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Stearing Pedistal Parts Don Budge at 5:08am 02.15.04 The Cherubini Hunters 4/968 The steering pedistal on my 1978 30' was made by either Yachting Specalties or Yachting Specalists,
Those Darn Leaks! Matt Borders at 4:58am 02.15.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1141 I have finally found all the leaks in my boat. I have fixed all but one of them. The last leak is
Wanted to buy--OMC Saildrive ZEPHYR 15HP ROGER BROOKSHIRE at 4:09am 02.15.04 Ask An Oday Owner 11/5407 I would like to buy an OMC-SAILDRIVE Zephyr15hp engine for spare parts--I live in Richmond Va and k
Electronics, Sounder, GPS, Ploters? Hans Baart at 3:07am 02.15.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/860 I am looking to purchase some electronics. There are so many different systems out there. My querry
Sail cleaning/repair advice Alan at 2:38am 02.15.04 Ask All Sailors 4/2085 I am about to send my sails off for cleaning and minor repair. I am looking at Sailcare (Ford City,
Front Cabin Bulkhead Door Brad Hoff at 2:26am 02.15.04 Big Boats 6/1003 This is very low on my list of "projects", however, I was wondering if anyone else had problems with
Ground Plate Bud Cook at 2:14am 02.15.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1141 We have a Hunter 37.5 and are planning another trip to The Bahamas this Fall. We're thinking of addi
1/4" toggle pins in 5/16" holes - ok? Patrick Randall at 1:28am 02.15.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1101 I've ordered a new backstay and its been supplied with 1/4" pins - the holes in the transome eye fit
356 Cracks Daniel Jonas at 12:58am 02.15.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 21/1730 We have an early model 356 with the struts going from an area just above and between two fixed ports
Hunter 25 sails and rigging Dave Becker at 12:57am 02.15.04 The Cherubini Hunters 1/2555 A first time user of the forum, I have had the '78 Hunter 25 for 2 yrs. It's time to replace sails(u
Ablative or Modified Epoxy? Joe Mullee at 12:07am 02.15.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1104 My H34 has been in the water for two seasons since its' last bottom job. I've had it cleaned twice e
squeaky floor Ross Terry at 11:34pm 02.14.04 Smaller Boats 4/1020 Hello all, Excellent forum, keep up the good work. When I finally know anything I will throw in my 2
Will be at the Hunter Factory in Alachua, FL Jim Smith at 8:24pm 02.14.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/946 on Monday, February 23rd for the plant tour bzz. Just thought I'd ask if anyone here has any specia*
Removing the prop shaft Den Drown at 1:38pm 02.14.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1471 Hi guys,I am trying to change out the boot for the stuffing box on my '85 Hunter 34 which is curre
Oil Filters for Yanmar Brad Hoff at 1:16pm 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 12/5946 I was wondering if it is recommended to use Yanmar brand oil filters for a Yanmar 3GM engine. Are th
250 wing keel Ed Schaefer at 12:48pm 02.14.04 Smaller Boats 1/1202 i am thinking of moving from a Columbia 29 to a Catalina 250/wing keel. Does anybody know how diffi
Looking for a good book on the ICW and advise Richard Marble at 12:43pm 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 6/2848 I'm thinking about taking my boat south next fall. I've never been on the ICW before and would like
Catalytic propane heater-fueling question Jeff M21319 at 9:14am 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1340 Picked up a little catalytic propane heater the other day to take the chill off the cabin while work
restoring a fiberglass hull below the waterline m. brennan at 8:57am 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1205 I have removed Bottom paint for the first time on a 1982 hull. which was approx. 1/8 thick. after re
Hunter 31 hull stripes Andy at 7:50am 02.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1236 Are the hull stripes on this boat adhesively applied vinyl or paint? I need to replace these. How m

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Head mirror replacement project Mikem at 12:20pm 12.08.20 Looks nice .Like it belongs there . The last thing I want to see first thing in the morning is my r
Oscillating Tool vs 5200 alexco38 at 12:11pm 12.08.20 Debond is very very good. Not cheap but works. Never use 5200 for that purpose again. It's called th
Hunter 333 real or myth? Hunter216 at 12:09pm 12.08.20
Hunter 333 real or myth? (1) Justin_NSA at 12:05pm 12.08.20 188021
Antenna whips Don S/V ILLusion at 12:04pm 12.08.20 The issue here is once the mast goes up it becomes really difficult to adjust the length for a good
Oscillating Tool vs 5200 Justin_NSA at 11:54am 12.08.20 A very thin Japanese pull saw might work. Still need to mask off the exposed gelcoat.
Oscillating Tool vs 5200 FastOlson at 11:50am 12.08.20 I stripped off ALL of our deck hardware a few months ago. Ericson used 5200 for everything. Yikes. T
1998 333 owner's manual? (1) Hunter216 at 11:43am 12.08.20 The hull ID on my 1988 Hunter 33.5 was HUNJ0047C888. Not sure what the numbers denote; ell you wha
Antenna whips FastOlson at 11:36am 12.08.20 After well over a decade of use the ss whip fell out of our masthead antenna. I found it on deck one
Oscillating Tool vs 5200 chip veres at 11:31am 12.08.20 Piano wire comes in different diameters and lengths. If you have a local music store, ask about a s
Antenna whips Ken Cross at 11:29am 12.08.20 Go for it. The radio can't read the brand name on the whip. Just for peace of mind, I'd put a VHF
paint... FastOlson at 11:27am 12.08.20 We are in the final stages of a re-fit. The plan is to spray the hull next, primer, color coats, and
paint... chip veres at 11:25am 12.08.20 I think it may depend on how much of each surface you have. After priming, I painted non-skid first
paint... Member 131497 at 11:22am 12.08.20 More questions: what surfaces? Fiberglass, wood, metal, high wear areas or just cosmetic, exposed to
paint... Member 131497 at 11:19am 12.08.20 More questions: what surfaces? Fiberglass, wood, metal, high wear areas or just cosmetic, exposed to
paint... Ken Cross at 11:17am 12.08.20 More questions: what surfaces? Fiberglass, wood, metal, high wear areas or just cosmetic, exposed to
New Boat Owner Help jssailem at 11:16am 12.08.20 It is what she wanted. A lot of family emotion associated with the boat.
Ranger 23 Bulkhead Replacement jssailem at 11:15am 12.08.20 Great start. The picture posted is of the Backing plate not the chain plate. The chain plate would
Procedure for ensuring no water in cylinders of 3YM30 before cranking? tfox2069 at 11:07am 12.08.20 If you "Leave raw water seacock closed " while you run your engine you will overheat and/or burn up
New Boat Owner Help sailormanbigd at 11:05am 12.08.20 Got a call from the owner's widow telling me the boat is gone! She was sobbing. Life is hard

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