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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-09-2021, 12:20
Replies: 10
Views: 1,130
Posted By FL Dan
Re: Refit and boat work recommendations on West Florida coast?

Certainly can’t hurt to try that route.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-09-2021, 12:07
Replies: 10
Views: 1,130
Posted By FL Dan
Re: Refit and boat work recommendations on West Florida coast?

Worth an inquiry call to Embree Marine, St. Petersburg.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-02-2021, 10:56
Replies: 56
Views: 7,798
Posted By FL Dan
Re: Not another portable generator thread!

If interested in running Honda generator off propane, Genconnex markets a nicely done conversion: https://genconnexdirect.net/honda_generator_propane_kits.htm
I have three of them.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 31-07-2020, 09:26
Replies: 5
Views: 845
Posted By FL Dan
Re: What Anchor is This?

I used one for many years on a 43 foot trawler, west coast of FL, Keys, and Bahamas. Worked great and never failed us. The group of "modern design" anchors has come along since then and I’d think...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-01-2020, 09:13
Replies: 11
Views: 3,096
Posted By FL Dan
Re: Charter information / San Juan Islands

Chartered out of Anacortes, WA with Anacortes Yacht Charters many years ago
(Krogen 42). Everything went perfectly smooth, and as advertised. Can’t comment as to your question about dates.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 03-01-2020, 12:46
Replies: 14
Views: 1,890
Posted By FL Dan
Re: What is happening to my heat exchanger?

"tape", not "tale"
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-12-2019, 09:41
Replies: 14
Views: 1,890
Posted By FL Dan
Re: What is happening to my heat exchanger?

Threads cut right through the Teflon tale and conductivity is not an issue. For peace of mind, just do a quick continuity check with a VOM.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-07-2019, 12:40
Replies: 15
Views: 4,008
Posted By FL Dan
Re: Fuel tank access port

Take a look at this site. They have an interesting tank access "answer":
https://www.seabuilt.com/
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 30-08-2018, 14:46
Replies: 33
Views: 3,840
Posted By FL Dan
Re: Switch chain or separate rode when switching anchors?

To think outside the box... Many years ago there were very well done articles by a gentleman referred to as Capt. Wil on a trawler site. He did a lot of trial and error research on anchoring,...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-04-2018, 06:26
Replies: 109
Views: 13,451
Posted By FL Dan
Re: How to Make a Suitcase Generator Safe for Storage Below?

Running gas out of carburetor on Honda eu2000i... There’s an on and off switch on the generator. When it’s turned OFF two things happen: the fuel line is shut off and the spark plug is grounded...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-11-2017, 02:35
Replies: 229
Views: 32,231
Posted By FL Dan
Re: Excuse me sir, don‘t wanna lowball but...

I have to chuckle at myself over an experience many years ago when I was trying to sell my sailboat, private listing, no broker. A fellow called and made an offer, sight unseen, except for having...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-10-2017, 08:25
Replies: 160
Views: 38,499
Posted By FL Dan
Re: Which Cat to Buy?

Perry 43. (Australian cat)
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-10-2017, 11:52
Replies: 22
Views: 11,481
Posted By FL Dan
Re: How to Remove PoliGlow

3M Adhesive Remover. The stuff was used on a boat of mine twenty or so years ago. Most detailers wanted nothing to do with it because the job is such a pain. One guy agreed, but said that this was...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-08-2017, 14:55
Replies: 2
Views: 731
Posted By FL Dan
Re: St. Pete/Tampa Generator Sales & Installation

https://yachtpowerproducts.com/
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-08-2017, 14:54
Replies: 2
Views: 731
Posted By FL Dan
Re: St. Pete/Tampa Generator Sales & Installation

Yacht Power Products, St. Pete
Forum: Other 02-04-2017, 07:47
Replies: 9
Views: 6,884
Posted By FL Dan
Re: west coast FL anchorages.

Correction... Active Captain info displayed via Garmin BlueChart app. Not sure if that info may be displayed directly from Active Captain app.
Forum: Other 02-04-2017, 07:32
Replies: 9
Views: 6,884
Posted By FL Dan
Re: west coast FL anchorages.

Get the Active Captain app. Great info.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-01-2017, 07:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,271
Posted By FL Dan
Re: Marine electricians in SW FL

JTB Marine. St. Pete.
https://www.jtbmarine.com/
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-12-2016, 09:49
Replies: 3
Views: 1,173
Posted By FL Dan
Re: Tampa Bay/Bradenton Surveyor?

Adrian Volney. https://adrianvolney.com/
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-08-2016, 15:41
Replies: 12
Views: 2,284
Posted By FL Dan
Re: SSB license

Regarding the comments about Extra Class ticket necessary for foreign countries reciprocal license.. Is this accurate? Is this some new development? My foreign country ham experience is limited to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-06-2015, 18:36
Replies: 6
Views: 2,568
Posted By FL Dan
Re: Sailing Tampa Bay

Get a very early start on the day to enjoy cooler temperatures and then keep a VERY close eye on the weather as the day goes on. Things can get very stormy very quickly with mid to late afternoon...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 20-02-2014, 11:32
Replies: 29
Views: 5,294
Posted By FL Dan
Fresh Water for the head

The suggestion of flushing with salt water and then a fresh water rinse via a sprayer from sink or shower is very good. Did that for years and never had a smell problem.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-02-2013, 08:32
Replies: 115
Views: 45,479
Posted By FL Dan
Re: Turning a Sailboat Into a Motor Cruiser

Here's a link to a fellow who's done it, cruised it, lived aboard it, etc. His conversion was beautifully executed. He'd be a great guy to contact for real world experience.

Winnie the Pooh,...
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