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Oday 28's-- difference in model years steve L5538 at 8:01am 06.20.06 Bigger Boats 2/1398 Am looking at possibly buying an '82 Oday 28. Have read some sterling reviews of the '83 model and
O'Day 26 shroud question radiocommander at 9:15am 06.20.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1018 I recently bought an O'Day 26. It has the french made mast unlike the 25 I once owned. The T Bar s
Did we lose info with the new knowledge base? KennyH at 8:55am 06.20.06 The Cherubini Hunters 3/975 We use to have a vertical layout of our 25 as well as a horizonal layout. Have we lost this informa
Hull # steve L5538 at 8:20am 06.20.06 Bigger Boats 2/1103 When I was on the 28' I was looking at buying I couldn't find the plaque with hull #, etc. Can anyo
More on H376 access panel install Bob F at 8:17am 06.20.06 Big Boats 2/766 More questions, need your help.What is the best tool to cut the fiberglass? Someone mentioned Dreme
26S Laz Floor out of PVC pipe (1) Doug J at 10:30am 06.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/999 I've always wanted to install a floor in the laz. Never liked the idea of putting heavy stuff right
26S Laz Floor another view (1) Doug J at 10:35am 06.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/934 Here's another pic of both sections out of the boat, so it can more easily be seen how it's made. Th
Bilge pump losing prime. Smitty at 10:20am 06.20.06 Ask All Sailors 9/5183 I have a Rule RuleMate 750 bilge pump that seems to lose prime. With more than enough water in the
420 range Kevin at 12:59pm 06.20.06 Big Boats 5/2664 What kind of range can you get with the 60 gallon fuel tank on the 420 passage? Also, what do you th
replacement engine/outboard???? steve L5538 at 1:12pm 06.20.06 Bigger Boats 0/930 The boat I'm considering buying is an '82 28' whose Diesel (5411) somehow got water in it and seized
mast raising triangles dc at 12:42pm 06.20.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1004 I have a 1976 oday 25 with the optional mast raising system. My original rigging has the triangle p
center board housing Mike Richter at 11:41am 06.20.06 Day Sailers 0/868 The center board housing below the deck has warped somewhat. Although the material seems to be firm
enlarged keel bolt hole, it leaks Lew14495 at 11:31am 06.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1076 I sucessfully removed the bent keel bolt today and found the holes in the keel trunk nearly double i
Sheet..and not the ones in the V-Berth Scott at 11:20am 06.20.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1036 I am replacing my Jib Sheets on my Catalina 27, 1988, standard rig with a 150 percent Genoa and was
Engine RPM'S chief14326 at 10:43am 06.20.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1198 Is it normal to lose RPM'S over time. I have an 89 Cat 30 with a Universal M25XP with around 900 hou
Main sheet traveler Jimbo353 at 7:06pm 06.20.06 Smaller Boats 0/786 Hi guys ' gals I am having trouble getting my main sail to set nicely and am considering fitting a
motor mount dc at 4:52pm 06.20.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/925 For those who recommended a yamaha 9.9 high thrust.... What motor mount do you recommend? thanks.
Intentionally bagggy? Timm R at 4:37pm 06.20.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/1819 We sail a 1981 25 Oday.The lower panels of the main sail are cut in a radius from the tack ,arcing u
SAfety netting Timm R at 4:21pm 06.20.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1006 In the interest of safety I've bought safety nets that are to be attached to the lifelines.The jib s
Cruizin' the Bahamas in a 25.5 part 2! (1) Steph and Brian at 2:11pm 06.20.06 Smaller Boats 13/1359 ok, as promised, part 2!Enjoy!

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Do we have a Battery or a Fridge issue? miraculix at 7:22am 07.11.21
6" round fluorecsent sail sfbay at 7:20am 07.11.21 rv supply house like camping world.
Diesel fuel question (1) jssailem at 7:16am 07.11.21 SailnSki... Fire it up and give her a run about the bay. Take along a couple fuel filters. If you ha
Do we have a Battery or a Fridge issue? miraculix at 7:16am 07.11.21 Sounds similar. We never had any fuse problems. Over night the Freezer continued to work while the
Dark Days jssailem at 7:03am 07.11.21 @justsomeguy - Sky Warrior? or modern cartel member able to leap fences in a single swoosh...?
Do we have a Battery or a Fridge issue? jssailem at 7:01am 07.11.21 It is interesting when a fellow sailor has an issue that sounds similar. They have success fixing th
Dark Days (1) justsomeguy at 6:53am 07.11.21 196080
Dark Days Leeward Rail at 6:51am 07.11.21 All good. She goes out for the weekend in a rental PWC (cheaper to rent for the few times a year) an
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working jssailem at 6:48am 07.11.21 Man that is a success. Follow the water flow and find the clog... Novel concept. Well done. Works f
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working cymeyer at 6:38am 07.11.21 Excellent!
Do we have a Battery or a Fridge issue? GreatLakes2Sea at 6:22am 07.11.21 That is an interesting post. At first I thought that I wrote it!! It's almost identical to what has
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working (1) kodiak1120 at 6:16am 07.11.21 Hot water is fixed. Thank you everyone for the help. I disconnected the hose where it goes into the
Dark Days (1) jssailem at 6:02am 07.11.21 @rgranger What if you went Airborne.
Sheets for Beneteau mattresses cymeyer at 5:59am 07.11.21 Just got a set for the V-berth in our first 38 from Sea Dog. Sea Dog makes nice stuff but very ex
Hurricane Prep - What do you do? Captain Larry-DH at 5:50am 07.11.21 My father us to take his head boats out into the Gulf of Mexico and ride the hurricane out in open
Dark Days shemandr at 5:44am 07.11.21 I agree about getting bored with them. It won't last. And, you'll be back to sailing PDQ.
Diesel fuel question DougM at 5:18am 07.11.21
Diesel fuel question sailnski at 5:13am 07.11.21 Thanks, Benny, I appreciate our reply.
Work Load Advise - Damper, Motor Mounts, Exhaust Elbow Sailgunner at 4:23am 07.11.21 I question why there is more load on the engine. Can you still reach your max RPMs? If not your prop
Work Load Advise - Damper, Motor Mounts, Exhaust Elbow RoyS at 4:20am 07.11.21 I have a similar boat. Have you considered removing the plywood enclosure surrounding your engine? O

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