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Forum: Marlow - Mainship 03-17-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 971
Posted By Nomad Willy
Cruise speed is not about rpm. It’s about engine...

Cruise speed is not about rpm. It’s about engine load.

Relatively small rpm changes can result in relatively large changes in engine load. Too many variables boat to boat. Since most everybody's...
Forum: Boating Safety and Concerns 02-28-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 883
Posted By Nomad Willy
Bull Duram tobaco. Get it in a pouch and wet...

Bull Duram tobaco.

Get it in a pouch and wet it a bit then w just a bit of pressure wipe the outside of the windshield. I did this in the 60’s in college w a 56 VW beetle. The windshield wiper...
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 02-17-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,713
Posted By Nomad Willy
Jclays, I suspect the name brand “Bruce” anchor...

Jclays,
I suspect the name brand “Bruce” anchor is over rated.
When most of a group raves or bashes something it will generally promote most all others to fall in line w the popular opinion. Kind...
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 02-14-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,109
Posted By Nomad Willy
I anchored for years w 13 to 18lb anchors. I...

I anchored for years w 13 to 18lb anchors.
I rode out several 50 knot gales on the PNW coast w/o draging and hand hauling or using an electric drum winch or capstan.
My boat was a 30’ Willard.
...
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 01-27-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,109
Posted By Nomad Willy
Gerg, More than brand of anchor this probably...

Gerg,
More than brand of anchor this probably is a sea bed problem.
The most variable and troublesome aspect of anchoring.

The CQR’s problem is mostly setting IMO. Most all anchors work quite...
Forum: Fuel Check 01-20-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,498
Posted By Nomad Willy
I’ve been on here since 07 and posted may things...

I’ve been on here since 07 and posted may things many on here thought were obviously dubious .. to “I think you’re nuts.” This running waste oil in your main engine to me is unthinkable. But I’ve...
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 01-14-2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 13,228
Posted By Nomad Willy
mncruiser, Re your #1 post it seems your...

mncruiser,
Re your #1 post it seems your problem is setting. I’ve said on TF for many years setting is the most important aspect of anchor performance.

An old school Danforth w forged shank and...
Forum: Fuel Check 01-14-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,498
Posted By Nomad Willy
I’ve mentioned before that as I worked in a...

I’ve mentioned before that as I worked in a diesel-electric powerhouse in Alaska where the lube oil for generator engines was recycled w a big re-refiner that used high pressure and heat to process...
Forum: General Discussion 01-08-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,781
Posted By Nomad Willy
tomdove, I look to marine mechanical engineers...

tomdove,
I look to marine mechanical engineers and gu-ru’s at the engine manufacturers.
Forum: General Discussion 01-07-2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,781
Posted By Nomad Willy
rslifkin wrote; “ For those worrying about...

rslifkin wrote;
“ For those worrying about noise, I've always found a diesel under more load at low RPM to put out more vibration and low frequency noise, which is harder to isolate. So while the...
Forum: General Discussion 01-07-2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,781
Posted By Nomad Willy
The elephant in the water is boat load or/and...

The elephant in the water is boat load or/and generator load.

A generator load can be varying just as an boat load can be varying. But the rating may be a constant load. You may run a boat engine...
Forum: Power Systems 01-04-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,080
Posted By Nomad Willy
Burning up a trans? Never heard of it. The source...

Burning up a trans? Never heard of it. The source of heat is the only the engine to trans mounting, gears, the clutches and heat through the crankshaft as I see it. And the clutches only slip when...
Forum: General Discussion 01-03-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,781
Posted By Nomad Willy
Like this a lot rslifkin.

Like this a lot rslifkin.
Forum: General Discussion 01-03-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,781
Posted By Nomad Willy
Yes yes and yes. Even better if you’re 50-100rpm...

Yes yes and yes. Even better if you’re 50-100rpm underpropped. And when your bottom get’s a bit fouled you won’t be overpropped.

Edit;

If you’re significantly off from good proportion re...
Forum: Welcome Mat 12-23-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,546
Posted By Nomad Willy
Choice to convert sailboat to trawler

The boat

Sailboats are at first looking much the same. But they are not.

Looking for a sailboat to convert should be an exercise in form and shape study.
Most modern sailboats are very pointy...
Forum: General Discussion 12-18-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,967
Posted By Nomad Willy
Bigger than one story house. Dixon Entrance...

Bigger than one story house.
Dixon Entrance between Dundas and Duke islands in Dixon Entrance.

Single engined 28’ OB self designed and built (1971).
Forum: General Maintenance 12-11-2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,388
Posted By Nomad Willy
If you use varnish on interior floors be aware...

If you use varnish on interior floors be aware there are a wide varieties of hardness.
Hardness is important on a floor. But so is repairability. Look for a balance.

And there are numerous...
Forum: General Maintenance 12-06-2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,388
Posted By Nomad Willy
Have you considered typical oil finish prep and...

Have you considered typical oil finish prep and alkyd floor paint?

As you go fwd finding time to bright finish your house floors will fade.
Forum: General Discussion 11-30-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,722
Posted By Nomad Willy
Pete M wrote .. “ I love boats and boating. I...

Pete M wrote .. “ I love boats and boating. I guess I never see myself without a boat, right now I have four or five.

I always say, "There is a boat for everyone".”
And I’ve always said “No...
Forum: General Discussion 11-21-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 423
Posted By Nomad Willy
Sounds like Juneau events. The very small...

Sounds like Juneau events.
The very small community of Thane looses it’s road at times too.
Thane is just south of Juneau along the Gastenau Channel.
Forum: General Discussion 11-20-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,757
Posted By Nomad Willy
I have an opinion ….. don’t, do it. The most...

I have an opinion ….. don’t, do it. The most obnoxious thing to do on a boat.
Look up threads in archives.
Forum: General Discussion 11-18-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,919
Posted By Nomad Willy
Loved his posting …..

Loved his posting …..
Forum: General Discussion 11-10-2023, 02:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,081
Posted By Nomad Willy
Interesting your relatively short keel. Must be...

Interesting your relatively short keel. Must be very maneuverable.

Re the identification of the “Shelby 1” I think you are right. The Shelby 1 seems to be a USN 50’ Utility/launch. You find it...
Forum: General Discussion 11-10-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,081
Posted By Nomad Willy
This one not a Navy personnel boat me thinks. ...

This one not a Navy personnel boat me thinks. Ust’a work at Uniflite as a draftsman and woulda recognized it. Probably a local boat.
There’s a big difference between a large radius round chine and...
Forum: General Discussion 11-10-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,081
Posted By Nomad Willy
PierreR, Very very good point. QBBL has even...

PierreR,
Very very good point.
QBBL has even been used to identify FD, SD and plaining hulls via angle.
IMO clearly the most significant element of speed in hull design. But if the rocker is...
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