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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-02-2024, 08:05
Replies: 77
Views: 4,482
Posted By foufou
Re: Are gas stoves worthwhile?

What Glassdog said. A few hours work at most. Just careful plumbing practices and even running a wire for a solenoid is a simple task. Parts costs should be under $100 US. I redid mine a couple of...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-01-2024, 16:42
Replies: 24
Views: 2,847
Posted By foufou
Re: Can you use the heat from fridge/freezer to warm shower water.

On the other hand the heat from the back of a photovoltaic panel might help. Direct sunlight is about 1.4KW/sq meter. Photovoltaics are about 20% efficient, so 80% of the sunlight might be converting...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-12-2023, 12:57
Replies: 51
Views: 5,238
Posted By foufou
Re: Through hull sealant that can go in water before cured

5200 can be removed with careful use of a heat gun. But be careful not to overheat adjacent fiberglass
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-12-2023, 12:54
Replies: 51
Views: 5,238
Posted By foufou
Re: Through hull sealant that can go in water before cured

While Cris Cringle recommended Boat Life caulk I had an experience, granted thirty years ago, where the boat Life caulk had not set up totally after a day, under a fitting and nearly sank my boat!...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-10-2023, 12:02
Replies: 22
Views: 2,359
Posted By foufou
Re: Distributed Ground?

The bus bar and sub panels was addressed already. As noted above my previous question, Sub panels with more fuses is appropriate. More stuff more fuses. maybe less total wire length. Possibly a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-10-2023, 11:58
Replies: 22
Views: 2,359
Posted By foufou
Re: Distributed Ground?

If there is a bus bar some distance from the main panel i think it will be fused for the ampacity of the bus bar. So how are the branch circuits from that bus bar fused? Does that scenario require...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-10-2023, 09:33
Replies: 106
Views: 10,646
Posted By foufou
Re: Used motor oil discard

The O'Reilly auto parts stores take it in my area
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 03-10-2023, 10:15
Replies: 20
Views: 4,099
Posted By foufou
Re: Lets talk bilge pumps

Most of the above posts are spot on. I went through a period of repeated failures of pumps and switches until I got a Johnson pump which is going on 6 years now. and I have a backup mounted above the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-09-2023, 09:20
Replies: 20
Views: 2,479
Posted By foufou
Re: LPG help, morning coffee depends on it!

All the above information is spot on. One additional problem I have encountered is that current propane tank valves have a safety feature that prevents discharge of gas by opening the tank valve...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-08-2023, 07:06
Replies: 82
Views: 6,911
Posted By foufou
Re: Low tech topside paint

Have you tried Polane by Sherwin Wlliams? It's a commercial two part polyurethane that lasts close to forever. I used some on a metal roof in 1978 and it is still on there. Maybe not quite as shiny...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-06-2023, 11:33
Replies: 24
Views: 2,622
Posted By foufou
Re: Mast - Is this repairable?

What Stormalong said. I made one from a U channel bought at a scrap metal supply. Then I cut, driiled it, and had it anodized. A bargain piece of work and of course the underlying structure needs to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-04-2023, 12:36
Replies: 48
Views: 6,312
Posted By foufou
Re: Buying Sailboat Back From Insurance Company

I was in a similar situation many years ago. The boat was not economical to fix even though the damage was mostly cosmetic. I spoke to an accountant to get a sense of how insurers look at these...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-03-2023, 12:34
Replies: 49
Views: 5,843
Posted By foufou
Re: AC green to DC negative buss ?

Part of the AC and DC safety issues do start at the harbor wiring. Twice I have been called by a boat owner who was getting shocks while working on his propeller. Both times, at different boatyards, ...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-03-2023, 12:12
Replies: 69
Views: 7,493
Posted By foufou
Re: Deck re-core from below

I wonder why no one has mentioned vacuum bagging? It is not all that difficult to implement and ensures a void free result with a sheet of plastic film, some breather material can can be as available...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-02-2023, 13:24
Replies: 153
Views: 11,699
Posted By foufou
Re: Opinion on just painting rough surfaces?

I did cover the inside of a camper shell with outdoor carpet. Glued with contact cement. Not very pretty but I preferred it to the rough fiberglass look.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-02-2023, 09:52
Replies: 380
Views: 40,630
Posted By foufou
Re: Kirsten Neuschafer Cape George 36 @ 7.9 knots

Let us not forget that one design races can show us how identical boats can sail at widely different speeds. The helms person and sail trimmer can make at least as much difference as the boat.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 16-12-2022, 08:09
Replies: 70
Views: 10,632
Posted By foufou
Re: Deck Shoes. Which go hard in 1-2 seasons and which don't

I have both Sperry and Timberland. Timberland soles outlast grip, no contest. At least ten years old
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 07-11-2022, 11:54
Replies: 53
Views: 3,838
Posted By foufou
Re: F&C 44': 30yr STERN TUBE replacement: Advice?

My G-10 tube varies a bit from nominal dimensions. The OD measures 2.02" to 2.04". Not enough of a variation to cause any problems. The machined dead (fiberglass) wood part actually fits into the...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 01-11-2022, 16:27
Replies: 53
Views: 3,838
Posted By foufou
Re: F&C 44': 30yr STERN TUBE replacement: Advice?

My tube is 1.74" ID. Wall thickness is 0.123". Both measures with a dial caliper. I suspect that the manufacturer was aiming for 2" OD, 1/8" wall thickness, and 1.75" ID.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 31-10-2022, 10:19
Replies: 53
Views: 3,838
Posted By foufou
Re: F&C 44': 30yr STERN TUBE replacement: Advice?

G10 absolutely the best. I replaced my stainless steel stern tube a few years ago because the left hand metric threads had backed out enough to allow the stern tube to rotated slightly. which made me...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-10-2022, 13:37
Replies: 123
Views: 7,450
Posted By foufou
Re: Could use a little advice. Aluminum or Fiberglass for this?

Chotu, I have been following your progress with interest as I am also a boat builder albeit 1/3 the size of yours. And while you ask for advice in your initial post it seems that you want...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 26-06-2022, 15:00
Replies: 262
Views: 20,055
Posted By foufou
Re: Outboards are incredibly polluting - WOW

I thought I posted this but somehow it disappeared to a different thread.


We already have fusion power. It is 93 million miles/150 million kilometers from earth and not run by humans: Sun Power....
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 26-06-2022, 13:34
Replies: 262
Views: 20,055
Posted By foufou
Re: Outboards are incredibly polluting - WOW

We already have a fusion power source. It is 93 million miles/150 million kilometers from earth and it is not run by humans. Perfect!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-06-2022, 22:04
Replies: 58
Views: 5,607
Posted By foufou
Re: Need input from epoxy experts

What Heywood cited. When I was building epoxy boats thirty years ago, we were able to build an admittedly small hull in four hours. Then vacuum bag it and go to lunch. We started in the morning in...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-06-2022, 15:48
Replies: 120
Views: 12,386
Posted By foufou
Re: Water cooled solar panels.

A couple of thoughts that might warrant consideration. Aside from the nebulous gains in electricity produced, cooling the panels does boost production. But the real gain may be the heated water. Who...
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