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Forum: Other Trawler Systems 02-16-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,507
Posted By Frank60
Lube a seacock? Another thing to add to my list!...

Lube a seacock? Another thing to add to my list! I'm on freshwater and have never lubed the seacocks. I'm sure this will sound dumb to those that know what to do, but how do you even do that?...
Forum: General Maintenance 02-09-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,814
Posted By Frank60
On a related point, has anyone found a good wood...

On a related point, has anyone found a good wood filler that matches the teak or any way to do a repair that blends in? I have a couple dings in my galley floor that I need to repair before...
Forum: General Discussion 10-27-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,505
Posted By Frank60
Ditto. Dry and clean.

Ditto. Dry and clean.
Forum: General Discussion 05-20-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,057
Posted By Frank60
On the lake where I am, there’s a company that...

On the lake where I am, there’s a company that you can hire to spray the dock monthly. They use a product called Essentria. You can get it on Amazon. It looks to be natural oils. We’re not free...
Forum: General Discussion 05-05-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,105
Posted By Frank60
We have a counter top toaster over that we hauled...

We have a counter top toaster over that we hauled out when we needed it. Then I realized (after 3 years) that our microwave was a convection combo. Started using it. Seems to do everything the...
Forum: General Discussion 11-21-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,543
Posted By Frank60
There's a section in this article that makes some...

There's a section in this article that makes some good points about towing.

https://boattest.com/article/boat-buddies-myths-boating-friends
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 11-14-2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,438
Posted By Frank60
I've noticed that NoFlex keeps down the odor if...

I've noticed that NoFlex keeps down the odor if you use it according to instructions. However, if I'm away from the boat for a couple of weeks, it does smell when I flush. Then I usually put in...
Forum: General Maintenance 10-18-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,128
Posted By Frank60
Anywhere that you want the bond to be permanent. ...

Anywhere that you want the bond to be permanent. It should be though of as an adhesive, not a sealant. That's the purpose of the stuff. Use it only in places that you never (or should never) have...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 06-13-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,449
Posted By Frank60
Recent video by Nigel Calder: ...

Recent video by Nigel Calder:

https://youtu.be/cN_fTL_0r_8
Forum: General Discussion 04-24-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,959
Posted By Frank60
New one on me - anchor release technique

I've read probably a hundred articles and posts on anchoring, and this is a new one on me. Anyone every try this or something similar? Thoughts? Seems like you're counting a lot on that zip...
Forum: Power Systems 02-12-2022, 09:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,581
Posted By Frank60
My shafts are off center and was having trouble...

My shafts are off center and was having trouble with proper seals. Investigated Tides, but Tides recommends that your shaft be within 1/8 inch of center to use their lip seal. After consulting...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 02-12-2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,108
Posted By Frank60
Boat Electrics Course

Highly recommend the boat electrics course at boathowto.com. Useful course if you're rewiring your boat whether doing it yourself or to validate that your electrician actually knows what they are...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 02-04-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,754
Posted By Frank60
I have a Xantrex charger that I thought was dead...

I have a Xantrex charger that I thought was dead from water spray from a failing shaft seal. The technician did something to 'reset' it. Been working great for 2 years since then. One caveat is...
Forum: General Discussion 02-01-2022, 09:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,075
Posted By Frank60
Anyone have experience with dreamyachtcharter? ...

Anyone have experience with dreamyachtcharter? We were thinking to charter in the Florida Keys with them. The challenge is that they do not maintain current pictures of the boats. The one we're...
Forum: General Discussion 01-10-2022, 10:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,608
Posted By Frank60
I used wake boat ballast bags: ...

I used wake boat ballast bags: https://www.leadwake.com/collections/frontpage

They are 'encapsulated', have handles, decent price and free shipping over $50. They're (relatively) easy to move...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 11-15-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,506
Posted By Frank60
A mechanic once told me that many cases of damper...

A mechanic once told me that many cases of damper plate rattle that he's seen are actually the engine running rough at idle. Something causing a misfire and often fixed by changing plugs or wires...
Forum: General Discussion 09-20-2021, 08:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,723
Posted By Frank60
I replaced mine a couple years ago using Lexan. ...

I replaced mine a couple years ago using Lexan. From my research, I found that acrylic/plexi is more brittle but more scratch resistant. Lexan/polycarb is more break resistant but scratches more...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-15-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,835
Posted By Frank60
Boat ownership is a never ending game of 'whack a...

Boat ownership is a never ending game of 'whack a mole'. As soon as you 'whack' one problem, guess what? Another one pops up. Have fun and keep whacking!!
Forum: General Discussion 08-07-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,788
Posted By Frank60
This is a great question. We were just ready to...

This is a great question. We were just ready to make the move to a slightly larger boat and probably a trawler ourselves when the market went crazy. We've delayed our plans hoping that things...
Forum: Power Systems 08-02-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,811
Posted By Frank60
The line of 'black paint' was probably carbon...

The line of 'black paint' was probably carbon spray. If the seal is not sealing completely, you can get a fine water spray that will take some carbon with it and make an ugly black line. See...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 08-02-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,262
Posted By Frank60
Peggie, Thanks for the instructions. I've...

Peggie,

Thanks for the instructions. I've been following your posts for quite a while as I've already done a bunch of work on my vacuflush system. That's how I knew about the raritan hose. ...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 08-01-2021, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,262
Posted By Frank60
I think that I found the tank fitting. Appears...

I think that I found the tank fitting. Appears to be Dometic which would be consistent with the rest of the system which is vacuflush.
...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 07-31-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,262
Posted By Frank60
Some kind of sealant on sanitary hoses

I'm in the process of changing my sanitary hoses as they've started to smell. The hoses on the pump out have some kind of sealant on them. I'm guessing this isn't original but added by a PO trying...
Forum: General Maintenance 05-23-2021, 10:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,599
Posted By Frank60
After softening adhesive with acetone, spray the...

After softening adhesive with acetone, spray the surface with goo gone before the acetone evaporates. It prevents the balls of adhesive from sticking again. Then wash with soapy water. I’ve used...
Forum: General Discussion 05-09-2021, 09:25 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,162
Posted By Frank60
I'm in the same position as the OP and have the...

I'm in the same position as the OP and have the same questions. So this thread has been very helpful. I currently own a 40 foot boat on an inland lake and looking to move to the ocean for the...
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