First off....great web page! I have found the answer to many questions that have popped up over the last couple of years.
My O'Day hull plate states that my hull number is 25477 and the class is 4747, made by O'Day. From looking at the hull number vs. DS model number table at <A HREF='http://www.convergant.com/daysailer/articles/dsbuldrchrt.htm'>http://www.convergant.com/daysailer/articles/dsbuldrchrt.htm</A>, my boat does not exist. From the pictures and descriptions posted on this site, I am sure that it is a DS2 model. Is my assumption correct?
Now for some repair related questions:
1) The stern rope "eye" has become loose over the past year and I don't want to risk loosing my boat from my mooring! My plan was to install a 6 or 8" inspection hatch in the front vertical surface of the "cabin" so I can access the back side of the hardware. Is this the recommended method?
2) The joint between the hull and deck has separated slightly (when viewed from outside the boat, looking up into the joint) in some areas leaving a 1/8" gap. Last year, I injected epoxy into the gap and clamped the seam closed. In some locations, it has held. In others, it failed. Suggestions?
3) The front deck was been letting out some "creaks" when being stepped on. The creaks sound like delaminating fiberglass. There is no visible damage, yet, and therefore I would like to repair it soon. My plan was to drill injection holes and attempt to penetrate the delamination with thin epoxy. Is this the recommended method?
Thanks in advance to all replies. I hope you are having as much fun with your DS a my family and I have on ours.
Chris McArthur (ivc-at-connect.reach.net)