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Bill Parks at 1:04pm 12.03.00
7/2006
Does anyone have a name and/or address for the place to buy this new product discussed in Practical
dave h at 11:48am 12.03.00
4/1349
Regarding a 1988 Hunter 28.5: The manual discharge pump (RULE) from the waste holding tank is leakin
Big-O at 11:32am 12.03.00
4/1128
Does anyone out there have any experience with installing a water heater/heat exchanger in a 5411.
William Fraser at 11:13am 12.03.00
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Hello! I'm looking for drawings/plans for a Beneteau 432, 1988 model. I've contacted Beneteau U
Glen McQuigg at 10:15am 12.03.00
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Is it possible to upgrade the HP from Yanmar 8HP to something larger. This boat seems to be under p
Glen McQuigg at 9:22am 12.03.00
9/1323
My Hunter 27 is powered by a Yanmar 8HP diesel inboard. Has anyone ever upgraded this boat to a larg
Dan Geltmacher at 7:00am 12.03.00
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Anyone know what the handycap rating is for an 81 h30 without spinaker? Dan
Ron Cousino at 5:49am 12.03.00
1/936
There has been some discussion about Dalys wood finishing products in the past, and although I perso
Jim Schaff at 5:14am 12.03.00
12/1424
I've had an H26 for about 4 1/2 years now and use only the original sails that came with the boat --
Ralph at 2:41am 12.03.00
4/1359
I've got an O'day 19, I think. It is my understanding that these daysailers have 300 pounds of balla
Bob at 2:41am 12.03.00
3/1527
Wanted to purchase two Hunter logo hats from store but hats as pictured show NO LOGO at all. Product
Ken at 11:11pm 12.02.00
5/1202
We are rebuilding a 1980 Hunter 27 from the hull in. We would like to add a hot water system to our
Paul at 11:47am 12.02.00
1/1134
I am seriously considering buying a Catalina 310, I know there must be lots of good advice out there
Roger Cunningham at 10:47am 12.02.00
2/1834
Thanks for the input about Island Girl products but I asked if anyone had any experience with using
Porter Claytor at 9:34am 12.02.00
2/961
Big thanks to Sam Lust for posting very helpful pics of his 33 on its traveling cradle. Does anyone
lorrie at 9:00am 12.02.00
1/2138
My 1982 Catalina 27 has been in the water for 10 days and I just found water in the bilge. After ca
Tom Long at 5:50am 12.02.00
2/1358
The jib sheet cheek blocks on our 1986 H31 are about at the end of their useful life, and we would l
Wayne at 5:14am 12.02.00
3/1373
Today I received Hunters publication "Knotline" and it has a great article in it by / about Roger '
Bill Sizemore at 4:30am 12.02.00
2/867
We own a '87 Legend 37. Our holding has a hole that I temporarily patched with epoxy putty. I woul
Jon Bastien at 4:13am 12.02.00
3/934
You know, there's an old saying in the boat brokerage business that says "The two happiest moments i

Recent Replies

Wire Furler on a MacGregor 26s
Justin_NSA at 8:06am 03.22.20
Some info here on them. Says they aren't good for racing if you plan to. https://stingysailor.com/20
Quick release shroud?
Hunter216 at 8:04am 03.22.20
This is a link to a solution for a 216 https://hunter.sailboatowners.com/mods.php?task=article&mid=
Wire Furler on a MacGregor 26s
sail sfbay at 7:59am 03.22.20
You might try... Blue Water Yachts
Looking for a part (Deck Organizer)
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:55am 03.22.20
Call Garhouer and ask the spacing between the bolt holes and then check with you old spacing holes
Drywall Sander - Bottom Sanding?
Justin_NSA at 7:55am 03.22.20
I've used them to wet sand my bottom. They are okay. I dunk mine in a bucket to unclog it and catch
2005 and newer Hunter 38 owners
sail sfbay at 7:52am 03.22.20
You can see a 2008 Hunter 38 in Annapolis, MD at this broker: https://www.annapolisyachtsales.com/b
Hunter 23 Bimini
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:52am 03.22.20
Ameriseam is under third ownership and do trust them. Ask for Jim Larsen. Introduced this compan
Changing oil first time
Justin_NSA at 7:51am 03.22.20
Fall - No reason to leave the old oil with potentially corrosive contaminants in the pan all winter
Quick release shroud?
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:47am 03.22.20
There are universal quick release levers offered for sail with some for adjustment in the turning th
Changing oil first time
Davidasailor26 at 7:42am 03.22.20
The big debate is when, Spring or Fall. Fall - No reason to leave the old oil with potentially cor
Found a 2003 C310   (4)
Witzend at 7:39am 03.22.20
Nice idea about the helm seat. Here is how I designed mine:
VHF/FM Antenna Query
dlochner at 7:39am 03.22.20
What is the FM reception like in your area? A simple FM like this one from Scout might work well eno
Drywall Sander - Bottom Sanding?
duality at 7:38am 03.22.20
ive been using it for years after i noticed the yard using it. the swivel head on a pole makes quick

DougM at 7:32am 03.22.20
When I married my wife, she had a1968 Karmann Ghia Convertible. Mechanically it was fine. However I
Feed water pump
capta at 7:31am 03.22.20
Your wash down pump might also be repurposed for the low pressure supply pump. Letting the fitting
Quick release shroud?   (1)
Hunter216 at 7:22am 03.22.20
Is this what you are trying? take the existing turnbuckle off the swaged on stud and thread it on. I
Hunter 306 aft vent, blower and engines air intake
jssailem at 7:05am 03.22.20
Welcome to the forum @take.yvr Congrats on your new boat. The PacificNW is a great place to sail
Changing oil first time
Justin_NSA at 7:01am 03.22.20
I use Rotella brand. Stick with the manual like John says for weight and quantity. I always change f
Changing oil first time
Whatfiero1 at 6:55am 03.22.20
Oil needs to have the "c" designation on bottle for Diesel or compression ignition. I just use Walm
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing
JamesG161 at 6:48am 03.22.20
Do like WWII vets use to do around battle deaths... Put broken cigarettes in your nostrils. Modern.

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