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Scott T-Bird at 2:46pm 05.18.20
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:( Ok, I'll be the first to admit that I take things apart and then have trouble putting them back
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Anyone happen to see or give this a try? seems like something that would be good to keep a vbirth o
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Beginner here. Want to re-do all exterior woodwork on my Cat 27. Appears that it was stained and the
Holly Foster at 12:57pm 05.18.20
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We are new owners of a 2007 310 and are learning. This forum has been terrific to read so many of t
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Beginner here. Want to re-do all exterior woodwork. Appears that it was stained and then coated wi
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rgranger at 11:31am 05.18.20
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So... I'm stuck at home doing most of my work on Zoom.... and although the extra time to surf the f
Scott T-Bird at 11:06am 05.18.20
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If anybody has a recommendation for a surveyor on Cape Cod or nearby, please send a pm to me. I'd l
SeaMonkey25 at 10:41am 05.18.20
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I have a 2004 Catalina 36 MkII and need to replace the faucet in the head. The faucet is almost imp
Banooma at 10:04am 05.18.20
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The transom shower sprayer has not seen a great deal of use over the years, but the old plastic part
BenIodine53 at 9:36am 05.18.20
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Sorry for the long-ish post. Please bear with me. The inevitable occurred; I had engine trouble. Ba
stickinthemud57 at 9:03am 05.18.20
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Part One: I am having trouble furling the jib on my Hunter 170 using roller furling and am looking
odaydokay at 9:01am 05.18.20
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O'Day 28 flange leak into the starboard quarter berth area. Occasional drip for years now too much
stickinthemud57 at 8:41am 05.18.20
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A search revealed a good deal of info and advice regarding bottom paint for the Hunter 170, but I di
Jrtauber at 8:36am 05.18.20
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I he a Perko raw water filter that needs a new cover bolt. Has anyone replaced one. How do you remov
Sailor Kev at 7:55am 05.18.20
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Just wondering where you got that trailer. The one behind Cooper. Thanks
bvassallo at 7:51am 05.18.20
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Can anyone tell me the functions of the unlabeled red and green switches on the electrical panel? I
dlochner at 7:50am 05.18.20
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If you have ever wondered what the Defender Warehouse store looks like, they just launched a virtual
ontherocks83 at 7:01am 05.18.20
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I have a couple questions about my mast wiring / connectors. First is, does anyone know where to fi
ToddS at 6:32am 05.18.20
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Last summer my big question was "Do I need a new alternator"... and to make a long story short, the

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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?
Catalina 270, Fair Market Price?
Indysailor at 3:21am 03.25.25
I advised a friend on purchasing one a few years back. With a newish Loadmaster trailer, this very c
Launching/Recovering Sailboat
Indysailor at 3:13am 03.25.25
I was referring to the built-in extension on the trailer. My extension is less than 4 feet, giving
Hunter 376 - companionway steps & mast
LloydB at 1:39am 03.25.25
Hunter 376 rain boot
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Will Gilmore at 11:07pm 03.24.25
Now, is that any particular part or the whole damn mess ? :doh:< Isn't there suppose to be a 'shru
7 Years no haul out
marcham at 9:33pm 03.24.25
Hopefully we haven't scared OP away.... boats are awesome. the boating community is awesome. Just be
1982 H33 - boom vang rigging questions
azambella at 9:20pm 03.24.25
The original vang trim line never went back to the cockpit. I can send photos but, need to wait ti
Lazy Jacks why so high up mast?
jssailem at 9:18pm 03.24.25
Ps Welcome to the forum and welcome to Everett. Are you out near the river? I can understand your d
Lazy Jacks why so high up mast?
jssailem at 9:17pm 03.24.25
I think 30-40% up the mast (to the low spreader is fine. You need a decent triangle formed by the ja
Sunken Treasure
azambella at 9:14pm 03.24.25
There is no way this is a GOOD DEAL. If you have time and money go for it but, the suggestions brou

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