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Forum: Lithium Power Systems 28-05-2022, 19:35
Replies: 50
Views: 11,190
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: New Lithium Battery Report

Thanks for the report. I just bought one of those batteries for an RV. and have been happy so far. Interesting that you did the deep discharge and charge to 100% routine as I was told by a rep that...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-02-2022, 06:55
Replies: 11
Views: 1,698
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Cleaning a stain from Vinyl

We stained our light grey vinyl pink with some candle wax that had somehow separated from the heat in the interior during boat storage. We tried stronger and stronger until we carefully used acetone...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-01-2022, 18:59
Replies: 31
Views: 5,848
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Hawk channel- how protected is it?

Also, the anchorage near the entrance is very good in most conditions. Little wave action.
You can dinghy in easily.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-01-2022, 18:51
Replies: 31
Views: 5,848
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Hawk channel- how protected is it?

When my 45' Morgan monohull "White Bird" was new to me and the area was also I left from Ft Lauderdale for Marathon.
My previous experience was years in the Sea of Cortez with a 34' Catalina...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-12-2021, 11:06
Replies: 24
Views: 5,013
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Sailboat Salvage Yards in Florida or Georgia

Try Marine Trading Post in Port Charlotte. You might call before going there they are small compared to the others mentioned.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-09-2021, 07:18
Replies: 38
Views: 5,632
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Straw fell off oil sucking hose

Exactly what I was going to write. This is what I would do. With a lot of patience.
Forum: Navigation 20-08-2021, 20:15
Replies: 95
Views: 9,359
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: How good a VHF watch do you maintain?

I don't usually. I only turn on the radio if there is some perceived reason to. I used to. The unbelievable amount of chatter was the deciding factor. If we were out in open ocean with no other boats...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 09-07-2021, 16:32
Replies: 36
Views: 7,755
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Reducing “coning “ in the chain locker -ideas ?

My problem was that the locker while large enough was deep well aft of the center of the chain fall center so I would build a cone in the shallow area and have to pull it back while it was building. ...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-06-2021, 12:07
Replies: 24
Views: 3,374
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Where do you buy your line?

Onboard Rigging. Anthony has been exceptionally helpful and reasonable.
https://onboardrigging.com/
Forum: Destinations 02-06-2021, 08:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,666
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Riding Rock to Northwest Channel

We did it a couple of weeks ago. Same as always. We have 5' 7" draft. My depth sounder quit as soon as I got to the Bahamas in Jan. and I had no concerns on that segment of my return.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 29-05-2021, 11:35
Replies: 19
Views: 3,904
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: boat on a mooring, preventing mold

You have not said if you have 120v power and solar. If you do or want to install it for later you can run a dehumidifier on a timer.
It is the best solution in my opinion. We have done it for years...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-05-2021, 16:38
Replies: 24
Views: 5,565
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Solar Controller for 1200 watts

Shading panels is important. Apparently you have a powerboat. You still may be shading panels with radar, sat receivers etc. Separating the panels into 2 or 3 systems may improve overall performance....
Forum: Marinas 23-04-2021, 11:16
Replies: 21
Views: 3,241
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: FLA marina for snowbirds...?

Fishermans Village is a good recomendation. We enjoyed our stay there for a couple of months. While a car isn't necessary, it sure eases access to business areas. There is a mall next door that has...
Forum: Our Community 27-02-2021, 09:46
Replies: 19
Views: 2,239
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Spectra 150 clark pump

If you are getting a used pump only ask yourself why it is being sold that way. I have had plenty of problems with my 200T that I bought new and treated it properly to the letter. You will surely...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 17-02-2021, 09:12
Replies: 77
Views: 11,201
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Cats on a Boat

I forgot to mention that we covered the compression post almost floor to ceiling with commercial carpet for a scratching post. she can also climb it. She uses it many times every day and never claws...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 17-02-2021, 09:07
Replies: 77
Views: 11,201
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Cats on a Boat

We have had 2 siamese over the years and they were VERY different. Our first was nasty to everybody other than us and our second is the sweetest cat ever. She grew up from 7 to 8 weeks old traveling...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-01-2021, 08:58
Replies: 102
Views: 11,566
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Tempered Glass is Insanely Expensive - Any Good Sources?

Before you buy tempered glass be sure to have someone that is able to cut it to size. It can not be cut without breaking with normal methods. One commenter talked about auto glass. Actually the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-12-2020, 11:45
Replies: 23
Views: 3,983
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Hours on Yanmar 110h.p.

I have a 1995 4jh2E in my boat. I do not believe the hour meter but a surveyor on a different boat told me something I think is important. These are compression ignition only. No glow plugs. My...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 23-11-2020, 09:06
Replies: 12
Views: 1,862
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: What is this tank fitting?

Peggy's right (of course) they are easy to make. Try it. You can use something like this to punch the small holes and a small razor knife to cut the rest....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-11-2020, 06:32
Replies: 11
Views: 1,981
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Emergency Tiller on Morgan 44 CC

We have a 95 Catalina Morgan 45. I think it is the same hull as your 44. Our emergency tiller is a stainless tube 58" long. I never assembled the pieces so I can't help with the rest but after...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 13-11-2020, 11:51
Replies: 293
Views: 19,787
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends Nov 24, 2020

https://www.mantusmarine.com/product/s2-mantus-swivel-copy/
https://www.mantusmarine.com/product/m2-3-8-stainless-steel-chain-hook/...
Forum: Navigation 10-10-2020, 16:34
Replies: 16
Views: 2,509
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Best book for navigating Bahamas/Exumas - 8 day Cat Charter

I also would suggest using Facebook for armchair reading.
I really didn't want to join but I was in Georgetown when the virus started to be a concern and I discovered I needed it to stay on top of...
Forum: Navigation 10-10-2020, 14:02
Replies: 16
Views: 2,509
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: Best book for navigating Bahamas/Exumas - 8 day Cat Charter

I swore off waterway guides a few years ago because whenever they mentioned a waypoint they NEVER would give the coordinates for it. Hundreds of times the same story. Their explanation was they did...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-08-2020, 16:44
Replies: 22
Views: 3,810
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: How to insulate batteries from heat in engine room

When I realized my batteries that were in a well ventilated but fully enclosed box in my engine room were very warm to the touch I decided to try something.
I now have 2 bilge blowers, one drawing...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-08-2020, 19:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,308
Posted By Seriously Slow
Re: help replace fridge evaporatot

I really liked the evaporator on my freezer system but the danfoss compressor rusted through and leaked. I decided to buy a new system (Frigoboat) and adapt it to my old evaporator. I was happy for...
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