Forum: Electrical Systems
09-10-2009
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,038
Not getting enough charge voltage.
I sail a 1984 Tartan 3000 sloop. I'm currently living aboard and fine tuning her for a big cruise.
Here's my issue.
The boat is equipped with a 50amp Motorola alternator and two new group 27 wet...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
03-20-2009
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,786
Brooklyn 3800
Yea it's in Gateway marina. Don't buy this boat for more than a grand or two. Major project and prob not worth it. There are a lot of nice boats out there just find a nice on and make a low offer....
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
03-15-2009
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,786
Turns out the Dufour was a piece of junk. The...
Turns out the Dufour was a piece of junk. The decks made me want to lay down and take a nap they were so soft. And that ancient looking volvo diesel freaked me out.
Traveled to Annapolis this...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
03-10-2009
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,786
Dufour 3800 (31ft)
Hi,
Just came across one of these boats for sale at my Marina. I'm looking to step up to a 31ft racer cruiser but can't find much info on these. Also looking at the pearson 31-2 and the Tartan...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
12-01-2006
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Replies: 9
Views: 710
Winch O'haul Question
Hi,
Can I rebuild the Barlow 19 Winches on my O'day 272 using Park bicycle bearing grease from my shop or do I have to spend more of my hard earned $ on special grease.
Rich
NYC
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
11-11-2006
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,240
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
11-10-2006
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,240
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
11-10-2006
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,240
Bolted into Wood
Thanks for the Reply.
They're bolted into a big chunk of what looks to be teak or other tropical hard wood.
I'll check it out next weekend
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
11-10-2006
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,240
My Chainplates
Hi,
I'm the newish owner of an O'day 272. The boat came cheap after the Surveyer detected some moisture in the starboard chain plate.
After reading Don Casey's Hull and Deck Repair I got the...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
11-09-2006
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Replies: 3
Views: 616
Cushion Covers
I have an O'day 272 and as part of my winter layup I'd like to wash the cabin cushion covers. They appear to be a synthetic wool plaid. Kind of a course weave. Any opinions? Advice?
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
10-25-2006
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Replies: 16
Views: 942
Thanks for the advice. Actually the foot and...
Thanks for the advice. Actually the foot and luff of the jib have become a bit frayed. Planning on shipping it off to a sail repair place or cajoling my gf into learning basic sail repair.
Rich
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
10-24-2006
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Replies: 16
Views: 942
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
08-16-2006
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,339
How Much Can My Boat Take
I know that my thread is vauge and kind of amaturish but I'm new to sailing. Monday night I was sailing my new to me 1986 O'day 272 from Sailors Haven to Bellport. My totally inexperienced guest...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
06-13-2006
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,156
Crazing/Cracks on an 87 O'day 272
Hi,
I saw a nice clean O'day 272 today. The boat is well priced and in good shape overall. However, it has some crazing and light cracks around the mast step. I couldn't feel any softness...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
05-26-2006
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,944
Partnership Agreement
Hi all,
I'm doing a 50/50 partnership on a small cruising boat. Wondering in anyone has a sample partnership agreement they could pass along. I've looked a two so far but I'd love to see a...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
05-17-2006
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Replies: 4
Views: 806
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
05-16-2006
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Replies: 4
Views: 806
26 O'day-yea or ney
Hi,
A partner and I are considering buying and inexpensive boat for weekend cruising in LI's Great South Bay. The boat cannot draw more than 3 feet of water or be over 27 feet. That said, I need...
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