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  1. tpenfield

    New Anchor and Bow Roller

    Another Update . . . I have been working on all of the wiring for the windlass, which has taken a lot longer than I had figured. . . . lots of detail and not easy to reach. I am glad that I ran the heavy cable last year. :thumb: I started at the stern/engine bay area with the main circuit...
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    New Anchor and Bow Roller

    UPDATE: My plan was to do the anchor roller last year and then install a windlass this year (2016). So, I shopped around for a suitable windlass and had narrowed it down to the Lewmar V700, Lewmar V1 or the Maxwell RC8. I decided to go with the Maxwell. I did the mechanical installation today...
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    Trailer Refurbishment . . .

    My 19 foot O'Day sailboat came with a pretty decent Load-Rite galvanized trailer, but it does need a little bit of work. The rollers are old and the black 'hull marking' kind One of the rollers is missing, And the tires are shall we say 'end of life' . . . I think that galvanized rims are...
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    Mercathode??

    BD - Look for a electrical box on the engine that looks like this and says "Mercathode" on it :D A 1999 Bravo 3 will have one as standard equipment. It essentially puts a trickle charge of electricity (about 10 ma) into the water around the outdrive so that the stronger metals have a source...
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    I did find this 'galvanic series chart' which ranks the metals according to their nobility. Copper is a bit higher than bronze, but not as high as stainless. Dave Pascoe's article on corrosion indicates that copper is a problem. So, I'll see if I can switch the copper out for plastic or...
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    Calling for help from all 21'-22' boat owners

    Well, here is what the application for title and registration looks like . . . Seems to ask feet and inches and then has you sign a statement saying that the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge. So, it looks like they are asking for the specific length, not just the...
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    A few odds and ends today . . . I put a top coat of barrier coat (Interprotect 2000E) on the keel I also coated the rudder with barrier coat, as this too will be painted with anti-fouling paint. I also did some work in the cabin. . . There are cockpit drains that are somewhat...
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    Thanks, Ned. Today was 'Keel Trunk' day . . . I checked out the keel trunk a bit more and did some sanding. There were cracks pretty much all the way around the base of the trunk where it meets the bottom of the hull. Gelcoat cracks really, some areas the gelcoat had chipped away exposing...
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    Hull Painting Update: The gelcoat is pretty well shot on this boat and not something that will just buff up with compounding, etc. Some places have worn down through the gelcoat due to exposure and wear. I recall that when I power washed the boat last Fall, the water came off of the boat a...
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    Screwing into fiberglass

    Often new speakers will come with clips that look like these . . . Which will allow you to drill a hole the size of the screw. The clip will go along the edge of the opening, over the screw hole so you have something holding the screw other than the bare fiberglass, which will tend to fracture.
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    Weekend update: I did some finish work on the keel and began work on the hull. Put in a piece of plastic tubing to act as a grommet for the keel cable. Additionally, I had noticed earlier that the was a 'extra' hole in the keel and I was not sure it had a purpose. I had covered the hole with...
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    Scott, I'd need to fasten the Delrin as adhesives may not work (right?). I'm just thinking about how I would do this. Here is the keel trunk as viewed from inside the boat. The pivot bolt is at the forward area of the keel and right behind the bolt are lead bars (as additional ballast)...
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    -9 degrees F this morning . . . wicked cold, but I may try to do some additional work on the keel today, if I can get the garage heated up a bit. I made a few diagrams to show the 'keel clunk' issue and my plan to resolve it. Here is a cut-away diagram of my boat, showing the keel trunk and...
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    Trailer surge brake coupler

    Here you go . . . Right here on iBoats :) :thumb: http://www.iboats.com/Tie-Down-Engineering-Brake-Actuators/dm/cart_id.222751637--session_id.200349112--view_id.1082698
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    It has been a while since I updated things, of course, that is because I have not done much with the keel over the past 4 weeks. Today, I did the epoxy fairing and fiberglassing of one side of the keel. I will let it cure and then do the other side within the next week or so. Here are a few...
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    Driving Through (or around) Snowmaggedon 2016 ???

    Arrived at the FIL's house (with dog) at about 11:00 am. So, mission accomplished, and on schedule. The Admiral and I catch a flight back to Boston tomorrow, so that was a time consideration. We'll enjoy the sun for a little while. :thumb:
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    Driving Through (or around) Snowmaggedon 2016 ???

    This weekend happens to be when the Admiral and I drive her father's dog to the winter home in Florida. The trip from MA to FL usually takes 2-1/2 days, and the dog travels in luxury (of course). This year, the snow forecast is presenting quite a challenge, as we usually travel the I-95...
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    The epoxy 'stuff' arrived today . . . Unfortunately, the weather has turned cold again. So, it will be a bit challenging to get the temps up in the garage so that I can finish the keel. Maybe the weather will break a bit in a few days. I'll just have to wait and see. :)
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    Advice/question on boat for sale

    I just noticed another thing from looking at the Ad listing . . . Looks like blister rash behind the step in the hull :noidea: So, another issue to consider. The interior looks nice . . . very clean, but the outdrive and these blisters will give you quite a challenge.
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    I'm going to see what I can find at the hardware store to use as a bushing. If I did go with nylon and it wore out, at leat I could replace it fairly easily without removing the keel, etc. I coated the other side with the Interprotect 2000E last night and kept the heater going all night...
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