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Reggie Costa at 10:51pm 06.02.03
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Anyone have experience with the above Bareboat sailing school on Lake Michigan. They offer a 3-day
John at 10:38pm 06.02.03
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Hi, we were at strictly sail in chicago last winter. My wife really liked the Hunter 260. We current
Bill at 9:59pm 06.02.03
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I'm having trouble coming up with a non-evasive tank monitoring system. It appears from my research
James at 8:30pm 06.02.03
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I've recently aquired an 86 Hunter 40 Legend. The boat had been out of the water for some time and h
James at 4:33pm 06.02.03
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Hey guys, I just installed a roller furler and new mylar sail on my 23. Now I know it sounds a b
Chris at 2:27pm 06.02.03
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Could anyone tell me the how long the mainsheet and jib sheets on a Venture 222 are approx. thanks
Rick D at 1:42pm 06.02.03
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Just sold my Oday 20, and I've been looking at Catalina 27's. Are all the years that they were built
Seth Dixon at 1:39pm 06.02.03
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I have individual pumps for each line. (one to galley one to head) There is one 3/8" line that come
Lyn at 12:59pm 06.02.03
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The lead on my keel (shoal draft)is chipping away. After grinding away some bubbles and glass cracks
Doug Margsion at 12:49pm 06.02.03
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I want to change the exhaust hose from the mixer elbow to the muffler on my 90 Hunter 30. The conne
Gene at 12:46pm 06.02.03
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I have the same problem others have experienced with the cleats for the jib sheets on my 270. I rea
MFritschle at 12:24pm 06.02.03
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I'm interested in hearing any good ideas about keeping water (ice and snow) from accumulating on the
Dave at 11:38am 06.02.03
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The ice finally cleared off Lake Superior and I was able to take my new 356 out for a sail. In 15 kt
Dave at 11:34am 06.02.03
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The shift/throttle lever on my 356 does not stay in any set postion when running. If I place it it i
Ed Cunningham at 10:48am 06.02.03
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I am trying to locate the manual bilge pump on my 1988 Legend 35. Any help will be appreciated
Ralph Abbott at 10:13am 06.02.03
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Greetings, I am in the middle of purchasing A 36 and was looking for the right Auto Pilot. Some one
Jeff Bacon at 10:11am 06.02.03
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Hi All: My new 386 has been in the water for a few weeks,now, and I have been experiencing more lea
Wayne at 9:56am 06.02.03
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So... I have found my leak in the Aft Cabin. The leak is from the Deck Hull joint on the starbord si
Fred Hofmann at 9:48am 06.02.03
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My 4 year old cast aluminum helm cracked and lost several teeth (probably due to corrosion in the ca
Jim K at 9:36am 06.02.03
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Any suggestions for cleaning up a faded toerail, or must it be painted. (H-22) Jim

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Hunter 240 dry weigths
Hunter216 at 8:53am 08.18.20
I ask as I intend to take long trips (>1000miles round trip) 2x a year with the boat future It wou
Waypoints not showing on Zeus3
Dr. D at 8:43am 08.18.20
SoSound nailed it. You would think displaying waypoints would the default...... The rest of the sto
Uni-Solar Panel Replacement for 456 2004 Hunter
sailorskier at 8:41am 08.18.20
Thanks for your input. I am in contact with Renogy.
Drain for the Port locker?
Gene Neill at 8:40am 08.18.20
I drilled "limber holes" in every compartment that could hold water. I didn't want any water collec
Uni-Solar Panel Replacement for 456 2004 Hunter
Johnb at 8:39am 08.18.20
There is nothing inherently wrong with the concept of a small solar panel to balance out self discha
Toe rail removal
SailingaS2 at 8:35am 08.18.20
Two banks, three batteries and new charger capable of charging three battery banks
captcoho at 8:27am 08.18.20
Thanks to everyone who responded. Thanks Bobalong... that was some of the immediate thinking if each
Uni-Solar Panel Replacement for 456 2004 Hunter
dlochner at 8:26am 08.18.20
The price is high because of the custom mounting. A Genusun or Victron controller can also be had fo
Prep week and dress up day:
Gene Neill at 8:25am 08.18.20
The weather looks great up there! Sunny, with warm days and cool nights. The air looks kinda light,
Sewage smell
Kings Gambit at 8:24am 08.18.20
My solution would be to pump out and flush your tank with several rinses of fresh water at a pump-ou
Toe rail removal
Mark Maulden at 8:21am 08.18.20
Prep week and dress up day:
Lazy1 at 8:14am 08.18.20
I agree. I won't go out now if it can't be at least an overnight. I came to that conclusion rather
Winterizing batteries. Yeah, getting WAY ahead of myself here...
SoSound at 8:13am 08.18.20
The charger cables run to the battery switches, just like on the 37, probably only about 2 feet for
Uni-Solar Panel Replacement for 456 2004 Hunter
Bill Creadon at 7:53am 08.18.20
Yes, the price is ridiculous.
Uni-Solar Panel Replacement for 456 2004 Hunter
joker460 at 7:52am 08.18.20
I assume this is what he's talking about. Looks like they increased the wattage. https://shop.hunte
Uni-Solar Panel Replacement for 456 2004 Hunter
JohnShannon at 7:50am 08.18.20
Sunpower makes a flexible 50 watt panel about 2"x2". I think the trickle charger is a good idea, my
Backstay Failure
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:39am 08.18.20
Not actually a bad idea, but there ARE dozens of books on the subject... and Christmas is coming !
Hunter 240 dry weigths
Caption James T at 7:29am 08.18.20
Rick Webb - It is starting to appear that the community's consensus is that the trailer is at least
Hunter 240 dry weigths
Caption James T at 7:25am 08.18.20
Crazy Dave Condon - I see it the water ballast tank the needs inspection. I was thinking that you wh
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working
Kings Gambit at 7:25am 08.18.20
My Sprint 1000 once showed the same behavior (click) that persisted intermittently for several years

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