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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

28-09-2019, 14:42

Replies: 16

Winch plates bent on my mast winches

Views: 2,268

Posted By Old_Geezer

Re: Winch plates bent on my mast winches

When you take the winch off the mounting plate I believe you will find the casting is not flat on the bottom, but concave. The edge of the winch has cracked and broken off. I can see another crack...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

28-09-2019, 14:18

Replies: 34

How to stop crevice corrosion?

Views: 4,426

Posted By Old_Geezer

Re: How to stop crevice corrosion?

It looks like chrome plated steel with a bit of undercut on the weld. Just clean it periodically as outlined above. There are numerous kinds of stainless that have magnetic properties, the old magnet...

Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help

12-08-2019, 12:58

Replies: 16

Invasive pop-up adds on my iPad.

Views: 2,121

Posted By Old_Geezer

Re: Invasive pop-up adds on my iPad.

There's a new browser called Brave. Excellent choice.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

12-07-2019, 10:33

Replies: 168

Replace GPS with Tablet + software

Views: 36,265

Posted By Old_Geezer

Re: Replace GPS with Tablet + software

Someone on this forum developed an app called SailFreeGPS. Haven't tried it on the water but it seems quite functional. Works on Android, free to download and I'm impressed. Quick download, check it...

Forum: Marine Electronics

28-01-2019, 13:50

Replies: 19

Bottom contour mapping via a dinghy

Views: 3,398

Posted By Old_Geezer

Re: Bottom contour mapping via a dinghy

Most of the major names have a contour mapping "fish finder" these days.

Saturday morning fishing shows are great for this info. Even my electric motor has a built in GPS.
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

09-09-2018, 20:02

Replies: 62

Alternator not regulating charge

Views: 5,905

Posted By Old_Geezer

Re: Alternator not regulating charge

Sounds like it's working to me. My 115 Merc outboard charges at 14.6 according to my depth sounder.

Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy

23-06-2018, 15:27

Replies: 7

Deck Dinghy crane issues

Views: 2,312

Posted By Old_Geezer

Re: Deck Dinghy crane issues

Sounds like your basic 120 volt electric crane. Unscrew the plastic cover and plug in a 120 volt cord and hit the down button. Make sure it's actually 120 and not 12 or 24 V.:thumb:

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

06-02-2018, 20:14

Replies: 232

Outstanding Boats - A Special Selection of Unusual and Noteworthy Boats I Find

Views: 137,096

Posted By Old_Geezer

Re: Outstanding Boats - A Special Selection of Unusual and Noteworthy Boats I Find

https://www.salts.ca/site/buy-a-boat/sailboats/60-crosby-schooner.html

All proceeds to a good cause. I'm a softy for anything wood.

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