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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-06-2017, 20:36
Replies: 19
Views: 2,111
Posted By delmag
Re: Groco K pressure problem

you could disconnect the hose from wherever it goes, after leaving the toilet, and try pumping into a bucket. that will tell you if it is the toilet or something downstream. to be COMPLETELY...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-06-2017, 17:04
Replies: 19
Views: 2,111
Posted By delmag
Re: Groco K pressure problem

sounds like there may be some sort of blockage on the downstream side. is there a valve that needs to be opened?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-04-2017, 20:09
Replies: 10
Views: 2,349
Posted By delmag
Re: LED spreader lights

i just put new ones up that are made by lunasea. i'm really happy with them and they have one feature that is really nice. each one has a beam that is angled slightly forward and another one angled...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 22-03-2017, 17:26
Replies: 82
Views: 20,493
Posted By delmag
Re: Fake USCG Registration site robbing $75 from Cruisers

i got one of these letters, too. i consider it a fraud because the intent was clearly to simulate an official document from the us coast guard. it was very carefully worded to avoid CLAIMING to BE...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 13-03-2017, 20:22
Replies: 35
Views: 5,872
Posted By delmag
Re: Memory Foam...How much ?

that quote seems kind of high. i just had a local foam shop make a 4 inch natural latex foam mattress for my quarter berth with a sunbrella cover for about a boat unit. definitely worth the extra...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 11-03-2017, 14:32
Replies: 7
Views: 1,558
Posted By delmag
Re: Jordan Series Drogue Usage

discussion of almost the same question https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f90/series-drogues-and-heaving-to-76744.html
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-03-2017, 19:11
Replies: 20
Views: 10,587
Posted By delmag
Re: ultraleather, or the real thing?

yes, one of the colors i like the best is in the brisa line. another is in the ultraleather line. thanks for sharing your experience with these products.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-03-2017, 19:06
Replies: 20
Views: 10,587
Posted By delmag
Re: ultraleather, or the real thing?

thank you. this is exactly the kind of comparative info i am looking for. i looked at it, but i'm not fond of the visual texture of the ultrasuede for some reason i can't put my finger on. it sure...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-03-2017, 18:06
Replies: 20
Views: 10,587
Posted By delmag
Ultraleather, or the real thing?

i'm going to have my interior cushions covered in the near future. the cost difference between ulthraleather and real leather is not that great so, at the last minute, i am considering that option. ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-03-2017, 16:50
Replies: 30
Views: 9,950
Posted By delmag
Re: Anything better than Stugeron?

i thought stugeron WAS the magic cure. anyone know where to get any without leaving the US? you can pm a link, if you have one.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-03-2017, 08:04
Replies: 20
Views: 10,599
Posted By delmag
Re: Water pump will not turn off

sounds like the pressure switch on the pump is no longer working.
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-03-2017, 08:02
Replies: 2
Views: 5,992
Posted By delmag
Re: Autopilot linear drive installation

i got an additional tiller arm from pyi when i added an autopilot. it's bomber and they gave great support. it acts as a backup form of steering and does not put your quadrant at risk. it may be...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 19-02-2017, 13:58
Replies: 1
Want To Buy: Hypalon Scraps
Views: 1,457
Posted By delmag
Re: Hypalon Scraps

you might try downwind marine in san diego. they used to sell hypalon by the square foot.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-02-2017, 17:28
Replies: 39
Views: 8,938
Posted By delmag
Re: Cracked exhaust mixing elbow

i had a cracked mixing elbow on an isuzu diesel. after two attempts to repair the weld, i put marine tex on it. i put about a thousand hours on the repair before i sold the boat. it stunk for a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2017, 21:03
Replies: 24
Views: 9,468
Posted By delmag
Re: HDPE countertops

i don't know about the heat tolerance of himacs but i just treat it like plastic and don't put hot pots on it. the guy at the countertop place i bought the himacs from said that it was basically the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2017, 17:49
Replies: 24
Views: 9,468
Posted By delmag
Re: HDPE countertops

i'd go with the corian or something similar for long term wear. i used hi-macs (made by lg) which is an acrylic product similar to corian. cost was about the same but the corian color options...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 29-05-2015, 05:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,307
Posted By delmag
Re: ProMariner battery charger

I can pick it up. If you don't want to ship, let me know.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 16-02-2015, 12:55
Replies: 1
Views: 1,434
Posted By delmag
Re: Monitor Windvane- very good condition- $1800

hi john- i have a friend who might be interested. can you send me contact info so i can put him in touch with you? -del
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-01-2015, 11:06
Replies: 14
Views: 1,906
Posted By delmag
Re: diesel UNDERheating

well, it appears that the missing vane was the problem. it seems that it was blocking the bypass circuit and causing FULL flow, all the time. does this make sense? anyhow, with the vane removed,...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-01-2015, 10:02
Replies: 14
Views: 1,906
Posted By delmag
Re: diesel UNDERheating

i found the missing impeller vane. it was in the elbow on the input side of the thermostat housing. going to put it back together and see if it makes any difference.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-01-2015, 07:22
Replies: 14
Views: 1,906
Posted By delmag
Re: diesel UNDERheating

rwidman- i completely agree with your logic. my thought process has been the same and i have attempted to return to the status quo ante. clearly i have failed and that is why it so frustrating. i...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-01-2015, 06:50
Replies: 14
Views: 1,906
Posted By delmag
Re: diesel UNDERheating

zach- my heat exchanger only has a zinc, no thermostat. i know the sea water thermostat has a lower operating temp. but i just tried it to see if it would have any effect, since i knew it was...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-01-2015, 06:44
Replies: 14
Views: 1,906
Posted By delmag
Re: diesel UNDERheating

rwidman- in this case, there is an impeller in each circuit. the freshwater circuclation pump is a belt driven impeller pump. the sea water pump is gear driven. i agree that the engine was working...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-01-2015, 05:36
Replies: 14
Views: 1,906
Posted By delmag
Re: diesel UNDERheating

charlie- we're talking F and you're thinking C. when you do the conversion, volvo sells you a new thermostat with a higher temp. the seawater thermostat is rated at 63C and the new freshwater one...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-01-2015, 05:32
Replies: 14
Views: 1,906
Posted By delmag
Re: diesel UNDERheating

hpeer- i had issues with the temp. sender and gauge but, once i got it sorted out, everything was pretty normal. the engine ran in the normal temp range according to heat gun and gauge. now, after...
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