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Ballast Cracked Problem
Jim26m at 5:46pm 08.02.20
Two nice choices!
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights
LazurusLong at 5:42pm 08.02.20
Solar? You'll need to run the engine to charge your battery. I can't answer your questions about
Packing nuts question
dlochner at 5:38pm 08.02.20
Both nuts should be standard right hand thread. Big wrenches are necessary. One of them will probab
New sails
Ward H at 5:36pm 08.02.20
That is one sharp Asym. The blue and gold colors look very regal driving SV Hadley. John's smile s
Anchorage magnet...
dlochner at 5:34pm 08.02.20
Well?
Anchorage magnet...   (1)
jssailem at 5:25pm 08.02.20
You know there is a simple solution to establishing your comfort zone around your boat. Just start
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jssailem at 5:18pm 08.02.20
While not always, bow rollers should no be impossible to install. It usually needs about 4 inches of
Ballast Cracked Problem
Tedd at 5:05pm 08.02.20
@Jim26m : We've really enjoyed it. But it has served its purpose (testing the waters with my wife),
Ballast Cracked Problem
Jim26m at 5:02pm 08.02.20
@Jim26m : Don't think that will work with my 8 HP Tohatsu! Have you tried Premium gas?:) The S i
Ballast Cracked Problem
Tedd at 4:58pm 08.02.20
@Jim26m : Don't think that will work with my 8 HP Tohatsu!
routing for transom drain 09 26M
Jim26m at 4:54pm 08.02.20
The drain hose is small and plugs easily. It is tee'd to the sink drain line. Your through-hull ma
Boom Vang question
Dave Groshong at 4:45pm 08.02.20
Easy to upgrade to a cam block, not that expensive, the V-jam is effective on dinghy's but a cam i
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights
kappykaplan at 4:45pm 08.02.20
What charges the battery if you are under sail? Solar? You'll need to run the engine to charge yo
Boom Vang question
williamtl at 4:44pm 08.02.20
We run our vang to the gene track, where do you run yours? Base of the mast to the boom. No other
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights
kappykaplan at 4:43pm 08.02.20
Theoretically, they should run off the battery, right? Yes.
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights
kappykaplan at 4:42pm 08.02.20
As I understand, we need the R/G forward nav lights, a top of mast, and a stern white light if unde
Ballast Cracked Problem
Jim26m at 4:41pm 08.02.20
@Tedd Unquestionably. But, if the boat heels to near roundup, there will be around 3ft of head (st
porthole windows for a Balboa 24
Dave Groshong at 4:37pm 08.02.20
They are likely Gray Enterprise or Beckson brand, look for a stamp on the inside frame: https://sho
Ballast Cracked Problem
Tedd at 4:29pm 08.02.20
@walt : Blowing out the ballast like that is a clever idea. But wouldn't it be safer to close the b
Boom Vang question
Terry Cox at 4:27pm 08.02.20
Please let us know how you finally rig it and how it works for you. Works well for us.

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