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Deck core repair around mast base. Oday 23-2
danooxnard at 4:58pm 09.03.25
It sounds like a good plan, but I would not us balsa to recore. I would use g10 a type of fiberglass
Replacement plastic logo nameplate for ODay Rhodes 19
rgranger at 4:26pm 09.03.25
but do not have access to a 3D printer. do a search in your area for a maker space. Or a public
Sanitary hoses
dlochner at 3:12pm 09.03.25
3ffvhyMo9e4 1 or 2 mil plastic sheeting can also be used.
Universal M25xpb Engine Mount
BlueberryHill at 2:28pm 09.03.25
I used these on my O'Day 35, same as the originals: DF-2205-2 Series Dual-Flex Marine and Industria
Universal M25xpb Engine Mount
dmax at 2:26pm 09.03.25
I used these on my O'Day 35, same as the originals: DF-2205-2 Series Dual-Flex Marine and Industrial
Tether Pocket
jssailem at 2:19pm 09.03.25
I think they call it a Fanny Pack... BumBag.. or Pochette.:biggrin:
Help, terrible smelling boat
fred1diver at 1:54pm 09.03.25
Our foams were wrapped in foam, so just need to clean the covers (so lucky) more and more we are t
Universal M25xpb Engine Mount
Michael Davis at 1:20pm 09.03.25
Know a millwright, welder or fabricator? Before I retired that looked like something we would do on
Help, terrible smelling boat
Scott T-Bird at 12:24pm 09.03.25
Since you can't identify a source of the smell, it's likely that the smell permeates just about ever
Not sure what to make of this or how the damage occurred
Project_Mayhem at 12:07pm 09.03.25
You can verify the color by applying some matched gelcoat without MEKP directly on your boat. It wil
Marine grade wire ferrules
Project_Mayhem at 12:03pm 09.03.25
I've been using connectors from the T-Conn brand the last few years. Get yourself a pro grade crimpe
Rusted Trailer Extension
JBP-PA at 11:38am 09.03.25
That's a wing keel right? So an extension might be needed on shallow ramps. Steeper ramps might be
Honda 2.5 outboard issues anyone?
JBP-PA at 11:23am 09.03.25
In addition to the good tips above, also keep your fuel obsessively clean. The tiniest bit of dirt
New Harbor 20 Owner
GaryT at 11:10am 09.03.25
Sorry, Steve, I just discovered you had emailed me at the time you posted on this forum, so you alre
Honda 2.5 outboard issues anyone?
degas at 11:01am 09.03.25
I had the 2013 Honda 2.3 HP. (Model years for outboards don't mean as much as they used to, just wan
Merit 22 owners
emh56 at 10:51am 09.03.25
I am planning on making a canvas cover for our Merit this fall as we need to store it at the marina
New Harbor 20 Owner
GaryT at 10:46am 09.03.25
Steve, Sorry I didn't see your post until just now. Please feel free to email me with any questions
Merit 22 owners   (2)
emh56 at 10:34am 09.03.25
Out on the Hudson in our Merit with some girls from our sailing club's Adventure Sail program earlie
Merit 22 owners
emh56 at 10:24am 09.03.25
After a four year search I'm finally back in the game!! I've continued to sail my Mac25 for the pas

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