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Hull Indentations above water line George H260 at 11:49pm 03.21.04 Big Boats 4/1162 Our Hunter 410 has had a real problem since day-one with a soft hull material. Everytime we run up a
Anchor Roller Help Steve at 11:01pm 03.21.04 Smaller Boats 2/1029 I just got a anchor roller from Hunter for my 98 h240. In the archives crazy dave said there is a pl
Fiberglass keel repair JayK at 10:31pm 03.21.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1346 Recently I bought a 79 Oday 25 and I noticed that there is a small hairline crack in the front of th
Where to buy used sails clif at 9:25pm 03.21.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1112 I have an 1973 oday 23I was wondering why I was always overpowered or not enough.I measured my sa
Chopped Fin Keel Rick Hilimire at 9:17pm 03.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/978 We recently looked at a 77 Catalina 30 to purchase and noticed that the boat had a chopped fin keel.
Trailer Cable Sean Coerse at 8:33pm 03.21.04 Smaller Boats 4/957 I plan on adding a backing plate / pipe to the bow eye on my H240 like posted on this forum earlier.
Tiller arm Mark Crociati at 5:32pm 03.21.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/778 Can anyone suggest where I may find a tiller arm for a Hunter 25' 1976. Procuring parts for sailboa
Home owner's insurance up to but not including 26 Mark Crociati at 3:32pm 03.21.04 Smaller Boats 7/916 A boat insurance agent told me that most home owner policies cover boats up to but including 26' (St
Where is the water coming from? (1) Bob N at 2:41pm 03.21.04 Smaller Boats 7/819 A few days ago I lifted the floor boards on my 1986 Hunter 23.5 and discover a small amount of water
Sailing in Soup ex-admin at 1:26pm 03.21.04 Ask All Sailors 95/4975 The temperature has just dropped below the dew point and visibility has dropped to an eighth of a mi
Wing or Swing? Steven at 1:03pm 03.21.04 Ask All Sailors 9/1382 I am closing in on my first cruiser and most of what I am seeing will get me to the the same destina
Mast Step Rotten Kevin at 11:42am 03.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/907 I know I have seen the webpage showing how to repair the mast step. Does anyone know where it is?
Need Advice On Replacing My Roller Furling Joe Mullee at 11:16am 03.21.04 Big Boats 3/1271 Just purchased a new CDI roller furling for my H34 (F9 unit I think). Will be taking the old one off
Buying used Beneteau 32'-35' Where to start? Paul Holding at 10:23am 03.21.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1456 Hi there,I'm looking to buy a used Beneteau. Myself and my girlfriend are going to sail the Med th
pedestal mount hawk at 10:12am 03.21.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1122 I would like to put an instrument panel in my cockpit, I need information on how to attach it to my
Phil here's a photo (1) nick maggio at 9:51am 03.21.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/819 I'll post a photo.
Folding Prop Elwin Schwartz at 9:44am 03.21.04 Big Boats 1/1048 I am thinking of upgrading my fixed 3 blade prop for my 36 mkII to a folding prop. I have a M-30B Un
Bottom Painting a H260 while on the trailer: Frank Sears at 8:10am 03.21.04 Smaller Boats 11/1015 I have a H260. In the past to paint the bottom, I have jacked up one side of the boat on the traile
RayMarine Autopilot 5000 Stan at 7:11am 03.21.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1332 After 2 years of perfect operation, my RayMarine Autopilot 5000began acting up this weekend. If I
Lightning Protection!!! Mike at 7:11am 03.21.04 Smaller Boats 9/3058 Hi,I read this article from BoatUS about Lightning protection. I have been out on the water and st

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Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? jssailem at 8:43am 10.11.20 It is always sad when the seasons change and you have to put away the toys of Summer. Just think yo
small boat halyard questions jssailem at 8:39am 10.11.20 @SailingLoto I am guessing that you are near the end of your season for 2020. The mast will be down
Trailer alignment BrianRobin at 8:37am 10.11.20 Did the affected tire wear on the inside or outside? It could possibly be another problem, such as a
Gloucester 22 Owners (10) EdWhite at 8:35am 10.11.20 Hi, I have a Gloucester 22 and I am about to restore her! I am looking for tips! I am new to the f
Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? BlowMeAway at 8:29am 10.11.20 Great looking upgrade. :thumbup: Money well spent. A whole lot easier to get thru the companion wa
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Crazy Dave Condon at 8:25am 10.11.20 For years dealers sold new and used boats to non sailors. I have been an advocate of dealers shoul
Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? JamesG161 at 8:25am 10.11.20 Original sails, no battens, so stretching during the 17 years before we bought it may be the proble
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? FastOlson at 8:24am 10.11.20 Learning a skill like sailing benefits from some theory, but you can let theory replace practical e
C27 Ditch the tiller jssailem at 8:19am 10.11.20 Fitting wheels can be a challenge. I was on a CAL 31. She was built with the option of a tiller or a
Rudder bushings for Hunter 43 Legend sail sfbay at 8:17am 10.11.20 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Good advise from Marlow hunter, Fos
Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? jssailem at 8:14am 10.11.20 Great looking upgrade. :thumbup: Money well spent. A whole lot easier to get thru the companion way
Please explain self bailing for me shemandr at 8:11am 10.11.20 This is more like what I had: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/ronstan--automatic-bailers--P002_074_0
C27 Ditch the tiller Calif. Ted at 8:10am 10.11.20 Catalina 270 has a T shaped cockpit and a 36" wheel, because you don't have a T shaped cockpit you c
Please explain self bailing for me shemandr at 8:07am 10.11.20 You need a few removable plugs like for a sink at home. You'll have to learn to live with the fear
Please explain self bailing for me Calif. Ted at 7:59am 10.11.20 Self bailers usually have some sort of rubber one way valve involved, either an internal flapper or
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? FastOlson at 7:58am 10.11.20 Interesting thread. The posters came at this thru different venues, but there are commonalities in
Trailer alignment Crazy Dave Condon at 7:50am 10.11.20 Check to see if the bearings and racers are not worn or loose as well
Safety on deck Crazy Dave Condon at 7:42am 10.11.20 @Jackdaw gives good advice leading everything back. Thank you sir
Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? Scottotheforest at 7:41am 10.11.20 Thank you Shemandr. Appreciated. I have no way of knowing who tuned the rig last (or ever?!). Sails
Seeking cushions for my Hunter 23 Crazy Dave Condon at 7:40am 10.11.20 A former Hunter employee owns the forum store and has the build list for you boat. Dave Groshong is

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