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Forum: Power Systems 01-22-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 17
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Posted By cnbirrell
Thanks for all the information ....... that's a...

Thanks for all the information ....... that's a great start.
Forum: Power Systems 01-21-2015, 11:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,228
Posted By cnbirrell
Epoxy coating fuel tanks?

Anybody have any thoughts on epoxy coating the inside of steel diesel tanks? I don't have any experience with it, but am in need of options for mine, an aging set on a 1971 GB36. Also, do you know...
Forum: Power Systems 04-08-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,310
Posted By cnbirrell
New fuel tanks

I'm looking to replace the fuel tanks on my 1971 GB36. After a lot of looking at options, I'd like to go with steel tanks. If they last as long as the originals have I'll be more than happy. I'm...
Forum: General Maintenance 10-08-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,250
Posted By cnbirrell
Swim step finish

Hello all,
I'm just finishing up building a new swim platform for my GB36 and am wondering what the thinking is on a finish. I made it out of a combination of teak and mahogany, to make use of a...
Forum: General Discussion 09-21-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,282
Posted By cnbirrell
Hull color

Hello all ..... I've got a question about repainting. After a great summer cruise to Alaska I'm back in Olympia WA and have stripped the hull of my 1971 Grand Banks 36 woodie. I was wanting to...
Forum: General Discussion 08-03-2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,409
Posted By cnbirrell
Thanks ..... it's a natural deck, 40 years old,...

Thanks ..... it's a natural deck, 40 years old, and I had visions of diesel permanently changing it. I'll relax.
Forum: General Discussion 08-03-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,409
Posted By cnbirrell
Ouch

OK, I knew at some point it would happen ..... I was filling up with diesel and it didn't shut off quite the way I expected and I got a good splash on my perfect old teak deck. Any ideas on how to...
Forum: General Discussion 07-27-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,336
Posted By cnbirrell
Burning question

Hello all ..... I'm on the return trip of what has been a great run to Alaska, and have just pulled into Prince Rupert on my way to Olympia, WA. in a 1971 GB36. Four days ago I noticed a steady...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 05-06-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,480
Posted By cnbirrell
Chart books

Hi Larry ..... I'm wondering if you could give me more information about the chart books. I think I've seen them, but haven't been able to find them online. I've got a good collection of other...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 05-06-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,480
Posted By cnbirrell
Charts for inside passage?

I'm curious what charts are used by people to backup electronic charts for a run up the inside passage. I'm headed to Petersburg from Olympia, leaving in mid June, and I've got every chart...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 04-28-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,082
Posted By cnbirrell
Thanks ...... I found the problem yesterday, and...

Thanks ...... I found the problem yesterday, and am just getting back to the boat to dive into it.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 04-27-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,082
Posted By cnbirrell
So why did my DC panel just go so dead?

I hate it when I get electrical issues that I have no clue about. Ouch.....
Forum: General Discussion 02-29-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,544
Posted By cnbirrell
RE: checklist for cruising

Thanks all ...... and actually I used to have a number of foster kids, and did forget one once, leaving him at a ski slope. I didn't figure it out till I got down off the mountain and went to buy...
Forum: General Discussion 02-29-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,544
Posted By cnbirrell
checklist for cruising

This topic may be way too inidividualized, because I'm sure different individuals with different boats have varied priorities, but I'm curious if people have or know of a good checklist of...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 08-31-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 907
Posted By cnbirrell
RE: New batteries and an outlet problem

A reply to everybody who helped with this ..... thanks so much. *In the process I got a lot more familiar with it all, and as it turned out all i needed to do was turn on the inverter. *
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 08-29-2011, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 907
Posted By cnbirrell
RE: New batteries and an outlet problem

Thanks for the help. *And to clarify, I am talking about 120 AC outlets, and I'm using an inverter. *I was really cautious when I put the new batteries in, and drew out the connections on paper, so...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 08-29-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 907
Posted By cnbirrell
New batteries and an outlet problem

I'm still trying to figure out the ins and outs of the electrical system on my 1971 Grand Banks 36. *I just put in new batteries, and now my electrical outlets don't work when I'm disconnected from...
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