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Bill Yale at 12:50pm 02.16.02
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I bought this boat last year from someone who had it in storage for the previous 15 years. There is
John Melohn at 9:40am 02.16.02
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I'm looking for a swing-keel for my 1994 26S. I purchased my boat used and it appears that the previ
Greg at 8:44am 02.16.02
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I am replacing my rudder. I found two Delrin bearings each about 1" thick. They were stacked one o
Paul Akers at 7:42am 02.16.02
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This summer, my sailing club (Maine Hunter Sailing Association) is running a 12 day cruise from Port
Robert at 4:04am 02.16.02
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Okay guys I have a new ??? for you.. does anyone know what the wires should look like or have a dia
Stephen Blake at 2:33am 02.16.02
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My "new" '77 25 is almost ready for the water. I'm about to finish/refinish the teak bulkheads and t
Donald Cameron at 10:57pm 02.15.02
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The foam blocks in my 88 MacGregor have completely disintegrated. Has anyone ever replaced the foam
Paul Bradbury at 9:26pm 02.15.02
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Would appreciate some information regarding a Beneteau 36s7. Would you consider this a good boat for
Al Carlson at 1:32pm 02.15.02
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Hello Phil: Catalina is shipping new 36mkII models with a factory-installed 12-Volt refrigerator.
George Sargent at 10:52am 02.15.02
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Hi, I have a chance to purchase a 1976 Catalina 22 project boat with trailer for $2000. The boat ha
Paul at 9:42am 02.15.02
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Planning on a cruise from Raritan Bay out to Port Jefferson and return next summer. Any tips on get
Len at 6:35am 02.15.02
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I own a Hunter 240 and find it difficult with a bad back to access the motor's controls (Throttle an
Hans Baart at 5:21am 02.15.02
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I am a new owner to the hunter line. So I am not sure if this where I can get my questions answered,
Paul Flanagan at 4:16am 02.15.02
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I have some voids and delaminations in my non-skid gelcoat at the port and starboard boarding statio
Bob at 3:14am 02.15.02
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Does anyone know of a good reputable cleaning service in the Waukegan, Illinois area. I need to hav
John Revenboer at 1:51am 02.15.02
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Would anyone know what size is the pin that attaches the forestay to the pulpit on the H260? Is it 1
David Murcott at 1:40am 02.15.02
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I am making my 'to do' list for the spring. I have to redo the sole and have read every article in
Maura at 1:04am 02.15.02
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Last pic.
Maura at 12:47am 02.15.02
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All advice on this lead keel repair job point to removing all the rust and epoxy over it. We just c
Rich at 12:15am 02.15.02
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Just had my boat hauled yesterday and the Prop is going to have to be replaced. Looks like Electrol

Recent Replies

Oh snap! It snapped!
Project_Mayhem at 2:16pm 07.23.20
I don't see the need for a sleeve in this case. Once you connect with a welder who can come and is
Instrument Panel - Hunter 460 - 2000
sail sfbay at 2:10pm 07.23.20
Where is your boat berthed CA? Panel should work once the dealer confirms. Never found a source f
We are the proud owners of a 84 Hunter 25.5 !
RockynHilda at 2:10pm 07.23.20
I have been diving in Canyon also, I have been certified since I was 14, and am almost 64 now, reall
We are the proud owners of a 84 Hunter 25.5 !
RockynHilda at 2:02pm 07.23.20
good advice, she is sitting inside my shop at present and should be totally dry by the time I get al
Redirecting Hunter 49 A/C unit drain pan water (condensation) away from bilge
Rick at 2:00pm 07.23.20
For what it is worth, on my 420 Passage, I put a nipple in the line and ran some extra hose to one o
We are the proud owners of a 84 Hunter 25.5 !
sail sfbay at 2:00pm 07.23.20
.......that is where she was on Canyon Lake near New Braunsfels Tx I know the lake as that is wher
We are the proud owners of a 84 Hunter 25.5 !
sail sfbay at 1:57pm 07.23.20
You may already know this but the barrier coat protects the hull and keep from moisture damage and m
We are the proud owners of a 84 Hunter 25.5 !
RockynHilda at 1:33pm 07.23.20
Nice Lake Mark, but has the zebra mussels big time.
We are the proud owners of a 84 Hunter 25.5 !
RockynHilda at 1:32pm 07.23.20
Yes Sir, that is where she was on Canyon Lake near New Braunsfels Tx !
Battery Switch Help
Scott T-Bird at 1:30pm 07.23.20
I have had it both ways on different boats. I much prefer to have separate switches also. Keep the
We are the proud owners of a 84 Hunter 25.5 !
markwbird at 1:28pm 07.23.20
That looks like Lake Canyon.
Scarce as hens teeth...
jviss at 1:13pm 07.23.20
"South Bay Strainer" Please, tell me more!
We are the proud owners of a 84 Hunter 25.5 !
RockynHilda at 1:01pm 07.23.20
A 46' er otta be a mansion compared to a 25.5, but am growing from a Vagabond 14' er (which I have o
We are the proud owners of a 84 Hunter 25.5 !
RockynHilda at 12:58pm 07.23.20
Yes Sealer and agree multiple coats will be required just to slick 'er up before the antifouling coa
We are the proud owners of a 84 Hunter 25.5 !   (1)
RockynHilda at 12:57pm 07.23.20
Those zebra mussels really are a problem as you can see by this picture, they are not good for a sli
We are the proud owners of a 84 Hunter 25.5 !
sail sfbay at 12:47pm 07.23.20
Sealer.........are you speaking about epoxy barrier coat? If so, might need multiple coats.
We are the proud owners of a 84 Hunter 25.5 !   (1)
RockynHilda at 12:41pm 07.23.20
Have reconfigured trailer somewhat since this picture, and have boat in shop on stanchions for botto
Squeaky Rigid Boom Vang
jviss at 12:34pm 07.23.20
Silicone spray as described in the thread below. https://forums.ybw.com/index.php?threads/rigid-bo
We are the proud owners of a 84 Hunter 25.5 !   (1)
RockynHilda at 12:33pm 07.23.20
Thank you, Stainless is in good shape everywhere, there seems to be some hazing on the stripe at to
Squeaky Rigid Boom Vang
jviss at 12:33pm 07.23.20
Do the springs have rough spots that could be smoothed out? Could be a quality thing. I will check

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