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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-02-2018, 05:55
Replies: 48
Views: 10,649
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Varnishing exterior wood in Florida and Caribbean

In this discussion it would be prudent to bring up several thoughts about teak and varnish in general. First, you are probably aware that teak contains a natural oil encapsulated in the grain of the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 21-01-2018, 17:43
Replies: 28
Views: 5,785
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Power sprayer as cockpit shower

On the web; Check out 'The DuckWorks' it's a company that makes and supplies for small boat builders. Search 'shower' They make a special shower with a special head used on small boats. ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-11-2017, 14:23
Replies: 47
Views: 7,194
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Help me sort this out?

We had a beautiful 40 foot sloop designed by Britton Chance that was a one designed racer. She was full a racing boat with the unusual design feature of a hydraulic operated dagger board. The the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-10-2017, 11:47
Replies: 120
Views: 27,555
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Diesel Engine Oil Change Frequency?

Many companies that maintain fleets of diesels, will tell you that the oil content of their vehicles and/or engines, are change according to a given long period schedule. What is not said is; that...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-10-2017, 05:51
Replies: 27
Views: 16,399
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Cape Dory 28 in heavy weather

I got caught off shore south of Cape Cod in a real northerner in a Cape Dory 28.
The seas were larger than I had ever experienced and the wind was gusting to 40. It was a real 'mid-ocean'...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-09-2017, 09:37
Replies: 32
Views: 4,655
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Cheap LEDs: amp usage? quality?

There are several other considerations to bring into the equation.
How will you switch the lights on and off ? I too use LED lights on my boat but had to spend a little time finding a unit that had...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-09-2017, 19:21
Replies: 25
Views: 5,001
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: What is this (and where do I get a new one)?

Talk to LENCO in Amityville, LI, NY. Tel. 631-842-4049. Probably have one on the shelf. Make sure you have the size and dimensions before chatting with them.:thumb:
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-08-2017, 14:32
Replies: 8
Views: 4,309
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Raymarine ST60 Speed Log

Guys;
This is one of the more confusing things in life.
A very good description of what paddle wheel rebuild kit fits what Airmar transducer can be found at IMARINE.COM
There are six paddlewheel...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-06-2017, 13:02
Replies: 21
Views: 4,762
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Help Identify 30 Ft. Sailboat

There is probably nothing more expensive in this world than a boat you get for nothing! Regardless of what it is, you probably saved yourself a fortune by leaving there !
Surprised there was no name...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-06-2017, 09:50
Replies: 36
Views: 7,639
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Touch screens on chart plotters

We had a touch screen plotter that came with the boat ( a 36 foot sailboat) and found it was difficult to operate when in any type of a seaway beyond calm. My finger was pointing all over the screen...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-06-2017, 09:37
Replies: 21
Views: 4,762
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Help Identify 30 Ft. Sailboat

Make sure you can get it titled.:popcorn:
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 03-05-2017, 08:07
Replies: 47
Views: 9,921
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Purchased yacht, but can't document. Broker unresponsive. Any advice?

Talk to The Florida Yacht Council. More importantly call The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation who will go after his Broker License for you.
If it were me, I get an...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 03-05-2017, 08:00
Replies: 16
Views: 6,065
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: What is this bug?

Those are mites common to boats in Florida. Sort of gray-ish in color, very small ( two could fit on the head of a pin) and easily exterminated using commercial products. It is said they feed off...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 14-03-2017, 18:35
Replies: 81
Views: 11,557
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Things to get while in America

After a year in space an ASTRONAUT was asked what he missed the most....................cheese !
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-03-2017, 18:49
Replies: 52
Views: 5,655
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Is this a 3 pound tank?

https://www.amazon.com/Worthington-281149-1-Gallon-Cylinder-Prevention/dp/B000SKX63U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489455969&sr=8-1&keywords=4+lb+propane+tank
Perhaps this is what you need .
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-03-2017, 18:31
Replies: 52
Views: 5,655
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Is this a 3 pound tank?

If you are fitting this tank to a Catalina 30-36 you likely have a 4 Lb tank that hold one gallon. (Recall that propane is sold by weight rather than gallons). The year 1989-1990 was when Catalina...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-03-2017, 10:01
Replies: 20
Views: 10,541
Posted By CatboatWilly
pirate Re: What is best foam for salon cushions?

Here is a great article to read about cushion foam and a good place to buy it. Read them before proceeding.

The unbelievably complicated world of boat cushions | Sundowner Sails Again...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 07-03-2017, 19:19
Replies: 14
Views: 3,470
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Recommendations about boat registration

Look in to the Marshall Islands for registration.
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-03-2017, 19:17
Replies: 48
Views: 13,639
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Can anyone recommend a good 12-volt TV monitor?

We've had a SKYWORTH 19 inch equipped with an internal DVD for three years now in a salt water environment purchased for Amazon. It is supposedly has weather proofed circuit cards.
It goes without...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-09-2016, 09:58
Replies: 64
Views: 14,232
Posted By CatboatWilly
pirate Re: Bottom Paint Choices - PPG, Interlux, Petit

We do work at keeping our bottom clean, but I could never figure that barnacles glow in the dark ! LOL That stuff is made up by you and it works..Somebody should mention proper prep too.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-09-2016, 09:41
Replies: 64
Views: 14,232
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Bottom Paint Choices - PPG, Interlux, Petit

SeaHawk; KuCote; Five years in the water between bottom jobs in Southwest Florida and very happy. I think the stuff is made with waste material from the local reactor cause I haven't see a barnacle...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-06-2016, 14:42
Replies: 34
Views: 12,058
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Help! How to fix crack in engine block

I can attest to the fact that Marine-Tex does hold up to very high heat. A little story;
At our ice boat club we have several cast iron 'cannon ball' type wood stoves. We'll, one year some...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-06-2016, 14:43
Replies: 72
Views: 7,614
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Ditch-Bag: Hand Held Advice?

In addition to my Delorme in my ditch bag , I have a hand held radio that transmits on the aircraft distress frequency of 121.5 mHz. $300 from Sporty's Pilot Shop. Most commercial aircraft monitor...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-06-2016, 16:47
Replies: 76
Views: 12,399
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Ham vs SSB for marine purposes

If you really get in to this, there is a web site called QTH.com Web Hosting and Ham Radio Services (https://WWW.QTH.com) that has tons of used ham gear for sale.
Bill:smile:
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-06-2016, 05:43
Replies: 76
Views: 12,399
Posted By CatboatWilly
Re: Ham vs SSB for marine purposes

pdenton;
I think you must define your objectives more succinctly because there are different solutions at play here. If one is just coastal cruising, one solution is practical, off-shore and...
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