I have an O'Day Daysailor (circa 1983) that needs some attention.
The automatic bailer, through the double-hull Pergia, is stuck in the open (bailing) position. The bailer looks like a threaded sink stopper that is turned to open and close. I think there is some salt-water corrosion that is preventing the bailer from turning.
The second problem involves the jib sheet track. The track is approximately 12" long and is fastened to the inner cockpit wall by several screws. The area behind the track is inaccessible due to the double hull design. There are very large Phillips head screws at each end of the track which act as stoppers for the jib sheet fairlead/jamcleat car. The end screws do not back out completely and I am concerned that there is a backing plate that will drop off even if I am successful in removing the screws. If this happens, the structural integrity of the track will be compromised. I need to remove the screws on one track to repair/replace the car. Also, I am considering replacing the tracks with longer ones to facilitate single-handed sailing with both mainsail/jib.
Can anyone offer suggestions that will help me make the repairs?
Jim Hearney (BayBoy362-at-AOL.COM)