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Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 30-01-2024, 00:16
Replies: 31
Views: 5,529
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Huge waves batter distant US Army station in South Pacific, forcing evacuations

Thank you!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-08-2023, 20:28
Replies: 21
Views: 3,794
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Acetone to Aid in drying wet plywood core

When the moisture is removed, is there not an issue with the salt that is left?
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 21-05-2023, 22:42
Replies: 24
Views: 6,965
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Autopilot replacement parts - 3D printed

Rick, are you still printing parts?
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 11-02-2023, 20:55
Replies: 30
Views: 5,792
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Clevis Pins vs. Bolts

One should use the proper hardware, i.e., not a bolt where a clevis pin is indicated.
While using a bolt may seem a quick fix, bolts are designed to take tension forces, while clevis pins are...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-02-2023, 15:12
Replies: 54
Views: 5,580
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Mast Climbing Rigs - Recommendations?

I have an ATN mast climber. Do you use a safety line and if so how is it configured? The supplied instructions do not show or recommend a safety line and their video shows no use of a safety line.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 09-01-2023, 16:25
Replies: 70
Views: 10,632
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Deck Shoes. Which go hard in 1-2 seasons and which don't

These are my sperry topsiders that are 20+ years old the soles still grip, although they’re beat, up I find them comfortable. About a year ago I bought a new pair in the same price range which I used...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-11-2022, 15:33
Replies: 96
Views: 9,470
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Tools aboard: Minimizing space and weight

Most metal hardware for marine use will be s/steel or bronze; your magnet will not be of help.:whistling:

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No, one Crescent wrench will do both :wink::wink:
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 29-09-2022, 22:20
Replies: 28
Views: 2,793
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Stuffing Box gets hot when propeller shaft is turning

Assuming all else is ok, and the problem is in the shaft packing box, this simple solution I've used for over ten years works well with no leaks or drips if directions are correctly followed. There...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 15-08-2022, 23:15
Replies: 45
Views: 7,598
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Spade anchor corrosion

Yes, it came with two nyloc nuts (the belt & suspenders theory).
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 09-08-2022, 17:41
Replies: 45
Views: 7,598
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Spade anchor corrosion

Here are the photos, let me know if more info is needed.262561
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 01-08-2022, 23:06
Replies: 45
Views: 7,598
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Spade anchor corrosion

My 55# galvanized Spade, which I purchased new a little over a year ago, has some type of epoxy covering the lead, so perhaps that took care of the problem. I would send a photo, but I won't be on my...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-07-2022, 15:48
Replies: 25
Views: 2,906
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: dealing with Jabsco poor quality control

I'm with you as regards the Peters & Russel belt-drive diaphragm pumps, now owned by Jabsco. They're easy to repair/rebuild if need be and last indefinitely - this design goes back to the 1930s with...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 02-07-2022, 23:42
Replies: 36
Views: 7,079
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Dealing with Sailors and drugs.

To be clear, alcohol is a drug. https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/alcohol
Forum: Dollars & Cents 22-05-2022, 01:54
Replies: 67
Views: 6,663
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Insurance requiring second adult

"you can’t get into a Marina much less a repair yard these days without liability and hull coverage"
I'm repeating what I said before, but again, marinas will require liability insurance, not hull...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 21-05-2022, 17:43
Replies: 67
Views: 6,663
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Insurance requiring second adult

I believe this thread is about Hull insurance, not liability which is usually required by marinas.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 12-11-2021, 21:48
Replies: 56
Views: 7,578
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Feels like a scam!

:thumb:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-10-2021, 21:18
Replies: 134
Views: 23,582
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Help! Geico is no longer writing for sailboats!!!!!

GEICO dropped me for the same reason last March. I'm currently in Mexico w/out hull ins. I looked into EW ins. but the reviews are a bit frightening; here's one...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-08-2021, 00:34
Replies: 35
Views: 23,046
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Storing varnish brushes between coats without cleaning

+1
I've been doing it that way for decades, learned it from a cabinet maker. (though not for water-based)
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 02-07-2021, 22:46
Replies: 300
Views: 45,282
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: For all promoting flare guns for self defense

"The live fire testing resulted in the eventual destruction of all four flare launchers."
It would've been helpful if they said how many tests or an average range of tests destroyed the launcher;...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-07-2021, 16:12
Replies: 37
Views: 5,947
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Diesel Repair is so simple, why hire anyone

Edited Quote:
Originally Posted by Capt Gill View Post
What's a "dipstick"? Can't find it unless ya know what it is.


You edited my post and yours.
Unedited Quote:
Originally Posted by Icarus...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-06-2021, 19:05
Replies: 37
Views: 5,947
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Diesel Repair is so simple, why hire anyone

What's a "dipstck"? Can't find it unless ya know what it is.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-06-2021, 17:57
Replies: 37
Views: 5,947
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Diesel Repair is so simple, why hire anyone

Plus one!
I hear a lot, "Just go and buy a new one," well, ya might be someplace where that's not possible, or your pockets aren't that deep, then you'll appreciate these folks who overcome...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-06-2021, 17:31
Replies: 36
Views: 7,859
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Variable Speed Fresh Water Pump

My boat came with a Jabsco Vflow pump it stopped working about a year later (I could get it running bypassing the electronics so no pressure or run control); I bought a new updated Jabsco Vflow - it...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 09-05-2021, 16:08
Replies: 99
Views: 13,996
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Invisible Force Sinks Sub

The USAF is still flying the B-52 Stratofortresses, which are sixty-plus years old. I recall, in the mid-60s, the sheet metal guys inspecting and replacing rivets around the wing root after a 24hr...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-05-2021, 00:22
Replies: 52
Views: 11,067
Posted By Capt Gill
Re: Perkins 4.108 making oil

It took me some time to find this; it's the real deal, it'll cost ya $8 USD "CAV DPA Fuel Injection Pump Hydraulically Governed Workshop Manual" and "This is the full workshop manual with detailed...
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