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Steve Carpman22174 at 5:40am 10.23.07
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As a result of an unanticipated run in with an uncharted underwater obstruction, we lost an approxim
aisling at 6:43am 10.23.07
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Does anyone have the "casting number" for the O'Day 34 prop shaft strut?.... Better still, does anyo
ASC at 9:27am 10.23.07
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I am a first time O'day owner as of today! I bought an O'day 28. The windex is not complete. Is ther
David21341 at 9:49am 10.23.07
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Can any Beneteau 351 owners (with Perkins 27) confirm the alternator output? I believe mine is 15 Am
dave at 10:26am 10.23.07
5/870
Can any tell me what model and year is hull MACR0423M80L ? Thanks!
Sam Bocchicchio at 10:28am 10.23.07
5/1085
I have a big problem. I droped my starboard side LP Locker Lid in the ocean and I called Hunter to
Mac at 10:38am 10.23.07
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Here is a new one, and I tried to archive it but no luck, my buddy gave me two 9volt solar chargers.
Break Away at 10:50am 10.23.07
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Just purchased '92 First 310. What is the optimum angle of heel for this boat?
Hugh Bernard at 11:31am 10.23.07
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Just did the Annapolis boat show and think its time to redo the standing rigging instead of looking
higgs at 12:47pm 10.23.07
10/1935
It seems our brothers in salt water do replace their rigging periodically. The other post attracted
John3127 at 1:19pm 10.23.07
11/1747
My 1991 Hood furler is at it's end of life and I'm considering replacement options. There appear to
Manny at 1:53pm 10.23.07
12/3401
I have a few spots on the boat that the gelcoat is thin enough to see a noticeable dark area underne
chiefjgreene at 12:02am 10.24.07
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My second question is that I'm renting a mooring for next season and have never tied to a mooring be
chiefjgreene at 11:56pm 10.23.07
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Does anyone have a replacement hose recommendation? I have the white corrigated hose there now and i
waldo Emerson at 12:23am 10.24.07
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Looking to find source of rubber/plastic clips/inserts that hold the cockpit table leaves from stri
Dan at 12:43am 10.24.07
12/2383
Any Ideas? Terns or Sea Gulls have soiled my boat with a staggering ammount of guano. I took the b
Joe Mullee at 1:52am 10.24.07
2/1273
I'm trying to gain better/easier access to the starboard lazarette. I know I'm not alone having to b
Journey6534 at 2:07am 10.24.07
5/2029
Boat's out and in the yard, everything has been taken off and stored. I'm going to paint the keel i
CharlieCobra at 2:53am 10.24.07
5/1214
throws an error?
davis22773 at 3:01am 10.24.07
18/1675
new owner,old sailor needs input on mast raising,lowering. The pics in the owners manual show a guy

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Winter Jackstands and Blocking
RoyS at 5:40am 11.15.21
Many of us are not present when the marina places the boat on stands. The yard crews place many boat
Add a battery
dlochner at 4:20am 11.15.21
The batteries are indeed flooded lead acid batteries and are probably Group 24 batteries. Group 24,
Forestay and furling genoa
mwylia at 3:39am 11.15.21
The forward hole is where the furling headsail is attached or in the event one uses a hank-on headsa
Propane Outboard   (4)
patbratton at 2:47am 11.15.21
200153200154 11 lb. tanks that fit in my fuel compartment ( there is space for a 20 lb but the hatch
WAAS or wasn't   (1)
All U Get at 10:39pm 11.14.21
Thanks for the replies, do you like irony?
Add a battery   (3)
acudavid at 9:17pm 11.14.21
Wow! I was not expecting so much helpful information. Thank you Head Sail, rgranger, Scott T-Bird,
Its funny Friday!
Will Gilmore at 9:00pm 11.14.21
Cole Christmas trees that calls for the careful use of real candles and a pipe, and a bowl, and a
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina
Will Gilmore at 8:42pm 11.14.21
Sounds kind of personal. With those visible patches and a truck that could have hauled any of those
prop shaft flange bolt size
Ralph Johnstone at 7:54pm 11.14.21
What shape are the bolt heads in ? Ball of rust or as new ?
Beneteau 331- Replace head
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:51pm 11.14.21
It's fairly easy to limit the amount flush water any toilet uses...there are a number of ways to do
prop shaft flange bolt size
Mr. Dave at 7:02pm 11.14.21
I know nothing about the "correct" size, but whichever "too large" socket is tightest should be the
Add a battery
DayDreamer41 at 7:01pm 11.14.21
I am sure your head is spinning now, as you can see lots to learn about batteries and charging syste
H41 prop, please tel me with prop do you have
Rjm st.petersburg at 6:30pm 11.14.21
You are free to disagree with my statement, as I am free to disagree with yours. I wasn't going to
H41 prop, please tel me with prop do you have
Rjm st.petersburg at 5:47pm 11.14.21
Fstbttms I have the classic. I can't begin to tell you how impressed I am with your recommendations
pss dry shaft and vent line on H 41?
quadrille38 at 5:47pm 11.14.21
Understood, but, occassionally when the shaft if rotating in reverse particularly on initial change
Second halyard stern hoisted dinghy
ScottFreeRick at 5:40pm 11.14.21
Hi Claude, I am very interested in your setup for the dinghy. This looks like it could be a great
Sail cover repair question
shemandr at 5:26pm 11.14.21
... You get what you pay for. Hopefully.
Missing macerator pump??
jeepbluetj at 5:20pm 11.14.21
1. You don't need a Y valve from the discharge to a macerator - you just need a thru-hull. The deck
Any P39-1 owners out there?
Rick486 at 5:06pm 11.14.21
Hi All, Sorry for the repeat, apparently I didn't refresh. Joe Me. Questions?

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