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Forum: General Discussion 02-03-2022, 06:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,211
Posted By FF
"I carried one for a few years and discovered I...

"I carried one for a few years and discovered I never used it."

For folks that do not require air cond 24/7 this is common.

The multiple battery power tools take care of most on board tasks .
Forum: General Discussion 02-03-2022, 06:31 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 13,534
Posted By FF
"In reading all these posts I have come to one...

"In reading all these posts I have come to one conclusion. It's all about revenue for the shareholders."


As it is supposed to be.
Forum: General Discussion 02-03-2022, 06:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 929
Posted By FF
Eutetic in one compartment it is always...

Eutetic in one compartment it is always difficult not to freeze the milk.

The hassle is the plate must be at least 5f deg below the fluids freezing temp to solidly freeze the plate. A lower temp...
Forum: Harbor Chat 02-03-2022, 06:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,778
Posted By FF
WOW! This thread has so many opinions its like...

WOW! This thread has so many opinions its like watching HOUSE on TV!
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 02-02-2022, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 582
Posted By FF
Nice pump , have it fixed rather than purchasing...

Nice pump , have it fixed rather than purchasing a new lesser pump.
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 02-02-2022, 06:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,110
Posted By FF
"And then a signal amplifier can sometimes help a...

"And then a signal amplifier can sometimes help a bit, too."

WE have found a signal amplifier is critical to having a large number of channels to select from.

12V TV are common in RV , as are...
Forum: Power Systems 02-02-2022, 06:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,845
Posted By FF
Genset operating cost , per lifetime hours

Assuming your new purchase boat has a new zero time gen set , it might help wanabee folks to know the total cost of operating it till shot and then replacing it.

Assume oil changes , filters,...
Forum: General Maintenance 02-02-2022, 06:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,853
Posted By FF
The best oil change is done after a long run...

The best oil change is done after a long run with the oil and engine still hot.

Oil normally contains detergents which can lift stuck crud that is too fine for filters to grab that is wise to...
Forum: General Discussion 02-02-2022, 05:58 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 23,785
Posted By FF
"If I have to yell at somebody on the dock to...

"If I have to yell at somebody on the dock to "grab this rope and loop it around that thing next to your foot" - I'll handle the landing myself, thank you."

The hassle is the fellow on the dock...
Forum: General Discussion 02-02-2022, 05:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,979
Posted By FF
"We are on the fence about trailering - it would...

"We are on the fence about trailering - it would require a much larger, heavy duty truck ($$$) than our Tacoma and traffic sucks in Seattle".

For the adventurous there is a workaround.
A...
Forum: General Discussion 02-02-2022, 05:24 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 13,534
Posted By FF
With the advances in electric meters that can...

With the advances in electric meters that can keep track of use and report totals to the office ,

I think "free" dock electric will be history, even for transients.
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 02-01-2022, 06:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,533
Posted By FF
Many helm wheels have a tapered bore that matches...

Many helm wheels have a tapered bore that matches the taper of the steering shaft,or pump..

A good taper grabs very well, usually the key is a method of aligning the wheel with the steering, and...
Forum: Power Systems 02-01-2022, 06:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,138
Posted By FF
"Don’t want to blindly order same if I can make...

"Don’t want to blindly order same if I can make an improvement."


Define "improvement".
Forum: General Discussion 02-01-2022, 06:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 990
Posted By FF
If the hull bottom is single skin of glass ,...

If the hull bottom is single skin of glass , inside works ok.

A cored bottom l does not work well with most setups.

Having the range to go over 300FT depth with a recording unit allows contour...
Forum: General Discussion 02-01-2022, 05:59 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,979
Posted By FF
As was noted , in many cases "trawler " defines...

As was noted , in many cases "trawler " defines the deck and pilot house .

You should consider looking at older sport fish boats.

They are fuelish , designed to operate at speed , and actually...
Forum: General Discussion 02-01-2022, 05:48 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 12,619
Posted By FF
A vessel like this will require work weather its...

A vessel like this will require work weather its a dock queen or actually out cruising.

IF you plan on a great cruise it would be worth the effort, to use it as a cottage afloat , why bother?
...
Forum: Harbor Chat 02-01-2022, 05:29 AM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 475,184
Posted By FF
 "JUST HOW BAD IS THE ECONOMY " YOU ASK.  ...

 "JUST HOW BAD IS THE ECONOMY " YOU ASK. Â
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My neighbor got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.
 CEOs are now playing miniature golf.
 Exxon-Mobil laid off 25...
Forum: Power Systems 01-31-2022, 06:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,138
Posted By FF
Many owners will "over prop" to lower the cruise...

Many owners will "over prop" to lower the cruise RPM .

Actually its not over proping as most folks will pull back 10% or more from WOT for cruise .


If you will operate at WOT much 10% gives...
Forum: General Maintenance 01-31-2022, 06:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,302
Posted By FF
After 18 years of sitting all the rubber hoses ,...

After 18 years of sitting all the rubber hoses , and belts would be suspect.

If you do remove the hoses reverse flushing becomes easy, and might help with the clean out.
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 01-31-2022, 06:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,258
Posted By FF
On a couple of deliveries it was less work to...

On a couple of deliveries it was less work to launch the dink, row to the mooring , run a line to the chain below the ball and pass both ends up to the deck.

Many mooring balls just have a hunk...
Forum: General Discussion 01-31-2022, 06:05 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 23,785
Posted By FF
"Is it too technical to refer to the sides of the...

"Is it too technical to refer to the sides of the car as "passenger side" "and "driver's side"?"


I believe" road side" and "curb side" are the preferred terms.
Forum: General Discussion 01-31-2022, 06:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,517
Posted By FF
"It can be quite surprising how much voltage can...

"It can be quite surprising how much voltage can be dropped on a bad connection, also the heat generated."


However a special set of pans is not required to use the heat.
Forum: General Maintenance 01-30-2022, 07:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,302
Posted By FF
Any large truck supply will have good 2 part...

Any large truck supply will have good 2 part engine cleaner.

There will be rust , old AF , perhaps oil and other gunk in the cooling system after 18 years if sitting.

Antifreeze is like oil ,...
Forum: Liveaboards 01-30-2022, 07:24 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,585
Posted By FF
"especially any who lose power as that turns a...

"especially any who lose power as that turns a beautiful snowfall into horrible winter conditions."

No power is only a hassle for those unprepaired for the condition.

Horizontal snow blowing by...
Forum: General Discussion 01-30-2022, 07:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,858
Posted By FF
If you will be vacationing on the boat , for a...

If you will be vacationing on the boat , for a couple of months at a time you would have the easiest time with a very different set of priorities from the usual larger boat desirements.

Its a...
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