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Forum: Power Systems 03-24-2024, 10:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 168
Posted By grahamdouglass
Looking for a marine mechanic

My boat is located in Vancouver, B.C, need to have my injectors tested and cleaned on my 1979 Ford Lehman 120. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Just saw that I asked this same question in...
Forum: General Discussion 03-15-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 117
Poll: Aging
Views: 7,681
Posted By grahamdouglass
Things to think about

I'll be turning 71 this year and the last couple of years have been a maintenance nightmare. A lot of systems had to be fixed and it took me for ever to fix them. My wife no longer feels comfortable...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 02-15-2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By grahamdouglass
Lewmar 4 button wireless remote

Has anyone troubleshooted a Lewmar 4 button wireless remote receiver?
The receiver is the black box that the transmiter (4 button fob) communicates with.

The receiver is supposed to have a green...
Forum: Power Systems 02-05-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,432
Posted By grahamdouglass
New Engine

New Engines are stupidly expensive given the average price of a 40 year old trawler. I was at the boat show in Vancouver and the recommended Beta engine replacement was a Beta 115 at $31,000.00 cdn....
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 02-04-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 410
Posted By grahamdouglass
Thruster joystick controls

I have a Lewmar 185 12V bow-thruster with a hardwired lower station joy stick control and a remote to use when I am on the flybridge.

The remote stopped working and it's replacement cost is $1250...
Forum: General Maintenance 01-07-2024, 04:20 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,957
Posted By grahamdouglass
Craftsman tools

All the new Craftsman tools are made in China and are junk. But, if you are partial to Craftsman keep an eye out on Craigslist for old mechanics retiring and selling their tools or junk stores...
Forum: General Maintenance 12-07-2023, 12:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,427
Posted By grahamdouglass
I certainly got a lot of responses. My plan is to...

I certainly got a lot of responses. My plan is to experiment with the V-berth floor, since it is quite small. I'll sand it down and then apply the Varathane. I've seen a couple of videos and it looks...
Forum: General Maintenance 12-06-2023, 03:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,427
Posted By grahamdouglass
Refinishing my teak floor

I'm refinishing my teak floor. I have a 1981 Marine Trader with the traditional teak strip flooring. It's gotten a lot of use over the last 16 years that I have owned her.

I am going to do a light...
Forum: General Discussion 09-22-2023, 04:05 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,525
Posted By grahamdouglass
Isn't there a similar thread on here about...

Isn't there a similar thread on here about whether to choose between a boat and a woman?
Asking relationship advice on a trawler forum is going to get the answer you would expect to receive from a...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 09-17-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,031
Posted By grahamdouglass
I installed one for my Raymarine E80 and it has...

I installed one for my Raymarine E80 and it has worked fine. I also had a Lowrance X52 that I had on my dinghy. I picked up a cheap shoot through the hull transducer ($10 at a used marine place) This...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 09-11-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 210
Posted By grahamdouglass
Lewmar 5 button remote doesn’t work

My remote stopped working after I put it in a plastic bag full of rice and left it in the hot sun to dry it out.
No light came on when I pressed any button

I changed the batteries and the on...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 08-02-2023, 01:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By grahamdouglass
The problem has happened in the past but has...

The problem has happened in the past but has recently gotten worse. I pilot the vessel by my self so chief mate Otto is very important.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 08-01-2023, 11:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By grahamdouglass
Raymarine smart controller

I have a Raymarine smart controller connected to my autopilot circa 2010. The part number of the controller is A18105. It is starting to loose connection to the network. Do these controllers have a...
Forum: Power Systems 07-26-2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,243
Posted By grahamdouglass
He said you just add grease to the hole when you...

He said you just add grease to the hole when you take out the nut. Then you screw in the nut. My sea cock has an extra spring loaded grease adaptor. I didn't know what it was till the shipwright, who...
Forum: Power Systems 07-26-2023, 07:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,243
Posted By grahamdouglass
That's the exact same seacock I have

I have to do a haul out latter this year for an insurance survey. When I showed a picture of my sea cock to the shipwright that is going to do some servicing on my boat he recognised the seacock. He...
Forum: General Maintenance 07-09-2023, 01:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,500
Posted By grahamdouglass
I’ve got an insurance survey due and a couple of...

I’ve got an insurance survey due and a couple of bronze seacocks I haven’t exercised in a while. Scary tight, and in a real difficult area. Looks like a lot of penetrating oils and heat and cold over...
Forum: DeFever 07-05-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,200
Posted By grahamdouglass
Stabilizers

There is a fellow with a Kady Krogen 42 who has "rolling chocks" at my yacht club. He says they reduce roll. They are used on fish boats in the PNW.
Forum: DeFever 07-02-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,200
Posted By grahamdouglass
I have Marine Trader 41

A Marine Trader 41 and Defer 42/41 are pretty much an identicle boat. You can look at my album to see how much they are alike.

I have a single engine so the propeller is protected by a skeg. There...
Forum: General Maintenance 07-02-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,180
Posted By grahamdouglass
I have an old bimini top that was leaking. It...

I have an old bimini top that was leaking. It should be replaced but I’m too cheap. I bought a gallon of “woods?” canvas treatment at Canada Tire. Used a roller and soaked the bimini. No more leaks.
Forum: General Discussion 06-27-2023, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 418
Posted By grahamdouglass
I did an automatic update on my iPhone and Windy...

I did an automatic update on my iPhone and Windy was one of those updated. On my I pad Windy works as it always has, it hasn’t been updated
Forum: General Discussion 06-27-2023, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 418
Posted By grahamdouglass
Windy weather app

What’s happened to Windy weather app. When I booted it up yesterday the wind symbols and speed were gone. They suggested I try “premium” ($$$) if I wanted to get what I used to get for free. :( :(
Forum: General Maintenance 06-14-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By grahamdouglass
Synthetic teak

I have a tricabin trawler. The 123"x110" teak deck over my aft bedroom does not leak. I have painted over my teak deck with an epoxy coating and kiwi deck coat because of the work involved in...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 06-11-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By grahamdouglass
A question about a simple network on a boat

At my club the network was simple and once logged on my google home would be able to connect to my club's network. However, my club upgraded?, the network. Now to log on you have to click an accept...
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-10-2023, 10:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,745
Posted By grahamdouglass
On owning a boat, be careful what you wish for

A number of comments have so far been "That's quite a boat" as in, " Boy is that a large boat for a first boat!" Boats are both an asset and an active liability. Boats need constant maintenance and...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 06-05-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By grahamdouglass
The fix was pretty easy. Filed down the damage...

The fix was pretty easy. Filed down the damage and used a hammer to fit it properly on the spindle. I might drill a recess hole later on. But it works fine.
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