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KEN MATEJKA at 2:03am 02.27.03
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Has anyone tried using polyglow on the decks/nonskid? Does it hold up? Would IG be a better alernat
Gary McAndrews at 1:16am 02.27.03
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I need to fabricate a mast crutch for an H22. I read the archive posts for mast crutches for the H23
Tom at 1:01am 02.27.03
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Foam Luff, AeroLuff, or the new RopeLuff on Doyles Jibs/genny's Why the different types, what are
JJ at 11:53pm 02.26.03
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Bottom Paint on Late-model Catalina We recently bought a 2001 C34. The previous owner said that it
Tony at 11:20pm 02.26.03
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I just bought a new Hunter 356. I have never owned a Hunter before and the B'R rig is new to me. C
Jodi at 10:16pm 02.26.03
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I have a question for Hunter owners. My husband and I are trying to decide whether to buy the Hunter
Rob at 10:14pm 02.26.03
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I am looking into adding equipment to climb my mast...(46' morgan 50'+ stick) The decision I am tryi
Jodi at 10:09pm 02.26.03
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I have a question for all sailors. My husband and I are trying to decide whether to buy the Hunter
Joe Mullee at 9:33pm 02.26.03
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Assuming both weigh the same which is better? Why?
Tim at 9:25pm 02.26.03
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I understand that CNG rises when it leaks. It seems this would make it a suitable fuel for both coo
David Thimble at 9:04pm 02.26.03
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This spring I am going to replace the head and all the hoses on my (87)H31.Looking for a recomadatio
Rafi at 8:40pm 02.26.03
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It is about time to replace the portlights/lenses on my H31. There is a total of 7 portlights. 6 of
Gary Wyngarden at 2:48pm 02.26.03
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1. The correct answer is a. Decrease twist by trimming the mainsheet. With 829 scores in, 55% got th
Terry at 2:12pm 02.26.03
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I would appreciate your suggestions in helping me diagnose why the GenSet starter motor won't spin t
Richard Stidger at 1:29pm 02.26.03
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Bruce, I don't have your new email address and the one on file here at HOW is very old. Please ema
KMFC at 12:38pm 02.26.03
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I've seen some pictures of 25's with Wheel Steering and was looking for some info on doing this. Has
Adam at 12:24pm 02.26.03
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I recently bought an O'day 27. I had to remove the mid-ship chainplates as the bulkhead was rotted i
Ed at 11:10am 02.26.03
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I need to know the manufacturer and size of the forward hatch, but I can't get to the boat to measur
Tom B. at 10:28am 02.26.03
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Would appreciate suggestions on how to prepare boat for small dog aboard during long term cruising.
Mark at 9:20am 02.26.03
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Welcome Darren to the 260 club and more importantly the Hunter group. You will enjoy sailing this l

Recent Replies

Chainplate Fabrication
dLj at 6:00am 09.21.20
I find that the #1 culprit is those darn driver bits that are used for everything. They are all ca
Chainplate Fabrication
Hayden Watson at 5:26am 09.21.20
... All this said, who uses plain carbon steel wrenches anymore? You find it more in clamps, vises
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel
Scott B at 5:26am 09.21.20
Two hole saws chucked together. The smaller one the size of the hole you have now acts as a guide t
Old propane tank
safety-guy at 5:25am 09.21.20
Thanks for the help. I will see if the old hose will just attach. I will be surprised if it is tha
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel
Rick Webb at 5:24am 09.21.20
Two hole saws chucked together. The smaller one the size of the hole you have now acts as a guide th
Yanmar 3YM30 Heat Exchanger Removal and Cleaning
Scott B at 5:21am 09.21.20
The Yanmar Service manual for the 3YM30 is here. May help some. https://hunter.sailboatowners.com
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel
Scott B at 5:19am 09.21.20
I did this swap couple years ago. Changed out one of the cig plugs and installed a USB socket. I u
Chainplate Fabrication
dLj at 5:10am 09.21.20
@DianaOfBurlington the concerns expressed about Asian supplies no longer really applies in today's m
Chainplate Fabrication
dLj at 4:55am 09.21.20
@Hayden Watson said it well above. The passive oxide layer is disrupted and you can get a tiny amou
O'Day. 40- reefing setup?
daviddp at 3:41am 09.21.20
When was my boat made?
NickBeneker at 3:05am 09.21.20
the plate on the transom only has the model number and hull number.
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue
Mechone at 3:01am 09.21.20
Impeller and shaft turns with the engine. Onan Cummins has no reference of a shaft seal. I'll press
Electric wire common ground question
Ward H at 2:42am 09.21.20
One complication I forsee with two 2-wire runs is wire color, with the 3 wire I can tell battery 1
What is wrong with my sail?
Joe at 2:37am 09.21.20
Show us a picture of the other side. We can't really tell from the angle you're presenting.
Cam cleats for jib sheets??   (1)
Joe at 2:28am 09.21.20
This is what I meant by an open cam cleat on a riser. If the line is low to the deck when you rele
Adventures in reefing
Ward H at 2:23am 09.21.20
Dyneema is nice and slippery and should run through the cringles easily. That same feature makes it
356 Jib sheet keeps getting caught in the rigging
Joe at 1:43am 09.21.20
The same exact problem, for another boat model, was discussed this past week. There is a gap betwee
Adventures in reefing
G0ri11@ at 12:59am 09.21.20
Seems like the jam cleats at the front of my boom are either missing their lever or otherwise only s
Davit Selection
NYSail at 11:51pm 09.20.20

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