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Irwin mast to beam rotten Wes Henry at 7:44am 09.17.13 Big Boats 0/917 I was wondering if anyone else had this problem the board between the mast and the beam needing to b
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Jib furler basics and maint (1) JamesG161 at 9:56am 05.29.23 I had my Spinnaker Halyard loop over the Jib Halyard and foul it. This picture may help clarify.
Furling Head Stay Tension shemandr at 9:46am 05.29.23 I think the starting point is to make sure the spar is centered port to starboard by hoisting a tape
Jib furler basics and maint (1) bonkle at 9:18am 05.29.23 Any idea what will happen if I remove this retaining rig? Will the bearing balls fall out everywhere
alternator and wiring Hello Below at 9:15am 05.29.23 I think Im going to swap out the alternator to a Balmar 80, get the Balmar regulator and research a
What is at the top of my mast. rlongfield at 9:01am 05.29.23 @Joe Thank you, VHF antenna wasn't even a thought. wonder where the radio was located in the cabin
What is at the top of my mast. rlongfield at 8:59am 05.29.23 If you decide to add a VHF, these instructions are about the best on how to make a new cable. http
Weeping keel (1) eherlihy at 8:48am 05.29.23 The original design of the 34 used a cast iron (7.874g/cc) keel. When O'day switched to lead (11.34g
Sail drive raw water intakes Mark Maulden at 8:30am 05.29.23
alternator and wiring Johnb at 8:28am 05.29.23 Jeff, your repeatedly state that your engine would not start so you are going to change the alternat
Electrical upgrades Ralph Johnstone at 8:25am 05.29.23 Did you mean to say it would consume 120Ah? 5A continuously for 24hrs? Oh crap, I can't even do b
What is at the top of my mast. rlongfield at 8:23am 05.29.23 I think Joe is right about the device. For the iOS issue- just go straight to the website. It works
Window Replacement Installation Advice cdn_bacon at 8:23am 05.29.23 You've got to wonder about someone in Florida in mid July who has previously used VHB on a complete
O'day 28 Needs a New Transducer (Airmar P79?) Clutch Cargo at 8:23am 05.29.23 On our 85 the OEM transducers were under the forward part of the starboard settee. That was a pretty
alternator and wiring Ralph Johnstone at 8:17am 05.29.23 Take it slow, think this out on paper, and you'll get through this alive. Nothing is more frustrati
Furling Head Stay Tension Mclovin at 8:16am 05.29.23 Thanks for this info. I have the manual but it seems general (no real starting points). Your sugg
Furling Head Stay Tension Mclovin at 8:11am 05.29.23 Selden has a tuning guide for the B&R rig. Somewhere on one of my computers I have it. I will sea
Jib furler basics and maint (3) bonkle at 7:57am 05.29.23 My spinnaker halyard and jib halyard are the same color. I thought the jib halyard was just the woun
Electrical upgrades morbidfollower at 7:56am 05.29.23 Morbid, are you able to raise those 50W panels high enough that the starboard panel aims to port, a
Flush head with tank water (1) CurtisC at 7:25am 05.29.23 Concur with Apex, but make sure your system has a vented loop between the toilet flush pump and the
O'day 28 Needs a New Transducer (Airmar P79?) Davidasailor26 at 7:19am 05.29.23 On our 85 the OEM transducers were under the forward part of the starboard settee. That was a pretty

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