at 12:59am 06.01.04
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Hello, I'am considering adding a bimini top to my First 310, and would like to know if anyone who h
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I have a 1989 Hunter 30g and am working on designing an adjustable genoa lead car system. Does anyo
John at 12:06am 06.01.04
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Lost my steering this weekend. Thank heaven for the emergency tiller. The pin connecting the cable t
terry freeman at 11:48pm 05.31.04
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has anyone removed the keel on a 26s ,i would like know how and can it be done while on the trailer,
Bob Keller at 11:45pm 05.31.04
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Arrived at our boat this past Friday evening and discovered that we had left the water pressure swit
Bob Shafer at 11:28pm 05.31.04
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Can anyone tell me the best way to remove dried sealant from plexiglass? I got a de-bonding agent fr
Ken at 11:27pm 05.31.04
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You folks have probably talked about this subject before but If I could pick your brains one more ti
Bob at 11:01pm 05.31.04
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The 1984 Johnson 9.9 original owner's manual specifications call for a Champion L77J4 spark plug wit
John Hosty at 10:48pm 05.31.04
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I have grey streaking on the hull side directly below the chain-plates. What can I use to remove it?
ken at 10:10pm 05.31.04
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I own a 1981 hunter 27 with pedestal steering. On the weekend while sailing in 20+ winds the steerin
Frank Nowak at 10:09pm 05.31.04
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Here is another jib question. The genoa on our 1982 Hunter 27 has the sheets attached to the clew wi
Frank Nowak at 10:01pm 05.31.04
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Anyone have comments as to how tight the forestay should be? My new 1982 Hunter 27 has a Hood Seafur
pablo at 9:51pm 05.31.04
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Put in some Marine Tex the other day on some portions of the deck. Thought it would be simple to san
Dave Amspacher at 4:12pm 05.31.04
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I have an 84 Hunter 34 with a Yanmar 3GMF. From the information on this subject that is in the archi
Nic Hoskin at 2:40pm 05.31.04
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Hi All, During the pre-purchase survey, the surveyor noticed that the keel bolts were badly corroded
Phil Herring at 2:35pm 05.31.04
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Hi all, We installed some code today to make the new forums less dependent on cookies so less vulne
Ralph Heacox at 2:08pm 05.31.04
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I'd like a source for pre-made carpet for my Catalina 25. A template would be helpfull if available.
Bob Tucker at 1:38pm 05.31.04
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I am trying to find replacement lenses and fixtures for the port and starboard nav lights for my 74
doboy at 1:20pm 05.31.04
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Can anyone tell me which years/models of the Hunter 37 had the full size aft cabin? Also how does th
Terry Cox, Hunter 42, Belle-Vie at 1:15pm 05.31.04
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After a long discussion with Onan technical support they indicated that the voltage regulator on our

Recent Replies

Prop removal
sesmith at 6:40am 01.18.21
FWIW, the "Walter puller" looks like just the ticket. Not cheap, but neither is my Snap-on bar typ
Dyneema lifelines
Ward H at 6:35am 01.18.21
Dynemma life lines is on my project list for this spring. Need to start putting together a list of
Mixing Electronics Manufactures
jmce1587 at 6:33am 01.18.21
Good article in recent Practical Sailor on mixing new and old electronics https://www.practical-sai
BATTERY BASICS
JamesG161 at 6:32am 01.18.21
My 4D house batteries have "died." Are you sure? Your boat was made in the same Hunter Group and y
Prop removal
sesmith at 6:26am 01.18.21
I don't think I'd do anything that requires beating the shaft or slide hammering the prop. I'd worr
Paint is peeling EVERYWHERE
Davidasailor26 at 6:25am 01.18.21
You might also try careful use of a heat gun and putty knife to scrape away the peeling sections. (P
Prop removal
dlochner at 6:25am 01.18.21
BATTERY BASICS
dlochner at 6:20am 01.18.21
The problem is lead sulfate forming on the plates which insulates the plates and prevents the chemic
Paint is peeling EVERYWHERE
shemandr at 6:19am 01.18.21
Yeah, paint over vinyl headliner. Shouldn't have happened. Let it flake off and move on to deck.
BATTERY BASICS
JamesG161 at 6:17am 01.18.21
if there is any truth to the Facebook posts Yes, But... 1) Very dangerous if not done right. 2) M
How do people mount their anchor on bow on smaller O'days (mine is a 19')
Panera at 6:15am 01.18.21
On my O'Day 25 I used hangers on the pulpit for the anchor and used a hawser pipe for the rode and c
Wire Size to Bus Bar?
Zinger88 at 6:15am 01.18.21
Welp....I certainly feel stupid! I stopped by the boat this past weekend and realized it was my nega
Paint is peeling EVERYWHERE
31seahorse at 6:12am 01.18.21
Welcome wyndcatcherowner to you and your partner, The wonderful world of sailboat ownership will
Prop removal
NYSail at 6:11am 01.18.21
Shaft is stainless.... nut is bronze and came off nicely. Feel if I heat the prop and tap with hamme
Prop removal
NYSail at 6:07am 01.18.21
31seahorse..... I agree totally and yes I have a block of wood on the opposite side, however I do t
Prop removal
dlochner at 6:06am 01.18.21
The good news is the prop is on tight. Is the shaft bronze or SS? Lots of PB Blaster, Liquid Wrenc
Prop removal
duality at 6:03am 01.18.21
leave the nut on the end, just loosen it all the way. dont ask my how i know
Part help....
NYSail at 6:03am 01.18.21
The purpose is to bleed the lines so pump works..... I have seen this exact set-up (and parts) on ot
Owners Manual
Morgan donor at 6:02am 01.18.21
Search for a M43 owners group. See if they can help. In the case of Morgan 382/383/384 there was a f
How do people mount their anchor on bow on smaller O'days (mine is a 19')
rschuss at 6:01am 01.18.21
Where it should be is a discussion. I keep mine on the bow pulpit. The problem is, the chain and anc

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