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Henry Weber at 1:21am 10.14.02
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I understand how a spin. pole works and looks. Other than attaching to the genny's clew how is a whi
Eric at 1:03am 10.14.02
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I've only had my '83 C25 swing keel for a couple of months. When lowering the keel, a lot of water
Skip Howe at 12:45am 10.14.02
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How to you get to, and replace the fresh water tank on a 1978, 25H. Cherubini model. It leaks when f
Rich at 12:34am 10.14.02
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Last year I purchased a '98 240,and enjoyed sailing it this past year.Other then the streach it take
Gary at 12:08am 10.14.02
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Anyone out there have a clever place to put a TV on a 320. (by clever, I don't mean on the nav table
Brad at 11:15pm 10.13.02
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What kind of depth finders are people out there using? I'm planning on adding a depth finder to my
Ben at 11:03pm 10.13.02
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Looking to add a rigid boom vang. Has anyone done it on a Hunter 34? Which unit would you recommen
Robert Pell at 4:29pm 10.13.02
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I am interested in outfitting 336 with a wisker or spinaker pole. I do not as yet own a spinaker but
Morrie at 2:39pm 10.13.02
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I have a Yanmar 3JH2E in my Hunter 37c with the KBW series Marine gear. The Yanmar manual calls for
Charles at 2:39pm 10.13.02
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I had an accident with my centerboard while out on the lake this weekend. The centerboard got caugh
Jim Shugart at 1:26pm 10.13.02
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Ahoy mates, I am considering "maybe" changing from my multi-purpose 1992 Hunter 27 down to a daysail
David Popken at 1:11pm 10.13.02
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I have just been through the 400+ archive articles on stuffing boxes and re-packing, etc. and the li
Bill Leathen at 12:51pm 10.13.02
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Somehow, the top sheave in my mast on my Hunter 23 wing keel boat pulled downward and tore out the p
Mike at 12:50pm 10.13.02
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I have an O'day Swift hull and am looking for someplace to purchase the mast, sail, tiller, and cent
Kirk Haverland at 12:49pm 10.13.02
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We have a leak in our 1998 280 that appears to follow the wires from inside the mast through the dec
Carl Manns at 12:46pm 10.13.02
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On my new h410 I have not been able to compensate completely for E/W deviation. After trying everyth
Craig - Boston at 12:34pm 10.13.02
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Hey- Though I would share a few successes with my boat. I posted last year on the board about wate
David at 12:28pm 10.13.02
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After a 2 1/2 month lay-up, the 2GM20F diesel on my '88 H33.5 emits a thick black smoke sporadically
Dick Carey at 12:13pm 10.13.02
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Hi Guys ' Gals, I think I have a brain cramp. On the bottom of the Racor 110 Fuel Filter (metal bo
Mark at 11:45am 10.13.02
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Not often we get the chance down under in Western Australia to view a Catalina 36 MKII. The Mandura

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Dingy 3.5 hp outboard will not shift into forward
justsomeguy at 5:22pm 09.03.20
Got a manual? https://www.tohatsu.com/marine/int/tech_info/manuals.html
The WTF Thread
SFS at 4:55pm 09.03.20
The man was probably unaware that he could even DO a split.
Mailsail furling
sailor832 at 4:53pm 09.03.20
much less expensive is a electric winch to raise. the sails and to pretension after reading
Hot Water Heater Leaking...
TimFromLI at 4:42pm 09.03.20
+4 for the pressure relief valve. I think they are pretty standard. 3/4 NPT thread. just make sure y
Hunter 170 furling Jib problem
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:40pm 09.03.20
I am not sure what you are getting at. I will only say the more you learn you gain experience and a
The WTF Thread
jssailem at 4:34pm 09.03.20
Do you think Crew should sign a waiver? As crew on your boat, I may do something silly that could b
Big repair Hunter 260
RolfSail at 4:23pm 09.03.20
Thanks to for the response guys. The staff at the yard said it may be repairable from the bottom up
Honey, where are the shrunken kids?
SoSound at 4:19pm 09.03.20
Even worse, there is a quick access panel inside the lazarette, which allows entry into the area be
H34 Kenyon Spreader Boot Size or any other suggestions
sail sfbay at 4:04pm 09.03.20
You might find this thread on the same subject helpful: Spreader Boots - Hunter 34 Two sources, ju
Honey, where are the shrunken kids?
SoSound at 3:49pm 09.03.20
@Caboteur , thank you! Now I know that they've either screwed from the side panel, or covered up a
Winch bits for a 3/8 right angle drill
capta at 3:46pm 09.03.20
Are you sure 3/8" will have the power you need? Most I've seen are 1/2" drills.
Any drop-in replacement for the new Marinco 4" Solar Vent?
Mr Fox at 3:45pm 09.03.20
They sell rebuild kits- come with new o-rings, screws, fan blades (2) and a new bug screen. Fans may
Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors
sailme88 at 3:35pm 09.03.20
CO is a gas that is slightly lighter than air, so it rises.. Smoke rises because of the heat that pr
Turn Blocks on a 1984 Hunter 34
HMT2 at 3:31pm 09.03.20
In reading some of the procedures other folks have done there is something I do not understand. Wh
Hunter 170 furling Jib problem
BobbyFunn at 2:30pm 09.03.20
For safety and eas of sailing I strongly suggested the furling jib. Everyone concurred with the s
Beneteau 411 Main Sail (in mast)
Ron20324 at 2:20pm 09.03.20
...Hi - Looking for a used main sail (in-mast furling) for a Beneteau 411. Look at Baconsails.com.
Hunter 170 furling Jib problem
Hunter216 at 2:09pm 09.03.20
OK thanks everyone. Now any suggestions on where to buy the jib? Furling Jib? You can get one rig
Cabin paint question
Mr Fox at 2:04pm 09.03.20
I've used Acrylic latex on boat interiors for years- in both of mine and many customer boats. NEVER
Found a 2003 C310
JRT at 1:59pm 09.03.20
Yes we are on Lake Guntersville, it is a nice big lake area to sail that is the good news, the bad i
Hunter 216 Chain Plate
Crazy Dave Condon at 1:49pm 09.03.20
@Glenn8732 Could you under boat information under owner modifications put in a report on the repai

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