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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 23-09-2019, 09:09
Replies: 54
Views: 28,176
Posted By dancor01
Re: My refrigerator still uses R-12. What are my options?

A very simple test to do.

On the compressor you have 2 tubes. The High pressure and the low.
After the compressor as run for like 10 minutes. one of the tube should be hot to the touch, the...
Forum: Our Community 09-09-2019, 10:13
Replies: 195
Views: 18,350
Posted By dancor01
Re: Is it right and fair to live aboard a vessel that cannot navigate?

It is not always the fault of the boat owner.


Like in my case a 25 footer ran into my port ama, making a 9 feet hole.
That pretty much disabled my boat. Insurance don't want to pay. Cause of...
Forum: Navigation 30-08-2019, 10:29
Replies: 102
Views: 13,447
Posted By dancor01
Re: Radar or no radar?

Not to mention it is an essential tool when having to deal with pirates ships.
Did come across one at night, Of course no AIS, No light on. Just an echo on my radar 2nm on my stern, following....
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-08-2019, 09:59
Replies: 166
Views: 31,908
Posted By dancor01
Re: Miami Beach Anchoring Harassment

Here is a situation I see days after days.
A 20 footer day sail boat there is 10-12 persons on it. You would think that any law enforcement would do something about it. Guess again.
Now for the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-08-2019, 09:39
Replies: 166
Views: 31,908
Posted By dancor01
Re: Miami Beach Anchoring Harassment

To funny.


I reported an incident to FW, an officer showed up a month later. So yah.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-08-2019, 09:33
Replies: 166
Views: 31,908
Posted By dancor01
Re: Miami Beach Anchoring Harassment

Typical FL situation.


CG FW County, City, law enforcement have no clue about what they are doing. It is even worst on land.
They have a leisure day on the water, pretending they are at work....
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-06-2019, 09:05
Replies: 92
Views: 15,406
Posted By dancor01
Re: I want to be a liveaboard

You must be joking.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 07-06-2019, 11:25
Replies: 141
Views: 34,634
Posted By dancor01
Re: Help find my boat...stolen

I would not bet my shirt on that.
2 years ago reported to Custom/Immigration in Port Perry.


When I walked out of the office. I had in my possession legal documents.
That document had the...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 07-06-2019, 09:09
Replies: 141
Views: 34,634
Posted By dancor01
Re: Help find my boat...stolen

I was at Dinner key a day after Irma. Anchored just outside of the mooring field. I don't recall seen that boat. Can tell you it was a real mess in there. Sunk boat everywhere, other on top of...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 24-05-2019, 09:17
Replies: 47
Views: 8,789
Posted By dancor01
Re: General survey on cookware onboard on 'smaller' cruising vessels

One thing I love to use is a small electric rice cooker. Black and decker, Not sure I paid even $20 at wallmart. You can cook a lot more then just rice in it. Even did cook chicken legs in it. ...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-05-2019, 08:58
Replies: 58
Views: 10,032
Posted By dancor01
Re: How Old Are Your Electronics

Keep your old equipment they where made to last. That goes for everything.


As for electronic. Autopilot, Sailing instrument lasted 3 months $7000 for both of them. Replacement of sailing...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-04-2019, 10:30
Replies: 150
Views: 24,447
Posted By dancor01
Re: How Many Watts of Solar?

400 in summer, 800 in winter. Battery banks betweem 800 and 1000 amps.
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 26-04-2019, 10:27
Replies: 66
Views: 14,321
Posted By dancor01
Re: OK, what did you forget?

Spare hose, fan belt, Hoses clamps all size. Bolts and screws. a foot of coper pipe,1/2 and 3/8 (can make bushing with that) Carb clearner.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-03-2019, 09:32
Replies: 39
Views: 17,344
Posted By dancor01
Re: Crossing Gulf Stream Florida to Bahamas

Did cross the stream many times.


1st advice never sail the stream if there is a north wind of any kind
2nd best never trust what the weather forecast is saying. They all lie.
3rd There is 3...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 12-03-2019, 14:32
Replies: 95
Views: 13,762
Posted By dancor01
Re: Are these cheap lithiums ok to use??

That is what I have been saying all along.
The label does say Deep Cycle Marine/ RV Pro.


And that is also why I'm saying Advance Auto parts batteries stay the F away from those
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 12-03-2019, 14:14
Replies: 95
Views: 13,762
Posted By dancor01
Re: Are these cheap lithiums ok to use??

All it says is reserve capacity 210
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 12-03-2019, 13:33
Replies: 95
Views: 13,762
Posted By dancor01
Re: Are these cheap lithiums ok to use??

Never did mention AZ


The label say. 100 mins at 20 A
The reality. is far from the specs.


And yes Lead/acid batteries and salt water. Not a good combo
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 12-03-2019, 12:17
Replies: 95
Views: 13,762
Posted By dancor01
Re: Are these cheap lithiums ok to use??

This where it is wrong. The label say deep cycle.
Advertising a product under false pretending Is A FRAUD


Not only those Advance auto part battery claim they have a 220 amps capacity. They...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 12-03-2019, 11:04
Replies: 95
Views: 13,762
Posted By dancor01
Re: Are these cheap lithiums ok to use??

Cheap in batteries = waste of time and $


Did the mistake to get one of those $120 Advance auto part deep cycle.
After it was replaced 4 times during the 1 year warranty. It is still crap....
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-03-2019, 12:54
Replies: 68
Views: 9,254
Posted By dancor01
Re: End No Discharge Zones and require Type 1 Sanitation Devices - Why not?

Never.


When I was a teen many many years ago. Girls where flat.


Today a 12 years old girl has bumps here and there. Do they look like a 12 years old? NOPE


Why????
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-03-2019, 11:33
Replies: 68
Views: 9,254
Posted By dancor01
Re: End No Discharge Zones and require Type 1 Sanitation Devices - Why not?

Now I do wonder about all those law supposed enforcer zooming in there ribs all over. It is obvious that they don't even have a toilet on board.
Doing an 8 hrs shift without even going for a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-03-2019, 08:49
Replies: 68
Views: 9,254
Posted By dancor01
Re: End No Discharge Zones and require Type 1 Sanitation Devices - Why not?

2 years ago after hurricane Mathew It was on the news That the city of Jacksonville FL dumped couple billions gallons of un-treated sewage in the St John river. Also it was said that it was not...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-02-2019, 09:26
Replies: 131
Views: 28,235
Posted By dancor01
Re: Anchor- 44lb spade/rocna vs 55lb Lewmar delta

Have to laugh at the one.


And then we wonder why there are so many morons sailing around
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-02-2019, 09:08
Replies: 48
Views: 19,692
Posted By dancor01
Re: Smoking rebuilt Perkins Diesel help needed!!!

Few keywords in what was said.
Spat oil on startup after rebuilt. Normal for few seconds. The reason. When you rebuilt an engine you apply oil on the rings, cylinder and piston to make sure they...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-02-2019, 08:43
Replies: 131
Views: 28,235
Posted By dancor01
Re: Anchor- 44lb spade/rocna vs 55lb Lewmar delta

It is all about what kind of bottom you are anchoring in, the scope and tidal.


CQR don't reset. It's a lake anchor
Delta doesn't like mud.
Danforth, Work well in hard or grass bottom. But...
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