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Dan Ulrich at 11:27pm 03.30.04
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Has anyone used one of those portable steam cleaners to degunge the topside gelcoat? I was wondering
LKYusnret at 11:23pm 03.30.04
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I'm going to Jacksonville Fl. for the Mug race this May on the ST Johns and need some help with the
Warren M. at 11:18pm 03.30.04
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I'm about to (finally!) move my newly-acquired Hunter 28.5 from winter storage to my marina, about 1
Mick Harvey at 9:32pm 03.30.04
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Looking for some help for experienced O'Day owners. I just picked up a sailboat that has been in the
Rob at 9:30pm 03.30.04
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has anyone used their spinnaker for a joy ride with a bosuns chair??? Ive seen it done but not sure
Ivan Bekey at 8:43pm 03.30.04
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My boat just got hauled for bottom painting and I find that there is a large area, about 2 by 3 feet
warren at 7:26pm 03.30.04
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exhaust elbow let go. in the process found the muffler needing to be replace. was thinking of a ver
James at 2:55pm 03.30.04
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The thread about the movies made me wonder - How many boats are there out there which you can tour a
Terry Cox at 1:56pm 03.30.04
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Randall at 11:02am 03.30.04
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I am extremely interested in buying an '84 Hunter 25 that is in very good shape except for the forwa
Jeff Bacon at 10:13am 03.30.04
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Hi all: My old 376, and new 386 both have the same problem during winter storage. There is a bathtu
pj at 10:12am 03.30.04
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Hi, I have 1985 25.5 ft Hunter, fixed keel. I would like to trailer it next winter. What size, type,
Bill Piwowarski at 9:42am 03.30.04
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I was wondering if anyone has replaced the rudder bushings on an h28. The boats survey said that th
Allan J. at 8:36am 03.30.04
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I have a Hunter 340 that I bought new in 2000. I have yet to find an effective and easy cleaning p
Charles McCormick at 8:34am 03.30.04
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Does anyone know where I can find rig tuning instructions for my 26.5
Mark at 8:30am 03.30.04
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I own 1985 C36 and have not been able to figure out how the recirculation water from heat exchanger
Jim Bellesbach at 8:19am 03.30.04
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My Rudder has squeeze plates that hold the rudder in place (up/down). My problem is with the tiller
Mattie at 7:57am 03.30.04
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Hello everybody. I have many questions about spinnakers. Who raises the spinnaker on a boat with a
Jim Seamans at 7:24am 03.30.04
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Well Everyone I made my first trip up the mast on Saturday. Not bad, wouldn't want to live there!!
Brian Hanna at 7:17am 03.30.04
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I had a leak in my forward hatch and the source seemed to be in the area near the hinges. When I pul

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Hot restarts
gettinthere at 4:38pm 11.15.20
I think I found the issue. A multi pin connector for the wiring harness had some corrosion inside. I
Propane heater
jssailem at 4:31pm 11.15.20
This site might help you find a dealer or support services. https://www.webasto-comfort.com/en-us/he
Mainstay issues - what type of furling system do I have?
Tally Ho at 4:23pm 11.15.20
My CDI furler is 30 years old. The stay may be shot, it the furler should be salvageable unless i
Replacement feathering prop
Ken13559 at 4:19pm 11.15.20
How about Kiwi Feathering Prop? Adjusting pitch can be easily done underwater. Ken Y
Mainstay issues - what type of furling system do I have?
justsomeguy at 4:17pm 11.15.20
Is there a life expectancy on these? The head stay's life expectancy has certainly been exceeded.
Mainstay issues - what type of furling system do I have?
Gary Ryan at 4:02pm 11.15.20
Is there a life expectancy on these? The reason I ask....our boat is a 2002 and pretty sure the sys
Coupling back on prop shaft
Dubo at 3:53pm 11.15.20
The coupling uses an interference fit - I used a split coupling which I was able to tap on with the
Hot restarts
JoeWhite at 3:50pm 11.15.20
In my case, it was the started button itself. Replacing it solved the intermittent problem.
Stuck Prop On Shaft
dmax at 2:52pm 11.15.20
Whatfiero1 said: "I wouldn't want to put anything between prop and shaft to keep a good electric bon
Potagannissing Bay
DArcy at 2:51pm 11.15.20
If the border opens up you might want to check out the North Channel (North of Manitoulin Island). T
Vendée Globe?
shemandr at 2:41pm 11.15.20
Mainstay issues - what type of furling system do I have?
DrJudyB at 2:40pm 11.15.20
Clearly an older Profurl.
Stuck Prop On Shaft
Davidasailor26 at 2:32pm 11.15.20
I wouldn't want to put anything between prop and shaft to keep a good electric bond to boat to avoi
Install Life raft bracket/cradle on bow of Hunter 41DS.
senang at 2:29pm 11.15.20
Hy sail sfbay, did you made progress on your raft installation?
Mainstay issues - what type of furling system do I have?
Whatfiero1 at 2:11pm 11.15.20
Looks like your top bearing failed aaaand twisted your Headstay 19 strand
Iso Transformer or Galvanic Isolator
Br3nt at 2:11pm 11.15.20
You may have helped me answer two questions at once. We were also on the fence about Firefly batteri
Vendée Globe?
senang at 2:10pm 11.15.20
Burton has dropped to 90 nm behind. I guess that's his penalty. That would be 5 hours at 18 Knots
Stuck Prop On Shaft
Whatfiero1 at 2:09pm 11.15.20
I wouldn't want to put anything between prop and shaft to keep a good electric bond to boat to avoid
My turnbuckle has failed........
Jackdaw at 2:04pm 11.15.20
Lubing ? Selden Screw Oil (impossible to find) Boeing T-9 BoShield (Amazon)
Hot restarts
senang at 2:00pm 11.15.20
Check the main fuse off the battery. Check the main ground connection. Both similar problems I ha

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