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Oday 27 Update (3) casualemt at 1:06pm 08.24.13 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1273 Just thought I would post an update to my original thread. This summer I bought a 1978 Oday 27 for $
Have new/old '74 O'day20 Martywith20footer at 12:25pm 08.24.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/2179 Just got 20 foot daysailer and am having problems rigging the block because it does not seem there i
Helm Brake Steve21992 at 11:20am 08.24.13 Ask All Sailors 5/2275 I have a 1992 Beneteau 440. The helm brake no longer holds the helm secure when I tighten the three
West Coast anchorages Perfect Excuse at 10:07am 08.24.13 Big Boats 5/1988 Perfect Excuse is heading south from Vancouver to join the Baja Ha Ha. Any suggestions for anchorage
26.5 radar Hickdog at 9:47am 08.24.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/824 has anyone installed a radar on their boat? i sail on the coast of Maine and the fog can set in very
Perfect match- Blue Stripe (1) Hydro Therapy at 8:42am 08.24.13 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1503 I had a few spots on my lower boot stripe that I had repaired. I wanted to shoot the area with gelco
Yanmar Starting Issue Solved DougM at 5:28am 08.24.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1937 Thanks to this forum which has substantial information on the subject. My Yanmar 2GM20F always acte
As the World Turns (And Crew Call) Roger Long at 4:49am 08.24.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 9/6769 If you have been following this since last winter, you know that a lot of my plans and schedule then
Is this normal? (1) nautikaljeeper at 11:26pm 08.23.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1999 I installed a Electromaxx 140 alternator with the internal regulator left as is. In testing the the
Thinking about using pour foam instead of styrofoam blocks Triple Point at 4:44pm 08.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/4234 When I got my 22' MacGregor it came with a number of white styrofoam blocks that were simply scatter
Fibreglass propane tanks iwillmott at 3:50pm 08.23.13 Big Boats 2/1086 Anyone get one of these to fit in a 40.5 legend propane locker. ? Ragasco, Clear View Fiberglass P
Introducing... Chrisforfirst35s5 at 3:49pm 08.23.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1779 Hello everyone, My name is Chris. I am Engraver and a sailing boat enthousiast! i'm a new member ..
Racing the 26D Classic alabamaranger at 3:00pm 08.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/3668 Have this friend at the marina with a Beneteau 235 with a fixed keel. Our 1988 Mac 26D will pass hi
Owners Manual for 1990 35.5 Legend Steverhnm at 2:39pm 08.23.13 Big Boats 6/6544 I am buying the boat above and I have been looking for a copy of the original owners manual and can'
Best outboard for a Hunter 146 GasketBob at 2:27pm 08.23.13 Day Sailers 2/2062 Dear Fellow Sailors, I'm a proud new owner of a 2008 Hunter 146 and will be sailing this on Keuka
Just picked up a Catalina 27 (3) Jared_801 at 2:26pm 08.23.13 Mid-Size Boats 11/5032 I'm the Commodore for the Utah Lake Yacht Club. Yes we sail here. We sponsor the only Sea Scout Ship
Oday 30 Keel Repair SteveBronx at 1:39pm 08.23.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2059 I recently purchased a 1979 Oday30 with a fixed keel. It appears to be a encapsulated keel, no keel
building a rudder Philip R. at 12:15pm 08.23.13 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1733 What is the best material to build a rudder?
tri-color All U Get at 11:06am 08.23.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1496 Hi gang, I've been replacing my nav. lights with Dr. LED's and have had good success except for th
O'Day 25 Bracket Attachment korchinskyp at 10:19am 08.23.13 Day Sailers 2/1478 I need to replace my old 9.9 two stroke Johnson with a new four stroke. I'm concerned that the curre

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DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? Mark Maulden at 7:43am 05.02.23 Assuming it will fit where needed. And you will not let it slip out of your hand dropping into an
Fortress anchor tfox2069 at 7:38am 05.02.23 I'll be surprised if there's not a vigorous debate on the "right" or "best" anchor. Told ya :)
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Mark Maulden at 7:36am 05.02.23 Throw a tablespoon of oil into each cylinder then replace injectors and try to start.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? jssailem at 7:35am 05.02.23 Assuming it will fit where needed. And you will not let it slip out of your hand dropping into an
Mast raising ideas... JBP-PA at 7:33am 05.02.23 Once you have a modicum of lift underway-- the side tension of the stays keeps the mast completely
Packing Gland Question / 1980 Hunter 33 jssailem at 7:32am 05.02.23 Should I be using the 3/16 Packing. Yes. Watch the water drip. If you got all of the old packing o
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? dLj at 7:22am 05.02.23 Much as I would like to minimize projects, I keep poking around in just about every nook and cranny
Sailing Movies? JBP-PA at 7:14am 05.02.23 I'm too lazy! Ha, ha. Plus, since my move, I'm not even sure where the DVD player is. So, it's a
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? Mark Maulden at 7:12am 05.02.23 Cell phones cameras are good for inspection. A lot better resolution and stronger light with the fla
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? jviss at 7:08am 05.02.23 Much as I would like to minimize projects, I keep poking around in just about every nook and cranny
Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty (1) jssailem at 7:08am 05.02.23 rule generated by and subject to the whims of the Pacific Ocean Sometimes the simple is beneficial
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? Scott T-Bird at 6:57am 05.02.23 Much as I would like to minimize projects, I keep poking around in just about every nook and cranny
Stanchion bases Seahawk345 at 6:44am 05.02.23 Thanks for the reply Claude. But, yes I suspect that mine is a 310. Thank you anyway....
1985 Hunter 34 Holding Tank Question (2) Claude L.-Auger at 6:25am 05.02.23 Here is a pix of the secton of floor in the 34 dinette area. You can see on the upper right corner t
Halyards and Such F260SS at 6:08am 05.02.23 1. You should have some extra loops (probably not the technical term) at the base of your mast. I us
Packing Gland Question / 1980 Hunter 33 Claude L.-Auger at 6:07am 05.02.23 3/16 is the recommend size! 1/4 can be fitted but as you already found out you cannot put 3 pieces.
Stanchion bases Claude L.-Auger at 6:05am 05.02.23 Hi Jim and welcome back. I believe the 31 was made from 83 to 87. In which case the stanchions are
Stanchions available NYSail at 5:34am 05.02.23 Rocky Point on LI
Stanchions available rickv123 at 5:33am 05.02.23
Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty sailme88 at 5:16am 05.02.23 I'll guess the forecasts for the San Diego area are on average, really accurate, while in New Engla

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