Tom Egan, Author at Practical Sailor

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Tom Egan is an engineer, inventor and lifelong sailor who cruises and races out of his home port Marblehead, Mass on his Cal 40 Misirlou, and just about any boat that will have him.

Misirlou’s gravity drain holding tank mid-installation showing tank valve, Tee to deck pump-out fitting and home-made activated charcoal vent filter. (Photo/ Tom Egan)

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Electric Outboard Charging Tips

March 3, 2025

While you need to reduce the distance between the jaw flanges, the stripper ring must still be able to rotate freely. (Image/ Tom Egan)

DIY Projects

Rescuing Older, Self-Tailing Winches

January 13, 2025

FULL TOUR of the MASSIVE Deck Saloon Catalina Morgan 440

July 14, 2025

Step aboard the Catalina-Morgan 440 for a full walkthrough tour of this capable and comfortable cruising sailboat! In this video, we take you inside...

Everything You Need to Know About Yanmar Sailboat Diesel Engines

July 12, 2025

Guided Tour – Caribbean, Erie Canal, Great Lakes! The Beneteau Oceanis...

July 7, 2025

3 DIY TIPS to Make Your Sailboat Gelcoat GLOW!

July 5, 2025

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Over 350 O'Day 30s were built between 1977 and 1984. During 1984, the 30 was modified by changing the keel and rudder, and the stern was lengthened to accommodate a European-style boarding platform. This "new boat" was called the O'Day 31, and it stayed in production until 1986.