Forum: General Maintenance
06-14-2018, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,054
SS tube bending
Someone ran into our boat this past winter while we were not on the boat causing a kink in our bow pulpit SS rail. They hit and ran so now have a repair job. Need to bend 1” SS tubing 90°. Am looking...
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
04-29-2018, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,070
Westerbeke Rotary Aire
We have a 10000 btu unit that runs perfectly for 23 minutes. It then shuts off and soon trips the 30 amp input breaker. If you let it set it will do the same thing all over again. I had an a-c...
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Forum: Kadey - Krogen
12-12-2015, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,732
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Forum: Anchors and Anchoring
09-27-2015, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,024
Simpson Lawrence horizon 900 windlass
My windlass motor is in need of a brush spring. Everything else looks ok but one of the four sponge broke. Looking for a couple if anyone has a parts motor.
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
10-14-2014, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,839
Heart 2000 Inverter/Charger
We have a Heart 2000 watt inverter charger that we use as our primary charger and the inverter to keep ac frig going. Here is my dilemma ....on ac power 30 amp the charger in the bulk mode puts out...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-25-2014, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,483
Antifouling Paint
We are in the process of stripping and repainting the bottom of our Krogen Manatee....7mph cruise. We will be cruising the Florida waters this winter and then beginning the first segment of our...
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
08-23-2014, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,298
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Forum: General Discussion
06-08-2014, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,369
Sewing Machine
I am looking to buy a portable industrial walking foot machine to make our screens. Looking for info and comments from those who have done this. eBay has many but would like to hear from someone who...
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Forum: Kadey - Krogen
02-15-2014, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,632
Just an update, Darcy and I purchased Kadey...
Just an update, Darcy and I purchased Kadey Krogen Manatee Summertime in December. We will living and cruising full time on her. Currently on west cost of Florida . Will be heading towards Maine...
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Forum: Liveaboards
12-16-2013, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 13,248
Folding bicycles
We are just beginning our cruising adventures and thinking about bicycles. Any comments about folding bikes would be appreciated. Any ones to keep away from?
Thanks
Wally and Darcy
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Forum: General Discussion
12-02-2013, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,989
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Forum: Power Systems
11-20-2013, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,454
Volvo tmd31a
We are looking at a boat with a Volvo TMD31A. It has 8500 hrs. We are a little concerned at the number of hours. Would appreciate any comments about longevity of this engine or costs of rebuild.
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Forum: Albin
11-12-2013, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,120
Marcasite
Found a 40' Albin on craigslist that indicated that the fuel tanks were marcasite. Could someone enlighten me as to what that material is?
Thanks Wally
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Forum: Ocean Alexander
10-25-2013, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 13,121
Cummins vt555
Any input to this engine. According to data sheet on Boatdiesel it is a non commercial use engine and annual usage on 300 hrs.
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Forum: Ocean Alexander
10-25-2013, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,124
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Forum: DeFever
10-25-2013, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,413
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Forum: DeFever
10-25-2013, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,413
Defever 41
My wife and I are looking at a Defever 41 as a live-aboard cruiser. Plan on doing the loop and the Islands. She is single engine with a bow thruster. Any comments would be helpful in our decision...
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Forum: Ocean Alexander
10-25-2013, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,124
Ocean Alexander 43
My wife and I (newbies) are looking at an single engine OA 43 to buy as our future home and cruiser. Our plans are to do the Great Loop. We like the interior space available for living compared with...
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Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts
10-14-2013, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,306
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Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts
08-29-2013, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,491
Island Trader
There is a 40' Island Trader/ Marine Trader up for sale. It does not look like any Marine Trader I have seen. Does anyone have and info on a Island Trader, where it was made etc.
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Forum: Other Makes
08-03-2013, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,289
Heritage 36
As a newbie I see a Heritage, Heritage East, and Heritage West Indies. Are any of these related or are they completely different. Where were they made? Thanks in advance. Wally
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Forum: Albin
06-14-2013, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,368
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Forum: Albin
06-12-2013, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,368
Present vs Albin
We are looking at both an Albin 43 and Present 42. Would like candid opinions of both as to quality of construction and resale values. Thanks from a pair of newbies
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Forum: General Discussion
06-11-2013, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 892
Education Requirements
Being newbies to the trawler world we are wondering if there are educational course requirements. Do states require them, insurance?
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Forum: Marlow - Mainship
06-02-2013, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,884
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