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Shaun R. at 7:18pm 07.25.22
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Recently acquired a 1981 Sovereign 7.0. The boat had the option inboard motor, but as you can see i
Boat Swag   (2)
Ward H at 5:00pm 07.25.22
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Just sharing what my wife and I did this past week when the current heat wave kept us off the boat..
mikeval at 4:08pm 07.25.22
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New to me boat and went for a first sail Saturday. All is good but the centerboard is very very stic
Lorrie at 4:02pm 07.25.22
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The exhaust water hose coming out of the muffler is leaking. It's the original hose from 1997 so we
Keel Damage   (2)
Rasselas36 at 2:36pm 07.25.22
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It has been 4 years since my last haulout and bottom paint. Today I was hauled out and shocked to se
Jamesiv1 at 2:18pm 07.25.22
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I am trying to find a Tohatsu 6 HP Sail Pro and there are none to be found. Then a guy tells me the
Jamesiv1 at 2:16pm 07.25.22
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I'm trying to buy a Tohatsu 6 HP Sail Pro and there are none to be found. Then a guy tells me that M
Giro at 1:35pm 07.25.22
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Hello all: The boatyard marina where we have been tenants for the last four years has quoted me a pr
Charlie98117 at 11:57am 07.25.22
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I want to put solar on my H34 to extend my time at anchor. I don't like the dodger since its often
Paulam at 9:47am 07.25.22
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I was out the other day - let out the Genoa but the didn't come out all the way looked liked a coupl
Paulam at 9:39am 07.25.22
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My 1987 MK 1 36 with Universal Model S 25. I have been turning key off then pulling handle (decompre
Allowishish at 9:02am 07.25.22
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My wife and I have "set a date" (2 1/2 years out) and are starting the process of finding the "bigg
NYSail at 7:48am 07.25.22
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shea0613 at 6:52am 07.25.22
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Hi All, I'm reaching out for some guidance/experience with procuring and using a lift system for my
jon hansen at 2:11am 07.25.22
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a j111 (36') showed the big dogs how it's done stock video iPgfRANKFjI
Harle000 at 5:59pm 07.24.22
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is It possible to have a furling Gennaker on 461; or must I use one with a sock? Any help appreciate
ccw505 at 2:44pm 07.24.22
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Hi All! Hoping you all can help out with this issue. The plate around the mast attaching to the deck
Brinky63 at 2:04pm 07.24.22
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I need access behind the starboard side hard plastic panel. not able to find any info on removing th
ice breaker at 1:21pm 07.24.22
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I placed an order for new UK sails last fall and received them June 1. The jib looks great and has
Ralph Johnstone at 11:21am 07.24.22
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@G Man recently started a conversation on being asked to prove you carry sufficient insurance to gai

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Check valve???
fred1diver at 6:18pm 06.15.25
Ok, so I found the issue, I had the wrong gasket in the pump which was allowing water to go back dow
Jack lines   (1)
Dalliance at 5:07pm 06.15.25
2025 O'Day Rendezvous / Canceled
Will Gilmore at 3:19pm 06.15.25
Have you reached out to any of the O'Day class associations? I'm a member of the Mariner Class Asso
Vintage Marine head, wc, toilet
KingTriton at 3:18pm 06.15.25
Can you find any more writing anywhere on the pump? Or can you get a sharper image of the writing
Vintage Marine head, wc, toilet
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:57pm 06.15.25
Can you find any more writing anywhere on the pump? Or can you get a sharper image of the writing i
Amp draw question
Timm R Oday25 at 2:03pm 06.15.25
LLoyd , I recently had my trailer weighed at a certified scale . Oday says 4500 pounds . The scale s
Outhaul modifications
kappykaplan at 12:52pm 06.15.25
Finally installed the boom and main this weekend, I can say with a very big grin that my outhaul wo
Well, this is a mess. I dont know where to start.
Project_Mayhem at 11:58am 06.15.25
If you want to go the legal route, reach out to whatever division handles boat titling, ask them to
2025 O'Day Rendezvous / Canceled
Project_Mayhem at 11:53am 06.15.25
There's an O'Day in every marina yet there's little support or community for them
What to do with keel for now
Project_Mayhem at 11:50am 06.15.25
Depends, if you are really in a time press, then Ospho and antifouling. You'll work harder when the
Vintage Marine head, wc, toilet
Foswick at 11:41am 06.15.25
I hope you find a good home for it. It's a cool item.
Where does the sink drain??
john6206 at 11:39am 06.15.25
And holy crap we have water pressure now!
Where does the sink drain??
john6206 at 11:08am 06.15.25
@Scott T-Bird The Schafer was one of this mornings butt scratch moments. It was actually way easier
Outhaul modifications
fred1diver at 11:07am 06.15.25
Finally installed the boom and main this weekend, I can say whit a very big grin that my outhaul wor
Where does the sink drain??
Calif. Ted at 9:51am 06.15.25
One thing that I have found to be an issue is that the drum will bind readily if you don't keep som

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