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Damaged Spar, Oday 222 (2) noolacam at 7:55am 08.09.13 Ask An Oday Owner 14/1973 Hi, I just picked up an Oday 222 that has been sitting for several years. When I got it home I found
"Pop-Top" Cabin Enclosure for the Hunter 23? (1) Paladin27 at 7:28am 08.09.13 Smaller Boats 10/7650 http://shop.hunterowners.com/images/product/141.jpg This pop-top cabin enclosure on the sailboatowne
racing in Galveston bay (2) sandsailor at 10:41pm 08.08.13 Racing 3/6319 Anybody on here with me out there ere next season 67350.vB
Bowsprit Wayward at 9:57pm 08.08.13 Catalina 30 1/1041 I have a 1983 Catalina 30 tall rig with a narrow bowsprit, I want to either put a couple of rollers
rotten egg water heater Jacques C at 7:32pm 08.08.13 Big Boats 4/1297 We finally got the boat back in commission and turned on the hot water heater. It smelled terrible
chainplate failure peter22 at 7:08pm 08.08.13 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1627 Neighbour's phonecall notified us that a passing cruiser (too close and too fast) rocked our recentl
prop size and pitch pamacm at 7:04pm 08.08.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1013 i have a 25 oday with a 2 stroke 15 hp johnson outboard. it hardly moves the boat in reverse, what
Rudder Issue burkedavid699-boat at 6:59pm 08.08.13 Sirius 21/22 3/4005 I am guessing that the rudder that came with the boat is original. It is a swing rudder and if the b
Reposition of waste deck fitting // Kracor tanks ybrad at 4:59pm 08.08.13 Big Boats 0/1009
O'Day 222: Trinkka at 4:40pm 08.08.13 Day Sailers 4/2257 http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/boa/3980562119.html My friend Wayne just sent me this posting yes
fluxgate location Phil McCall at 3:17pm 08.08.13 Big Boats 9/2034 Where is the most common place to install a fluxgate compass for autopilot on a Hunter 34 ? Thx
How to unfreeze a diesel SailMaster at 3:03pm 08.08.13 Engines and Propulsion 23/10027 Hi guys, We have a situation where rainwater filled our bilge and got to the bottom of the motor. T
Perkins 4.154 dipstick gettinthere at 1:06pm 08.08.13 Engines and Propulsion 3/1908 Help! The last 2" of my oil dipstick broke off in the tube. I don't think the broken part can get i
We made the local news paper! Links inside (1) Jared1048 at 12:03pm 08.08.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/1607 http://seattletimes.com/html/picturethis/2021534504_promnightattheduckdodge.html It was at our lo
V birth O25 Hydro Therapy at 11:14am 08.08.13 Day Sailers 5/1166 I have a 1980 O22. My wife and I have spent a few overnight era on it. The V birth is a bit small fo
hot wireable? Jared1048 at 11:08am 08.08.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/1499 My starter doesnt kick off every time I press the starter button and am traveling to warmer climates
Battens for a Hunter 216 look2Orion at 10:53am 08.08.13 Smaller Boats 3/1558 I just bought a used 216 (2003). It came without battens. I got the lengths from a 2008 owners man
Bulkhead Squeak Mick143 at 10:37am 08.08.13 Big Boats 3/1308 Please help, this squeak is driving me crazy. While sailing or on the mooring my 28 ft O'Day sounds
Warning.....Rutgerson Blocks artboas at 9:48am 08.08.13 Big Boats 50/14410 As it is known, I post here frequently re: various topics. My boat is a Hunter 49, which is always
Anchor, anchor roller (6) walt at 9:48am 08.08.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1581 My 26S lives in Lake Havasu and I just visited it last weekend, worked mostly on the anchor stuff. N

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Slow sump pump with backflow Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:08pm 05.22.23 I think his opening sentence has thrown us a bit. I believe he meant that after replacing his toilet
CCFL 6" Diameter upgrade. Very cool!! dlochner at 6:34pm 05.22.23 A great and rewarding job! Congrats. Be sure to leave the documentation of your efforts on board. I
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Crusty Ol Salt at 6:30pm 05.22.23 Sooooo, let us twist the topic a little. In my mind, there is a far better chance of my boat havin
Engine Alinement Dan Anthony at 6:29pm 05.22.23 I just read RJM's post. I already have shims under my mounts, these shims are easily removed. Perh
Slow sump pump with backflow (4) McPhee at 6:28pm 05.22.23 Hi Greg, I also have a switch on the head to turn it on and off. I followed the lines. Here's what
Engine Alinement jviss at 6:26pm 05.22.23 Regarding strut alinement. I made up a metal slug that fit snugly in the cutlass bearing and was a
Engine Alinement Dan Anthony at 6:11pm 05.22.23 To all that have read and responded I say thank you. I had no idea so many would read and comment.
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak jonelli at 6:04pm 05.22.23 I am going to dip my toe in the water just to balance the reviews here. My, new on commissioning, K
Possible SmartPlug problem Davidasailor26 at 6:03pm 05.22.23 From your description it sounds like this has now happened on two separate cords/plugs? If so I wou
Reefing Sail Trim Screen Saver at 5:44pm 05.22.23 Interesting topic But its far to wide to be one topic with one set of answers All the rigs are dif
mast stickinthemud57 at 5:27pm 05.22.23 jssalem's response illustrates the need for info. I broke my mast (Hunter 170), ordered a section t
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition SycloneDriver at 5:23pm 05.22.23 Side note, we have what I think is a Tartan 38 at our marina. It's a fine looking boat! It almost
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition SycloneDriver at 5:14pm 05.22.23 I certainly see the value of an automatic bilge pump! With today's available technology I'm just s
older Raymarine L760 Instrument RitSim at 5:11pm 05.22.23 I could figure it out if I had the plug. I've looked on the Raymarine site and it appears the devic
older Raymarine L760 Instrument jssailem at 5:09pm 05.22.23 You have the female end... Are there wires behind the pins? Wires connected to pins often give a clu
Slow sump pump with backflow Tally Ho at 5:08pm 05.22.23
older Raymarine L760 Instrument RitSim at 5:05pm 05.22.23 don't have the plug
mast jssailem at 5:05pm 05.22.23 Welcome Tuscan to the SBO Forums. Your query lacks specificity. Is your mast broken? You identify as
older Raymarine L760 Instrument jssailem at 5:04pm 05.22.23 Can you see the wires on the inside of the plug? They more likely can give you a clue.
Engine Alinement (1) Rjm st.petersburg at 4:48pm 05.22.23 This is what I used to get around sheard lag bolts when I was changing my motor mounts and replaced

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