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On my Hunter 18.5, big storm rolled through while we were tied off at the dock, luckily my wife noti
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What should the shroud tension be on a 1978 Hunter 27?
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Worth it? Me, I am not knowing how one lets the car down in a puff w/o leaving the rail? Tug on wind
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I am trying to track down either a replacement fixture or a replacement bulb in my 2001 Beneteau 31
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Hello, I can't seem to find the cable for my Raymarine RC 435i. The new/old part numbers are R69074/
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when and where are the best sales from marine supply store websites ??? New to sailing with a recen
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I have 1994 Hunter Legend 37.5 The holding tank has corrosion in the top corner with a 1 inch cra
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I am trying to figure out a way to attach a flexible solar panel to the non skid between the mast an
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New owner...Does anyone know the manufacturer of the breakers in the panel? I am away from the boat
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I live in the Gulf Breeze, FL area. I have a handicapped son that does not assist me but loves to s
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I already have the user, service and installation manuals. I can see the default values on the Deal
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I recently have been lured back into sailing after a long absence. I've picked up a "bargain" Mac
Don Lucas at 1:33pm 08.29.20
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I replaced the batteries on my 2001 Hunter 410 the other day. As part of this I replaced the battery
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After trouble shooting why my macerator wouldn't pump, I determined the discharge through hull ball
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I am picking up a 64 Columbia 24 tomorrow. Typical "Grandpa died 15 years ago and we don't sail, s
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I recently took possession of this sailboat and have no information about it. I was hoping if I pos
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Good afternoon everybody, A quick briefing on my goal, I'm a 25 year old looking to get involved in
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I damaged the plastic fittings for the cowl vents when I removed them to paint the hood. Does anyon
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Hole for gin pole in the mast
caverun at 9:41am 10.31.24
Thanks for that link, I was searching outside of this site and it seemed like the Marlow-Hunter lin
Catalina 22 motor size suggestions.
AaronD at 9:28am 10.31.24
This is asked every so often, and the most universally recommended motor for a C-22 is the Tohatsu S
Full enclosure questions
sailme88 at 8:58am 10.31.24
We have a dodger, Bimini and connector.. There is no way I'd sail with the connector in place. Howev
Full enclosure questions
thinwater at 8:24am 10.31.24
I've also always felt that in rainy and snowy conditions I HAD to be able to stick my head out perio
Full enclosure questions
fred1diver at 8:09am 10.31.24
If you're doing a slit, perhaps some leather around that opening would protect the canvas from chaf
Full enclosure questions
Project_Mayhem at 8:05am 10.31.24
If you're doing a slit, perhaps some leather around that opening would protect the canvas from chafe
Hole for gin pole in the mast
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:05am 10.31.24
Is your mast manufacturer Z Spar. US Spar is synonymous with US Spar. Just to be sure, is the pol
Hunter 240 - replacing chainplates and deck fittings?
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:45am 10.31.24
Can you identify the mast mfg by stickers or boom. Take photos of shroud turnbuckles. there are
Full enclosure questions
Hayden Watson at 7:42am 10.31.24
It seems to me that the only way to have a fully enclosed cockpit on this boat would be to have the
Full enclosure questions
SkiingSailor at 7:38am 10.31.24
Depends where you live and sail.... We sail all year round here in British Columbia. Think cold'ish
Full enclosure questions
thinwater at 6:44am 10.31.24
Personally, I've always felt sailing with a closed enclosure is an oximoron. If you can close the en
How to repair small chip in cabin sole
smokey73 at 6:40am 10.31.24
Try oakwoodveneer.com I know they sell samples for $2.00 Others may too. You're still going to ha
Hole for gin pole in the mast
Eric S W at 6:28am 10.31.24
Thanks for that link, I was searching outside of this site and it seemed like the Marlow-Hunter link
How to repair small chip in cabin sole
AndyL at 5:53am 10.31.24
Good idea - I saw people selling veneer but didn't know about the samples. I'll take another look.
How to repair small chip in cabin sole
smokey73 at 5:23am 10.31.24
Do an internet search on "teak and holly veneer." It is very pricey but most companies will provide
How to repair small chip in cabin sole
AndyL at 4:59am 10.31.24
I'm wondering about using a Pergo repair kit to repair this. Anyone tried that?
Hole for gin pole in the mast
caverun at 4:33am 10.31.24
Good suggestion @BobSail on checking the drawings- they are in the Boat Info area of this site. The

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