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Forum: General Discussion 03-20-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,578
Posted By Stout
Start Battery

You may want to investigate how many CCA’s your engine requires for a start bank. We have an 8.3L Cummins and use 2 group 32’s in parallel. We did this after removing 2 4D’s in parallel. You need...
Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,277
Posted By Stout
We bought the Fujicon TSX-1440 before our trip up...

We bought the Fujicon TSX-1440 before our trip up to Desolation Sound this summer from PDX. They worked very well, especially while transiting the coast watching for crab pots & whales. Used them...
Forum: General Discussion 05-14-2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,120
Posted By Stout
We use a ram mount for the 12” iPad Pro in our...

We use a ram mount for the 12” iPad Pro in our pilot house. It works well, using the larger ball size because of the weight. Would buy again.
Forum: General Discussion 05-13-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,410
Posted By Stout
We use e of these: ...

We use e of these: https://www.wholesalemarine.com/boat-buckle-stainless-steel-kwik-lok-transom-tie-down/

to hold our 11.5’ Whaler on our deck. I found some with SS instead of plated metal. Easy...
Forum: General Discussion 03-07-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,505
Posted By Stout
“ Have you tried the blue impellers? There...

“ Have you tried the blue impellers? There supposed to be able to run dry for an extended period. They have them at Seattle Marine Supply. I haven’t tried them yet due to having numerous spares, but...
Forum: General Discussion 03-07-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,505
Posted By Stout
On our Onan gen, there is a pressure switch on...

On our Onan gen, there is a pressure switch on the discharge side of the pump. It shuts the gen down immediately when no pressure. It has saved us a couple of times when seaweed has plugged the...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 03-05-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,383
Posted By Stout
We carry a spare rebuilt pump and would do as...

We carry a spare rebuilt pump and would do as Peter suggests. The macerator pump is less $$ than the vacuflush pump.
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 03-05-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,383
Posted By Stout
Sounds like you have been methodical on this,...

Sounds like you have been methodical on this, hopefully just the macerator duck bills. Another thought is back flushing through the deck pump out to see if water drains fast back into the tank with...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 03-05-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,383
Posted By Stout
Hip, if you have looked at the duck bills in the...

Hip, if you have looked at the duck bills in the macerator pump and they are ok, do you still have the original ABS tee? Where the NPT barbs screw in, the ABS tee will eventually develop cracks where...
Forum: General Discussion 02-27-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By Stout
I have had good luck with Espar of Michigan, they...

I have had good luck with Espar of Michigan, they almost always have the Espar parts I have needed. They even found a NOS Espar hydronic unit for me last fall to replace my worn out unit
Forum: General Discussion 01-18-2023, 07:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,100
Posted By Stout
Tanner MFG

Tanner Mfg is another marine SS fabricator in WA. I believe they are the OEM for both Nordic Tug & American Tug. We have had them fab some items and have been very satisfied with their products.
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Forum: General Discussion 10-23-2022, 09:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,500
Posted By Stout
Saw this strap shown on the SENTOA forum: ...

Saw this strap shown on the SENTOA forum:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d230a26babc7000011f71c7/t/5e4ca91c88b5487eccd115c4/1582082343289/MPS_Product_Guide_Shaft_Strap+indd.pdf

Another...
Forum: General Discussion 10-16-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 732
Posted By Stout
I have one of the small units, clamp it near me...

I have one of the small units, clamp it near me while working on boat in hot weather. It does not move a lot of air, but enough to be useful and easy to aim.

Have 2 of the mid size units, we use...
Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,926
Posted By Stout
Ken, that is normally done on a horizontal wheel...

Ken, that is normally done on a horizontal wheel blast machine with steel shot or steel grit depending on the paint spec and then into a paint booth that applies a weldable primer, it is used at most...
Forum: Tug Designs 08-07-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,776
Posted By Stout


Follow up on our rudder repair, it has been solid and not a drop of water from the seal. The rudder moved easily without the hydraulic cylinder attached when on the hard, so alignment was good. Very...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 08-07-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,396
Posted By Stout
Our Steelhead came with Amsteel line also, but we...

Our Steelhead came with Amsteel line also, but we have the hydraulic cylinder and pulley style winch that is more expensive but does away with the drum style winch issues.
Forum: General Discussion 08-02-2022, 11:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,099
Posted By Stout
My wife wears a hat that keeps hers on. I use a...

My wife wears a hat that keeps hers on. I use a leash that is attached to my PFD. It has saved it twice from falling into the water when I was looking down over the side rail and once looking at...
Forum: General Discussion 07-29-2022, 06:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,727
Posted By Stout
Interesting info on a Schilling rudder...

Interesting info on a Schilling rudder replacement and comparison between stock rudder and Schilling on the same boat:
Fishtail Rudders Great harbour - Great Harbour Trawlers...
Forum: General Maintenance 07-23-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 733
Posted By Stout
My guess is it is a check valve to stop possible...

My guess is it is a check valve to stop possible sea water from entering your fresh water. They can get stuck open & closed. Close all valves in line with it and unscrew the top plug to check the...
Forum: General Discussion 07-11-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,783
Posted By Stout
Rick, all of the bolts looked brand new. We did...

Rick, all of the bolts looked brand new. We did replace the SS nylock nuts. They were bedded with epoxy. I had expected them to be corroded after 12 years. Now the rudder shaft had corrosion at...
Forum: General Discussion 07-11-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,783
Posted By Stout
Rudder shoe

Tuesday: attached are some pix of our rudder shoe during maintenance. We did this as preventive maintenance on the bolts that connect the shoe to the keel. Ours was an all SS fabrication original to...
Forum: General Discussion 07-09-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,783
Posted By Stout
A good prop shop that also repairs or makes new...

A good prop shop that also repairs or makes new prop shafts can rebuild it for you. We had ours done last year after it was pulled for maintenance and crevice corrosion was found on the shaft where...
Forum: Power Systems 07-06-2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,824
Posted By Stout
When we were up in Desolation Sound in 2019, we...

When we were up in Desolation Sound in 2019, we had it happen at Prideaux Haven. It clogged up the intake screen on our Onan 9kw. It also plugged up the intake below the valve and had to rooter it...
Forum: General Discussion 06-27-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 666
Posted By Stout
We have 2008 vintage Lewmar thrusters and so far...

We have 2008 vintage Lewmar thrusters and so far they seem to be working well. But this weekend our stern station controller went non-operative. The pilot house and flybridge controls both work....
Forum: General Discussion 06-11-2022, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 634
Posted By Stout
AB: They do have good customer service. When I...

AB: They do have good customer service. When I enquired about a wireless remote, they had a plug & play kit for our 2008 crane. Like you said, they are spendy, but the equipment is well made. If I...
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