Recent content by alberto

My deck after sanding and oiling and other improvements

rogue waves very interesting BBC video and scientific explanation

Time ago I got these pictures from the web for an hydraulic system. Maybe interesting for you

I agree I installed 8 years ago an electronic one. No movable parts, so no sticking. One advantage is that it takes some time to activate and deactivate thus not activating with water moving in the bilge as your boat moves. I think is one of the most important safety components in a boat, and to...

thanks for the ideas. In line with Psneeld I am working in this solution, not sure. Points of cord attachment to both parts of the platform could be important.

this is very beautiful and impressive, but for side board folding. I am frustrated, as being a retired engineer i did not find easily a solution. I am thinking in making a wood model and play with forces and ropes... thank you very much

Hi, I have this pasarel in my boat, which results very heavy. I want to explore the possibility to recover it from the transom, with the ropes, folding it vertically, as just hanging straight from the mast is not very esthetic. Do you have any idea of design mechanism for recover with ropes or...

Epifanes High gloss. Stands but requires a coat every year for gloss particularly if you are in tropical area Very important if possible to reach close to 1mm thickness. This forces from bare wood to 5-7 coats. as you reach more coats it becomes darker. And a lot of patience

I have found in YouTube this very useful video that I agree totally by my own experience.

You have to do it with your tester and a long cable. 1.- set your tester to the "beep" position and test both poles. 2.- attach one of the poles to one probe. 3.- disconnect the cable to test from his position and attach the second probe. 4.- without tension (disconnect main switch) try...

weather station This one is very useful and not messy, about 7 years in use. Not sure if it is in the market today

Hi, In order to avoid to start de engine with the gearbox engaged, there is a lever on the side of the B&W activated by the clutch cable which activates a switch. Check the position with an electric tester. This should be good only for starting, not for stopping.

I would not have an off position. You can use the braker instead of an OFF position for testing, etc. Do you have beepers when the float switch activates? this is important. I have also a cycle counter, to see if I am not in the boat for days, if something has been wrong in the bilge.

Oh-not-again

The reason why I opened this thread is the following: Two years ago my neighbor was having visitors with kids. I was watching. He was in the fly and started the engines. An adult was there with a kid about 4 on his legs. The skipper came down to release the ropes, and suddenly in the fly...