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I recently bought a 1961 O'Day Daysailer (No. 1935) with trailer for $870. It sailed nicely the firs
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Hi, I have a 2002 356. It has a minor crack on the top surface of the gunnel adjacent the cockpit.
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I have two isolated batteries on board. Is there any reason I can't wire the BMV-600 with an A/B sw
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Loose Stanchions
jdrutten at 9:00pm 03.06.23
Maybe the base has integral bolts, i.e. no accessible screw heads? You may need to go below to the s
Leveling a boat on land
jssailem at 8:15pm 03.06.23
My general aproach with boats is to try something and observe how it goes. Record the data and then
Ice Box Lid Hold Open   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:58pm 03.06.23
I recently purchased a ice box hold open from Catalina Direct prt# Z4237 it had been used on the Ca
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:35pm 03.06.23
We have liftoff. I kind of lied a bit when I said this was easy. The previous part was easy but yo
Knock off that racket!   (1)
Project_Mayhem at 7:34pm 03.06.23
I love the PVC idea but a little unclear on how it's possible to install a rivet every 8-10ft or so.
Servicing a feathering prop
Rich Stidger at 7:27pm 03.06.23
I got new o-rings from Martec. They still sell them, everything else seems solid. I too would be in
Servicing a feathering prop
TimFromLI at 7:05pm 03.06.23
I got new o-rings from Martec. They still sell them, everything else seems solid. I too would be int
Engine control panel modification
JoeWhite at 7:03pm 03.06.23
I believe there is no room to set the instruments farther back. Specially the tac. On my C36 I have
Bene First 42 open sea?
jssailem at 6:57pm 03.06.23
Nice data Tim. Maybe a moderator will save this to the forum database. It would be a good file to ke
Bareboat Charter in Bahamas vs BVI?
TimFromLI at 6:53pm 03.06.23
Just back from the BVI cruise and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Spent 5 nights on moorings and 2 in sli
Chainplates
pcharn01 at 6:33pm 03.06.23
Bene First 42 open sea?   (1)
TimFromLI at 6:20pm 03.06.23
Here's some info a dealer gave me a couple of years ago. They don't make the bolts anymore, the use
bottom paint
higgs at 6:18pm 03.06.23
I have been able to cover my 34 ft full keel with 2 quarts every other year. My bottom coms out in
Knock off that racket!
jssailem at 6:12pm 03.06.23
Inside the mast. Should be no staining. UV protected safe space. With the mast down run the lines sh
Knock off that racket!
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:05pm 03.06.23
I know I've bought schedule 40 gray conduit in the past. I'll see if they have any schedule 80. D
Knock off that racket!
Project_Mayhem at 5:45pm 03.06.23
Is it necessary to sand/camfer the edges of cut PVC to prevent it from cutting through insulation? D
Engine control panel modification   (3)
Scott T-Bird at 5:43pm 03.06.23
Here's a few more views of the pod itself.joint that joins the rim to the pod. It's in ok shape and
Bene First 42 open sea?
Tally Ho at 4:29pm 03.06.23
Yes, best to tighten keel bolts while on the hard and weight on the keel. worst issue with those Be
O' Day 40, and or choice and selection?
Tally Ho at 3:56pm 03.06.23
I thought OP wanted choices or options about buying an Oday 40;) I still use the old plow-style anc
Ice Box Lid Hold Open
Tally Ho at 3:53pm 03.06.23
I recently purchased a ice box hold open from Catalina Direct prt# Z4237 it had been used on the Ca

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