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Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 14-12-2018, 12:50
Replies: 110
Views: 12,129
Posted By captainwireman
Re: Sailing Gloves? Yea or Nay?

I suggest never wear a hard hat or safety glasses when operating possibly dangerous stuff. as long as we are on the subject of tough. Geez, where is this thread going?
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 14-12-2018, 12:27
Replies: 110
Views: 12,129
Posted By captainwireman
Re: Sailing Gloves? Yea or Nay?

We are always required to wear gloves in an industrial work area. Not leather but the new generation mechanics style. What a blessing these are. Dexterity is superb, soaking wet is no problem, I find...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-12-2018, 14:26
Replies: 153
Views: 33,111
Posted By captainwireman
Re: Simple, Effective Bird Deterrent--Finally!

Easy there name caller, I did not lie when I posted the birds got used to the recordings. Hey, I am all kinds of happy for you and I do hope your system works forever.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-12-2018, 09:07
Replies: 153
Views: 33,111
Posted By captainwireman
Re: Simple, Effective Bird Deterrent--Finally!

My experience at a high electrical use facility with a lot of electrical gear in outside areas is the birds will get comfortable with these recordings in time. These birds actually started nests. My...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 12-11-2018, 04:42
Replies: 20
Views: 5,293
Posted By captainwireman
Re: Keeping your feet dry without boots

Why recommend something that might work?
Forum: Regional Forums and Groups 13-05-2018, 16:13
Replies: 34
Views: 16,923
Posted By captainwireman
Re: How to get rid of a rat on board

Yes, they can be most clever. I had Norway rats that loved the avocado tree and my house for bathroom facilities and general hell raising.

I would find the spring traps sprung and the bait gone...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-03-2018, 20:21
Replies: 0
Views: 771
Posted By captainwireman
2GM20FC Yanmar

What are the specs and proper method to check cylinder compression on this engine? You may not believe this but I am getting conflicting methods . Thanks in advance.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-02-2018, 22:12
Replies: 0
Views: 932
Posted By captainwireman
Autopilot Drive connection

I have a 10M dean with mechanical cable driven rudder connected to the opposite rudder with a cross bar tube. I am researching and I feel the strongest point with no play would be directly to the...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 17-11-2017, 04:34
Replies: 23
Views: 7,727
Posted By captainwireman
Re: Great addition to the galley sink

Yes, but the greatest ideas had to start somewhere! Thanks fo posting.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-11-2017, 06:02
Replies: 21
Views: 4,427
Posted By captainwireman
Re: 12V LED Strip not lighting up

Sounds like you solved the problem. I would NEVER tell anyone what to do but I once troubleshot one of those cigarette lighter style 12 V convenience female outlets. Replaced the receptacle, cleaned...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-10-2017, 13:55
Replies: 8
Views: 3,093
Posted By captainwireman
Re: New Fuel polishing system - your advice needed...

Has anyone tried agitating and blasting the sides and bottom with a wand shooting compressed air? If you have the ability/room for this I would think it would be most effective but I thought I would...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-07-2017, 18:13
Replies: 1
Views: 1,023
Posted By captainwireman
Best color/type of topside paint for tropical conditions

I got burned when the "two part epoxy" topsides paint turned out to be housepaint. Water under the bridge and a lesson learned. Yet another lesson was a dark color is not a good choice.What is the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-07-2017, 21:09
Replies: 10
Views: 5,826
Posted By captainwireman
Protection of VHF radio antenna from lightning

My dear friend Mother Nature burned my sweet new Shakespeare antenna to a burnt matchstick. Thinking of putting a well grounded copper pipe for a lightning rod ( theory that high voltage mostly...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-07-2017, 20:51
Replies: 2
Views: 925
Posted By captainwireman
Lightning Strike Time To Upgrade

If your solar got fried but the panels were protected by a PWM conditioner that did fry, what would you upgrade into? I have really no concern with price if the quality is superior. I understand...
Forum: Powered Boats 26-06-2017, 18:24
Replies: 10
Views: 2,177
Posted By captainwireman
Re: North SFO to SEA

I made dozen or so deliveries up that route. Be prepared. I can't remember one that didn't pound the crew and shatter the wannabe. Certainly look for the weather windows and my personal wishes for...
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-06-2017, 17:26
Replies: 31
Views: 7,634
Posted By captainwireman
Re: Copper ground plate lighting electrode

CAUTION!
On the IACS Conductivity scale copper rates at 100%
Phosphor bronze comes in at 15%

In the TE-4 Lightening Protection PDF they caution using standing rigging because of the fittings....
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-06-2017, 12:55
Replies: 31
Views: 7,634
Posted By captainwireman
Re: Copper ground plate lighting electrode

Great information. My cat got hit but most everything was disconnected except that sweet new Shakespeare antenna
:banghead:
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-06-2017, 11:51
Replies: 31
Views: 7,634
Posted By captainwireman
Copper ground plate lighting electrode

Will the copper in the plate prevent marine growth or does it need regular cleaning? How about securing a length of bare copper wire under the waterline and securing this to the standing rigging...
Forum: Challenges 18-06-2017, 20:56
Replies: 24
Views: 4,749
Posted By captainwireman
Re: Trivia for the day

Question: What is a word made up of 4 letters, yet is also made up of 3. Sometimes is written with 9 letters, and then with 4. Rarely consists of 6, and never is written with 5?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-06-2017, 04:53
Replies: 1
Views: 981
Posted By captainwireman
Mixing elbow bolts 2GM20F

Can anyone help me with the 4 mounting bolts size and length. I have access to grade 8 and I would very much want to have them with me when I go down to my cat for the replacement. Not being there...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-05-2017, 19:22
Replies: 25
Views: 3,963
Posted By captainwireman
Re: Soundproofing Basics

I purchased this wood local!y at less of a price than the lowest grade of pine in the states. I am very fortunate to have roomy and accessible engine​ compartments. My question is next to impossible,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-05-2017, 19:05
Replies: 25
Views: 3,963
Posted By captainwireman
Re: Soundproofing Basics

The half rotten spongy bad fitting plywood is far less dense than the fine Santa Maria. Similar but slightly less dense than Sugar Maple.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-05-2017, 18:51
Replies: 25
Views: 3,963
Posted By captainwireman
Re: Soundproofing Basics

Yes sir. I intend to utilize their products if the noise reduction is not substantial enough. As I stated, it is going to get spendy with shipping and everything else so it is kind of a last option...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-05-2017, 05:30
Replies: 25
Views: 3,963
Posted By captainwireman
Re: Soundproofing Basics

The engine compartments are actually quarter births. I will use them for gear and supply storage. A very difficult question to answer but your rep!y gives me enough confidence to see what I get. I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-05-2017, 18:35
Replies: 25
Views: 3,963
Posted By captainwireman
Soundproofing Basics

I am redoing my engine compartments with a hardwood (Santa Maria). I intend to tongue and groove, cut to shape to match the existing semi rotten plywood, and seal the edges to the hull and sole with...
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