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Forum: General Discussion 01-01-2021, 02:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,680
Posted By Mike Negley
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...
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 01-01-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,226
Posted By Mike Negley
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...
Forum: Power Systems 12-09-2020, 10:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,913
Posted By Mike Negley
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...
Forum: Power Systems 11-16-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,215
Posted By Mike Negley
Cat 3126 Engines. I had a pair of these in a GB 50' trawler ran perfect.

The best Cat engine surveyor in the world is in Stuart FL. Name is Tim Caruso and he only does Cat marine engines. Visit his website at Marine Diesel Anallaysts, Inc. and read his biography (Cat...
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 10-18-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 9,537
Posted By Mike Negley
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...
Forum: Power Systems 10-13-2020, 07:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,093
Posted By Mike Negley
Replacing Racor Filters

Racor recommends replacing the filters after 500 hours. Their concern is that the filter will begin to disintegrate at some point.
Forum: Power Systems 10-10-2020, 02:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,093
Posted By Mike Negley
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...
Forum: Power Systems 10-10-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,991
Posted By Mike Negley
Do not store transmission belts in the engine...

Do not store transmission belts in the engine room. Heat kills their longevity.
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 09-14-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 9,537
Posted By Mike Negley
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...
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 09-12-2020, 03:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,108
Posted By Mike Negley
Preventing anchor pullout in shifing winds

Set two anchors in a straight line using two seperate rodes with the boat in the middle and both roads connected at the bow. Expect some twisting.
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 09-06-2020, 07:05 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,015
Posted By Mike Negley
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...
Forum: General Maintenance 09-02-2020, 04:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,432
Posted By Mike Negley
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...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-31-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,540
Posted By Mike Negley
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...
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 08-31-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,015
Posted By Mike Negley
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...
Forum: General Discussion 08-22-2020, 07:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,787
Posted By Mike Negley
Dielectric grease

Dielectric grease is an insulator and not appropriate for metal-to-metal connections.
Forum: General Maintenance 08-12-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,230
Posted By Mike Negley
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...
Forum: Grand Banks 08-09-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,187
Posted By Mike Negley
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...
Forum: Grand Banks 08-09-2020, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,154
Posted By Mike Negley
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...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-08-2020, 12:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,230
Posted By Mike Negley
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....
Forum: General Maintenance 08-07-2020, 01:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,230
Posted By Mike Negley
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...
Forum: Grand Banks 08-07-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,187
Posted By Mike Negley
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...
Forum: Grand Banks 08-07-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,884
Posted By Mike Negley
GB hulls are not displacement boats. They can be pushed faster with more horsepower

A GB is considered a semi planning hull. With more horsepower you can get them to semi-plane along with a lot more fuel consumption. The old 1.3 times the waterline length was never a scientific...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 08-04-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,385
Posted By Mike Negley
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.
Forum: General Maintenance 08-04-2020, 07:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,182
Posted By Mike Negley
Proper rubber for oil pumps

You need to use Nitrile rubber vanes in the oil pump or switch to a gear pump.
Forum: General Maintenance 08-03-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,182
Posted By Mike Negley
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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