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O'Day 35 Keel Bolt Torque dmax at 3:12pm 03.18.19 Bigger Boats 6/1036 Anyone know the amount of torque recommended for the keel bolts on an O'Day 35. I've seen 120 and 16
Rebuilding the Volvo MD7A Zekmeister at 12:45pm 03.18.19 Engines and Propulsion 0/347 In my continuing efforts to finish rebuilding the Cape Dory 30, I tackle the sticky inboard rebuild.
Autopilot installation issue (3) Deefweef at 12:32pm 03.18.19 Big Boats 9/2128 Okay, here is an interesting problem: I'm busy figuring out how to install the mechanical linear dri
Anchor locker lament (1) Phil Herring at 12:04pm 03.18.19 Ask All Sailors 35/6247 Perhaps no part of most production sailboats has been overlooked, underestimated, and just plain ign
April Fools megathread (1) Phil Herring at 11:49am 03.18.19 Ask All Sailors 75/5336 APRIL FOOLS No, SBO is most definitely NOT refocusing on jet skis! But in honor of the most ridicul
Which sail stop to use for O'Day 25? (1) Project_Mayhem at 11:41am 03.18.19 Ask An Oday Owner 6/713 I'm seeing three different styles of sailstops on SBO's store. Which one is recommended for an 1978
WHICH SIDE DOES THE FUEL TANK COME OUT twodzusfittings at 11:33am 03.18.19 Bigger Boats 22/1954 Hey folks, anyone know for a 1983 O'Day 30, which side does the fuel tank come out best. From the la
How many crew do you cruise with? (1) Phil Herring at 11:17am 03.18.19 Ask All Sailors 24/2648 When you take your boat out for an overnight, how many people are typically on board? Some singleha
Commissioning Commitments (1) Phil Herring at 11:01am 03.18.19 Ask All Sailors 18/1200 Its just about time for our friends in the midwest and northeast to cut away the shrink wrap, flush
Hunter Vision 32 isomat single line reefing system (1) rkinross at 10:49am 03.18.19 Mid-Size Boats 9/2363 I am currently trying to repair the isomat single line reefing system on a 1991 Hunter Vision. I tr
When holding tanks don't (1) Phil Herring at 10:40am 03.18.19 Ask All Sailors 16/2588 Many of our boats are creeping into two or three or more decades of age now... and that means tanks
Halyard organizer repair (1) mermike at 10:30am 03.18.19 Yamaha 8/2250 Hi all, I would like to repair the halyard organizer at the mast base. I'm missing 2 sheaves and th
How to remove holding tank from HL 37.5 - 1987 AlexRH at 9:48am 03.18.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/439 Has anyone tried to remove the holding tank from the head compartment - sub side - of a H L 37.5. I
Hunter Vision 32 - ST50 knot meter? rkinross at 8:31am 03.18.19 Mid-Size Boats 2/602 I have a 1991 Hunter Vision 32 recently purchased and I am trying to fix some problems discovered af
Replacing forward hatch on 1987 Hunter legend 37 AlexRH at 8:06am 03.18.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/451 Would like to replace original hatch and screen. It appears to be a BOMAR hatch. Having trouble fin
Trailer question jroon at 7:26am 03.18.19 Trailer Sailors 11/960 Forgive if this is a silly question. I have an O'Day 25, swing keel. I have seen these boats on roll
Yearly bottom paint...... NYSail at 8:54pm 03.17.19 Ask All Sailors 30/1802
WIDE OPEN, HAMMER DOWN, TP52 MATCH RACING WOW! jon hansen at 8:24pm 03.17.19 Racing 7/744 mnvdam3Ag1Y
Headroom in a.... Drinky Crow at 7:30pm 03.17.19 San Juan Sailboats 2/1304 ....San Juan 7.7 is....?
Thread sealant for diesel fuel lines? Gene Neill at 4:59pm 03.17.19 Ask All Sailors 8/4109 I have Permatex aviation form-a-gasket #80019, and Permatex thread sealant #80632 on hand, as well a

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Gulf Storm Potential (1) JamesG161 at 10:07pm 08.30.23 how are you seeing that? You look at the raw data file
Weathermax for genoa Drinky Crow at 9:00pm 08.30.23 Do you have a sun shade that protects your sail when furled? No. That's why I'm asking about using
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? Stu Jackson at 8:38pm 08.30.23 Your comment makes no sense ... my Catalina 320 has a YANMAR 3GM30F engine Then of course it makes
Weathermax for genoa jssailem at 8:37pm 08.30.23 The sock is a positive tool to protect your sail. It keeps the furled sail wrapped when exposed to s
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake smokey73 at 7:45pm 08.30.23 @Ralph Johnstone I think Rich is talking about his "tape" over the joint as the wrapped temp fix, no
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake SycloneDriver at 7:43pm 08.30.23 Are you sure copper ferrules are used? I have worked on several diesels (John Deere & Cummins) that
Priming fuel bulb inside engine compartment dlochner at 7:26pm 08.30.23 @Benny17441 my engine seems relatively smooth but is shaking too much to bleed the screws when runn
Clean up after holding tank leaked when pressurized Tally Ho at 7:01pm 08.30.23 You need to be very careful with ammonia. Make sure they is no bleach left over and all the chlorin
Raritan PHII long term review (1) Tally Ho at 6:59pm 08.30.23 219399 Just plain bad Juju :laugh: . Mine is on the right, and still the best dang toilet I have h
Square top main on water ballast? rgranger at 6:58pm 08.30.23 Also, just having a new sail with proper shape will help a lot with heeling vs an old baggy sail.
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? Scott T-Bird at 6:26pm 08.30.23 There is absolutely NO reason for you to have done that. You don't have a mixing elbow, you have a
Problems with cdi furling jib jssailem at 6:25pm 08.30.23 No clue. Could someone have removed the pin shackles.
Yanmar 3JH3E Cooling Hoses (1) Ralph Johnstone at 6:19pm 08.30.23 Ensure hoses which are subject to suction are wire wound so they stay round. Ensure hoses to and fr
Stowing Winch Handles Dalliance at 6:15pm 08.30.23 Dual Lock is sort of a snap-into-place product. Very strong and stable, good for mounting things th
Square top main on water ballast? shemandr at 6:11pm 08.30.23 Aerodynamically a high aspect ratio sail is more efficient - i.e. more lift less drag. You can see
Refilling Compass - where's the port? (1) HilaryK at 5:59pm 08.30.23 Thanks for the help all. Turns out it was right in front of my face, just under a black paint or cau
THE ECLIPSE IS COMING.... THE ECLIPSE IS COMING (2) jssailem at 5:58pm 08.30.23 If that is not enough SOLAR excitement for you check out the TOTAL ECLIPSE event on APRIL 8th, 2024.
Raritan PHII long term review Skipper at 5:55pm 08.30.23
Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 5:53pm 08.30.23 That's all that matters in the short term. My money says @pclarksurf nailed it in post #4. Long te
Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 5:52pm 08.30.23 So a couple of questions. 1. What year is your boat? 2. Do you know the difference between a origi

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