Forum: General Discussion
01-01-2021, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,680
Don't give away your boat.
If you use the towing boat's line you may have given him salvage rights - use your owe line. Most of the time the towing boat will use a hip connection requiring little line, but prepare to have...
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Forum: Anchors and Anchoring
01-01-2021, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 5,226
Use of Aero Kroil
Aero Kroil is an amazing penetrating lubricant, especially for rusted metal. Seldom sold in local stores, but available from the manufacturer (Kano Labs) on line at Penetrating-Lubricating Oils...
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Forum: Power Systems
12-09-2020, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,913
Engine Survey
Without a doubt, a thorough engine survey is the best thing you can do from a really good surveyor. The best Cat guy in the US is Tim Caruso in Stuart, FL. The cost to have him come is nothing...
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Forum: Power Systems
11-16-2020, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,215
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Forum: Anchors and Anchoring
10-18-2020, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 187
Views: 9,537
The dangers of nylon rodes with anti-chaffing
Some time ago after a serious hurricane many boats were lost due to the breaking of nylon anchor rodes where anti-chafing gear was used. One of the major rope manufactures did research on this and...
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Forum: Power Systems
10-13-2020, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,093
Replacing Racor Filters
Racor recommends replacing the filters after 500 hours. Their concern is that the filter will begin to disintegrate at some point.
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Forum: Power Systems
10-10-2020, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,093
How filters work
First of all, there are two Micron ratings. One is Abolute and the other is Standard. Most ratings are standard, but Cat does use absolute. Standard rating uses an averaging formula meaning some...
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Forum: Power Systems
10-10-2020, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,991
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Forum: Anchors and Anchoring
09-14-2020, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 187
Views: 9,537
The Art Of Anchoring
THE ART OF ANCHORING
It takes skill, experience, and good judgement. Many of the variables are not under the control of the captain of the vessel such as weather, the condition of the sea bed...
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Forum: Anchors and Anchoring
09-12-2020, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,108
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Forum: Anchors and Anchoring
09-06-2020, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 4,015
Taking anchors in a small boat
If you expect to have to take out a second anchor in a dinghy to back up your primary anchor consider adding 50 feet of line between the anchor and anchor chain. it is much easier to handle in a...
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-02-2020, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,432
Belt Guards
I had twin Cat engines with Perforated metal covers. I kept the metal frames and replaced the Perforated metal covers with clear Lexan which is hinged and can easily be moved out of they way. When...
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-31-2020, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,540
Cat engine oil pressure
Best advice would be from a Caterpilare dealer that works with marine engines. Tim Caruso who is the most knowlegable Cat marine engine surveyor in the world is in FL and can be contacted by visiting...
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Forum: Anchors and Anchoring
08-31-2020, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 4,015
Weight of the chain is important as the strength
The weight of the chain is important in keeping the catenary close to the bottom of the seabed. When the wind or current changes direction it will often pull out the anchor. Weight is what makes it...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-22-2020, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,787
Dielectric grease
Dielectric grease is an insulator and not appropriate for metal-to-metal connections.
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-12-2020, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,230
Snap Disc Temperature Alarms
This is in answer to a personal email asking "What is a snap disc temperature alarm?". These are stainless normally-open sensors about the size of a fat quarter that close when the termprerture to...
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Forum: Grand Banks
08-09-2020, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 24,187
Single Engine GBs
The original Grand Banks boats were all single engine, but customers demanded twins. The one I was on was a delivery from Miami to St. Petersburg and was 370 HP. It had a bow thruster run by...
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Forum: Grand Banks
08-09-2020, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,154
Exhaust hose
I suggest you replace the hose with fiberglass pipe (not PVC) which is lighter weight and longer lasting. You can use pipe hanger strap which is galvanized and can be attached to overhead beams. You...
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-08-2020, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,230
Double hose clamps
I appreciate the feed back and the opportunity for dialogue. I do use double hose clamps on connections under the water line IF there is enough space. I don't in other locations for several reasons....
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-07-2020, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,230
Hose clamps failure can sink a boat
One day I took my boat out for a short ride with several friends and at the end of the trip I ran it up to full WOT as I do at least once a month to check the performance and temperatures. This time...
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Forum: Grand Banks
08-07-2020, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 24,187
Single vs twin engines
The 42' GB with a single Cat 3208 will cruise at 12 knots and have so much room in the engine room it is hard to believe. A single engine has a lot more benefits then we probably give it credit. Not...
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Forum: Grand Banks
08-07-2020, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,884
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
08-04-2020, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,385
Monitor brightness
Power is part of the issue. Use a 120 volt AC version. Second, make your own sunshield with black foam board and tape.
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-04-2020, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,182
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-03-2020, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,182
Using a shop vac to suspend duel in thd tank
I would like to think no one is foolish enough to do this with gas, but I know one who might try it. Many years ago when I was the service manage of a boat yard we had a customer and three guests...
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