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Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions!   (1)
jssailem at 8:15am 04.16.25
There is another block lower on the mast where the jib halyard is already attached. It just seems
Possible deck issue?
BigEasy at 8:01am 04.16.25
Propellor missing help
john duncan summers at 7:55am 04.16.25
Just as important, find out why the prop is missing. Props just don't fall off for no reason. It mi
Propellor missing help
Captain Larry-DH at 7:53am 04.16.25
Hi Larry I have already made a new shaft with a basic tapper which I can adjust whe
Propellor missing help
john duncan summers at 7:50am 04.16.25
Hi Larry I have already made a new shaft with a basic tapper which I can adjust whe
Outhaul modifications
fred1diver at 7:48am 04.16.25
Propellor missing help
dlochner at 7:48am 04.16.25
Just as important, find out why the prop is missing. Props just don't fall off for no reason. It mig
Lithium battery question
dlochner at 7:44am 04.16.25
I finished charging both batteries with a bench top power supply. I started at 13.8 v and 25 amps a
Propellor missing help
Captain Larry-DH at 7:36am 04.16.25
Contact any prop maker or prop shop for a quote. You will need to have the following information rea
Leak source found in removable deck panel
sailcapt340 at 7:34am 04.16.25
dj, I thought larger screws but, like you state, they would be proud of the floor and create a real
Leak source found in removable deck panel
BigEasy at 7:32am 04.16.25
Might be a good application for butyl tape. Wrap threads near top of bolt as well as underside of t
Can I add additional power source(s) to Victron MPPT controller?
BarryL at 7:28am 04.16.25
Hello, My boat is also on a mooring and I wanted a simple way of keeping the "house" battery bank c
Leak source found in removable deck panel
dLj at 7:19am 04.16.25
A couple things come to mind. First, if the hole is opening up, then putting in a sealant is only a
Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions!
EnamrdSalr21 at 7:05am 04.16.25
I think the jib halyard block is OK in that configuration. It doesn't have to be fore - aft. It co
Which halyard to use extra sheave for?
stevenhagberg at 6:46am 04.16.25
I think you have all the advice you need. But I can't help myself! I have a MK III. The starboar
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duality at 6:33am 04.16.25
jolly roger, i tried to contact you on the private message, please check mike duality
Lithium battery question   (2)
Bob S at 6:10am 04.16.25
Hunter 456 rudder issue
smokey73 at 6:03am 04.16.25
@henric What happens is the stainless bolts and aluminum tiller arm material corrode and are very di
Hunter 29.5 leaks between hull and deck mount or through scepter?
Derk at 5:59am 04.16.25
Hi Greg, thank you for your suggestions. I've bought an endoscope. I think i'm gonna make at the end
Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions!
shemandr at 5:55am 04.16.25
I think the jib halyard block is OK in that configuration. It doesn't have to be fore - aft. It cou

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