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Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 03-06-2021, 10:36 AM
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[ModEdit] Per Classified Guidelines... The...

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Forum: General Maintenance 09-01-2020, 06:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,039
Posted By obenton
Wipe the hoses with a wet rag then smell them.I...

Wipe the hoses with a wet rag then smell them.I went thru diesel smell hell until I took a cabinet apart and found the fill hose permeated with diesel.It was likely original and had delaminated. By...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 05-15-2020, 06:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 646
Posted By obenton
Thanks all. OB

Thanks all. OB
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 05-14-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 646
Posted By obenton
battery location

I have a contract on a Jefferson 50ft MY. The boat has four 4D AGM batteries under the seat of the dinette for the inverter. They are bulging a little but worked well during a 4-5 survey. I suspect...
Forum: Harbor Chat 02-17-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,837
Posted By obenton
Bulging disc

I am a urologist and unfortunately I have a disk problem as well. A bulging disc can certainly be decompressed where itis impinging on the cord. It looks like you have some decent disc Remaining...
Forum: General Discussion 04-21-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,306
Posted By obenton
Thanks for the help. The graphite was put in...

Thanks for the help. The graphite was put in without cutting strips. Does it need to be cut in sections like teflon?
Forum: General Discussion 04-21-2019, 05:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,306
Posted By obenton
hot seals

recently my mechanic repacked my stuffing box with graphite. I had teflon before He told me the graphite packing should not drip at all even underway. I've read that graphite disperses heat much...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 12-22-2018, 05:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,835
Posted By obenton
thanks for the help . I'll flush the head with...

thanks for the help . I'll flush the head with vinegar,OB
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 12-17-2018, 05:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,835
Posted By obenton
sorry - sent my response but didnt come through....

sorry - sent my response but didnt come through. We ;use the bow head more since the tank is 6 ft away and we therefore put less water in waste tank.The aft head is probably 15 to 18ft away from the...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 12-17-2018, 02:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,835
Posted By obenton
Smell head

Sorry did not answer all the questions. There is a shower in the bow head. I have cleaned it . It has very little smell. The only time we get true waste smell is when the tank is full.
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 12-16-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,835
Posted By obenton
smelly head

i have electric heads fore and aft. The bow cabin opens to the head. There is an acrid smell in the head and the cabin. I sealed the bowl with plastic wrap and the smell dimenished noticeably. The...
Forum: Californian 08-28-2018, 01:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,470
Posted By obenton
water tank leak

we finally have water. Took out the washer dryer and put in a 75 gallon plastic tank. Not a lot of water but we rarely stay out more than two days and our heads draw from the lake.Showers have to be...
Forum: Californian 08-02-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,470
Posted By obenton
finally decided the water tank could not be...

finally decided the water tank could not be repaired in situ without major demolition. We cut the closet door to the washer dryer space and took the washer out and broke it down. It must have been...
Forum: Californian 04-03-2018, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,470
Posted By obenton
water tank leak

finally getting around to the leak. My mechanic feels we can cut a hatch in the top of the tank then pour in epoxy to seal the leak. Unfortunately the only exposure is a one ft. by one ft.hatch thru...
Forum: Californian 02-10-2018, 05:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,470
Posted By obenton
finally getting around to the leaky water tank....

finally getting around to the leaky water tank. Only access is a one foot square hatch in the aft cabin floor. The main fuel tank lies on top of the water tank under the bed but the tank extends...
Forum: Power Systems 12-05-2017, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 757
Posted By obenton
harmonics

I have a 1988 californian. Had a slight vibration after touching a muddy bottom. The marina went overboard - I asked them to check the running gear and check the alignment. The props were sent to a...
Forum: Californian 10-18-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,470
Posted By obenton
water tank leak

Sorry for the delay in responding. My water tank is under the aft bed but also under the main fuel tank. There is a hatch to access the top of the tank but it is small
Forum: Californian 10-18-2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,307
Posted By obenton
vibration

Recently I touched bottom in mud for a few seconds. The result was a slight vibration in the starboard side. could only feel it by placing my hand on the shaft. Took it to our marina shop to check it...
Forum: Californian 08-22-2017, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,470
Posted By obenton
water tank

yes it is fiberglass . and there is a hatch that exposes the tank. He mentioned cleaning the inside thoroughly and spraying the entire inside.We do not have parquet flooring - just plywood.Thanks
Forum: Californian 08-22-2017, 06:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,470
Posted By obenton
water tank leak

we have a leak in the water tank of our Californian 45. Started as a small trickle. we can still can keep water for three or four days. It appears to be from the bottom which is out of site. One...
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 07-01-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,587
Posted By obenton
Its a drum, I emailed the company - thanks for...

Its a drum, I emailed the company - thanks for the help
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 06-30-2017, 05:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,587
Posted By obenton
muir VE-3000 windlass

we have a gravity drop Muir windlass. My last windlass had two pedals and very easy to use. This one has a brake on top and I am not sure how to drop and retrieve. would appreciate any help.
Forum: Californian 05-24-2017, 10:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,950
Posted By obenton
we also found lead under the carpet. some of it...

we also found lead under the carpet. some of it had bubbled up and cracked. We decided to cover it with Eco-bond. Found it on the EPA website. My wife was worried about grandkids playing on the salon...
Forum: Californian 05-24-2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,579
Posted By obenton
i took the cover off the input hose and put the...

i took the cover off the input hose and put the shopvac over the vent and got out some dirty looking diesel and then was able to fill the tank -slowly
Forum: Californian 05-19-2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,888
Posted By obenton
fuel switches

I have a 1988 45ft californian and the factory installed panel was put in upside down. Luckily we found the original owner to explain it all.
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