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Hello everyone, Does anyone know the measurement of the amount of pitch I would have to raise th
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Does anyone know what size, group battery is in our 28.5 ??
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How do I check and change my transmission fluid on my. Universal 5411 diesel engine?
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Last weekend I noticed a small amount of water in the bottom floor area directly above the keel. I
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Hey all, First time Oday owner :dance: Bought this beautiful 1979 23' last week. Im planning on doi
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Squidd at 7:57pm 05.31.12
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Finally after a winter of rehab and refresh I got the Lady back in the water again... Was hoping
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Am I pushing it or what? My insurance survey identified the need to replace the cutlass bearing
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My OEM W-C Headmate bit the dust recently. I'd planned on replacing it with an electric model at som
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Anybody fancy owning a small but remote piece of Maine? It could be yours for nothing as the town of
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So I am out sailing this past Tuesday, and trying to redeem myself after gooning up my last arrival
vmaks at 6:07pm 05.31.12
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Does anyone have a do-it-yourself option for fitting a screen into the hatch of a 28 ft O'Day? Also
vmaks at 5:48pm 05.31.12
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New purchase, 28 ft O'Day, 1983, the bolts/screws are loose on the starboard side of traveler. I wo
Sailorjack at 5:18pm 05.31.12
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Hi All I launched today and she floated. After I ran the engine for about 7-10 mins I started to
jrezab at 4:54pm 05.31.12
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I need to replace the packing material in the packing gland of the rudder ' engine drive shaft. Doe
Cat27Tim at 3:31pm 05.31.12
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While installing a new Oberdorfer Raw Water Pump on my engine I moved the nut that locks down the go
FourPoints at 3:18pm 05.31.12
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http://transition.fcc.gov/pshs/public-safety-spectrum/narrowbanding.html Anyone familiar with thi
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I have a 1993 B400 with an Isomat mast and roller furling main. I'm replacing the mainsail, which a
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When removing deck hardware, afterwords I know that you clean the area and remove debris. Once that

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Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley?
Ralph Johnstone at 11:59am 01.30.23
What fire extinguisher do you have mounted next to your galley as the "first to grab" when the frie
And this is?
JamesG161 at 11:56am 01.30.23
From my post # 5 on that link above... ________ You never need a consensus on a SCIENCE! However se
And this is?
JamesG161 at 11:50am 01.30.23
I have never seen anyone claim this except you.[ and Nigel Calder :facepalm: Sorry Walt, but I Qui
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source
dLj at 11:35am 01.30.23
Here's some data I collected last year. The batteries were 2 Group 31 Firefly batteries with a char
And this is?
walt at 11:26am 01.30.23
Grounding your Sailboat, reduces your chances of a direct strike. I dont think this is true. Ground
Seattle area surveyors.
Terry Cox at 11:25am 01.30.23
Anyone care to recommend a surveyor for a 1978 34ft sailboat? Hired Global Marine Surveyors, Inc.
Oday 25 portlights   (2)
racenmotorsports at 11:25am 01.30.23
Sorry for the long delay but here is an update on the portlights. We actually put the portlights in
And this is?
Zom-B-Land at 11:23am 01.30.23
Howdy Jim. Any info is appreciated. Thanks zom-b on my friends??
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley?
BigEasy at 11:20am 01.30.23
Just did a fire webinar on Saturday AM. Following is a listing of on board fire sources from highest
And this is?
JamesG161 at 11:12am 01.30.23
That is what I was always taught as well as don't hang on to the stays or metal rigging. What is yo
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley?
jssailem at 11:03am 01.30.23
Dry Chemical and a FIRE BLANKET. If most fires are oil or gas, then you need to be able to "TURN O
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley?
kappykaplan at 10:57am 01.30.23
Dry chemical in my galley.
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source   (1)
dlochner at 10:49am 01.30.23
Good point - but when running a generator with it's inherence fuel consumption, I'm always looking
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source
dLj at 10:38am 01.30.23
The charger has to match the battery chemistry. A 20 amp charger is adequate for a couple of Group
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley?
dlochner at 10:37am 01.30.23
Prayer - easy cleanup; effective? Very affective once the fire reaches the waterline. We have a
Seattle area surveyors.
jssailem at 10:30am 01.30.23
Here is a listing of Accredited Marine Surveyor's https://www.marinesurvey.org/surveyors/united-sta
And this is?   (2)
walt at 10:30am 01.30.23
Curious if those standards differentiate between salt and fresh water? For example, the square foot
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source
dLj at 10:26am 01.30.23
Having a bit of a problem following this thread just between you and me. However if I was charging
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option
sail sfbay at 10:20am 01.30.23
sailpablo.......a new cruising laminate furling mainsail will mitigate jamming in my experience on m
lithium battery conversion
Andiamo 34 at 10:19am 01.30.23
Did you insure the charger you had was compatible for use with a litium battery? I looked into conv

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