Forum: General Discussion
06-05-2019, 10:10 PM
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-05-2019, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 27
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I don't think it is a problem, but like you, I...
I don't think it is a problem, but like you, I would do it and in fact did do it. When I repowered my 1965 TollyCraft Voyager which had a plywood hull covered in glass, I cleaned, primed and painted...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-07-2019, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 19,676
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Forum: Harbor Chat
09-07-2018, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,174
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
08-03-2018, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,402
As to noise, from 50 feet away, the sound of my...
As to noise, from 50 feet away, the sound of my generator while on full load is de minimis as observed by folks who were not with me nor benefiting from my genny. I agree that everyone should be a...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
08-01-2018, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,402
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-06-2018, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,422
Rustoleum is a good product, it is readily...
Rustoleum is a good product, it is readily available and it is at a good price point. I would use it without hesitation, especially since what you will be doing you will be redoing from time to time....
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Forum: General Discussion
06-29-2017, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 6,389
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
05-23-2017, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 5,210
I use these:...
I use these: https://www.batteriesplus.com/replacement/battery/trojan/t105/sligc145ut
255 AH and about 10 pounds heavier than the Trojan 105. Not cheap, but there is always a coupon available...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-10-2016, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 88
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Forum: Taiwanese Makes
05-28-2015, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-28-2015, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,761
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Forum: Cruising and Events - West Coast
03-20-2015, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,652
Avoid south sound at all costs. Reports of...
Avoid south sound at all costs. Reports of pirates off Devil's Head are circulating. Ok, just trying to keep it all to myself. It is quiet, uncrowded and rural with great scenery. Just don't tell...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
01-13-2015, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,349
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Forum: General Discussion
11-21-2014, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 10,717
I am not surprised at Matt's experience in the...
I am not surprised at Matt's experience in the Tacoma area. We have a group of friends (made through boating) with boats in South Puget Sound and we are generally out at one of the numerous state...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-10-2014, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,902
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Forum: General Discussion
09-05-2014, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 8,353
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Forum: General Discussion
09-04-2014, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 133
Views: 15,486
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Forum: General Discussion
09-04-2014, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 133
Views: 15,486
bshillam...
bshillam (https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/members/bshillam-5875.html): Just out of curiosity, if you run the tolly with the tide/current at 6-7 knots to Sucia, what do average for fuel burn?...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-22-2014, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-22-2014, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 11,252
The oil and shellac primers do a better job of...
The oil and shellac primers do a better job of sealing tannins but can take a coat or two. Since it dries fast even in a damp area, that is no hardship. I am finding after many years of being around...
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-21-2014, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 11,252
More than a few "old timers" have trouble...
More than a few "old timers" have trouble accepting new products and this is not always based upon rationality or experience; sometimes is just stubbornness. My wooden boat lives in the water and I...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
08-05-2014, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,338
I say just go try spending the weekend. Your...
I say just go try spending the weekend. Your start batteries are likely isolated from the house batteries, so go enjoy a weekend and see how it goes, knowing you can always start the engines. My...
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Forum: Power Systems
07-28-2014, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,672
Dave:
I had a similar event last year. Mine...
Dave:
I had a similar event last year. Mine was just the line, not the pot too. The velvet drive survived and was fine once the line was removed. I was only going about 2-3 knots when it happened...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-22-2014, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 6,206
An additional consideration is whether it has...
An additional consideration is whether it has been kept in a boathouse or covered moorage. Here in Puget Sound, you can walk the docks and look at 30-50 year old boats that never leave the drink and...
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