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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-05-2022, 05:38
Replies: 28
Views: 4,087
Posted By minou
Re: What's this part called and how is it supposed to seal?

It is a form of radiator cap. On the heat exchanger.
Do not waste your time with buckshee repairs.
Remove it. Have it pressure tested at the radiator shop at the same time as they repair it.

...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-11-2018, 08:11
Replies: 251
Views: 25,036
Posted By minou
Re: Is the radar an obsolete equipment?

Well said!!!
Throw a bit of 16 knot current and a bit of coastal breezes in there and things really get fun and interesting [emoji3]
Not really straight line point to point across an ocean...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-11-2018, 08:01
Replies: 251
Views: 25,036
Posted By minou
Re: Is the radar an obsolete equipment?

Just a thought
Haven't countless boaties hit bottom or rock faces and the like for countless centuries as well???
I spend 150 plus sea days out each year and the lowly depth sounder and radar most...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-10-2018, 10:28
Replies: 49
Views: 14,499
Posted By minou
Re: Bruce Roberts barn find- is it worth it?

It is both
I stumbled upon a Bruce Roberts barn find 3 years ago myself. So I will give you my take on my personal experiences.
As to a boat calling out to you, this has never been a more true...
Forum: Our Community 29-09-2018, 09:32
Replies: 286
Views: 23,413
Posted By minou
Re: Gender roles in sailing and cruising

All men KNOW they are the captain of their boats....
BUT
We ALL know that we still work through and report to the ADMIRAL [emoji1][emoji1][emoji1]

Anyone says any different they are delusional...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-09-2018, 19:59
Replies: 23
Views: 4,549
Posted By minou
Re: Are full water tanks on the hard bad for the boat?

I am pretty sure diesel is about 6.9 pounds imperial gallon.
Not that it makes a lick of difference but if my boat was to fragile to hold a bit of water in the tank on land then that is where I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-07-2018, 13:43
Replies: 67
Views: 11,019
Posted By minou
Re: Boat buying blues (Rant)

Just a thought...
It should be more about comfort.
The more time you spend on the boat the more comfortable you want to be.
Heavier the displacement the less you get tossed about lighter...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-07-2018, 20:07
Replies: 38
Views: 24,478
Posted By minou
Re: Has anyone solved the Fischer Panda riddle?

Have also heard that difficulty in starting and prolonged cranking of the engine will cause water lock to fill and possibly flood into chambers before being expelled.
Was just purusing and added my...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-06-2018, 16:49
Replies: 4
Views: 2,281
Posted By minou
Re: 65' Keel Stepped Mast with boom, mainsail, mainsheet system, spinnaker pole

Where are you located and is all still for sale
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-06-2018, 16:35
Replies: 0
Views: 552
Posted By minou
Approximately 60 foot keel stepped aluminum mast

I am looking for a good used keel stepped mast approximately 60 feet overall length. I am located in the Pacific northwest and due to the expense of shipping I will need to be able to motor to the...
Forum: Meets & Greets 09-03-2018, 23:06
Replies: 11
Views: 830
Posted By minou
Re: Hello to all from Vancouver Island!

This is true!
But to get to the good stuff you have to get to the central island north.
That is the more untouched areas[emoji3]
Forum: Meets & Greets 04-03-2018, 06:48
Replies: 11
Views: 830
Posted By minou
Hello to all from Vancouver Island!

I finally found the keyboard. Took awhile but thought I might get in on things.
Look forward to enjoying posting as much as I have enjoyed reading them.
Cheers all[emoji569]
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