Oday 27 New to Me (Project)

captnmac747 · Apr 8, 2016

Do not have any pictures yet but will be going to the boat at the end of this month--plan to spend as much time as possible to work on the boat during May and June. Going to take pictures of everything so we can have pictures as we progress. Last time on the boat it was raining so it gave us a chance to figure out where we had leaks--also bilge pump was not working and manual pump out in the cockpit apparently disconnected (no hoses). I have been compiling project list so we can prioritize the projects--lots of cosmetic items both interior and exterior but first want to check out the electrical system (12v and shorepower) We sent the roller furler jib out to have seams repaired. Last week took the outboard motor (Tohatsu 6 hp)
removed and cleaned the carburetor, new fuel line filter, sparkplug, changed the oil and lower unit oil--(alternator working fine) that looked like it had not been serviced in long time----so the list of things to do goes on and on, although our plan is to take it out for several days on the BEER (Blackwater Environmental Encounter Rendezvous) Cruise out of Pensacola.

captnmac747 · Apr 8, 2016

Have not checked all the exterior wood pieces but looks like plugs where maybe screwed in from the outside--I will let you know after I get down there on the boat.
Not sure about the jib track but will ask around--there is a place in St Augustine called Sailors Exchange (www.sailors-exchange.com) where you can find all kinds of pieces and parts --There are a few places in Pensacola that have used boat parts so when I am looking around I will see what they have when you are looking for parts.
The stainless steel sink in our galley has some rust spots but found at friends house that has quite a few surplus boat parts. Did find the drain line from the galley works ok and drains --thru-hull on the starboard side and ice box drains into the bilge.
When we purchased the boat took us about a day to clean it out--Refrigerator did not work, rusted microwave, electric toaster, etc, and just general trash--ended up with a bunch of trash bags. Then we cleaned everything inside--fortunately the interior cushions were in good condition.
It will take a while (and money of course) to her back in good condition--we just retired so we are lucky from the stand point of having time to work on things, along with some friends that have a lot of experience renovating and working on boats.
Keep us posted how you are progressing and any problems you find (I imagine we will both run into some of the same issues)or parts you make be looking for

captnmac747 · Apr 10, 2016

I think we may have some rot or delamination on the same bulkhead but think I can repair without making a new bulkhead.
I noticed in the picture showing the port side inside the cabin you have an area below the windows--whenever you get a chance could take a picture of inside the cabin on the port side--apparently the previous owner removed the wood (rotted maybe?) although we did find the lattice rail and could not figure where it was supposed to go. Also we will have to replace the wood on top of the storage area above the galley sink

Pyth75 · Apr 10, 2016

Hi Folks,
I purchased a '75 O'Day 27 3 years ago. It was in rough shape and I have been working away it it. I am new to the forum and would appreciate any help I can get. I have been posing on YouTube for a while now - perhaps the videos might help others.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxsJGhTEAkJjBSyP0X-uaTQ
Does anyone know if you can get replacement windows for the saloon?

agprice22 · Apr 10, 2016

Check with Rudy at D R Marine. He has many replacememt parts for Odays
Given that, you can fabricate the parts yourself.

Pyth75 · Apr 11, 2016

I am recording on an Olympus Tough. I am uploading it raw without editing. keep your videos coming too as we have the same boat.

captnmac747 · Apr 12, 2016

We have the same layout as your boat--I like the galley location. After 1975 I believe they moved the galley aft next to the companionway entrance steps. I am getting kind of anxious to get back down to the boat. This week Going to make new companionway hatch boards--there are six 1/2 inch thick plastic hatch boards right now-they just sit on top of each other and leak pretty bad when it rains--have the hatch and cabin top covered with plastic tarp right now until I can get back down there the 23rd of this month. The swim ladder on our boat is broken where there were hinges for the bottom part of the ladder--not a priority item but on the lookout for a replacement (new ladder on Marine Depot (http://www.marinedepotdirect.com/)for $149.99 with free shipping. Fortunately we have picked up some other boat items over the years when we found a good deal--after Hurrican Katrina found an almost new Origo 2 burner stove with teak top and a Magma Grill that were removed from a boat prior to the storm. Katrina destroyed and sank that boat, along with many others (that was a bad, bad hurricane)

captnmac747 · Apr 14, 2016

not sure about the window leaks--there are a couple of windows on our boat where it looks like outside they have applied either silicone or something like 3M 4200--I am thinking about cleaning all that off and maybe take a window out just to see if there is some type gasket--right now it is just a guessing game--I let you know when we figure it out

Apex · Apr 15, 2016

http://www.drmarine.com/categories.asp?cat=75
Specifically the tiller: http://www.drmarine.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DR112

captnmac747 · Apr 16, 2016

starting to think a boat is not a boat unless it leaks somewhere!!

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