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Dave Abbott at 9:15pm 07.13.01
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Could anyone tell me what the lower hull thickness is and if it is solid or cored below the waterlin
James at 3:54pm 07.13.01
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A friend has an O'day 23 and I would like to learn more about the set-up for this boat - for example
Pat Reynolds at 3:30pm 07.13.01
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Hi Folx, I am a new cat 30 owner ('77). I am learning much as I slowly return her to her past glory.
Joe Passanisi at 2:00pm 07.13.01
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Alrighty now!!! I had the boat hauled at 10:am this morning. No damage to the hull or outboard.
Melody Miller at 1:48pm 07.13.01
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Hey Guys and Gals: It's weird. My boat, all of a sudden overheated one day and I immediately tho
Bob Rutland at 1:22pm 07.13.01
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The cooling water on my A/C unit just barely flows out the side of my boat. I attached a garden hose
Gary Steffanetta at 1:20pm 07.13.01
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I just bought a '94 40.5, and after spending a few hours looking thru the reams of manuals and paper
John Gladstone at 9:44am 07.13.01
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I've had some trouble with the shroud lines. When I'm sailing at a close reach and the sail is full,
John Gladstone at 9:37am 07.13.01
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I've had some trouble with the shroud lines. When I'm sailing at a close reach and the sail is full,
John Gladstone at 9:33am 07.13.01
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I've had some trouble with the shroud lines. When I'm sailing at a close reach and the sail is full,
Joe M. at 9:28am 07.13.01
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I have a Hunter 30, 75 vintage with the painted deck. I love the boat except that the topside area i
Tom Broome at 4:44am 07.13.01
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I am thinking of purchasing a Mac 26x and I would like to know how well these boats retain their val
Russ at 4:29am 07.13.01
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Greetings all, I will be relocating our Hunter 280 to the Caribbean this fall. My question is si
Bob H. at 3:08am 07.13.01
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The fresh water tank on my '88 wing keel C-22 has a plastic funnel insterted into the tank into whic
Dave Mosley at 2:15am 07.13.01
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any recommendations on wood, glue, or jigs for building a H-23 tiller? thanks david mosley
Barrie McDonald at 1:59am 07.13.01
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What does everyone think, I was looking at adding an additional fridge with a small frezzer to my
Greg at 1:52am 07.13.01
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I have a Mariner 93' 8hp outboard... does anyone know if there is a generator on these models?
Carl & Jule at 1:49am 07.13.01
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We're concerned about the mooring lines chafing our H340...we applied some chafing tape and the line
Jack at 12:04am 07.13.01
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Often see a question on this site asking about the two boats from a prospective new boat buyer. Just
Tim Leighton at 10:40pm 07.12.01
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First time post on this site. Don't tell the Hunter folks I'm here! Thinking about selling my '85 Hu

Recent Replies

New doors finally
Mr Fox at 9:06am 04.30.20
Yes, same as my old doors you can lift them straight up off the hinges. My issue with the old ones i
Question on deck panel removal
John T1594 at 9:05am 04.30.20
Yes, the panel on the 340 is removed the same way. Remember to caulk the screws when you put them b
Prop Walk when in reverse
BillyK at 9:04am 04.30.20
when i switched from my 2 blade prop to a 3 blade sailor prop, my prop walk just about went away..
Polar tables
sail sfbay at 9:04am 04.30.20
I understand they are published by each manufacturer for each model of boat with their various sail
Cleaning heat exchanger
BigEasy at 9:02am 04.30.20
Cleaned mine using a rifle bore cleaning rod with associated brush (22 caliber brush) attached to th
Water in cabin
sjsflyer at 8:57am 04.30.20
My 310 collects fresh water in the bilge after rain. Even on the hard right now. is that normal?
Forward Bulkhead?
Leeward Rail at 8:53am 04.30.20
Sounds corny but nursing isnt pretty these days. I have friends and family in the medical field.
Tankage   (1)
BillyK at 8:53am 04.30.20
I did the same thing with our tank.. cut strips of starboard 1/4" tall.
Found a 2003 C310
rukidn at 8:52am 04.30.20
We made a turtle bag that we launch our sock out of. For us, it makes it easier to set and douse s
Freshman sailor asking for advice
Klaussic at 8:49am 04.30.20
One thing I tell first-time sailors is they will be surprised at how fast 6knots feels when the win
Tankage
Witzend at 8:49am 04.30.20
When my tank failed. I got it out by partially collapsing the holding tank and out the access door.
Prop Walk when in reverse
Serenity on Hudson at 8:47am 04.30.20
I love an outboard. You can steer with it. Great maneuverability.
Adding a hour meter - Hunter 30   (1)
Skipper7E at 8:47am 04.30.20
Thanks everyone for your feed back. I'm leaning towards the oil pressure idea. I mounted the meter i
Forward Bulkhead?
Sledge62 at 8:43am 04.30.20
Thanks Dave. Well I got all anxious and spent good money on a slip at the local lake. Now I'm realiz
high water?
Mike4116 at 8:41am 04.30.20
I haven't piloted a large freighter in a big current but I do regularly helm my 30' sailboat in Dec
Freshman sailor asking for advice
Klaussic at 8:40am 04.30.20
@Klaussic I have just read through your thread and it appears you have now experienced the full ga
mps/jenaker
rukidn at 8:38am 04.30.20
I just measured our new-to-us Asymmetrical. It is a Sobstad XPS. 42' x 38'8" x 20'. Was built for a
Freshman sailor asking for advice
Klaussic at 8:34am 04.30.20
:plus: For PFDs. Put them on before you step on the dock. The fact that your Admiral will hop on
diy gimbal for 2 burner alcol stove
thinwater at 8:33am 04.30.20
Test the swing with the largest full pots (both burners) on it you will use, just to be certain. The
high water?
Hayden Watson at 8:31am 04.30.20
I haven't piloted a large freighter in a big current but I do regularly helm my 30' sailboat in Dece

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