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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-04-2024, 05:33
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By roberttigar
TEAK SEALER Alternative

I have used Star-brite Teak sealer for years on exterior trim.
IT looks great for about 2 months.

Has anyone used any of the wood sealers sold at home depot for decks or outdoor furniure with...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 22-03-2024, 13:02
Replies: 0
Views: 207
Posted By roberttigar
AC/Refrigeration vacuum pump

I used this 1 time to vacuum my refrigerator compressor and recharge. Worked great. Too heavy to ship...Pick up in Ft. Lauderdale area. $75.00

If photo didnt upload, PM me and I'll email the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-03-2024, 05:48
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By roberttigar
Re: Depthsounder 4” round replacement

How about this...Pop the glass out of the black frame. Cut a piece of starboard and silicone it in after cutting the roper hole to mount a small gauge?

Bob
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-03-2024, 04:08
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By roberttigar
Re: Need refrigeration advice

Bowdrie...thanks very much. Just the information I needed. Bob
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-03-2024, 17:09
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By roberttigar
Re: Need refrigeration advice

Bowdrie Both cold plates are in the refrig, not capilary tube but expansion valve. Yrst 12v motor belt drives the compressor.


Sailingharmonie-yea you are kind of right. thats why I asked...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-03-2024, 05:39
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By roberttigar
Need refrigeration advice

Havent touched my refrigeration unit in 10 years. Now it seems to have lost most of its charge. After checking for leaks and finding it secure, I attribute the loss of some pressure to less use...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 21-02-2024, 04:08
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By roberttigar
refrig recharge

Im in the process of recharging my refrig. I bought what I thought was 134a and it is labeled as a replacement refrigerant. It is branded "ZeroR", a 9oz can equivalent to a 16oz can of 134a.

The...
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-01-2024, 02:13
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By roberttigar
DMI Marine

Has anynoe had them repair Data Marine instruments lately? Service OK?
Forum: Navigation 30-11-2023, 16:35
Replies: 19
Views: 2,476
Posted By roberttigar
Re: hillsboro vs port everglades to west end

We have traveled from HI to West End 15 times. We anchor east of the bridge for the night and leave at 4am for an approx 10 hr trip in a slow boat cruising boat that draws 4.5'. With se winds you...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 22-11-2023, 02:39
Replies: 1
Views: 298
Posted By roberttigar
Inflator/deflator-12 volt

BTP pump with built-in pressure sensor.

Set ther correct pressure.
Connect to battery.
Fit hose to dink or raft.
Press the ON button.
Thats it.
When the set pressure is met, unit shuts...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-11-2023, 09:49
Replies: 13
Views: 1,696
Posted By roberttigar
Re: Not sure what I am doing. Transmission

couldnt tell exactly how you are doing this from the pictures. In my case, The velvet drive and engine have 4 motor mounts -2 on the eng (front) and 2 on the trans.
I loosened the bolts on the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-10-2023, 12:49
Replies: 5
Views: 475
Posted By roberttigar
Re: CDI Flexible Furler advice

The halyard is internal. You have to tie or clip a line to the arch(handle ) that is tied to the cleat. That line should be abit longer than the forstay. Untie the short line on the cleat and down...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-09-2023, 03:17
Replies: 94
Views: 46,699
Posted By roberttigar
Re: Morgan 33 Out Island Owners?

Yes, I have a copy of the orig book. Its approx 100 pgs... I can copy it...but it will cost.
Xeroxing .18/PG. $18.
Postage to mail. $10
My time & costs. $20

You can email me...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 28-07-2023, 06:26
Replies: 0
For Sale: NAVIGATION TOOLS
Views: 244
Posted By roberttigar
NAVIGATION TOOLS

1-parallel ruler
1-Weems & Plath Compact Parallel Plotter
1-Jeppesen Navigation Plotter
1-Weems & Plath Divider
2- small dividers-1 with fixed points and the other a compass
-Time, speed,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-06-2023, 11:34
Replies: 7
Views: 517
Posted By roberttigar
Re: Sacrificial Anode Question

Why would you need a zinc in fresh water? Bob
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 25-05-2023, 05:42
Replies: 0
Views: 236
Posted By roberttigar
BTP122 Manometer 12V DC inflator.

Tired of pumping up your inflatable by hand or foot. . This is the answer.
Plug into 12v outlet, fit to inflatable inlet, set the gauge to proper pressure, touch the switch and stand back. In...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 12-05-2023, 13:22
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By roberttigar
Re: -127 o-rings for most 1.5" deck fills

Cant figure out how to pm you. If you still haver some avail please email me at: roberttigar@aol.com. Thanks, Bob
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-05-2023, 12:56
Replies: 11
Views: 622
Posted By roberttigar
Re: Timber tannin stain on fibreglass deck

If its con the hard-toilet bowl cleaner. Wear rubber gloves and be careful. Wife on with a sponge and immediately rinse with a lot of water.

If you are in the water-lemon juice. Put it a spray...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 09-05-2023, 05:45
Replies: 0
Views: 311
Posted By roberttigar
12 volt inflatable pump

BTP122 Manometer 12V DC inflator.

Tired of pumping up your inflastable by hand or foot. . This is the answer.
Plug into 12v outlet, fit to inflatable inlet, set the gauge to proper pressure,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-04-2023, 04:13
Replies: 19
Views: 5,460
Posted By roberttigar
Re: How to remove water stains from wood before refinishing

One of the main ingredients of Bar Keepers Friend in oxalic acid. With a soft brush, its a great teral cleaner...and at a reasonable cost
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-04-2023, 09:42
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By roberttigar
Re: Old seals, new fuels?

I'M just tagging in to read the reply's. Bob
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 02-02-2023, 02:14
Replies: 0
For Sale: Inflatable Tender
Views: 470
Posted By roberttigar
Inflatable Tender

Walker Bay Genesis Odyssey Model 270HP. Hypalon Construction with air floor.
Length 8' 10". Tubes have never been patched. The air floor has a slight leak.
Otherwise in great shape.
...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-01-2023, 13:27
Replies: 10
Views: 1,735
Posted By roberttigar
Re: Group 31 Marine Battery

HOUSE BATTERIES to replace 2-31 wet cell. I have been getting 3 years out of the wet cells and thought I might get more from agm's. Bob
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-01-2023, 06:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,735
Posted By roberttigar
Re: Group 31 Marine Battery

I'm curious...why dont AGM batteries make good house bank batt?
Bob
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-01-2023, 04:27
Replies: 10
Views: 1,735
Posted By roberttigar
Group 31 Marine Battery

Amazon has listed a 12 v grp 31 Battery mfred by Renogy.
It is a AGM, 100 amp at $189.00
That seems to cheap for an AGM.

Anyone have any knowledge of Renogy or experience with their products?
...
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