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Hi all, I joined this forum as I am considering picking up a Hunter 216. They come and go for sale at various prices as always. My question is regarding ACP cracking topsides particularly. I have read through everything on the internet and here regarding repair and understand the job. But as...

I recently purchased a 2013 model Marlow-Hunter 22 with hydraulic swing keel. 1. Is it possible to remove the entire swing keel system from above? It looks to me like the entire frame is secured with bolts that protrude down through the frame and into the space below deck. Can one remove...

Hi, anyone had problems with the Sailtec 'integral' hydraulic ram for the keel? I have now had two in just 4 years and at £800 (UK money) they are a bit costly. Is there an alternative?

I’m new to the forums so I hope I’m posting in the correct group. I tried to use the search feature without success so again my apologies if this has already been covered. I have just acquired a 2004, 216 and am trying to determine the best approach to securing the boat to a mooring located on...

Anyone that flies their asymmetrical on their Hunter 216? We tried last night for the first time but ended up with quite the cluster. We race buoys on a short course so it needs to go up and come down several times and needs to be gybed frequently all in an hour's worth of racing. Questions I...

Over the winter I purchased a 2003 Hunter 216. I am going to put it in the water soon. The Owners manual says "When storing, please open the drain plugs so the boat can breathe". My question is - where are the drain plugs? I have not seen any. If they are out, I want to make sure they are...

Hi all, I'm relatively new to sailing, and have inherited a 216 from about 2008. I've noticed that when I lower the centerboard, there is no way to 'secure' or 'lock' it into the down position. That's fine, since the centerboard weighs about 500lbs, but when I'm sailing through waves, I hear...