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Skipper at 9:26am 04.27.14
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-RESOLVED- Of all the systems on this boat, the domestic water system requires the most attention.
USY27 at 9:21am 04.27.14
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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
nosocks at 7:13am 04.27.14
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Has anyone replaced the fixed port lights on a 356? I found a link here to Hunter's instruction th
chrisings at 7:02am 04.27.14
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Hello forum friends, Getting really close to launching and have a question. We have an '83 TRBS Ca
med2463 at 6:53am 04.27.14
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Anyone replaced shower faucet on 1979 37c? I'm dreading it but needs to be done
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
Bateau Margo at 6:50am 04.27.14
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After a brief wheel bearing incident on the way from the marina to the house she is finally home.
bobgelb@gmail.com at 6:44am 04.27.14
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My Spinlock XTS (0814)...cam lock for the jib halyard (port side) is not holding the halyard, rope
dis-patch at 6:38am 04.27.14
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I would like to have my grandson, he's one now, come visit me and also take the whole family out for
knotcarin at 6:06am 04.27.14
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I have a loose stanchion....it took a hit last summer as a powerboat alongside pulled out of a tight
bmw2007z4 at 5:56am 04.27.14
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I have the motor mount but I don't know the spec's for the fasteners. Can anyone help?
Birchy at 5:41am 04.27.14
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I have dark water stains on port side wood work behind table. Looking for suggestions on bringing ba
Birchy at 5:23am 04.27.14
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My boat sank on land this year. Long story. My boat yard shrink wrapped my boat and didn't shrink ri
hotrodderjim at 4:33am 04.27.14
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Anyone know of anyone who repairs Goldstar units in the RI/Narragansett bay area? Thanks Jim
pcjrusso at 3:54am 04.27.14
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Hope someone can save me a trip to the boat. I went over the boat making a list of spring repairs.
pcjrusso at 3:49am 04.27.14
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Hope someone can save me a trip to the boat. I went over the boat making a list of spring repairs.
Albanach at 12:07am 04.27.14
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Recently I noticed that the AM/FM Radio lit up and the speakers made a noise whenever I pressed the
hummingbirdbassist at 11:54pm 04.26.14
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After interior work, motor work,now comes my dilemma for real!!!!! I have a crack at the back of th

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Has This Happend to You?
jibes138 at 6:04am 08.15.23
Has This Happend to You?
jssailem at 6:03am 08.15.23
Installing MOB1 On Sospenders Automatically Inflating Vest
dlochner at 6:02am 08.15.23
What brand of vest? The two brands I'm familiar with (Mustang and TeamO) the bladder is separated
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck
Gary Ryan at 5:57am 08.15.23
I have the same problem this year on our Hunter 386. I dove under the boat and noted that the senso
Spreaders
dlochner at 5:33am 08.15.23
Per Ecletic's suggestion, I would inquire with Blue Water Yachts. I have never seen a mast with shr
Topside Teak Trim
Gene Neill at 4:49am 08.15.23
Such a good looking boat. Back at you!
pros and cons of adjusting valves...
jviss at 4:37am 08.15.23
Manual says I ought to be doing a valve adjustment. Why do you think they say you ought to be doin
Rub Rail Help
Ward H at 4:30am 08.15.23
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck
shemandr at 4:29am 08.15.23
I used to keep a small putty knife, a toothbrush and a cut off plastic container right at the paddle
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck
shemandr at 3:03am 08.15.23
It took half a season to get fouled? I used to clean mine weekly.
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck
kappykaplan at 2:18am 08.15.23
Leave the blanking plug in between uses and only put the impeller in when you go sailing. :plus::p
Has This Happend to You?
kappykaplan at 2:15am 08.15.23
:plus: I have my sails inspected/repaired/washed annually.
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast
Leeward Rail at 9:25pm 08.14.23
Many foams will dissolve with gasoline or acetone. I was told the same thing.... unfortunately gre
pros and cons of adjusting valves...
Hayden Watson at 9:20pm 08.14.23
The valve will burn if the gap is too small which causes the valve to not be against the seat long e
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast
Hayden Watson at 9:16pm 08.14.23
Many foams will dissolve with gasoline or acetone.
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast
Leeward Rail at 9:11pm 08.14.23
Has anyone had experience removing this stuff from inside the mast? Is this easy or would I be walk
Funny Friday!!!
Leeward Rail at 8:55pm 08.14.23
but it will go faster than the wind dead down wind. Sail GP boats can apparently reach 4 times the
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck
Hayden Watson at 8:52pm 08.14.23
Zebra mussels. Of course you need the blanking plug as mentioned. But those little buggers can be i

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