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We are new to the forum. We have to change the gasket on our intake valve. We have read that the sh
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The above boat trailers were built by Hunter Marine. Although most boat build lists are available,
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I need some advice on gearbox oil change frequency and some tips to prevent associated problems for
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Wouldn't thought it be this difficult to buy a simple outboard. Trying to get 2020 6 hp Tohatsu. Liv
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Since I bought my Hunter 170 ('98 model) at the end of March 2020, I have been plagued by an excessi
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Purchased a 386 last fall and have been making many upgrades. Installed a generator over the winter
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I am in the process of installing a "Visa 319 MSD" in our 1987 Catalina 22 New Design. This 18 litr
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182481 I've never tighten a shroud before. I tried to move the middle part but it wouldn't move.
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If you were you going to specify what constitutes an authorized shore power cable, how would it read
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swshogren at 11:31am 07.16.20
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Does anyone have any info, diagrams and photos of for the installation of the ac/heater on a Hunter
swshogren at 11:28am 07.16.20
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On our recently purchased 1983 Hunter 34 I have discovered while crawling around looking at thru-hul
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I am getting ready to paint the bottom of our Hunter 29.5. The last time it was painted was at leas
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i have a 2003 Hunter 306. Noticed that no matter what battery i place the selector to 1 or 2 the mot
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pixie at 7:31am 07.16.20
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First post here. I looked around and I'm happy to see this is a pretty active forum. I was sailing
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Over the past several years I have slowly perfected my mast raising system. The last thing to do is
greg_m at 11:58pm 07.15.20
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Hi guys... I get the idea of using aluminium rivets to mount aluminium components to aluminium spars
YVRguy at 8:34pm 07.15.20
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I have a Hunter 34 and have long wished for a Bimini to give me some shade from the sun in the summe
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It always pays to listen to the weather reports and hopefully you are close enough to safe harbor wh

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Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard
capta at 1:55pm 09.19.24
I'm sorry to see you in such a position. I believe you said that the boat had been sandblasted, is t
How can I tell if my keel is loose/wobble how much play is ok? Catalina 22   (2)
RJD at 1:42pm 09.19.24
This is exactly my issue. I will have a look when it's out of the water in Oct.--but I'm worried th
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard
Caboteur at 1:27pm 09.19.24
As a Canadian, all work done to the boat in a foreing country is subject to duty and sales taxes in
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard
dlochner at 1:09pm 09.19.24
For those wondering what the app is, the link is below. We've been using the app for years crossing
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard
Hello Below at 1:04pm 09.19.24
This is true. The POE is Port Angeles. One of the Agents is detailed to support Port Townsend. If y
Hunter Legend 35 Ice Box
cokomo at 12:59pm 09.19.24
Hunter Legend 35 Ice Box
cokomo at 12:59pm 09.19.24
Thoughts on locating Battery switch   (1)
Belzoni at 12:58pm 09.19.24
Wrong. It should go to the house bank which ALWAYS needs more amps than any start bank. Plus that
Thoughts on locating Battery switch
jssailem at 12:48pm 09.19.24
I learn something new all the time. Just called Blue Sea Tech. He said the ACR senses voltage on bot
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard
jssailem at 12:40pm 09.19.24
Port Townsend is not a POE This is true. The POE is Port Angeles. One of the Agents is detailed to
Delayed Gear Engagement - Forward Only
dmax at 12:31pm 09.19.24
While you're at it, change the transmission fluid - always helps.
Delayed Gear Engagement - Forward Only
dlochner at 12:17pm 09.19.24
But, the manual talks about adjusting the cover plate until the lever is exactly mid-position. I se
Thoughts on locating Battery switch
Stu Jackson at 11:42am 09.19.24
the ACR directs current from House-to-Start or Start-to-House. Wrong. It should go to the house b
Osmosis
dlochner at 11:39am 09.19.24
The protocol for blister remediation is well established, thus finding someone to do quality work sh
Need some advice on renovating the interior of my new Catalina 25
dmax at 11:29am 09.19.24
If you want the teak and holly look, this is what a lot of new boats use: Lonseal Lonmarine Wood Lux
Adding a Bimini
BigEasy at 11:25am 09.19.24
How can I tell if my keel is loose/wobble how much play is ok? Catalina 22
scouper at 11:18am 09.19.24
The more wobble you have, the more wear on the keel pin and keel hole. Eventually the pin will get
Wiring new LED lights in salon/saloon headliner
ggrizzard at 11:09am 09.19.24
:plus: for heat shrink butt connectors or, if they have to be "removable", use bullet connectors wit
Thoughts on locating Battery switch   (1)
Belzoni at 11:08am 09.19.24
The ACR just uses voltage sensing to open and close relays (likely solid state relays, judging by th

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