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Oday20 at 3:11pm 08.20.09
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Where can I find the serial # on a 1974 O'day 20 if their is one Thank you RonC
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I have a 272 and am interested in knowing how to set up the travler to match a 272LE. If anyone has
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what is the length of the Mast that came with the 34...mines 1967 hull #73.... I over tightened the
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I currently have a hunter 23.5 and am thinking I might want to move up to a 26 or 260. does anyone
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Can anyone tell me the draft of an O'Day 221 ? Also I very green with sailboats, could anyone offer
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I recently acquired a Catalina 27, 1979 model. I need to purchase an outboard motor and don't know
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Does anyone have recommendations for a weld shop that does stainless fabricarion in Northwestern Mic
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I own a 1985 192 Oday, one of the two bolts on my standing rigging that holds my side stay has broke
Tim R. at 5:14am 08.20.09
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Does anyone knows how to properly lower the mast on a Schock 25 sailboat? any instructions would be
Mike H. at 8:27pm 08.19.09
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We have a Hunter Vision 36. It's a fractional rig, free standing mast and the mast is so far forwar
raphski at 8:20pm 08.19.09
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I recently sold my first boat a West Wight Potter 19 and am interested in a Oday 222 or 23. Our fami
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I have to get my navigation lights working. I only have 250 amp hours worth of batteries and a 35 am
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Hi I've just purchased a 1971 R-26. This forum was a huge help when I went to look at her and help
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Recent Replies

40.5 mystery mast leak solved?
MetricMountie at 8:47am 04.17.22
I've had a similar but different experience with debris in the mast, my situation was a very large m
Binoculars
smokey73 at 8:44am 04.17.22
If the contact is so far away that I have to use my binoculars with the compass to even see him, he
water leak in side deck window, what would be best to seal the surface mounted glass
kloudie1 at 8:35am 04.17.22
check this video : How To Install Fixed Portlights - YouTube
Engine Coolant Hoses to Hot Water Heater/Tank
JoeWhite at 7:31am 04.17.22
Mine is single piece. 5/8" all the way and reduced at the engine to 1/2".
25.5 Port side bulkhead
JoeWhite at 7:27am 04.17.22
I suppose you can measure its thickness after you remove it
Binoculars   (1)
smokey73 at 7:10am 04.17.22
I have a pair of binoc with an internal lighted compass but I use my small handheld compass more oft
360 Vancouver Island 2022 Cruise
leo310 at 7:09am 04.17.22
Hope the refit work out. Will try and be down for the Cat rendezvous in July and yes Louisa is a gra
Speaker installation   (1)
jssailem at 6:52am 04.17.22
Roy. The fact his boat is less than 50 feet long and the speaker runs should not be long you are cor
Adding a third battery to the system
jssailem at 6:32am 04.17.22
not even sure how or where the alternator is connected. That would be a good place to start. For D
In support of the shop
sailcapt340 at 5:52am 04.17.22
It can be difficult for even the most seasoned of owners to find the part they need. My particular
water leak in side deck window, what would be best to seal the surface mounted glass
kappykaplan at 5:39am 04.17.22
I see @Scott B has combined the two posts. Tks! :beer:
water leak in side deck window, what would be best to seal the surface mounted glass   (1)
Scott B at 5:33am 04.17.22
To do it properly you'll ned to remove the window, clean the old sealant off and reinstall.
Stainless steel washers in electrical circuits
sailme88 at 5:24am 04.17.22
A few years ago on a different boat I suffered a starter failure.. No big deal, just needed to be r
Engine Coolant Hoses to Hot Water Heater/Tank
RoyS at 5:19am 04.17.22
I would use the 1/2" hose and replace the heater hose barbs with 1/2" just as you suggested.
Stainless steel washers in electrical circuits
Scott B at 5:11am 04.17.22
thks understand where they should not be used...thats an understood and common practise.. Instal
Speaker installation
RoyS at 5:09am 04.17.22
IMHO 14 GA is overkill for speaker wire. Suggest using 18GA two conductor marine duplex cable. The 1
Stainless steel washers in electrical circuits
CYQK at 4:14am 04.17.22
Perhaps they supply fasteners that is 304 stainless or 18.8 ss stuff is magnetic So is 304 or 18.8 a

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