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Tom Potter
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Initially Posted - 08/08/2009 :  17:04:22  Show Profile
As of today I'm boatless! (until Saturday that is) That's when I plan to pick up the new baby. A very well taken care of [url="http://www.gjenvick.com/BangorPunta/ODay/1984-ODay28-25YearsOfExperienceBuiltIn.html"]1984 O'Day 28 [/url] The O'Day 28 is billed as the shortest 30 footer on the market. I don't have any pictures to post yet but the link will take you to flyer for the 84 model. Its a sweet boat. Universal Diesel, Main sail roller furler, and yes Paul... a Wheel

Knotty Cat is going back to the fresh water in Louisville Ky. Hopefully the new owner will find his way to the Forum.

1997 250 TR WK (sold)
1984 O'Day 28 (sold)
1979 SISU 22
Bath, NC.
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Captain Bill
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Response Posted - 08/08/2009 :  18:17:00  Show Profile
Don't know much about Oday but brochure sounds like it's great. Congratulations. A few more feet here and there add up in a hurry. Enjoy the new toy and don't leave the forum you've contributed much.

Bill

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Seadog
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Response Posted - 08/08/2009 :  18:51:33  Show Profile
I used to sail one out of Humboldt Bay, CA. Very fun boat. I would check the steering system for any signs of corrison. We lost steering one day as I gybed around for another pass down the Bay. Fortunately the emergency tiller was attached to the top of the lazerette. The bolts holding a plate which the two idler wheels attach to corroded through and both wheels were lying on the hull. If this had happened a month earlier I would have lost steering coming into one of the worst harbors on the West Coast (Columbia Bar is worse) with 15 foot swells breaking on the sand bar to port, with 12-15 knots of wind.

Yes I know we should not have been out in such conditions but things went bad as we were out racing. Oh did I mention my crew was three girls (no sailing experience) and the owner. Another life lesson learned.
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pastmember
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Response Posted - 08/08/2009 :  19:39:27  Show Profile
Saildrive or diesel?
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 08/09/2009 :  10:01:23  Show Profile
Its a universal diesel. I forgot my wife's favorite option is the hot and cold pressured water and shower.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 08/09/2009 :  17:53:01  Show Profile
Captain Bill, next time you sail down the Pamlico River stop in the North Creek and pay us a visit. Nice little stop over on the way to Ocracoke, I have room on the dock, plus power and water.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 08/10/2009 :  15:43:28  Show Profile
Here's a couple pictures.
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 08/10/2009 :  16:32:09  Show Profile
Roller furled main?
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Steve Blackburn
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Response Posted - 08/17/2009 :  11:07:08  Show Profile  Visit Steve Blackburn's Homepage
Ah, standing headroom and a shower! I'm jealous.
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windsong
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Response Posted - 08/17/2009 :  11:45:57  Show Profile
The boat looks beautiful, Tom. Congratulations. And in such great condition! Is she 100% seaworthy? Have you had her out yet?
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 08/17/2009 :  20:01:33  Show Profile
We closed the deal Saturday morning. I set out about 11:30 and headed home with her. Once in the Neuse river I "unfurled the main" and soon after the wind died so we furled it back in and started the diesel for the 60 mile run home.

We arrived at our creek 9 and 1/2 hours later just as the sun set, Cyndi went forward on the bow and took crab pot watch as we motored to the dock.

Everything worked flawlessly. The hot water tank even works under engine power and shore power, that's a neat feature.

Sunday I went over her stem to stern. Very impressed how well it has been taken care of.

She's a fat cow for sure (10'3"), its cool to be able to step aboard and not move.

I'm still finding myself walking around with my head ducked down.

I'll get some more pictures up soon.
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johnsonp
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Response Posted - 08/17/2009 :  20:33:25  Show Profile
Tom Potter
Very nice.
It takes a while before you can stand up.

paulj
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