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Forum: Other Trawler Systems 01-05-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 42
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Posted By bgillroy
Be aware that boat movement vibration will...

Be aware that boat movement vibration will eventually open the seal within pex fittings leading to leaks. Carvers 20 yrs old experiencing this phenomenon as example.

Bill Gillroy
Maka Honu
42 PH...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 01-05-2023, 08:12 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,437
Posted By bgillroy
Peggy, trying to reach you on PM basis via phone...

Peggy, trying to reach you on PM basis via phone or text. Like to chat on speaking opportunity mtoa . Thanks.

Bill gillroy
MTOA. AGLCA
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Forum: General Maintenance 11-06-2022, 11:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,205
Posted By bgillroy
Sumps thing of passed. Go with whale gulper...

Sumps thing of passed. Go with whale gulper pumps. Installed 3 whale six years ago.no maint no box to clean. Terrific upgrade to the old crap being sold.

Bill Gillroy
Maka Honu
42 PH Trawler...
Forum: General Discussion 11-04-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,839
Posted By bgillroy
Pete. Unless you want engine shutdown at the most...

Pete. Unless you want engine shutdown at the most inopertune times repeatedly hire marine fuel company have them drain both/ clean fuel and get rid water. Longer you leave in tanks bottom sludge will...
Forum: General Maintenance 10-17-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,530
Posted By bgillroy
The 'buzzer' are at helm station not near engine.

The 'buzzer' are at helm station not near engine.
Forum: General Maintenance 10-17-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By bgillroy
We replaced both VF with marine elegance on Peggy...

We replaced both VF with marine elegance on Peggy Halls advice...6 years no problems. We wired end of new to end of old and pulled it through. Two man job. You go with Raritan marine elegance upgrade...
Forum: Taiwanese Makes 10-17-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,222
Posted By bgillroy
Just since you said tank appears new. Check...

Just since you said tank appears new. Check welds. Tank seam welds should have full penetration. Root fill pass and cap. Check baffles. If baffles appear just tack welded in 3 o r 4 places vs full...
Forum: Liveaboards 10-17-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,157
Posted By bgillroy
Dont hang weight on dynamic rails....flex...

Dont hang weight on dynamic rails....flex will.break stanchion seals lead to water incursion. We built 2 x 3. 3/4 starboard platform on 4 inch riser. Attached it to rails with u bolts. No stress on...
Forum: General Discussion 10-14-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,867
Posted By bgillroy
Seevee, look into Whale diaphragm pumps. We no...

Seevee, look into Whale diaphragm pumps. We no longer have gray water float pump boxes for or rule type bilge pumps. Bullet proof pumps with auto switches, no issues since 2017.
Forum: General Discussion 10-14-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,088
Posted By bgillroy
Oil Gypsy, I would suggest to you that you focus...

Oil Gypsy, I would suggest to you that you focus 100% of your effort first on lining out the performance specs you need. Ask for help. Get a tek expert, but do that first.
Next step evaluate...
Forum: General Discussion 07-22-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,008
Posted By bgillroy
Salt w washdown is for cleaning your gear when...

Salt w washdown is for cleaning your gear when hauling the anchor. A MUST have.
Forum: Liveaboards 06-03-2022, 06:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,152
Posted By bgillroy
Boat US publishes the list of top causes of fires...

Boat US publishes the list of top causes of fires aboard. Yup, electric appliances like stoves top list. Propane stoves nope.
Propane when properly installed provides far better cooking and is far...
Forum: Financial Matters and Red Tape 06-03-2022, 06:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,336
Posted By bgillroy
You would be well served in today's challenging...

You would be well served in today's challenging insurance environment by securing the expert advice and recommendations of a full lines marine insurance broker. You'll learn a bunch.
Forum: General Discussion 06-03-2022, 06:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,275
Posted By bgillroy
You can contact mfr and they may provide a nozzle...

You can contact mfr and they may provide a nozzle with larger orifice. For steaks we push down regulator knob to get max flow and high heat to sear.
Forum: General Discussion 05-28-2022, 03:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,479
Posted By bgillroy
Correction Phasor.

Correction Phasor.
Forum: General Discussion 05-28-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,479
Posted By bgillroy
I'd skip Onan go with either NL or Pulsar. Top...

I'd skip Onan go with either NL or Pulsar. Top picks for good tech reasons. Buy gensets at boat shows .
Forum: General Discussion 05-28-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,698
Posted By bgillroy
Go with kahlenburg. See and hear horns on their...

Go with kahlenburg. See and hear horns on their website. Great horns.
Forum: General Discussion 05-28-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,239
Posted By bgillroy
STEINER ! Well worth the cost.

STEINER ! Well worth the cost.
Forum: General Maintenance 05-23-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,530
Posted By bgillroy
Everyone thinks HE. Likely a hose leak. Head...

Everyone thinks HE. Likely a hose leak. Head gasket leak is remote. If HE is newer having been replaced normal service life, suspect exh gasket discharge end.
Forum: General Maintenance 05-23-2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,530
Posted By bgillroy
Make sure petcock on forward end of exhaust...

Make sure petcock on forward end of exhaust manifold is closed tight to your feel. Don't use tool.
Forum: General Maintenance 05-23-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,530
Posted By bgillroy
If it's an le120 your gasket between discharge...

If it's an le120 your gasket between discharge end xhaust manifold and exhaust elbow may be failing. You may be shipping a ntifreeze out withdraw water exhaust.
Forum: General Discussion 02-21-2022, 06:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,249
Posted By bgillroy
Buying an expensive yacht without a competent...

Buying an expensive yacht without a competent survey is great way to step in xxxt.
Forum: General Discussion 02-21-2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,249
Posted By bgillroy
Typically the out of water inspection is followed...

Typically the out of water inspection is followed by the sea trial. So when surveyor made his report what did he say? The surveyor would document operational variants to specs.
Forum: General Discussion 02-21-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 560
Posted By bgillroy
Bill gladding jacksonville, credentialed...

Bill gladding jacksonville, credentialed rofessional great work at it for many years.
Forum: General Discussion 02-21-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,182
Posted By bgillroy
Post on defever boat owners club website blog....

Post on defever boat owners club website blog. Join the D club.
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