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Forum: General Discussion 01-24-2020, 01:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,641
Posted By Alaskasbear
When in doubt.

I agree with this decision. The traveling over to the wrong side of the can is only asking for trouble. "Hope" is not part of correct seamanship. The other boat obviously had no idea about where he...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 01-26-2019, 01:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,486
Posted By Alaskasbear
That's my opinion as well. Read the tide and...

That's my opinion as well. Read the tide and winds and take your time and it shouldn't be an issue. Now bow thruster would certainly make it easier but not really necessary imo.
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 01-23-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,486
Posted By Alaskasbear
Been on the water for better than 30 yrs on boats...

Been on the water for better than 30 yrs on boats up to 120 ft. Never used a bow thruster but autopilot is in the works. Although I do not mind hand steering. Keeps me more alert for floating...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 01-23-2019, 10:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,486
Posted By Alaskasbear
Boat is working out wonderfully. It's been in...

Boat is working out wonderfully. It's been in the water for the last 2 years and we take it out weather permitting. Added a radar arch and solar panels up on top. Solar is the way to go. Batteries...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 08-13-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
Posted By Alaskasbear
Thanks Sea Duction

Thanks Sea Duction
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 08-12-2017, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
Posted By Alaskasbear
Thanks guys. Armed with new info. Going to...

Thanks guys. Armed with new info. Going to replace rather than rebuild. Trying to do all this while in at work on the north slope alaska. Ordering parts so they will be here when i get home...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 08-12-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,037
Posted By Alaskasbear
V Berth insert??? Could you post a picture ...

V Berth insert??? Could you post a picture please. Mine doesnt have one and i was pondering adding one to make the bottom bunk more usable for 2.. There isnt even a ledge to suggest one.
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 08-12-2017, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
Posted By Alaskasbear
Alternator

Searched the forums and came up with nothing adequate.
My 34 MK1 with its t6.354 lost its tach awhile back. Been kinda doing research on this problem and going out quite a few times while ...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 08-06-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,250
Posted By Alaskasbear
Looks fantastic. Gives me inspiration.

Looks fantastic. Gives me inspiration.
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 06-13-2017, 12:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,281
Posted By Alaskasbear
Thanks for all the fantastic replies. Think I'll...

Thanks for all the fantastic replies. Think I'll just go with the head job this winter. Other than the leaking head it runs great. I was just looking at the increased HP scenario. I'll be fine...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 06-11-2017, 02:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,281
Posted By Alaskasbear
Repower possibility 79 mainship 34 MK1

Hey guys.
Ship currently has a t6.354 w/7000 hrs and a leaking head gasket(oil )
Seen this today and looked like a good deal compared to a 1000 head and valve rebuild(might as well if im...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 06-01-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,250
Posted By Alaskasbear
Dont know about your autopilot as i don't have...

Dont know about your autopilot as i don't have one but seeing as how you're already using PI might consider OpenCPN chartplotter. Runs great on Pi with low wattage req. OpenCPN is an opensource...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 06-01-2017, 04:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,250
Posted By Alaskasbear
Not much smoke except while its warming up.

Not much smoke except while its warming up.
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 05-27-2017, 05:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 26,756
Posted By Alaskasbear
16640-lowerGoing through this very same thing on...

16640-lowerGoing through this very same thing on my boat with very same windlass. My circuit breaker was bad also. Replacing as soon as it arrives. Also seeing as how putting electrical components...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 05-20-2017, 08:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,119
Posted By Alaskasbear
Excellent advice. Thank you.

Excellent advice. Thank you.
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 05-19-2017, 09:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,122
Posted By Alaskasbear
I saw that and considered it as a possibility ...

I saw that and considered it as a possibility but not sure how long it will hold up to saltwater enviroment. It's still on my list to do though.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 05-19-2017, 08:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,119
Posted By Alaskasbear
I've been reading "Your Boat's Electrical System"...

I've been reading "Your Boat's Electrical System" By Conrad Miller. Which goes into great detail about bonding, grounding and lightning protection. Which is how i was planning to wire the boat up...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 05-19-2017, 01:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,119
Posted By Alaskasbear
Bonding

Hey guys, tried searching for bonding but nothing came up. Need some wisdom and advice. Got a 79 34 mainship which has a zinc attached to the back which suggests at one time it was bonded as per...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 05-19-2017, 01:17 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,250
Posted By Alaskasbear
Are you sure its 200hp? Mine is 165hp. Same year...

Are you sure its 200hp? Mine is 165hp. Same year as yours. I didnt think the 200 hp came out until 81-82. Top speed is 12 knots WOT. Cruises at 7-8 burning about 1.5 gph . WOT is about 4+. My...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 03-12-2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,510
Posted By Alaskasbear
Boat air vents - All boating and marine industry...

Boat air vents - All boating and marine industry manufacturers (https://www.nauticexpo.com/boat-manufacturer/boat-air-vent-20884.html)


Found this in my exhaustive search. List of various...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 03-12-2017, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,510
Posted By Alaskasbear
Yes i saw those. They are 12 1/4 inch long. And...

Yes i saw those. They are 12 1/4 inch long. And have flanges. Thought about buying them and cutting modifying to fit.
Coincidentally i just ordered detmar tables last night for the salon with ...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 03-12-2017, 03:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,510
Posted By Alaskasbear
1981 MK1 Boat engine room louvers

Anyone find any direct replacements for the louvered vents on the side of the boat? They are 11 n 1/4 × 3 1/2 inches. 2 per side and they were glued in the recessed intake box. I've spent a couple...
Forum: Power Systems 10-03-2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,171
Posted By Alaskasbear
Smile Wow excellent idea . You'd think that it would...

Wow excellent idea . You'd think that it would have been built that way .Thank you. And yes I'm in the boatyard so sliding the shaft back shouldn't be a problem.
Forum: Power Systems 10-03-2016, 12:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,171
Posted By Alaskasbear
Swim deck outboard motor mount and other questions

Does anyone have an outboard motor mount on their swim deck for auxiliary power. Here in Alaska tugs and sea tows are far and few between. Better to be self sufficient when it comes to single...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 10-03-2016, 12:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,486
Posted By Alaskasbear
Smile Boot Stripe done. Onward to the topside projects....

Boot Stripe done. Onward to the topside projects. Deciding to keep the mast to better fly my Seahawks Flags.:socool:
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