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Forum: General Discussion 06-06-2021, 07:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,458
Posted By Westiculo
How did it fail? I also used the Jabsco 12V...

How did it fail?
I also used the Jabsco 12V models and found that the pressure switch was completely unreliable, which caused it to stop pumping. I found that the pump portion is actually very...
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 11-25-2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,109
Posted By Westiculo
She gone! Thanks for everyone's help on...

She gone!
Thanks for everyone's help on TrawlerForum.

I'll leave the website up. Reverted back to https://westinmhill.wixsite.com/rose-mary
Forum: General Discussion 09-19-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,062
Posted By Westiculo
Can confirm - Furuno 1st watch is what we use, it...

Can confirm - Furuno 1st watch is what we use, it overlays directly onto our TimeZero iBoat charts on our 12" iPad pro and it WAY better than any chartplotter I've worked with. We have a nuud...
Forum: Grand Banks 09-19-2020, 07:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,133
Posted By Westiculo
On our 1985, the glass was stuck to the surface...

On our 1985, the glass was stuck to the surface of the frame with silicone - nothing simpler. Just pry it off.



Instead of butyl we used thin epdm rubber strips from mcmaster carr. Screwed...
Forum: General Maintenance 09-11-2020, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,643
Posted By Westiculo
I found Awlgrip's oyster white to be the correct...

I found Awlgrip's oyster white to be the correct color, especially for an older GB where the gelcoat has bleached to become a little brighter over the years. The system is expensive but it works...
Forum: General Maintenance 09-03-2020, 01:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,079
Posted By Westiculo
We closed 5 out of the 6 engine room vents and...

We closed 5 out of the 6 engine room vents and used a single duct fan on the last one - so it's only on one side.
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 09-01-2020, 04:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,109
Posted By Westiculo
Hey, thank you all! Put a ton of work into...

Hey, thank you all!

Put a ton of work into it. We’re actually moving out to the mountains likely. Job opportunity in Colorado. I do believe that by boat is the secret hack to sweet living in...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-29-2020, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By Westiculo
I've gotten a few square feet on eBay and Etsy...

I've gotten a few square feet on eBay and Etsy before. Looks like somebody has some on eBay, you can ask if they'd split it up for you into a smaller batch of 15sqft.
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 08-29-2020, 06:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,468
Posted By Westiculo
You can put one of these in line. ...

You can put one of these in line.

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Square-D-9013FSG2J24M4-Pressure-Switch-10A-5-65-PSI-DPST-w-Manual-Switch-Low-Pressure-Cut-Off
Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2020, 01:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,970
Posted By Westiculo
Plywood. I widened the cracks between pieces and...

Plywood. I widened the cracks between pieces and filled with thickened epoxy. Then a thin layer of mortar. Then Kerdi (orange waterproof membrane that's fuzzy so it sticks to the mortar). Then a...
Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2020, 01:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,970
Posted By Westiculo
I didn't lay any cement board at all - just the...

I didn't lay any cement board at all - just the kerdi membrane. I did use QuartzLock flexible grout instead of your normal home depot bag. Maybe that's why it works just fine. Modern systems seem to...
Forum: Boating Safety and Concerns 08-28-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,578
Posted By Westiculo
Got a no-wake a few years back in Virginia. ...

Got a no-wake a few years back in Virginia.
Had a background check recently for a job, and they said 'you failed to report your misdemeanor...'


Turns out my no-wake was a misdemeanor and now...
Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,970
Posted By Westiculo
3 years, no problems. We used the Kerdi system as...

3 years, no problems. We used the Kerdi system as a bond breaker.
Forum: General Maintenance 08-27-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,079
Posted By Westiculo
Powering off AC. Unfortunately I found it...

Powering off AC. Unfortunately I found it impossible to find a quiet DC one, but the AC one is probably more efficient anyway even through the inverter. Also we don't usually run it when we're out...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-26-2020, 03:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,079
Posted By Westiculo
Yeah it's a normal engine intake vent. On our...

Yeah it's a normal engine intake vent. On our Grand Banks there are 3 vents on each side of the boat (6 total). We installed a Fantech inline centrifugal duct fan (they're very quiet and have...
Forum: Pacific Trawler 08-26-2020, 03:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,757
Posted By Westiculo
2. buy a plastic coolant overflow tank like you...

2. buy a plastic coolant overflow tank like you have in your car
4. remove loose rust and try POR-15 system rust paint. That's what we did on ours and the coating is solid as can be several years...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-26-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,079
Posted By Westiculo
Ventilation! This works amazingly well. ...

Ventilation!
This works amazingly well.

Doesn't matter if our engine room/bilge area is squeaky clean or if we let it get filthy, don't smell a thing. Just have to take off the engine room vent...
Forum: Grand Banks 08-24-2020, 09:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,071
Posted By Westiculo
New website: https://www.42grandbanks.com/ I...

New website: https://www.42grandbanks.com/
I know, no idea why that domain was open.....
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 08-24-2020, 09:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,109
Posted By Westiculo
new website: https://www.42grandbanks.com/

new website: https://www.42grandbanks.com/
Forum: General Discussion 08-14-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,317
Posted By Westiculo
Brian - did you end up finding anybody to finance...

Brian - did you end up finding anybody to finance your 'old boat'??
Forum: General Maintenance 08-13-2020, 10:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,718
Posted By Westiculo
Unfortunately, once it's water stained like that...

Unfortunately, once it's water stained like that it won't go back to normal even if you remove the finish and sand it a bit. Maybe with a bleach if you did the whole panel?


Like somebody else...
Forum: Grand Banks 08-07-2020, 08:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,884
Posted By Westiculo
Agreed. We have a GB 42 with twin...

Agreed.



We have a GB 42 with twin Lehman 135s. We cruise between 8.3 and 8.5 knots (10 MPH) at 1800 RPM regardless of weight. It's very comfortable there. We push it every once in a while to...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-04-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,248
Posted By Westiculo
I had a bunch of Shurflo failures too. Turns out...

I had a bunch of Shurflo failures too. Turns out the pressure switch mechanism is total shit. I bypassed it and used an external pressure switch like you'd see on your sump in your house. Added a 2...
Forum: General Discussion 08-02-2020, 05:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,601
Posted By Westiculo
First need to know if you have 1 leg of shore...

First need to know if you have 1 leg of shore power or 2 legs. Do you use a 50-amp shore power cord or a single 30-amp leg? Magnum has good diagrams for how to hook up their inverters. They detect...
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 08-02-2020, 05:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,522
Posted By Westiculo
I switched from the older 3/8 that was in my...

I switched from the older 3/8 that was in my locker to 270ft of 5/16HT. Bought a new gypsy. Works great. Can't tell you how much less space it takes up, but it's definitely less.
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