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      Fleming replied to the thread Should I replace the dynaplate?.
      What is it's purpose in your system? Is it being used for an SSB ground plane/counterpoise? Is it for lightning protection? Is your boat...
    • Fleming
      Fleming replied to the thread Dark blue liquid in bilge.
      I thought it looked familiar but couldn't place it. I agree. Maybe a punctured can from a locker.
    • Fleming
      Fleming replied to the thread Fuse in ground wire..
      You're fine in removing it as long as you verify that the positive side has overcurrent protection. Not needed to do both, and ABYC says...
    • Fleming
      Fleming replied to the thread Mainship Stringer Moisture.
      I'll offer another perspective. Condemning a boat based only on a moisture meter is a fools errand. I can measure moisture somewhere in...
    • Fleming
      I would just empty the water tanks. For the fuel tanks make sure you have an additive to prevent microbe growth but one summer shouldn't...
    • Fleming
      Fleming replied to the thread Prop struts.
      Looks pretty far gone to me. And yes, it looks like possible stray current corrosion. I hope you got that problem sorted out before you...
    • Fleming
      I would use the extra zinc. No harm in over protecting your shaft, but you don't want to leave the brass (40% zinc, they're brass not...
    • Fleming
      Fleming replied to the thread Shaft Anodes.
      There's no danger of overprotecting your shaft and prop with an extra anode.
    • Fleming
      Fleming replied to the thread Thru hull bonding.
      No, that's wrong. As stated above the AC grounding conductor should be connected to the DC negative system in one place, the engine...
    • Fleming
      Fleming replied to the thread Survey Issues.
      Like some of the others said, this post is meaningless without the details. Sometimes the condition of the survey environment prevents...
    • Fleming
      To be ABYC compliant the overboard vent has to be at the bottom of the propane locker because the gas is heavier than air. The lid must...
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