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I just acquired a '74 O'Day that has been converted to a SolidNav electric motor. Can anyone please
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I just acquired a 1974 O'Day 27 and would like to know more about it. The HIN is XDYM02280974. Is
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Anyone successfully removed the companion-way steps from their 30T? It looks like whatever was holdi
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MIne was done last week :D
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It's time to change the Volvo shaft seal before Spring launch. I have the new seal - just wondering
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I am sure someone has done this before but thought I would share. Since I have not tested yet open t
All U Get at 5:49pm 01.15.21
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Hi all, I would like to find two blocks for my traveler with a becket. These are about 2.5 inches
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Hayden Watson at 12:35pm 01.15.21
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I have a C30 that has 6:1 mid-boom sheeting with 3-attachement points for the main sheet to the boom

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Strange solar/electrical setup on new boat
Scott T-Bird at 1:28pm 11.18.24
I'm not following "CCT" - what's that? I don't see battery posts labeled, but there does seem to be
Express 34 - Flooring Refinish
FastOlson at 1:05pm 11.18.24
I used minwax helmsman clear gloss spar varnish for the table & companionway slats. It helps to ha
Strange solar/electrical setup on new boat
Stanleywester at 12:37pm 11.18.24
I can't tell from the diagram how anything is wired since you don't indicate any + or - posts as f
Strange solar/electrical setup on new boat
Scott T-Bird at 12:12pm 11.18.24
I can't tell from the diagram how anything is wired since you don't indicate any + or - posts as fa
Hunter 35.5 shower drain pump
Dalliance at 12:09pm 11.18.24
Thanks for pointing out some of the risks. More research is evidently needed. The sump discharge m
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger
HoosierSailor at 11:54am 11.18.24
Should have mentioned that. Not even a year old. 2 Odyssey 4D-1300.
Decking project
Grotto at 11:50am 11.18.24
Gotta ask : is each piece individually glued on. If that's the case, I will upgrade your installa
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger
dlochner at 11:28am 11.18.24
How old are the batteries?
Taking the mast down
PlaneTom at 10:58am 11.18.24
Ok, I got a partial answer. I did hear from the previous owner, and he was not present when the mast
Maintenance intervals
GeorgeC at 10:43am 11.18.24
malighthill........I own a 1983 O'Day with the 16 HP Universal 5416 engine. I believe that Universa
Question about solar panels and batteries.
madmax at 10:42am 11.18.24
This is the best answer so far. :thumbup: @madmax asked what it will take to quench his thirst and
Question about solar panels and batteries.
Captain Larry-DH at 10:28am 11.18.24
Your question really relies upon what you find in your new boat. IF the alternator is functioning
Winter Weather forecasted for PacificNW
jssailem at 10:22am 11.18.24
Let me take a look at this idea.
Hunter 35.5 shower drain pump
wilburleft at 10:10am 11.18.24
Thanks for pointing out some of the risks. More research is evidently needed. The sump discharge mi
Winter Weather forecasted for PacificNW
DRhoads at 9:21am 11.18.24
Can we get one of these for the mid Atlantic? Like Chesapeake Bay area. The best I came up with wa
H340 Midship Cleat Access
floridahunter340 at 9:20am 11.18.24
DRhoads I did polish it already, cleat is hard anodized aluminum so big gouges can't be buffed out w
H340 Midship Cleat Access
DRhoads at 9:14am 11.18.24
Why not just polish up the cleat? It doesn't look that bad :)
Decking project
Ralph Johnstone at 8:43am 11.18.24
Gotta ask : is each piece individually glued on. If that's the case, I will upgrade your installat
Hunter 35.5 shower drain pump
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:30am 11.18.24
Bad idea. While it might work, it creates two problems: 1. Siphon, and 2. discharge (rate) below the
Question about solar panels and batteries.
Tin Kicker at 8:15am 11.18.24
It actually wouldn't take a lot of solar for what you describe and a quick temporary solution would

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