Forum: Power Systems
08-10-2019, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,282
I haven't been able to find aluminum pencil...
I haven't been able to find aluminum pencil anodes - even at BoatZincs.com. Instead I have gone to using magnesium in fresh water and zinc in salt water. Aluminum for the shaft and transom are...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-10-2019, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 13,169
Hiring brute strength is a good start but...
Hiring brute strength is a good start but strength alone can be a problem. If your 8D's are flooded lead acid they may have leaked some over the years of use. They weigh a lot and it is often...
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Forum: Island Gypsy/Halvorsen Designs
07-26-2019, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 141
Views: 78,988
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Forum: General Discussion
07-23-2019, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 105
Views: 11,874
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Forum: Anchors and Anchoring
07-08-2019, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,261
Joining Chain Links
Don't cut the chain. In my opinion you are just asking for trouble. Might be real or might be imagined. I looked at every option for joining 5/16" BBB lengths and settled on a peening link. It...
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Forum: Power Systems
06-15-2019, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 7,786
Oil Burn
My Cummins 6BT burns 1 quart over 150 hours. Now has 3800 hours.
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Forum: General Discussion
04-12-2019, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 19,502
Battery Replacement
Thanks again to everyone who commented on golf cart battery brands. I just finished the conversion and I wanted to give everyone an update (picture attached). I decided on the Crown brand at 220...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-29-2019, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 19,502
Battery Replacement
Thank you to everyone. I greatly appreciate the information. Will look in person this weekend. Nice wiring project coming up as well.
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Forum: General Discussion
03-28-2019, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 19,502
Advice on Golf Cart Battery Brands
I'm in the process of replacing two 8D flooded lead acid batteries with six GC2 Golf cart batteries. I want to stay with flooded lead acid. The brands I am looking at all have about the same price...
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Forum: Cruising and Events - Interior Waters
03-11-2019, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 6,721
Cruising
We will be leaving Knoxville, TN early April, cruising to Apalachicola, FL and return end of May. Nice way to enjoy spring.
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
03-01-2019, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,607
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Forum: General Discussion
02-19-2019, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 15,977
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Forum: General Discussion
02-18-2019, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 15,977
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-22-2018, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,638
Interior Finish
Recently refinished several interior areas. I think the wood is walnut with varnish on top. Removed the varnish with Pettit varnish thinner, mixed Pettit Flagship gloss and Pettit satin and applied...
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Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage
11-09-2018, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,923
Winterizing
We are in Eastern Tennessee and winterize in the water from December to mid March. Most of the time it is a wasted exercise but there are times when it stays in the single digits for several days...
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Forum: Cruising and Events - East Coast
10-22-2018, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,940
I might see things a little differently. I...
I might see things a little differently. I suggest you plan an extended cruise of 4-6 months to allow you to adapt to the cruising life style. There is a certain rhythm to cruising and an enjoyment...
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Forum: Cruising and Events - Gulf Coast
09-25-2018, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 7,890
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
09-24-2018, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 8,695
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Forum: Cruising and Events - Gulf Coast
09-24-2018, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 7,890
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
09-24-2018, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 8,695
My arrangement is two 8D's. One is house and...
My arrangement is two 8D's. One is house and start. The other is Aux with windlass and thruster connected. When starting main engine I use a momentary switch to parallel the two batteries.
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Forum: General Discussion
09-24-2018, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,324
Talking Trash
No glass beer bottles! You might have just crossed the line.:) Is nothing sacred anymore...
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Forum: Anchors and Anchoring
09-18-2018, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,676
Anchor Rode
I have a Muir Cougar with 3/16 BBB. 150' of all galvanized chain worked well for us in the Chesapeake and many other places. Let out more chain than you think necessary. Install a raw water wash...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-14-2018, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 4,377
Generator Replacement
Replaced 6.5 kw Westerbeke with 6.5 kw Phasor using boat yard fork lift. Cost $10,000. Good move.
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Forum: Island Gypsy/Halvorsen Designs
05-09-2017, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 141
Views: 78,988
Good looking boat, Ken. Doubt that you have a...
Good looking boat, Ken. Doubt that you have a shortage of space. With my boat at 32' I could almost put two of mine in your boat with only a small amount hanging over the transom.
Wayne
Journey
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Forum: Island Gypsy/Halvorsen Designs
05-09-2017, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 141
Views: 78,988
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