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Forum: General Discussion 09-24-2022, 08:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,824
Posted By Tom.B
I think it is hard to trust floating docks. I...

I think it is hard to trust floating docks. I don’t know how many pictures of destroyed marinas I have seen where boats are broken loose that are still tied to a large section of dock. I would always...
Forum: Harbor Chat 09-19-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 894
Posted By Tom.B
Favorite Non-Boating Youtube Channels

Adam Savage Tested
Smarter every day
Mark Rober
Joe Scott
Hoovie’s Garage
Lock Picking Lawyer

Guitar stuff:
Rhett Shull
Rick Beato
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 07-30-2022, 10:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,042
Posted By Tom.B
In the past, I was a huge proponent of separate...

In the past, I was a huge proponent of separate devices, however, when it came to an actual install, I went with a Victron inverter charger. There was some concern, but the technology that used to...
Forum: General Discussion 04-28-2022, 08:00 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,222
Posted By Tom.B
Thanks for this!

Thanks for this!
Forum: General Discussion 04-26-2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,222
Posted By Tom.B
This is true!

This is true!
Forum: General Discussion 04-20-2022, 08:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,222
Posted By Tom.B
Well, a lot of this is about gaining space and...

Well, a lot of this is about gaining space and losing starboard weight. I will look at the Torrids though. Thanks.
Forum: General Discussion 04-20-2022, 08:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,222
Posted By Tom.B
LoL… yea… there is that. Thanks. [emoji16]

LoL… yea… there is that. Thanks. [emoji16]
Forum: General Discussion 04-19-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,222
Posted By Tom.B
No... I was told there would be no maths...

No... I was told there would be no maths :rofl::rofl:
Forum: General Discussion 04-19-2022, 11:23 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,222
Posted By Tom.B
The genset would probably be the primary way to...

The genset would probably be the primary way to reheat the water. It isn't that I CAN'T hook it to the starboard engine... I just don't know if I WANT to. Setting aside that it adds several more...
Forum: General Discussion 04-18-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,222
Posted By Tom.B
This is the case. We don’t have a way to easily...

This is the case. We don’t have a way to easily use the engine to heat the water on this boat. So we will rely totally on shore, genset, or maybe even inverter (which honestly isn’t a high priority,...
Forum: General Discussion 04-17-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,222
Posted By Tom.B
And this is my point… Could I live easily with an...

And this is my point… Could I live easily with an 8g unit? I don’t know since I have had a 20g all these years, but maybe I am only using less than 25% of its capacity.
Forum: General Discussion 04-17-2022, 06:50 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,222
Posted By Tom.B
Thanks everyone. This is helpful. It is a...

Thanks everyone. This is helpful.

It is a bit scary jumping from a 20g down to an 8g. That’s a long way. I think we’ll be fine though. Bess is a little concerned that it would affect resale, but I...
Forum: General Discussion 04-16-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,222
Posted By Tom.B
This… and I have done zero routine maintenance to...

This… and I have done zero routine maintenance to it. Yes, that’s on me, but waiting only means that it will fail at some inopportune time AND won’t add any additional room for engine maintenance...
Forum: General Discussion 04-16-2022, 04:45 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,222
Posted By Tom.B
What size water heater?

I’m not sure I fully understand the “mixing” system or “mixing valve” thing. Can someone explain it, please?

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Nevermind… it was right there in the product description. Doh!

All Isotemp...
Forum: General Discussion 04-16-2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,222
Posted By Tom.B
What size water heater?

Hello team!

I am considering downsizing our water heater. Currently we have a 20g Raritan that is 22 years old. It’s just a matter of time before it fails. Anyway, it lives on the outboard side of...
Forum: General Discussion 03-16-2022, 05:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,870
Posted By Tom.B
Just curious... Wouldn't the Secret Service be...

Just curious... Wouldn't the Secret Service be the agency that would cover bank fraud/counterfeit checks?
Forum: General Discussion 12-15-2021, 08:44 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,966
Posted By Tom.B
I am considering one too... I was thinking of a...

I am considering one too... I was thinking of a 12V switch connected to a car horn. As an added layer for when we are onboard, I was thinking about adding a 120V AC float switch from Grainger (like...
Forum: Ocean Alexander 11-07-2021, 12:38 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 14,220
Posted By Tom.B
That is a little over $36,000US and that is a...

That is a little over $36,000US and that is a pretty good price. We are in the market for a full paint job too (thread pending). We had a job booked here in NC that was quoted at $40k (plus about...
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 11-06-2021, 03:16 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,520
Posted By Tom.B
It seems to be lost on some of you that the...

It seems to be lost on some of you that the marina closes at 5p and the restaurant does not open until 5p… so unless you must be there at 5p and dinghy up at 430p, there is no way to charge for...
Forum: General Discussion 11-01-2021, 09:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,258
Posted By Tom.B
Dan's right. Don't overthink this or you will...

Dan's right. Don't overthink this or you will never be happy with your situation. Step one is to get the right boat for you and your family. Don't buy it based on where you MIGHT go, buy the right...
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 10-26-2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,520
Posted By Tom.B
So, for the record… Joseph’s is one of the nicer...

So, for the record… Joseph’s is one of the nicer restaurants in the area and is always busy. Also, they don’t give a crap about boater access. It is barely a remainder in their overall business.
...
Forum: General Discussion 10-11-2021, 07:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,215
Posted By Tom.B
I’m with Porgy. I watch TV a lot and it would be...

I’m with Porgy. I watch TV a lot and it would be up all the time. It also seems like the quintessential “another thing to break”. However, if you are a minimal watcher, yea, maybe a hide-away is a...
Forum: Grand Banks 09-08-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,261
Posted By Tom.B
I would be inclined to design one myself. you can...

I would be inclined to design one myself. you can buy replacement nozzles for pressure washers. Not the color-coded plastic ones, but 3/8" stainless screw on ones. Three or four would likely be...
Forum: Taiwanese Makes 08-22-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,255
Posted By Tom.B
Try adding sour cream [emoji16]

Try adding sour cream [emoji16]
Forum: General Discussion 08-13-2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 13,901
Posted By Tom.B
You are going to pay up for the ability to walk...

You are going to pay up for the ability to walk in and buy what you want... when you want it. Yea, WM is not ideal, however, in my area it is the ONLY option. If we lose it, it will become a real...
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