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Hi all, I just read the post on "off shore comm." I would like to get some feed back from the users
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Anyone know the approximate cost of replacement decals for a H26/H260 or something thereabouts? Jus
Gary Wyngarden at 5:16am 08.07.03
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Here is a simple, smart galley tip. Fill a heavy plastic container like a half gallon apple juice bo
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anyone ever accessed the aft rail nuts/bolts from underneath? because I can't locate an access poin
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Hi all, I recently bought (by my best judgement) what I think is an O'day daysailor. But, Im not sur
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Just booked my first bareboat charter through Moorings in the BVI. Just wondering if anyone has any
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Recently hauled the boat and noticed some play in the lower rudder bearing. It appears the play was
Jim at 1:38am 08.07.03
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A simply problem looking for good ideas. Looking to learn how others have solved the garbage/garbage
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Has anyone done a tiller to wheel conversion on the 25? And in a related thought has anyone set up
Gary Wyngarden at 12:39am 08.07.03
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I replaced my main halyard and topping lift yesterday using your paper clip and tape technique. Wor
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Dave Crowley at 11:28pm 08.06.03
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Charlie Gruetzner at 11:11pm 08.06.03
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I just sat here reading the responses to James post about his friend's boat sinking. I am always am
James Lindhurst at 10:41pm 08.06.03
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Does anyone have a owners manual for a 1965 Mariner 19'. The boy scout troop I work with has restore
Craig at 9:51pm 08.06.03
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Hi all , I finally got a couple of pics underway, it was a dull day on Saturday but at least we were
Craig at 9:46pm 08.06.03
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Hi, I finally got a couple of pics underway, it was a dull day on Saturday but at least we were sail
Doug at 5:42pm 08.06.03
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Was wondering if anyone knows of some good general guidelines on how and where to add reefing to a m

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Anchor chain question.....   (2)
NYSail at 2:14pm 11.06.20
These are the items in question
2020 haul out.
Hunter216 at 2:11pm 11.06.20
I noticed that too. I good idea if there is any chance of them separating and the forward one slipp
Question about eye splice
shemandr at 2:09pm 11.06.20
Not a waste of time. My efforts splicing have so far been a bust. I'm encouraged to step back in.
2020 haul out.
Hunter216 at 2:07pm 11.06.20
Good eye. That's very important with a keel like this that, while flat aft, slopes up to the spoon
Anchor chain question.....
NYSail at 2:06pm 11.06.20
Anchor chain question.....
Hello Below at 2:00pm 11.06.20
Hello all.... so upgrading my anchor chain. I currently have 3/8bbb which weighs 1.6lbs per foot, a
2020 haul out.   (1)
TomY at 1:55pm 11.06.20
Many boats are much more challenging. I sat on the hill and took several shots of this beautiful sha
2020 haul out.
jon hansen at 1:52pm 11.06.20
tom, do you tip your hoist driver? i always slip mine a case of beer after the boat is put to bed.
How much pump should a pump pump?
Rich Stidger at 1:47pm 11.06.20
Instead of re-thinking the engineers design (Yes, guilty, I are one), why don't you figure out why
2020 haul out.
jon hansen at 1:46pm 11.06.20
the fore strap is on the front curved area of the hull. the tying of the strap is to insure it does
2020 haul out.
DArcy at 1:46pm 11.06.20
2020 haul out.
TomY at 1:45pm 11.06.20
Anchor chain question.....
dLj at 1:43pm 11.06.20
Sooooo back to my question, how come the stronger chain is less expensive? I would think in the mar
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom?
sreidvt at 1:36pm 11.06.20
The short answer is we've enjoyed it very much over our 20 years of ownership. We've often consider
Firefly Carbon Foam AGM batteries
stephen_i_w at 1:29pm 11.06.20
The good news is that I have until Spring to figure all this out. I don't like my current 4d batte
2020 haul out.   (1)
Hunter216 at 1:26pm 11.06.20
Anchor chain question.....
NYSail at 1:17pm 11.06.20
OK. You guys got me!! Asleep on the hook, worry free, in storm winds? No watch? I like my sleep?
Eternal Father - Navy Hymn
T37 Phil at 1:08pm 11.06.20
If you ever served in the US Navy or US Marines you may have heard this song especially during fune
Question about eye splice
ggrizzard at 1:05pm 11.06.20
Not a waste of our time... You just taught the group a valuable lesson, and the rest of the mob add
Who makes/made this?
ggrizzard at 1:01pm 11.06.20
Don't know the OEM, but a local machine shop, especially with a C&C machine and the specs could mak

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