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My 1988 Hunter 35 has been having problems with dirty fuel plugging up the primary filter (Racor 10
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i have to install a holding tank on my new to me 1974 catalina 27. since space is at a premium, i'd
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i recently purchased a 1974 catalina 27 with a head whose pump handle is totally round, not a long n
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I'm looking for information on standing rigging problems on the 310. Mine is a 1997, roller-furled,
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Hi Phil, Here's and interesting bug I found. I was finishing up with my daily dose of HOW when I
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I've recently purchased a 1987 Hunter 31 andwould like to change the name. Any thoughts on an "easy"
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The John Cherubini 33 is a great boat and I hope she never leaves me. However the rudder stuffing bo
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I was thinking that I might as well move up to a 33 after selling our 27 but after looking at a 33 I
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Has anyone replaced the carpeting on the inside of the hull (v-berth, salon and nav berth and steeri
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I sail a Hunter 18.5 on a fresh water lake in Northern Western Georgia and keep the boat in the wate

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New to me 79 C and C30 Introduction and couple of questions
Bluenose at 9:49am 02.01.20
I have owned a C&C 32 and 1980 C&C 30. Great boats! On the C&C photoalbum site you used to be able
Cockpit Teak Floor Kit from Beneteau
Bluenose at 9:39am 02.01.20
Why not make your own. In my location you can buy teak & holly sole. Just use the existing panels fo
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine?
JohnShannon at 9:35am 02.01.20
I don't think it is really feasible to recharge under way except with a generator. The motor is som
Macgregor 26M Mast Raising System Fix
Hunter216 at 8:53am 02.01.20
The stanchion connection points are NOT inline with the mast pivot point Nice welding job! Intere
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine?
Hunter216 at 8:45am 02.01.20
Interesting article about shaded panels a d series vs parallel wiring of panels https://www.cruisi
Led strip lights in a 1988 Catalina 30
Hayden Watson at 8:22am 02.01.20
I also have an 88 C30 and I replaced all of the bulbs in the original fixtures with bulbs I got from
dog on board   (2)
Hayden Watson at 7:56am 02.01.20
Sailrite has a good video on how to install the netting. netting install I have had it on Papillon
2007 Hunter 25 Shoal Draft Keel Bunk
waveform at 7:42am 02.01.20
Thanks Cave Run, those were the best pictures I've found of the Load Rite/H25. So, I got a keel bed
Replaceing a vinyl name
Johann at 7:04am 02.01.20
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Stripe-Off-Wheel/?N=5002385+3293162209&r
Replaceing a vinyl name
Justin_NSA at 6:54am 02.01.20
Another vote for a heat gun and goo remover. You'll still see a shadow after the old vinyl is gone.
Macgregor 26M Mast Raising System Fix   (3)
Jim26m at 6:53am 02.01.20
Related generally to mast raising and trailering is headsail furler management. The factory does no
Replaceing a vinyl name
NYSail at 6:51am 02.01.20
Heat gun on low...... start far away then slowly get closer until you see it releasing. Don't want i
Replaceing a vinyl name
Tally Ho at 6:49am 02.01.20
Probably many options, but I used a razor blade to get under my old boat name decal. You have to be
dog on board
sail sfbay at 6:43am 02.01.20
The lifelines have the white plastic cover, original lifelines. I was thinking of cutting off the pl
dog on board
sail sfbay at 6:40am 02.01.20
This summer I will have a dog on board with me at times when sailing. I was considering put some pr
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine?   (1)
Bob J. at 6:36am 02.01.20
Tom, I put the panels on the stern rail using rail clamps. They can be adjusted vertically or horiz
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine?
TomY at 6:32am 02.01.20
Tom, the representative from Oceanvolt said that in light breezes upwind where you might not normal
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine?
danstanford at 6:18am 02.01.20
Your best tool might just be your J88. If a sailboat is easy to get sailing, sails well in light ai
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine?
TomY at 6:10am 02.01.20
Tom, she is factory equipped with an Oceanvolt system giving 20 nm range at just under 5 knots of s
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine?
danstanford at 5:32am 02.01.20
I'm a big of J-boats but not familiar with this one so read a bit. Nice! Fast, spare but everything

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