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papaiasi at 9:45am 07.17.20
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During a recent cruise I ended up having some sort of rust or something coloring my hull. Anyone kno
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Is it "normal" for there to be a bit (less than 2") of water in the bilge? I assumed that it is the
oceanside27 at 7:47am 07.17.20
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Just purchased a nice 1986 27 that has a refrigerator, looks like a factory install. Does anyone kno
Sue Smith at 7:45am 07.17.20
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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
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:01am 07.17.20
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The above boat trailers were built by Hunter Marine. Although most boat build lists are available,
Guan at 11:26pm 07.16.20
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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
stickinthemud57 at 6:04pm 07.16.20
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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
Waltsailor at 1:04pm 07.16.20
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Purchased a 386 last fall and have been making many upgrades. Installed a generator over the winter
Leeward Rail at 1:02pm 07.16.20
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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
Bernie3 at 12:39pm 07.16.20
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182481 I've never tighten a shroud before. I tried to move the middle part but it wouldn't move.
Justin_NSA at 12:32pm 07.16.20
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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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COVID hits another business. https://wpde.com/news/coronavirus/marion-community-reacts-to-beneteau-b
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
wbottje at 10:54am 07.16.20
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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
tom.p.brown at 9:15am 07.16.20
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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
tylcole at 8:56am 07.16.20
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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
decktosser at 3:21am 07.16.20
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Over the past several years I have slowly perfected my mast raising system. The last thing to do is

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Extra hose clamps - good idea
NYSail at 1:15am 11.21.24
I upgrade my hose clamps when I see them in poor / failing condiction. However have to say in over 2
Extra hose clamps - good idea
thinwater at 9:16pm 11.20.24
I think the risk of chafe outweighs the minor convenience. I think this is a good idea that ... isn'
Boom Outhaul 1998 Hunter 410
Windpilot at 8:38pm 11.20.24
I'll go by the boat tomorow, hopefully remember to take photo for you. You say you have the standard
Buying 423?
ldd at 7:04pm 11.20.24
Anyone had to replace a section of cabin floor. In front of galley is uneven. Where can I get the de
Legend 35.5 - Crack under compression post
wilburleft at 6:51pm 11.20.24
Thanks for the advice Jan_H. I started having doubts about the steel plate option this afternoon for
Simpson Lawrence Windless
dLj at 6:28pm 11.20.24
I think you are absolutely correct. It looks like the inner race of the old bearing. You could heat
Extra hose clamps - good idea
dlochner at 6:19pm 11.20.24
My take is it sounds good, but wouldn't really work as expected. It is not likely those solid clamp
Extra hose clamps - good idea
dLj at 6:19pm 11.20.24
New member--where to start?
Dave at 5:34pm 11.20.24
I have a 1984 Hunter 34 and am thinking of dropping the mast and both painting the mast and replaci
New member--where to start?
clublunasea at 5:27pm 11.20.24
I have a 1984 Hunter 34 and am thinking of dropping the mast and both painting the mast and replacin
Legend 35.5 - Crack under compression post
Jan_H at 5:21pm 11.20.24
You're getting some good suggestions Wilburleft. A plate (SS or Al) over the top will do little to h
Simpson Lawrence Windless
james2034 at 4:49pm 11.20.24
Thanks. I'll do that.
Simpson Lawrence Windless
james2034 at 4:48pm 11.20.24
I think you are absolutely correct. It looks like the inner race of the old bearing. You could heat
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes
mermike at 4:11pm 11.20.24
The gauges are sized such that every boat requires at least two models to tension the rig.:mad:
Boom Outhaul 1998 Hunter 410
Sailorbythebay at 3:53pm 11.20.24
Hey Greg, that is fantastic information, all i have right now was a piece of line holding the clew o
Simpson Lawrence Windless
Rich Stidger at 3:38pm 11.20.24
I think you are absolutely correct. It looks like the inner race of the old bearing. You could heat
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes
Rich Stidger at 3:35pm 11.20.24
Maybe you can borrow one or both gauges from someone here, and pay the shipping both ways. I have on

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