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"Winglet Props" RON MILLS at 12:14pm 10.03.02 Big Boats 7/945 I decided to post this separately from the other prop threads presently working so that it could hav
Forestay falls to leeward Tom at 11:49am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 22/1475 Hi,I've noticed that my forestay arches to leeward quite a bit when close hauled. Experienced "pe
Mast Self-raising kit? David Mantz at 11:38am 10.03.02 Ask All Sailors 1/2050 I am refurbishing a 1980 19 Ft. Oday and am wondering if there are suggestions for self-raising the
Mast-raising kit? David Mantz at 11:16am 10.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/909 Does anyone have a suggestion or know if a mast-raising kit is available for my 1980 19ft Oday?
Help identifyning a part doug at 11:13am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 5/975 Need help in identifying the two aluminum (what I call brackets) on the mast, that when removed allo
??Northern Calif Macgregor Owners?? Phyllis at 11:13am 10.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/915 I want to sail before I buy--either Macgregor 26X or 26Classic (not sure). Would be happy to provid
HUN51200M7 8 G -25 JAMES STEFANIK at 11:10am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 4/728 This appears in the gelcoat on the outer upper right side of the tramsom. Can anyone interpret its m
Mast-raising kit? David Mantz at 11:10am 10.03.02 Day Sailers 5/2045 I am refurbishing a 1980 19 ft. Oday daysailer and wanted to know if there is a self-mast raising ki
Cockpit locker and lazarette hinges Bill at 10:38am 10.03.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1742 Has anyone found a source for replacement hinges for these lockers? I've been using "Stanley" 2 inc
Dinghy for H340 Gail Cook (S/V Dream Hunter) at 8:48am 10.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/951 We are currently looking for a dinghy for our H340 and have some concerns about what size to purchas
Winter storage in New England Matt Blender at 7:18am 10.03.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1028 I'm thinking of taking my boat to New England and possibly Lake Ontario during the spring and summer
Bomar Hatches re: Lense replacement Tim McCarty at 6:48am 10.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/5625 I've just purchased a 1994 Hunter 29.5 (traded in my much-loved H-27). The boat is equiped with Bom
rubrail James S. at 6:03am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 2/878 Would anyone know how difficult it would be to remove the old rubrail and then install a new one? I
One sided blisters Clayton Salisbury at 5:50am 10.03.02 Other Sailboats 5/709 Hello, I recently purchased an oday 27, It's been in drydock for two years and needs bottom paint. I
Max Rpms For 3GM30F in 35.5 Legend fred miller at 5:48am 10.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2594 Does anyone know the max rpm and redline rpm for a Yanmar 3GM30F in a 35.5 Legend fitted with a 13X1
One sided blisters Clayton Salisbury at 5:44am 10.03.02 Other Sailboats 0/657 Hello, I recently purchased an oday 27, It's been in drydock for two years and needs bottom paint. I
Methane Gas Sean at 5:40am 10.03.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1580 Peggy, just a quick question. Is there any concentration of methane gas buildup within the holding
C-22 winch sizes tomD at 5:40am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 2/852 Thinking about the standard winches and the trouble we had in heavy winds: does anyone have suggest
Oxidized '95 H26 Thomas Tongue at 4:31am 10.03.02 Other Sailboats 1/752 I've been going through all the gelcoat care sites and keep coming back to this Island Girl product.
26X vs. 26 Classic as a saliling boat Craig at 3:56am 10.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1018 I am tossing between a 26X and 26Classic and would much appreciate input from anyone, especially if

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Leein207 at 7:27am 04.27.20
Thrust requirements Wood Jigger at 7:25am 04.27.20 I have an O'Day 19, and have used different solutions over the years. I use my 19 on a small lake,
GSBNY at 7:24am 04.27.20
Why I love newbe boat owners Leeward Rail at 7:23am 04.27.20 @Mike4116 has a good point. Lets take a close look at some of the words we use... That applies to
Mapping Electronics Wiring Project_Mayhem at 7:23am 04.27.20 A tone generator and tracer for phone lines may help in this situation. Removing the plastic tip off
Thrust requirements Project_Mayhem at 7:17am 04.27.20 I had a 36lbs electric on a similar sized boat. It worked surprisingly well when the water was calm.
Heat shrink solder connectors rschuss at 7:16am 04.27.20 The problem with soldering is that the solder wicks-up the wire and becomes a brittle joint. Use cri
Marinebeam stern light wiring Terry Cox at 7:15am 04.27.20 Our stern light takes a 32MM festoon incandescent bulb. Replaced with a MB LED, but it lasted less t
(2) GSBNY at 7:14am 04.27.20 Well, NY has allowed marinas and boatyards to reopen so back to working on the boat I go. Last sea
Why I love newbe boat owners Leeward Rail at 7:12am 04.27.20 One wonders why you felt the need to capitalize "service manager". Delusions of grandeur? :biggrin:
2006 Hunter 25 need mast crutch or pictures .... Crazy Dave Condon at 7:10am 04.27.20 Wheel steering was an option offered with all boats. If memory serves me correctly, the mast or tra
(1) Leein207 at 7:10am 04.27.20
Original Oday Upholstery Fabric rschuss at 7:09am 04.27.20 Look for "Sail Rite" fabrics. They have an array of marine fabrics that seems exhaustive.
How to replace a pump-out hose? BigEasy at 7:05am 04.27.20 I realize that you already purchased saniflex hose; however, I would try the trident 48mm hose befor
First Sailboat - No Sailing Experience Project_Mayhem at 7:04am 04.27.20 The O'Day sailboats can be maintenance nightmares. A wiseman would've sold mine a while ago but I'm
Info on Goiot manual windlass, 351 Oceanis Caboteur at 7:01am 04.27.20
Oday Widgeon conversion to workboat Project_Mayhem at 6:59am 04.27.20 The centerboard doesnt have any significant weight to it so removing it wont decrease stability. You
Replacing detaching interior vinyl with wood slats (1) Michael Davis at 6:57am 04.27.20 178187 This is the only photo on this computer. Still under construction. I used tongue and groove c
GSBNY at 6:53am 04.27.20
Why I love newbe boat owners rgranger at 6:51am 04.27.20 @Mike4116 has a good point. Lets take a close look at some of the words we use... What is Port?

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