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Hi all, we are looking to buy new sails for our Hunter 18 and wondering what others have experienced
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I'm looking to buy a boat in the next couple years and will need to upgrade to a vehicle with tow ca
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Hi all, I have a 1987 26.5 Hunter that was de-masted last year in a wind storm. I am in the process
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I recently purchased a 1987 Hunter 23. It has several topside leaks which I am tracking down. Wat
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I recently purchased a 1987 Hunter 23. It has several topside leaks which I am tracking down. Wat
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I love the stern rail seats on my h260 but I find the factory seats a little uncomfortable. I decide
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Has anyone installed the newer Raymarine EV-100 wheel autopilot kit in a Hunter 280 or similarly con
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How much of a PIA would it be to remove a fin keel and install a wing keel, if i find a boat with ev
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@Foolish I started reading your book tonight. You are a gifted writer. Thanks for taking the time
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I am looking for new chart plotter that has the ability to rotate right and left so that I can view
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I know it's a long shot, but anyone have an old Signet P80 head unit lying around? all the wiring an
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I'm installing a refrigerator into my Hunter 28.5. As with projects of this nature, I opened a can o
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My 1989 Catalina 22 Wing Keel has an emergency hand bilge pump which was the first thing I replaced
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Local yacht club has "Peanut Regattas" on open weekends. Mostly Catalinas and Hunters and the like,
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WYC final official race of the year, held last weekend in 40F degree air temps and 12-16 knots of br
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My bride has long had an issue with the silver/gray cushions within our C34. She much prefers the b
TomY at 4:39am 10.29.19
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Doesn't sound too glamorous and in fact, it's comfortably not glamorous. More like a mid summer nigh
Erbardy at 2:31am 10.29.19
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I am preparing my boat for a paint job. I removed a bunch of hardware from the deck and removed the

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Catalina 25 - Barrier Coat and Bottom Paint Recommendations
dLj at 7:18am 08.04.24
Just a couple comments after reading through this thread. 1) depending upon the barrier coat system
Thoughts about the Commoderizer?
Rich 35.5 at 7:05am 08.04.24
"The Commoderizer is a marine toilet odor control solution that helps remove calcium buildup. Get r
Thoughts about the Commoderizer?
kappykaplan at 6:52am 08.04.24
"The Commoderizer is a marine toilet odor control solution that helps remove calcium buildup. Get ri
Engine room vinyl coated foam is peeling
FastOlson at 6:49am 08.04.24
Just a guess, but is the OP's boat about 15 years old? If so, it's a modern boat with some real mark
Engine room vinyl coated foam is peeling
Scott T-Bird at 6:34am 08.04.24
My solution was to encapsulate the foam using Reflexite insulation. I sealed edges with some alum
Thoughts about the Commoderizer?
smokey73 at 6:21am 08.04.24
What 2 heads? Link or picture?
Invest 97L
smokey73 at 6:17am 08.04.24
John, I plan on doing that but even then it is nearly impossible be to prove if a particular boat di
Buffing Outboard Motor Cover
jviss at 6:12am 08.04.24
Yes! I ordered & received the new decals from a supplier on EBay; have not ordered the paint. I
Buffing Outboard Motor Cover
BigEasy at 6:10am 08.04.24
Oh, so you're really going to do it! Exciting. Yes! I ordered & received the new decals from a
Invest 97L
jssailem at 6:03am 08.04.24
Your insight is spot on Smokey. Only defensive thought would be to take pictures of moored boats th
Invest 97L
smokey73 at 5:55am 08.04.24
Interesting possible event for here in Beaufort SC. I have prepped my boat but it looks like some p
Buffing Outboard Motor Cover
jviss at 5:54am 08.04.24
Oh, so you're really going to do it! Exciting. Make sure you have a moisture trap on the airline.
Interior light conversion to LEDs - Any issues
Clutch Cargo at 5:48am 08.04.24
Thanks for all the replies and insight. I checked out marinebeam.com and you're right, a great reso
1985 O'day 28 Depth Transducer Relocation - Something Interesting
Clutch Cargo at 5:46am 08.04.24
That center console in the background must've been washed after you finished grinding lol Ha ha! W
Buffing Outboard Motor Cover
BigEasy at 5:41am 08.04.24
Paint kit includes base color coat & reducer as well as clear coat & hardener. store.theoutboardpa
Buffing Outboard Motor Cover
jviss at 5:31am 08.04.24
Paint kit includes base color coat & reducer as well as clear coat & hardener. store.theoutboardpa
waste tank ind
colin59 at 5:23am 08.04.24
thanks Colin
Buffing Outboard Motor Cover
BigEasy at 5:19am 08.04.24
What's in the kit? Who makes it? Paint kit includes base color coat & reducer as well as clear
Buffing Outboard Motor Cover
jviss at 4:44am 08.04.24
The outboard paint shop in Miami has complete kits to repaint. What's in the kit? Who makes it?
Catalina 25 - Barrier Coat and Bottom Paint Recommendations
jviss at 4:35am 08.04.24
Since you are in Clinton, MS, I assume you're putting this in fresh water, no?

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