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Forum: General Maintenance 11-06-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,882
Posted By jflongwell
Additive manufacturing

I was a metallurgist in brass, bronze and iron foundaries. Jay Leno's solution for parts for his cars was 3d scanning and printing the part (addative manufacturing).
Take a look at that.
At the...
Forum: General Maintenance 12-23-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,273
Posted By jflongwell
west marine dingy

I bought an aluminum rib a few years ago, 20% off from West Marine.

Had it one season and began to take on water when left in the water.
Pulled it out and on the trailer put some water in it and...
Forum: Power Systems 08-08-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,493
Posted By jflongwell
I worked as a metallurgist in a Purotator (prior...

I worked as a metallurgist in a Purotator (prior Bendix) plant that made starters. That first picture is real bad and the pinion would contribute to the ring gear's poor shape. The ring gear shows a...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-01-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,852
Posted By jflongwell
I had that problem on a Zodiac. Never could fix...

I had that problem on a Zodiac. Never could fix it, bought a new one finally. Good luck.
Forum: General Discussion 07-04-2022, 01:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,559
Posted By jflongwell
I used Kato davits and thought the rails were...

I used Kato davits and thought the rails were insufficient for an inflatable with 15 hp.
I recommend mount yours to the swim platform and make the upper mount attach to the transom with through...
Forum: General Discussion 03-07-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,032
Posted By jflongwell
I was at the south end of Seneca Lake in Watkins...

I was at the south end of Seneca Lake in Watkins Glen. Unfortunately the marina sold and developers booted everyone out. Otherwise there are nice transient docks at a different marina and the small...
Forum: General Discussion 01-31-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,569
Posted By jflongwell
We used a corded Shark for years, and just got a...

We used a corded Shark for years, and just got a battery powered one. Works great.
Forum: General Discussion 08-20-2021, 05:01 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 13,901
Posted By jflongwell
Typo, got to read my messages better.

Typo, got to read my messages better.
Forum: General Discussion 08-20-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 13,901
Posted By jflongwell
It was a West Marine brand (from China). Model...

It was a West Marine brand (from China).
Model 310, aluminum structure (should have got fiberglass like my neighbor). Ordered it online.
One morning, I noticed a lot of water in it after sitting in...
Forum: General Discussion 08-20-2021, 02:26 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 13,901
Posted By jflongwell
I bought an inflatable from them and it developed...

I bought an inflatable from them and it developed a leak. My warranty claim was ONE day after delivery and they did not honor it.
Never going there again.
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 07-13-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,726
Posted By jflongwell
Actual testing in Australia

Testing G70 demonstrated little tensile change, but there were hydrogen enrollment concerns. Baking @ 375F within 3 hours for 6 hours is a standard for preventing this.
Forum: Voyagers and other Boaters on the Go! 07-11-2020, 06:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,625
Posted By jflongwell
anchor rode bitter end

Unless you already have, check the bitter end of you anchor road to see if it is secured. A brand new owner in our marina lost his in the lake last year.
Practice docking on a calm day several...
Forum: Dinghys and Smaller Boats 06-08-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 24,958
Posted By jflongwell
West Marine 310 w 15 HP Honda

We have a Carver 380 with a 14' beam. I just bought the 310 RIB from West Marine last season when they had a 30% off sale. I went with the aluminum with Hypalon.


The dingy is hoisted with kato...
Forum: Harbor Chat 05-30-2020, 08:56 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,694
Posted By jflongwell
Bardstown KY

I recommend traveling to Bardstown KY to fully research this most interesting conversation.
Forum: General Discussion 08-09-2019, 12:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,300
Posted By jflongwell
4 vs 2 stroke

I went with Honda 15 hp. Very quiet.
My RIB (West Marine 310) is aluminum. A bit more $, but lighter.
My davits (Kato) are manual lift, so weight was a consideration.
The tiller is inconvenient.
Forum: General Discussion 05-21-2019, 06:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,878
Posted By jflongwell
They manufacture them in Elmira NY. I worked...

They manufacture them in Elmira NY. I worked there for a couple of years.


https://www.facet-purolator.com/


Is there a filter before it? They are very sensitive to contamination. Easily...
Forum: General Discussion 12-03-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,621
Posted By jflongwell
I had a hauler from the end of Cayuga Lake,...

I had a hauler from the end of Cayuga Lake, Lockview Marina, haul my 38' Carver Santego from Annapolis MD to Watkins Glen. The Marina in Annapolis said they were one of the best haulers he had ever...
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