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Paul Dixon at 3:05am 11.15.02
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Does any one know how many Hunter 37 Cutters were made between 1978 and 1985 and what is the best ye
Brad at 2:29am 11.15.02
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Here's a topic that is sure to raise some debate. I want to get a new (and my first) VHF radio to u
Calvin at 2:00am 11.15.02
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Anyone out there made changes to the outhaul system on the 260? I want to change it so that I can ti
Jim & Jane at 1:56am 11.15.02
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We have a problem with the fuse holder, the receptacle is not tight ' keeps melting the fuses.The fr
Steve at 12:49am 11.15.02
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i posted it on the "for sale" part of this site. so what do you think? catalina 25 or Hunter 25? I
Don Guillette at 12:47am 11.15.02
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Mates: About 8 months has past since I started the sail trim forum. Probably, in that time, new begi
Jacques at 9:53pm 11.14.02
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The next step to geeting an ac unit is to be able to power it while undrer way.. This means genarat
Ron at 9:23pm 11.14.02
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I have a 1996 440 and the opening ports look like they all leak from the rear closing lever. I have
Capt. Pete at 8:47pm 11.14.02
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I'm considering installing a Lazy Jack system for the mainsail. Has anyone done this before and will
marc cohen at 5:54pm 11.14.02
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I want to add air condtioning to my hunter 40. I plan to place the unit under the port side setee n
Susan Annala at 1:36pm 11.14.02
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Hi everyone.....I hate my non-skid.....it doesn't work anymore. I am all over the place with or wit
Sue at 12:50pm 11.14.02
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We just purchased the 380 which has a 2 blade and I am interested in the oppinions on the 3 blade. A
ron sloan at 11:17am 11.14.02
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I would like to get some opinions on my problem with mast compression. I race my boat and I became,s
Chris at 10:48am 11.14.02
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I am looking at an 87 h31. What is the story with the iron keel? is it more work? more expensive
Dave Shore at 8:15am 11.14.02
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Ok I have found my leak, I think, tightening up the toe rails, now how can I clean the stains off th
Susan Annala at 8:09am 11.14.02
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Hi gang....I have an 85 H34 and the ports are horrible. Not only do they hold water (making it a pa
James Marohn at 8:02am 11.14.02
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This has been bugging me for several years, the exhaust through-hull is right on the waterline. The
Larry Galuski at 8:01am 11.14.02
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I would like to put a roller furler on my Hunter 23 But I don't know what kind I need or can use. C
Dick Silva at 7:34am 11.14.02
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I an intrested in talking to Oday owners in the Fairhaven area I have just moved my boat to Fairhave
Don Guillette at 7:14am 11.14.02
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Mates: I wrote this article many months ago. It may be of interest to beginners to intermediates who

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1990 2GM20F issues - HELP!
BOSSailor at 7:13pm 07.20.20
Glad you have it figured out, and thanks for sharing the solution. Gref I hate it when you find
1990 2GM20F issues - HELP!
Tally Ho at 7:11pm 07.20.20
Glad you have it figured out, and thanks for sharing the solution. Gref
Fuel filter questions Perkins 4108
jssailem at 7:10pm 07.20.20
Tim. I have the older cousin, the 4.107. The first filter out of the tank is a Racor 500M. I use the
Sailing an AeroRig
Hayden Watson at 7:05pm 07.20.20
In less than 5 knots TWS I wonder if it would be better to adjust the battens to carry less compres
Did the HOOK race
jon hansen at 6:55pm 07.20.20
great report, thanks for sharing!
Did the HOOK race
justsomeguy at 6:54pm 07.20.20
Jebus. 5 dismastings. May I suggest you use more paragraphs?
Solar.... getting colts but no amps????
Captain Larry-DH at 6:33pm 07.20.20
:plus: I have 2 switches to change the panels from series to parallel. If a panel goes bad, switch
Solar.... getting colts but no amps????
Ron20324 at 6:18pm 07.20.20
Not true with an MPPT controler. Example, my RV has 2 100 watt panels wired in series. The voltag
Solar.... getting colts but no amps????
SycloneDriver at 6:13pm 07.20.20
Hey All, first solar panels are rated at the voltage they output, usually 18+ volts (volts pre con
Engine alarm chirps
BL_Sailor at 6:11pm 07.20.20
@njlarry Did you figure out what it was? I had the same today on my C310 with a M25XPB as well. I ha
13- 15 presses on start button before cold Diesel Starts
envisionvenicefl at 6:03pm 07.20.20
Dan, this is the starter that fit: Amazon.com: STARTER COMPATIBLE WITH KUBOTA EXCAVATOR KH007 KH21
Alternator issue   (2)
Ken13559 at 6:01pm 07.20.20
Our solution was that after we loosened the bolt, one person lifted the alternator to tighten the b
Trailer tongue weight   (1)
DrJudyB at 5:58pm 07.20.20
How is your front trailer motor mount rigged? Mine is made from off-the-shelf parts on a tall bow
How to replace halyard separator on H23.5
Mike4ro at 5:57pm 07.20.20
Halyard separator is all done. Thanks everyone. The 90 degree bent tip needle nose were awesome. The
Water or sun damage?
dlochner at 5:51pm 07.20.20
You didn't mention the make of the boat. Some models have known issues with gelcoat, the Sabre 362 b
Trailer tongue weight   (2)
RussC at 5:50pm 07.20.20
Yup. much easier on your motor mount, and only takes a minute to mount it at the ramp..... unless yo
Sailing an AeroRig
Davidasailor26 at 5:44pm 07.20.20
In less than 5 knots TWS I wonder if it would be better to adjust the battens to carry less compress
Alternator issue
Mechone at 5:43pm 07.20.20
First wrong belt ,anytime a belt goes around a small pulley (alternator ) it should be a grip notch
Trailer tongue weight
Hayden Watson at 5:31pm 07.20.20
Like this: my C25 swing. Made all of the difference. It was also much easier on the motor mount
Sailing an AeroRig
Hayden Watson at 5:19pm 07.20.20
I did experience the problem of tacking a fathead in little to no breeze. The wind died down just as

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