Forum: General Maintenance
11-06-2023, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,882
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...
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Forum: General Maintenance
12-23-2022, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,273
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...
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Forum: Power Systems
08-08-2022, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,493
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-01-2022, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,852
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Forum: General Discussion
07-04-2022, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,559
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...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-07-2022, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,032
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Forum: General Discussion
01-31-2022, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,569
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Forum: General Discussion
08-20-2021, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 166
Views: 13,901
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Forum: General Discussion
08-20-2021, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 166
Views: 13,901
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...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-20-2021, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 166
Views: 13,901
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Forum: Anchors and Anchoring
07-13-2020, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 4,726
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.
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Forum: Voyagers and other Boaters on the Go!
07-11-2020, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,625
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...
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Forum: Dinghys and Smaller Boats
06-08-2020, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 115
Views: 24,958
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...
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Forum: Harbor Chat
05-30-2020, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 114
Views: 5,694
Bardstown KY
I recommend traveling to Bardstown KY to fully research this most interesting conversation.
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Forum: General Discussion
08-09-2019, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 7,300
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.
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Forum: General Discussion
05-21-2019, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,878
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...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-03-2018, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,621
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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