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Ralph Johnstone replied to the thread Aspiring Hunter owner - what to look for pre-survey.The only thing you will never figure out is why does a marine engine put out such a tiny horsepower compared to an automotive engine of... -
thinwater replied to the thread Catamaran Sailing.Tacking small cats. Watch a video of cats racing. Olympics, or just good racers. The jib is NEVER backwinded through a tack. There is... -
kloudie1 replied to the thread Aspiring Hunter owner - what to look for pre-survey.Of Interest: If You See This on a Used Sailboat, Walk Away -
Dalliance replied to the thread Oil change in spring?.I change mine in the fall. Always store with clean oil in the engine. Dirty oil is acidic and will pit metal faces inside the engine. -
In the classic car world you always store a car with clean oil. Used oil contains acids that will eat away at your bearings all winter...
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shemandr replied to the thread Aspiring Hunter owner - what to look for pre-survey.Another area that can create after purchase expense is the bottom. I would not buy a boat with a gnarly bottom. I'm not talking about... -
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Check for detailed maintenance records from previous owners. It shows they cared. Check the steering linkage under the deck of these... -
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When I had my 20 year insurance survey done, the surveyor told me that most surveyors don't do engine checks as it's too specialized and...
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sailcapt340 replied to the thread Aspiring Hunter owner - what to look for pre-survey.Check for detailed maintenance records from previous owners. It shows they cared. Check the steering linkage under the deck of these... -
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When I had my 20 year insurance survey done, the surveyor told me that most surveyors don't do engine checks as it's too specialized and...
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IIndysailor reacted to jssailem's post in the thread Hunter 260 and Use of a Jack Plate to Support the Motor with Like.
Not sure about a "Jack Plate", but they make motor mounts that raise the motor vertically to get the prop out of the water...
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IIndysailor replied to the thread Aspiring Hunter owner - what to look for pre-survey.At the age these boats are likely to be, it's probably more down to how well they've been maintained over the years than any particular...
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Ralph Johnstone replied to the thread Aspiring Hunter owner - what to look for pre-survey.When I had my 20 year insurance survey done, the surveyor told me that most surveyors don't do engine checks as it's too specialized and...
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shemandr replied to the thread Aspiring Hunter owner - what to look for pre-survey.You're maybe overlooking the engine. Re-powering is expensive. Yeah, an engine on a sailboat is a governing factor. Go figure.
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Ronco is the one of the tanks most often used, most have a model number molded into it to make identification easier. Hunter was kind of...
