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by Maestro
Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:15 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Left Hand or Right Hand - What is standard?
Replies: 4
Views: 7431

Re: Left Hand or Right Hand - What is standard?

Thanks for sharing! i have had quite a few people not believe me when I say that my engine is reverse (right hand) rotation...even a boat mechanic or two. If you ever need to buy a new starter for a reverse engine (I did last year) double check which way the new starter spins before buying it! On a ...
by Maestro
Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:00 pm
Forum: Bottom Paint and Preparation
Topic: Bottom Paint Touch Ups with new anodes
Replies: 3
Views: 14149

Re: Bottom Paint Touch Ups with new anodes

Do you want to put a fresh coat on the whole underwater portion of the hull or just a few small spots? If just a few small spots - you could probably get a away with sanding them lightly and using an ablative antifouling paint like interlux micron CF, Pettit vivid, or Sea Hawk mission bay. Trilux 33...
by Maestro
Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:55 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Exhaust hose advice
Replies: 24
Views: 30612

Re: Exhaust hose advice

side note - that Vetus hose I used looks corrugated on the outside but the inner surface is smooth. It's been installed 2 years on my boat, no problems yet.
by Maestro
Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:48 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Exhaust hose advice
Replies: 24
Views: 30612

Re: Exhaust hose advice

I've replaced most of my exhaust hose with Vetus exhaust hose from Jamestown Distributors. Good price. Used a combination of a utility knife, pliers, and flat screwdriver to remove the old hose. Slice hose with knife, pry with screwdriver, and cut wires with the pliers. New hose went on pretty good ...
by Maestro
Wed Apr 05, 2017 4:55 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Anode advice
Replies: 11
Views: 13161

Re: Anode advice

They look a little rough but if you cleaned them off with a stiff stainless wire brush they would probably still have some life left to them. Additional contact points cant hurt. The general rule is that anodes are dead after 50% or more of their original material has worn away. If you decide to go ...
by Maestro
Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:56 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: M owners in Georgia
Replies: 4
Views: 6523

M owners in Georgia

Heard there were severe storms near Augusta recently...even saw an article online about dock collapsing and capsizing boats.

http://www.wrdw.com/content/news/Rescue ... 99533.html

Hope our BigM companions in Georgia are all OK.
by Maestro
Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: A 60' Marinette ?
Replies: 15
Views: 20560

Re: A 60' Marinette ?

Looking through those pictures, a few of them show a cabin window with the name "Sorry Dog" printed on it.

Sorry Dog used to be a member of the forum. More experienced members might still know how to contact him...FastJeff, BarkleyDave, Bill?
by Maestro
Sun Mar 05, 2017 6:49 am
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: Water Heater, Fridge Compressor & Stove
Replies: 2
Views: 4821

Re: Water Heater, Fridge Compressor & Stove

Tranquilo - pm sent.
by Maestro
Fri Feb 10, 2017 4:41 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Marinette Font
Replies: 8
Views: 9948

Re: Marinette Font

I will second Carl's opinion...it's not a font you are going to find on Microsoft Word. Custom deal.
by Maestro
Wed Feb 08, 2017 6:52 pm
Forum: Corrosion
Topic: Propeller Shaft Anodes
Replies: 12
Views: 33838

Re: Propeller Shaft Anodes

I have used the exact anode from Barkley Dave's link for the last 3 years. My engine is isolated from the shaft with a Globe Drivesaver, but the anode is on there for peace of mind.