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Shimming rudder shaft
Hayden Watson at 8:38am 09.11.25
I would be concerned with the galvanic issues of graphite in contact with aluminum or stainless in
Rudder repair
brhoads at 8:31am 09.11.25
Shimming rudder shaft   (3)
Hayden Watson at 8:28am 09.11.25
My 88 had brass shims when I got it 28-years ago but over the years, the rudder still developed late
Shimming rudder shaft
colemj at 8:16am 09.11.25
I would be concerned with the galvanic issues of graphite in contact with aluminum or stainless in s
How to sell my O'day 23?
jssailem at 8:12am 09.11.25
Welcome @oday240ny to the forum. Congrats on your new to you boat. Exciting times.
Searching 8mm gypsy for Leroy Somer S801
jssailem at 8:05am 09.11.25
It is not often that a boat owner desires to reduce the size of his boat's anchoring system. You m
Keel bolt damage on lead keel
Hayden Watson at 7:35am 09.11.25
Having worked with molten lead on numerous occasions, I would not try to locally melt it to reinert
Autopilot for O'Day 39
Taylor1618 at 7:33am 09.11.25
The more I read about the CPT the more I think that may be the best option for us.
How to sell my O'day 23?
oday240ny at 7:31am 09.11.25
I just bought an Oday 240 yesterday in New York. I took an ASA101 class and bought it from the inst
Autopilot for O'Day 39
jssailem at 6:59am 09.11.25
Keel bolt damage on lead keel
jssailem at 6:45am 09.11.25
the mast has to come off..... When inspecting a grounding, you must look at more than the obvious
Autopilot for O'Day 39
dlochner at 6:22am 09.11.25
For clarification, a wheel pilot can steer to a wind angle as well if properly integrated with wind
Autopilot for O'Day 39
Tally Ho at 6:04am 09.11.25
An additional advantage is the ability to follow the wind and not a compass course. Following the w
Shimming rudder shaft
shemandr at 5:59am 09.11.25
I've heard of that technique but don't know anyone who has tried it. The risks are obvious. The ve
Rudder repair
Project_Mayhem at 5:21am 09.11.25
Look up D and R marine. They'll have the original part. Prices are either cheaper than everywhere el
Battery box mount.
Project_Mayhem at 5:09am 09.11.25
I only have one battery right now. Might add a second later on if I do more serious voyages. It'll
Shimming rudder shaft
Project_Mayhem at 5:04am 09.11.25
Catalina released a TSB that instructs people to pour graphite thickened epoxy into the rudder tube
Autopilot for O'Day 39
dlochner at 4:59am 09.11.25
The big advantages to below decks autopilots are their, speed, power, and durability. This makes the
Hunter 30 1985 pedistal throttle handle
Jim Legere at 4:47am 09.11.25
May have to custom make a handle. pushed too hard and it snapped off. That's just an old, plastic

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