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O'day 28 Head Finished
Ward H at 4:18am 05.30.23
Yes, very nice work. uestion about not double clamping the below water line fittings at the Groco v
O'day 28 Head Finished
Apex at 3:19am 05.30.23
.................. FYI, in case any of you are going to point out that I did not double clamp the
Sealing shaft-log options
justsomeguy at 1:47am 05.30.23
Seems overkill for a $6,000 boat. Do it yourself.
Wood stain or varnish
Will Gilmore at 10:12pm 05.29.23
You have a little extra wood, so try a couple of samples first to hone in on the best mix. What you
New Cat 22 Owner
C_Level at 10:11pm 05.29.23
Thank you for your help. Sounds like refurbishing the interior is definitely doable but will requir
Alden 44 Air Conditioner location
capt’nErik at 9:47pm 05.29.23
Where in the Chesapeake are you located? I keep my boat on Scotts creek in Portsmouth
Alden 44 Air Conditioner location
capt’nErik at 9:45pm 05.29.23
I have an 82 Alden 44 myself and I just installed an 18,000btu air conditioner/ heat pump under the
Wood stain or varnish
MikeHoncho at 9:45pm 05.29.23
Sand it all off. Multiple coats of de-waxed blonde shellac then varnish. Make sure to use de-waxed
O'day 28 Head Finished   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:06pm 05.29.23
Very nice install. Particularly like the tubing leading away from the vacuum breaker vent before it
Adding a 2nd winch and more
zinahewitt at 8:34pm 05.29.23
Spinnaker sheets should go as far back as possible. A BLOCK (don't call them pulley's, please) clip
Adding a 2nd winch and more
zinahewitt at 8:32pm 05.29.23
The pad in Photo 2 is for a turning block. In order to get a better feed to the winch, the jib shee
Memorial Day -- Redux
Mikem at 8:13pm 05.29.23
Stand for the flag, kneel for the fallen.
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Ralph Johnstone at 8:09pm 05.29.23
My question is what is a normal amount of vibration at the helm on this Sailboat? Shouldn't be an
engine leak antifreeze
Ken13559 at 7:59pm 05.29.23
Could leak be from the weep hole under the FCW Pump? Position a mirror under pump to see. That's whe
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Ralph Johnstone at 7:58pm 05.29.23
If you're handy with a myriad of tools, you can fabricate this setup : irst shot a 2005 Hunter 33 ?
O'day 28 Needs a New Transducer (Airmar P79?)
twodzusfittings at 7:39pm 05.29.23
Have you thought about installing one that shoots through the hull, eliminating any holes. This year
Memorial Day -- Redux
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:33pm 05.29.23
As Memorial Day comes to an end I think it's ok to move to a lighter story of soldiers who survived
engine leak antifreeze
Ralph Johnstone at 7:30pm 05.29.23
coolant leak drip from bottom of engine port side That may be where it drips from but it's not li
Marine Toilet Question   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:19pm 05.29.23
Of course, you can always use your hand, and then wash your hand after every poop, if you're worrie

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