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David Carmack at 10:00pm 11.30.01
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need to replace the forward hatch on my 1979, 27 footer. The hatch is a trapezoidal shape. Where ca
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I would like to remove my 2 blade propeller and replace it with a 3 blade. Am I correct: To remo
George Studley at 8:31pm 11.30.01
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I would like some opinions about the O'Day 272. I had a Pearson Tritan for many years - recently lo
Jim Legere at 9:53am 11.30.01
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I have finally hauled out - the first Nova Scotia winter for my '83 37C. I want to install a bilge d
John Barnett at 6:57am 11.30.01
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Don't misundertake me! This is an old solution to corrosion. The sodium silicate/water solution drie
JEFFERY at 5:14am 11.30.01
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AM I THE ONLY PERSON IN THE WORLD THAT CAN NOT FIND A CHAT ROOM,WHERE I CAN TALK REAL TIME TO SALTY
Jerry Smith at 3:27am 11.30.01
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I just booked a 10 day bareboat charter in the British Virgin Islands for the end of May and first o
guy scribner at 3:53am 11.30.01
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i have just retired and i am flying from slc utah to puerto rico on sunday.....i have sailed some on
Steven Dion at 1:05am 11.30.01
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Joe O: Thanks for the pictures. That is really amazing that those little wings add 650 lbs. I wo
Jeffrey at 10:58pm 11.29.01
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Hello again all: I am posting again and would like to start with thanking all who have responded to
Jeff Bacon at 3:29pm 11.29.01
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Hi All: I was comparing my h376 to the h380 using the specifications on both the HOW and the Hunter
Cliff Ruckstuhl at 12:15pm 11.29.01
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With the winter lay up and wondering what to do first. I am wondering where the group would see the
Joe at 11:48am 11.29.01
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Over the years our dinette cushions have picked up a distinct diesel smell. We've thought about dry
BART FORD at 11:40am 11.29.01
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I have thinking of adding a small mizzen stay sail on the back of my boat. It looks like the trailer
John Barnett at 7:25am 11.29.01
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I have heard about a chemical called sodium silicate. It is also called "water glass". You mix it w/
Sharon at 5:21am 11.29.01
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This is a question of another 35.5 owner that has a spinnaker. My boat did not come with one but I
Brian Stevenson at 3:47am 11.29.01
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I have a 9.9 Honda 4-stroke from about 1981. Would anyone know if there is an electric start unit th
Jim Giffin at 3:20am 11.29.01
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Changing the oil in this boat is a chore. Universal diesel engine. The dipstick tube is so small in
Bob Brewington at 12:07am 11.29.01
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Can a bimini be used while sailing and if so how? Do you have to reef the main? Do you have to reloc
Satu Hyttilä at 10:03pm 11.28.01
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I just started on a company where we sell Hunter I want to know what you think about your boat

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USING A BOAT LIFT ON A SAILBOAT
HMT2 at 7:20am 06.19.20
So, it strikes me that if your boat is up on a lift and dry. Then you will need to use a different k
An adventure with my mast light
Jackdaw at 7:18am 06.19.20
On my boat that top light is 360 degrees and labeled the anchor light, used at anchor only. The mi
Help with old plumbing
jviss at 7:15am 06.19.20
@MightyMike I'm going to place an order with US Plastics, if you want anything and want to share shi
changing that AIS boat name
jviss at 7:11am 06.19.20
Whoops, our posts crossed. Yes, you are on the way!
changing that AIS boat name
jviss at 7:10am 06.19.20
I have the SIMRAD NAIS-400 Class B transciever. All help appreciated. You can reprogram the vessel
An adventure with my mast light
odaydokay at 6:58am 06.19.20
On my boat that top light is 360 degrees and labeled the anchor light, used at anchor only. The mid
Big Boats: Harken Mk. II Unit 2 Furler - Raise Drum?
Joe at 6:54am 06.19.20
Unsure about harken specifically, but my profurl came with a choice of "tangs" that allowed you to
Head Happiness
Terry Cox at 6:53am 06.19.20
I use a beer cup 20-30 minutes before. Requires careful timing.:beer: Two beer cups works even be
An adventure with my mast light
Benny17441 at 6:43am 06.19.20
An update. It failed again... . In order to get to the deck plug I will have to lower the mast.
Newport to Bermuda Race
Jackdaw at 6:43am 06.19.20
Indeed. Unless there is a MAJOR weather system (or semi-permanent weather feature) that comes into
Newport to Bermuda Race
Jackdaw at 6:35am 06.19.20
Last year during La Vagabonde's crossing @JamesG161 and I and some others had some good discussions
Where is the SonicHub?
JasonFromJersey at 6:35am 06.19.20
Fantastic. I'll be on the hunt this afternoon. I'll post here if I can find it.
changing that AIS boat name
JasonFromJersey at 6:34am 06.19.20
Hey, it looks like if I can find the damn NAIS 400 unit, I can reconfigure it thru a USB cable with
changing that AIS boat name
JasonFromJersey at 6:27am 06.19.20
That is inaccurate. I have had two USCG documented vessels, MMSIs associated with both, and both w
changing that AIS boat name
jviss at 6:26am 06.19.20
If CG wanted to encourage the use of AIS and corresponding MMSI #'s they could do a lot to simplify
USING A BOAT LIFT ON A SAILBOAT   (2)
reworb at 6:23am 06.19.20
Here's a couple of pictures I just took with my phone. Yeah I know I need bottom paint, I'm waiting
Hunter 28.5 bilge question
Benny17441 at 6:22am 06.19.20
Yes, and the amount of water trapped can usually be measured in gallons. Some of the water gets rel
Part ID on Hunter 260
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:13am 06.19.20
Ok guys. The deck hardware for the 260 and 270 are the same as same hull and deck. Difference one
changing that AIS boat name
shemandr at 6:04am 06.19.20
If CG wanted to encourage the use of AIS and corresponding MMSI #'s they could do a lot to simplify
Idaho and Center board uphaul
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:03am 06.19.20
This is not an easy task gentlemen as the boat has to lifted in order to replace the centerboard lin

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