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Hello, I am getting into my third season with my 1975 O'day 27. When I bought the boat I knew that
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hi guys....I have been building a new arch for the back of my 430. it will be for solar panels, wind
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Hi All, New to the site so forgive me if I am repeating and old topic. I'm considering buying a
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Had a halyard block failure on our first real shakedown sail with the new sails on Syntonos. Weather
Mike Wagner at 12:20pm 04.27.14
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Our Irwin 40 MK II has several lead ingots under the sole in the salon. Any other I40s or Citation 3
Okie44 at 11:47am 04.27.14
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Bought a C 22 a month ago, still setting in my driveway. Had a wind storm and a limb fell on the ce
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On the H-34, on either side of the mast base, there are two Treadmaster pads so ya can stand there s
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I have a wall in the navigator's desk area that needs to be painted. What kind of paint do I use fo
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I recently became an owner of 79 Oday25. The boat is in very decent condition even for its age as it
Kper at 8:59am 04.27.14
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Reposted on the main O'Day page.
Ready2Sail at 8:48am 04.27.14
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My 70's 23' O'Day has a cutout in the stern for an outboard motor. This area is rotted and a concer
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chrisings at 7:02am 04.27.14
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Tyler R at 6:52am 04.27.14
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I've started the laborious task of removing the old paint from the inside of my Widgeon. What would
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After a brief wheel bearing incident on the way from the marina to the house she is finally home.

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Lifesling Lifespan?
sailcapt340 at 11:41am 08.13.23
Topside Teak Trim
Ralph Johnstone at 11:24am 08.13.23
How hard is it to remove? 1. If it's attached from the top, you will see filler plugs. 2. No plug
Lifesling Lifespan?
jviss at 11:17am 08.13.23
Marina yard....
David in Sandusky at 11:03am 08.13.23
We used a mast crane when we tool our mast down every fall, then put it back up in the spring. Easy
Thoughts on chart tables?
dLj at 10:53am 08.13.23
What are your thoughts about the windvane? The hydrovane is AWESOME!
Zinc coating on a Max Prop
dchipley at 10:38am 08.13.23
Thank-you for that info
Topside Teak Trim
Gene Neill at 10:38am 08.13.23
How hard is it to remove? Are there any videos out there showing the process? Removal is easy. Ge
Jabsco Electric head troubleshooting
dchipley at 10:35am 08.13.23
I just had to do this maintenance on my Jabsco Quietflush the 37045 or 37245 Series of electric toi
Jabsco Electric head troubleshooting
dchipley at 10:33am 08.13.23
Answer to question 3 is yes. Thank-you. Getting on it
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 10:14am 08.13.23
Even the use of the CV joint would be a good solution once you stabilize the prop once it enters th
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 10:11am 08.13.23
A race would keep it centered, and a thrust bearing would keep the pressure off the gearbox or tran
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 10:07am 08.13.23
A race would keep it centered, and a thrust bearing would keep the pressure off the gearbox or tr
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 9:58am 08.13.23
If I understand you correctly, no because there is no physical contact (except for the gland) betwe
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
Ralph Johnstone at 9:47am 08.13.23
Is there no type of race or thrust bearing in the stern "bearing" or is it as it appears just the t
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Hayden Watson at 9:22am 08.13.23
I did the same a couple of years ago following a recommendation from @Hayden Watson . Yes, it was a
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement
Hayden Watson at 9:16am 08.13.23
I have just recently started this project and would love to discuss. One huge question I have is i
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 9:12am 08.13.23
I have a diver coming Monday with a underwater video camera and we will check it all out. Is there
1200 nm Completed   (1)
knappytime at 9:09am 08.13.23
Well finally managed to get everything headed in the right direction after taking a month off. Here

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