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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-03-2023, 09:22
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By john2445
cordless drill/angle driver to start 5 hp outboard

I would like to convert my Honda to electric start using the emergency drum? under the shroud. Has anyone used a cordless tool for this? Do you think it's feasible? I know about the Milwaukee driver...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-07-2022, 06:27
Replies: 11
Views: 1,964
Posted By john2445
Re: U V Protection for Polyethylene Boats

Years ago Portabote recommended Armorall .
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 20-06-2022, 11:38
Replies: 1
Views: 293
Posted By john2445
Water tank hatch seal

Does anyone know where to get replacement seals/gasket for the Prout watertank hatch. It's for a Whale "watertight locker door" Type TCL2, Whale model LD2000. The distributor for the SE US doesn't...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 15-06-2022, 11:22
Replies: 68
Views: 8,551
Posted By john2445
Re: Wheelchair-bound and living-aboard, is it possible?

Sorry, a couple of misunderstandings. This was a friend, not me. When I said "chair lift" it wasn't for his wheelchair. That wasn't used aboard. I think the wheelchair folded to get in car and on...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 13-06-2022, 12:33
Replies: 68
Views: 8,551
Posted By john2445
Re: Wheelchair-bound and living-aboard, is it possible?

Yes it is possible. A friend did it. He was one of the leaders with shake-a-leg.
A floating dock is a big help. So are wide side decks. He had a monohull, installed a chairlift to get below. Hope...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-05-2022, 06:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,656
Posted By john2445
Is "diesel efficient" fuel suitable for a small marine engine?

I usually buy my diesel fuel at a gas station one jerry can at a time. Exxon's diesel efficient is lower price and per Google has additives premixed. I assume that's for trucks. I've been afraid to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-04-2022, 05:06
Replies: 38
Views: 7,597
Posted By john2445
Re: How can I remove giant flathead screw?

Vise grips on the nut and drill out the head. Push it thru.
Forum: Navigation 14-04-2022, 12:30
Replies: 14
Views: 1,061
Posted By john2445
Re: Best entrance to Cross west to east from GOM coming south?

On the Okeechobee at Port Mayaca there is an old lifting rr bridge with a lifted clearance of 49 feet. I don't think the guy that put barrels of water aboard to tilt boats is there any longer. Check...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-01-2022, 14:04
Replies: 38
Views: 6,604
Posted By john2445
Re: Knot to attach float to mooring rope?

A couple turns around the mooring line and 2 half hitches back on itself.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-12-2021, 06:46
Replies: 53
Views: 4,282
Posted By john2445
Re: I Want a Tricked Out Dink!

Umbrella?
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 18-11-2021, 05:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,385
Posted By john2445
Re: front loading fridge and freezer door latches

Something like this?

https://www.lowes.com/pl/Sliding-window-sash-locks-Sliding-window-hardware-Window-hardware-Hardware/4294711085
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-11-2021, 09:30
Replies: 80
Views: 14,132
Posted By john2445
Re: 2 or 3 reef points???

If "bare poles" for you is 70 sq ft, that's your 3rd reef. For me, probably my 2nd.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-10-2021, 11:37
Replies: 18
Views: 2,459
Posted By john2445
Re: Bow roller not at the stem head?

For me, the biggest advantage is that 2 different anchors are always ready.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-09-2021, 07:35
Replies: 33
Views: 7,069
Posted By john2445
Mega fuses between batteries

A couple of decades ago when putting together my first large battery bank, the advice was to install mega fuses between batteries in series and parellel. This was in case one battery failed the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 16-05-2021, 12:01
Replies: 72
Views: 16,085
Posted By john2445
Re: What is the oyster marine of the catamarans? It's personal

St Francis?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-01-2021, 08:12
Replies: 24
Views: 2,754
Posted By john2445
Re: Yanmar 2GM20 - Sea Water Cooled

Where are you located? I have the same Hitachi in Tampa, FL cheap. It came with the boat as a spare but the boat has a different mount.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-01-2021, 09:44
Replies: 36
Views: 4,538
Posted By john2445
Re: Does this seem right?

500 AH flooded lead acid batteries is 250 AH usable. As said above, find out how much you actually use.

How is the insulation on the fridge? May be better to add more insulation than charging...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-12-2020, 08:40
Replies: 9
Views: 1,632
Posted By john2445
Re: Prout Escale 39 - Window Leaks

That link didn't work for me; this one did. Leaky Windows - Prout Owners Association (https://www.michaelbriant.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=12)

I have an Event 34 in Tampa and also haven't found...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 09-06-2020, 12:37
Replies: 24
Views: 10,373
Posted By john2445
Re: Boating Marco Island to Key West

Florida Bay has had some of the worst weather I've found in 20 years going to the Keys. Of course I'm slow so takes a long day/night. Lots of t-storms. In addition to crab pots watch out for...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-03-2020, 08:38
Replies: 74
Views: 12,546
Posted By john2445
Re: Condensation And Smell Under Mattress

Perma-white paint (Lowes) works very well. I used it on all the lockers/compartments on my cat. You think you will still need ail space under the bed.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-02-2020, 09:40
Replies: 12
Views: 3,953
Posted By john2445
Re: Jeanneau drop keel stuck

When you say swimmer, do you mean holding breath? Hire a diver, lots less than a haulout. They can take time, work on it. Try a metal flat with a bend at the end to get above the tip and pull. Or...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-01-2020, 10:19
Replies: 46
Views: 4,530
Posted By john2445
Re: What type of switch do I need?

Positive and negative have to be on opposite sides of the device or nothing happens. I think what you are calling the negative is actually the positive from the power source and you just want to...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 07-10-2019, 08:57
Replies: 6
Views: 2,669
Posted By john2445
Re: 1973 Cal 35 Pilothouse - Great Liveaboard!

Where in Florida?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-07-2019, 16:49
Replies: 20
Views: 2,948
Posted By john2445
Re: What's required to crew?

In many sailing areas, there is a singles sailing club. These clubs match a skipper with crew, seems like a perfect fit for you. Except if you are in Indiana the closest may be Chicago? Try an...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-03-2019, 09:09
Replies: 10
Views: 3,711
Posted By john2445
Re: Sail Repair in South Florida (both coasts)

Keith at Advanced Sails in St Pete. Now farms out new sails but still does his own repairs. I've used him for decades. 727-896-7245.
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