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Sandalo at 7:29pm 06.27.20
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I would like to install this vent in a 2006 33 ft in an existing cut out which is located mid ship.
Bob BBush at 6:55pm 06.27.20
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I just purchased an 87 O'Day 272LE and the part where the mast plate hinges into the step is broken.
blunt at 6:27pm 06.27.20
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2-3 days ago i was reading old threads on the chain plates for the hunter 33.i came across an old th
SV_GALATEIA at 5:26pm 06.27.20
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Wing Keel, full main, full 110? jib close hauled on a port tac with a good 15 knots of wind. Boat wa
Don Lucas at 4:02pm 06.27.20
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Any 410 owners here who have installed a Spectra Watermaker. If so where did you mount it and how mu
Laid-back at 3:17pm 06.27.20
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My new to me 2011 Hunter 50 has an installed electric pump that drains the oil from the engine and g
Capt Doug at 3:14pm 06.27.20
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Could someone provide dimensions and pictures of the dinette table on the Hunter 27? Previous owner
edguy3 at 2:45pm 06.27.20
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I have a '95 hunter 40.5 and need a new sea water strainer basket for the AC. Can anyone identify
RitSim at 2:05pm 06.27.20
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After 3 years, I am working my way down the project list and have a question about my battery chargi
tkwhalen at 1:28pm 06.27.20
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My boat has the wine frig option which has a low temperature designed for wine and not near cold eno
Avi at 11:21am 06.27.20
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Hello everyone. I have a 1979 s2 9.2c, with 140% genoa. I am replacing the jib sheet . The owner man
Captain W at 10:58am 06.27.20
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New to the forum. Relatively new to boat ownership (about two years). Just bought a boat from an o
john6206 at 8:25am 06.27.20
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Wondering if anyone has a propane outboard, and what are your experiences? I like the idea that it
BlowMeAway at 7:44am 06.27.20
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Good morning team, Can anyone make a recommendation for a hardy rivet tool and fasteners. I have so
Aftkhar Aslam at 6:00am 06.27.20
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Hi All, Missing cowl/vent cover above forward cabin- previous owner just covered it with a Gatorade
rukidn at 5:24am 06.27.20
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I'm playing around with weather routing (Open CPN) and wondering if anyone has polars for our boat.
pbknowles at 4:11am 06.27.20
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Hi all, I am in the final stages of purchasing a 37C. Look forward to the exchange of information h
Tedd at 7:25pm 06.26.20
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We currently sail a Macgregor 26S. We're going to upgrade to something roomier in a year or two, for
tfox2069 at 6:43pm 06.26.20
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Last weekend while washing down the last bit of the anchor after a nice lunch break and swim the was
Gavinvt at 5:40pm 06.26.20
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Greetings, I am a new member, and a relatively new sailor (4th season, coastal sailor). I'll try m

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macerator install new location
dlochner at 8:15am 03.25.25
Can I install my new replacement macerator in a new location that would be higher than the holding
Mini Globe Race 2025
SteveHughessails at 8:12am 03.25.25
Leg 2 is on the way. Very little wind to start. Electric motors have been allowed as they navigate t
Anchor/Steaming light with photodiode
JoeWhite at 8:11am 03.25.25
What is a photodiode? Do you mean LED? or photocell?
Its funny Friday!
WayneH at 7:55am 03.25.25
It's a thingamabob and it attaches to the whatchamacallit. Make sure you have a spare one.
Anchor/Steaming light with photodiode
jssailem at 7:40am 03.25.25
Happy you found it. There is a consideration among some boaters that a steaming light on a sailboa
macerator install new location
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:36am 03.25.25
Installing it above the tank MIGHT eliminate the need for a vented loop in its discharge line. I've
Anyone have experience with New Glass or NuFinish?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:32am 03.25.25
It's been 25+ years since I tried NuGlass on one of my boats...unless they've changed it since then,
Lithium cold storage question
ice breaker at 6:52am 03.25.25
What LiFePO4 batteries are you looking at with a storage temperature that high? Victron lithium, fo
Lazy Jacks why so high up mast?
bartpkelly at 6:51am 03.25.25
Thank you jssailem, I will give them a go as is and see what happens. I'm over in North Docks on J-S
Keel Bolts
DianaOfBurlington at 6:40am 03.25.25
As for your corrosion problem, guess what? - ALL ELECTROLYTICAL BONDING SYSTEMS INDUCE CORROSION. Th
Keel Bolts
DianaOfBurlington at 6:21am 03.25.25
Anchor/Steaming light with photodiode
geoffschultz at 6:17am 03.25.25
This is what I'm looking for, but it doesn't have a photo diode. https://defender.com/en_us/signal
What is the "metal box" at the end of a rubber hose laying on my heat exchanger?
Robert Strickland at 6:06am 03.25.25
Definitely need a photograph to help you. Greg Thanks, sort of expected but wanted to get a start
Ok to Remove Inner Forestay?
DianaOfBurlington at 6:01am 03.25.25
Along with Windpilot I added an inner forestay to the H25. I have used both inner and outer jibs but
H33 Cherubini: total number built and manufacture sequence   (1)
DianaOfBurlington at 5:33am 03.25.25
Between 1973 and 1979 Hunter had FIVE production lines at Vandenburg Road in Marlboro: 25, 25, 27, 3
Anchor/Steaming light with photodiode
geoffschultz at 5:32am 03.25.25
Mast head light used when under power (steaming) Is different than an anchor light and located on t
Rudder flaps
DianaOfBurlington at 5:18am 03.25.25
... I suspect the flaps are worthwhile, otherwise John Cherubini wouldn't have specified them in th
Anchor/Steaming light with photodiode   (1)
jssailem at 5:11am 03.25.25
Mast head light used when under power (steaming) Is different than an anchor light and located on th
Bowsprit Protection from Chain
colemj at 4:52am 03.25.25
Windlasses usually have an adjustable clutch that will slip at a certain load. You can adjust your
Incompatibility With Windows 11 Boat Laptop & AIS / GPS
colemj at 4:35am 03.25.25
Is it a straight USB connection, or are you using a serial-USB cable?

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