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by tundrarules
Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:38 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Flying Bridge Restoration
Replies: 45
Views: 91260

Re: Flying Bridge Restoration

Carl,
Thanks very much for all the detailed post! You rock! Good job! Sharing your knowledge helps us all. You’re a very kind person.

Everyone enjoy your holiday season! Now come on boating season :mrgreen:
by tundrarules
Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:15 am
Forum: Cabin and Interior
Topic: Cabin window tracks
Replies: 1
Views: 12457

Re: Cabin window tracks

There is a thread a few years old. Use the search function. Guy named Tom and his phone number can be found on that thread. Here it is if he still has any. Tom, from Marinette site 619-208-6458. Welcome to the forum. Let us know how your project goes.

BigM
by tundrarules
Thu Sep 27, 2018 11:30 am
Forum: About My Boat Brags
Topic: Family Boat Resurrected!
Replies: 5
Views: 18770

Re: Family Boat Resurrected!

WOW! Great job on the restore of your family boat :D Good for another 40 years! :D Thanks for sharing your story and pictures with all of us. Gives us hope and drive for our own projects. Our classic boats deserve a new life!

BigM
by tundrarules
Thu Aug 30, 2018 10:13 am
Forum: Fresh Water Systems
Topic: Fresh Water Holding Tank Pump
Replies: 21
Views: 58933

Re: Fresh Water Holding Tank Pump

Ray4713, I have a belt driven like you. When I run my tank out of water...which is often, I always get trapped air in the lines. The pump will run with no water output until you purge the air out. My setup has a purge hose with valve next to the pump that works well. Sometimes I can purge using the ...
by tundrarules
Sun May 27, 2018 6:38 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Restoring 37 double cabin
Replies: 2
Views: 11008

Re: Restoring 37 double cabin

Star-brite Black Streak Remover is some great stuff. I use it every time I wash my deck.

Star Brite Instant Black Streak Remover ... cBbXSSWWYS
by tundrarules
Wed May 23, 2018 3:49 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Do the Anodes have to be bolted to the hull or can they by glued?
Replies: 8
Views: 18608

Re: Do the Anodes have to be bolted to the hull or can they by glued?

Red5, you still out there? Sounds like you may have a little stray current around your boat somewhere. Looks like you are in freshwater and will need Mil-Spec A-24779(SH) aluminum alloy (also called KA90 or SEALLOY 150) http://www.boatzincs.com/marinette-bar.html . They also sell guppies/ hanging an...
by tundrarules
Wed May 23, 2018 2:43 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: FloScan owners tell us your results.
Replies: 1
Views: 6028

FloScan owners tell us your results.

Will some of you FloScan guys chart your gas usage for us? I/we would be interested in the following. I know there are many factors, just looking for ball park. Give us the specs on your boat.......Year, length, dirty bottom, loaded fuel and gear????? **One engine at 1800 (8mph/6.95 knots), dragging...
by tundrarules
Wed May 23, 2018 1:53 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: How do you make coffee at anchor?
Replies: 13
Views: 31321

Re: How do you make coffee at anchor?

Simple butane camp stove and a coffee press. Pregrind my own coffee before I leave the house. Doesn't get much better.... and the generator won't ruin your morning ambiance :D


:mrgreen:
by tundrarules
Wed May 23, 2018 1:53 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: How do you make coffee at anchor?
Replies: 13
Views: 31321

Re: How do you make coffee at anchor?

Simple butane camp stove and a coffee press. Pregrind my own coffee before I leave the house. Doesn't get much better.... and the generator won't ruin you morning ambiance :D


:mrgreen: