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I'm a watercolourist in the Gulf Islands of B.C. and I'm looking for a good photo of the sail logo o
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I have 2003 Hunter 306. I want to remove the deck grab rails. there are 3 each side. I see a wood pl
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I'm buying a Hunter 33.5 that has been de-masted which is fine by me as I intend to use her as a tra
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The bolts that hold the end-caps onto the heat exchanger for my Universal did not have anything unde
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Hi all! Last season I misplaced the track end stop for the main sail of my 1992 Legend 37.5 and I w
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My son and I are restoring a late 1964 or 1965 O Day Widgeon: Hull 10531 Class No 265. Nearly all co
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Bottom Paint - the right way ?
thinwater at 8:55am 02.24.25
Hi All, I have a boat. Previous owner put some bottom paint on it. 2 years later it was gone. Appa
Antifreeze Leak
jssailem at 8:54am 02.24.25
It is unclear if the crack in your picture is the source of the leak. It may be. In my opinion, the
GSI STOVE
Rick.johnson at 8:52am 02.24.25
My stove is mounted in my 40 Hunter an is a regular marine stove with the gimbal set up to keep it l
GSI STOVE
jssailem at 8:43am 02.24.25
Hey Rick... Maybe here: https://gsioutdoors.com/collections/parts-and-accessories Your stove looks
Solar Charging Question
jssailem at 8:26am 02.24.25
You are correct in your approach, Stu. Reading the OP's question, he stated his desire for a syste
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out?
paulheth at 8:24am 02.24.25
I'm not interested in the controllers, but I feel your pain. To sell them, you can list them in the
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
jssailem at 8:17am 02.24.25
https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=23.5&c=6&p=52783 Your link did not work. Did you mean t
Solar Charging Question
Stu Jackson at 8:14am 02.24.25
John's table is a good approach but he's wrong in including days. The way to do it correctly is by
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?   (2)
FWBpilot at 8:11am 02.24.25
Thank you (all) for the valuable input. Here is a better picture of the crack. I will spend this w
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
jssailem at 8:08am 02.24.25
I concur with others. The skills of a good welder may save the mast.
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
jssailem at 8:06am 02.24.25
With all the boats in Florida and some that have succumbed to storm damage, I would consider looking
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
FWBpilot at 8:06am 02.24.25
Long shot, but IF.... you had a survey done and the spar passed as OK, then your insurer will likel
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out?
jssailem at 8:00am 02.24.25
I'm not interested in the controllers, but I feel your pain. To sell them, you can list them in the
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?   (1)
FWBpilot at 7:59am 02.24.25
I agree with @marcham Looking closely at the picture there are a few things to note. 1. It look
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
FWBpilot at 7:51am 02.24.25
I had a comparable failure in my mast for the Mark 25, my first keel boat. I did have it welded.
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
FWBpilot at 7:50am 02.24.25
Any mast shop, or shop that welds aluminum (perhaps a crane or light pole repair facility) can fix
Solar Charging Question   (1)
jssailem at 7:46am 02.24.25
To answer this query you need to estimate the Amp Hrs needed. Then you can choose the correct batter
Antifreeze Leak
buddybear at 6:28am 02.24.25
Those holes should be "blind" holes, however it is 25 yrs old.... And the bracket is quite low on t
Do you cover your dinghy while sailing?
twodzusfittings at 6:21am 02.24.25
As you can see. Approaching Santa Cruz Island, July 30, 2019. Lucky you with the nice blue one. I'

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