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- Sat Apr 21, 2018 10:09 am
- Forum: Vendors
- Topic: Packing boxes RUDDER
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1583
Re: Packing boxes RUDDER
So... Because of damage that occurred while boat was on hard -> bent rudder shaft... Stbd Rudder - bent n out - f.jpg ...it was necessary to remove it for repair / replacement at a local machine shop. Extraction was deceptively easy. - Remove 3 cotter pins. (1 on shaft's top, 1 which tied to packing...
- Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:20 am
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Hull or vin number...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 175
Re: Hull or vin number...
diFrenzi... To give you an idea on oil filter changes... - Get a low height pan to catch the oil. - Use a standard oil filter wrench to initially loosen and then you'll be able to unscrew the filter. With the pan underneath the pan you should catch all the oil that'll come out before you can get the...
- Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:24 pm
- Forum: Paint
- Topic: Bottom paint dilema
- Replies: 8
- Views: 243
Re: Bottom paint dilema
John, You could spot sand areas where the paint's flaking, apply a couple of coats of Interprotect 2000e and a couple of coats of bottom paint. But importantly, those areas that haven't flaked off could do so shortly after you put her in the water. I would definitely try to work something out moneta...
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:49 pm
- Forum: Paint
- Topic: Bottom paint dilema
- Replies: 8
- Views: 243
Re: Bottom paint dilema
John, I've never heard of a bottom paint job lasting as long as you're hoping. I've painted my own boat a couple of times since we bought her in Jun 2010. By design, the ablative paints are intended to wear off in order to rid the bottom of slime, crustaceans, and other undesirable stuff. There are ...
- Wed Mar 28, 2018 8:54 am
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics
- Topic: LED Lighting
- Replies: 2
- Views: 568
Re: LED Lighting
Few questions:
1. Does this extend beyond the transom? (ie - around the boat)
2. Type of lighting (and vendor you used)?
3. Details on mounting?
Would love to see more pics.
Bill
1. Does this extend beyond the transom? (ie - around the boat)
2. Type of lighting (and vendor you used)?
3. Details on mounting?
Would love to see more pics.
Bill
- Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:06 am
- Forum: Engines
- Topic: Detroit diesels (Used) for sale in Monroe, Mi.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 162
Detroit diesels (Used) for sale in Monroe, Mi.
Saw this Craigslist ad just show up. If anyone's looking for a set of diesels (1 counter rotating), these might fit the bill.
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bpo/d ... 29331.html
Bill
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bpo/d ... 29331.html
Bill
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 8:50 am
- Forum: For Sale or Wanted
- Topic: 3 axle trailer for sale - Cincinnati, Oh. area
- Replies: 0
- Views: 193
3 axle trailer for sale - Cincinnati, Oh. area
Saw this on local Craigslist. Thought someone might be in the market.
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bpo/d ... 10819.html
Bill
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bpo/d ... 10819.html
Bill
- Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:47 am
- Forum: For Sale or Wanted
- Topic: 32 fb seda canvas winter cover like new
- Replies: 7
- Views: 599
Re: 32 fb seda canvas winter cover like new
Would also be interested. Pics and asking price?
Thx
Bill
Thx
Bill
- Wed Feb 21, 2018 2:41 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Renaming Boat
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1080
Re: Renaming Boat
As to removing the letters: Given their age, they're probably brittle and won't pull away from the hull in one piece. You could try heating/warming them with a hair dryer and then see if they become pliable enough to peel away from the hull. If that doesn't work, you could still try the hair drier a...
- Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:39 am
- Forum: Topside Paint and Preparation
- Topic: Topside paint question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 750
Re: Topside paint question
Yeah, but Joel, by not painting with glossy white on the foredeck the ease of tanning under one's chin is eliminated....
... oh, you wanted good jokes....
Bill


... oh, you wanted good jokes....

Bill