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Kings Gambit at 8:46am 07.04.20
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dlochner at 7:58am 07.04.20
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The July/August issue of Good Old Boat Magazine is available as a free download. https://mailchi.mp
jviss at 7:07am 07.04.20
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Greetings, We're thinking of visiting Newport and environs tomorrow, and would appreciate some curr
KGarvey at 4:37am 07.04.20
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Looking for information on setting up the spinnaker topping lift, pictures or manual would be much a
Stvbrown2184 at 9:45pm 07.03.20
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Hi all, I was gifted a Pearson 26 and am in the process of revitalizing it and learning how to sail.
secondwind410 at 6:58pm 07.03.20
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I was wondering if your wheel pulls to port when under power. Mine is fine until 5.4 knots then the
dfp51 at 6:14pm 07.03.20
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Project_Mayhem at 6:13pm 07.03.20
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I have a friend that's pushing me to store my vintage gas tank in the lazarette. Seems like this wou
rs1sensen at 4:48pm 07.03.20
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I've been a long-time lurker on the forums, but have been searching for a Hunter 260 for some time.
GWG at 11:42am 07.03.20
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Alan in Colorado at 11:06am 07.03.20
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I recently bought a 1982 Hunter 25. The running rigging is a very sad tale but through perseverance
btmarino at 8:47am 07.03.20
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rgranger at 8:18am 07.03.20
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Starting yesterday, when I clicked on an email alert associated with a watched forum, I would get a
sailme88 at 5:29am 07.03.20
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We are lucky... We managed to launch and step on time without a COVID derailment. So far, there ha
rpludwig at 5:06am 07.03.20
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what do you guys recommend for brass cleaner, quick, eze, w/minimum elbow grease? Have some big stu
Drinky Crow at 12:21am 07.03.20
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These old diesels are no longer made amiright? Laser owners reduced to parts swapping?
jviss at 2:53pm 07.02.20
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Greetings, Does anyone else have this range, and know where the sparker is located? The sparker is
Dan Hunter 28.5 at 1:24pm 07.02.20
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I just opened the fresh water tank on my 1987 Hunter 28.5 sailboat. OMG! A lot of mold and blisters
JHS at 11:33am 07.02.20
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Is there standing room at wheel and good height over the rail seats. I do have a traveler in front
acevedolc2 at 10:18am 07.02.20
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I own a 2008 Hunter 36 and the refrigerator is not cooling enough. It maybe time to replace. It has

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Outhaul modifications
fred1diver at 7:48am 04.16.25
Propellor missing help
dlochner at 7:48am 04.16.25
Just as important, find out why the prop is missing. Props just don't fall off for no reason. It mig
Lithium battery question
dlochner at 7:44am 04.16.25
I finished charging both batteries with a bench top power supply. I started at 13.8 v and 25 amps a
Propellor missing help
Captain Larry-DH at 7:36am 04.16.25
Contact any prop maker or prop shop for a quote. You will need to have the following information rea
Leak source found in removable deck panel
sailcapt340 at 7:34am 04.16.25
dj, I thought larger screws but, like you state, they would be proud of the floor and create a real
Leak source found in removable deck panel
BigEasy at 7:32am 04.16.25
Might be a good application for butyl tape. Wrap threads near top of bolt as well as underside of t
Can I add additional power source(s) to Victron MPPT controller?
BarryL at 7:28am 04.16.25
Hello, My boat is also on a mooring and I wanted a simple way of keeping the "house" battery bank c
Leak source found in removable deck panel
dLj at 7:19am 04.16.25
A couple things come to mind. First, if the hole is opening up, then putting in a sealant is only a
Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions!
EnamrdSalr21 at 7:05am 04.16.25
I think the jib halyard block is OK in that configuration. It doesn't have to be fore - aft. It co
Which halyard to use extra sheave for?
stevenhagberg at 6:46am 04.16.25
I think you have all the advice you need. But I can't help myself! I have a MK III. The starboar
Downeaster Fourm
duality at 6:33am 04.16.25
jolly roger, i tried to contact you on the private message, please check mike duality
Lithium battery question   (2)
Bob S at 6:10am 04.16.25
Hunter 456 rudder issue
smokey73 at 6:03am 04.16.25
@henric What happens is the stainless bolts and aluminum tiller arm material corrode and are very di
Hunter 29.5 leaks between hull and deck mount or through scepter?
Derk at 5:59am 04.16.25
Hi Greg, thank you for your suggestions. I've bought an endoscope. I think i'm gonna make at the end
Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions!
shemandr at 5:55am 04.16.25
I think the jib halyard block is OK in that configuration. It doesn't have to be fore - aft. It cou
Part 3: Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions!
JBP-PA at 5:40am 04.16.25
The block should have a swivel so that it can twist. With the sail up, it should twist into the co
Possible deck issue?
AndyKW25 at 5:36am 04.16.25
Well, long story short, after a deeper inspection the state of the stanchions were the least of my c
Part 2: Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions!
JBP-PA at 5:31am 04.16.25
Also, I use my jib halyard for the last bit of raising the mast so that someone can pull on the haly
Part 2: Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions!
JBP-PA at 5:28am 04.16.25
Leave the shroud turnbuckles loose until all the standing rigging is attached. Then you can tighten
(another) Fuel/Water Separator Thread - Help me choose!
colemj at 5:22am 04.16.25
I agree with @dlochner . We had one of the opaque spin on types once and I hated changing filters s

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