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'82 Hunter 33' Sloop Question?? Geoff at 2:28pm 05.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 7/1051 Hi,I'm considering purchasing a '82 Hunter 33' Sloop and would like to hear from anyone who has an
Teak & Holly Sole Ted A. at 1:33pm 05.05.03 Big Boats 7/925 Hi - I'm making my way into the cabin (finally ) and am about to confront the teak and holly sole.
1988 Hunter 29 Rick D at 1:02pm 05.05.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/971 Thinking of buying a hunter but getting alot of bad vibes from people. Some say there not built well
Hull Deformation David Popken at 12:51pm 05.05.03 Ask All Sailors 8/2260 due to excessive rig tensioning. I tried to get to some feedback on the hull deformation with a que
Engine control - inboard 25.5 owners? (1) Brad at 12:33pm 05.05.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/742 The cockpit engine control for my 1GM10 is flopping around a bit, and it seems I've got to get it ap
Survey-moisture readings cockpit floor and deck DENNIS at 11:26am 05.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1168 We are in the process of purchasing a 30", 77 srfk. We had a survey doneSaturday and in the process
missing bow light Cheryl at 11:19am 05.05.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1025 I have a 1995 Macgregor 26 foot boat with a center board (I don't know if that means it is a 26D, bu
Water leak :( Jeff A at 11:14am 05.05.03 Smaller Boats 2/880 I have this odd leak water slowly seems to fill the bow. Note this is a very slow leak and takes a
plumbing Y-valve to through-hull Chuck Teplitz at 10:57am 05.05.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1405 PeggyMy head currently drains directly to the holding tank, which then drains to a T-fitting where
Reverse Cycle Heat Effeciency Lisa at 10:31am 05.05.03 Big Boats 4/1055 We have just purchased a '95 Hunter 37.5 with reverse cycle heat/air. Does anyone know how efficien
Anemometer spoons replacement - HELP (1) Marty Seitzinger at 10:15am 05.05.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/912 I have a Ray Johnson WS 60 anemometer, but cannot find any replacement parts, and don't want to repl
Weatherstripping Stephen Ord at 10:06am 05.05.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/721 I have (finally) been able to remove the hatch in the cockpit floor on my Hunter 30. It was leaking
TEAK BULKHEADS AND CABIN SOLE TREATMENT Bruce Z at 10:06am 05.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1566 Anyone have any ideas for keeping these items in top shape and looking good?ThanksBZ
Operating manual and parts catalog Burrell Crompton at 9:42am 05.05.03 Smaller Boats 2/1062 Need manual and parts catalog for 1979 Cat 22 pop top. Anyone knw where they can be found?
Hunter 22 - paper-thin hull? Seth at 9:30am 05.05.03 Smaller Boats 3/907 Friends - I have a '81 H22. My boat was cribbed this winter on railroad ties at my marina. The marin
26M and 26D comparison Bill Trahan at 8:29am 05.05.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/937 I have a 1989 26D and the new pictures of the 26M look an awful lot like my boat except the M has a
450 questions Alice at 7:08am 05.05.03 Big Boats 11/1018 Two questions that I can not find answers in the manual: Where is the TV Cable connector on the 450
Catalina Island advice Bob F at 6:56am 05.05.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2127 Planning a couple trips to Avalon/Two Harbors and have a concern. Since they don't reserve moorings
Rusty Transimission Coupling Greg at 6:46am 05.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1086 The coupling/flange joining the transmission and the shaft is quite rusted. Will it harm the engine/
Spider Problems Bill at 6:40am 05.05.03 Ask All Sailors 11/1097 We as with most of you have spider problems at our dock......any remedies for keeping those pesky sp

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Trailer clearance on keel V. rgranger at 1:51pm 10.22.20 The only alternative I can think of would be to mount larger diameter tires and therefore increase
Problems with fresh water manual supply Jammins2 at 1:42pm 10.22.20 Thank you. No that is not the problem. The tank is almost full when that happens. With a manual pump
Problems with fresh water manual supply Davidasailor26 at 1:27pm 10.22.20
Problems with fresh water manual supply Jammins2 at 1:06pm 10.22.20 Thank you. I will try that. Appreciate it.
Problems with fresh water manual supply Ron20324 at 1:02pm 10.22.20 There should be a vent from the water tank to the outside air. It allows air to flow into the tank a
Trailer clearance on keel V. Hunter216 at 12:41pm 10.22.20 I have but that would be quite a hassle. It also would not solve the problem of dragging in other s
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? jssailem at 12:41pm 10.22.20 with all the "free" information around, there is another difficulty: wading through the garbage and
Trailer clearance on keel V. RussC at 12:35pm 10.22.20 when I straightened and rebuilt my Mac 25 axle I put an 1 1/2 spacer in to give more clearance betwe
Cordage Jackdaw at 12:28pm 10.22.20 Well, no ST'ers on my boat so far, all those lines mentioned will be run through cam cleats or stop
Cordage Drinky Crow at 12:17pm 10.22.20 Well, no ST'ers on my boat so far, all those lines mentioned will be run through cam cleats or stopp
Trailer clearance on keel V. Dan Wray at 12:07pm 10.22.20 I have but that would be quite a hassle. It also would not solve the problem of dragging in other si
Trailer clearance on keel V. Hunter216 at 11:52am 10.22.20 I have a Mac 25 on the standard trailer. It has little clearance at the V Cross member. My drive is
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Jackdaw at 11:49am 10.22.20 One more thought with respect to the last few points. Question: Can you become a good sailor withou
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... Justin_NSA at 11:49am 10.22.20 Don't forget the lampcord wiring. I'm sure it was cutting edge weight savings :huh:
Cordage Justin_NSA at 11:45am 10.22.20 I was going to say "feel" too but you beat me. Some clutches, jam cleats etc are sized for older, th
Transom void Whatfiero1 at 11:43am 10.22.20 Closed cell marine spray works great to fill voids take it easy when spraying as it will expand and
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... Jackdaw at 11:43am 10.22.20 Not sure that was always true... when I restored this Mac V22-2, the original windaw "caulk" resemb
Cordage Jackdaw at 11:41am 10.22.20 Probably not. With one exception (see below), size line by function and hand feel.. smaller lines ar
About to buy a 2002 Hunter 356 Jackdaw at 11:37am 10.22.20 One step at a time, make sure you engaged the surveyor and that he works for you. Many Dealers wil
Hunter 310 fuel shut off valve location? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:23am 10.22.20 Same boat here. Good taste on your part :biggrin:. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news , but the st

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