oday 23

Hi all, I plan to replace the existing (original?) steaming light that's mid-way up the mast of my O'Day 23. I have two questions: Is it ok to remove the existing light "base?" (Part A in the attached photo). I can't tell if it's meant to be a structural reinforcement over the hole (B, in the...

Hi all, we have an O'day 23 Mk II. The transom was rotted, and we've rebuilt it. It was a rough job and I want to make sure the outboard motor mount is properly reattached. We have a Garelick outboard motor mount with wedges that we're going to rebuilt/reuse, but with the wedges the transom and...

Two years ago Jan and I moved to Connecticut and had to leave our beloved 1968 Mariner 40 (a wooden ketch) in California. We lived aboard for five years and sailed her from San Diego for another ten. For the past two years, we have been without a boat. Jan was tired of me mopping around the...

Hi All... planning a few spring projects here... bow cleats and pulpit are loose on the foredeck, which means they're leaking... so I'm thinking they come off, carve out the rotted wood, fill with glass, re-drill, rebed etc... maybe add backing plates (yes I've read the write-ups on how to do it...

Hello Sailors, I'm looking to see pictures of the original galley sink & water tank location on the 23' and or buy a sink & water tank. In my boat previous owner took both out. Thank you!