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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-04-2019, 19:30
Replies: 16
Views: 3,726
Posted By Mattm
Re: Xantrex Freedom Marine 20

I had a freedom sw which had a 100 amp charger. It would sample the power and then immediately punch 100 amps into the batteries and the generator would lag and cause the charger to stop charging re...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-04-2019, 20:13
Replies: 31
Views: 6,120
Posted By Mattm
Re: One Of The Worst Fouled Bottoms I've Ever Come Across

At least the boat has protection from any potential groundings
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-04-2019, 20:06
Replies: 18
Views: 5,480
Posted By Mattm
Re: Which is better for Biaxial?

Polyester resin is always much easier to work with than epoxy no matter the weave you are using.
A lot of people are saying styrene is required to break down the binder. This is true however this...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-04-2019, 18:54
Replies: 19
Views: 4,361
Posted By Mattm
Re: Grind nonskid off while keeping it flat

If you need to get the nonskid pattern off take a skill saw and set the depth so it just cuts the low parts of the nonskid then cut a tick yac toe board over the entire area. Sand until the board is...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-04-2019, 18:45
Replies: 5
Views: 2,641
Posted By Mattm
Re: MD7A Bleeding

The md5a required you loosen the injector line and then slightly loosen the fitting that attaches to the pump. There is a small check valve inside there that the feed pump cannot overcome even with...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-04-2019, 18:35
Replies: 15
Views: 9,484
Posted By Mattm
Re: Fiberglass repair on keel

I would not start small and end big unless you were planning to vacuum bag the repair. And even so It will add too many voids between layers that are purely resin. Which will result in a substandard...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-04-2019, 17:51
Replies: 0
Views: 477
Posted By Mattm
Help identify this stanchion cap

Hi All, I broke a stanchion cap last year and cannot for the life of me find a replacement. It is plastic on a tapered stanchion held in place by a pressed pin. See pictures. Thanks
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-02-2019, 17:40
Replies: 145
Views: 14,580
Posted By Mattm
Re: Sailing in recession ?

A Boat is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. If I believe a boat is worth 100k and 100k is worth a years labour then the boat is in reality worth a years labour. Currency is nothing more...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-02-2019, 05:42
Replies: 73
Views: 10,295
Posted By Mattm
Re: Good Value Cat: Is My Dream Still Alive?

The cost is about $20k
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-02-2019, 10:59
Replies: 18
Views: 4,334
Posted By Mattm
Re: Is a "Radar Guard" worth it?

My mast has a gimballed radar mount with guard. It was very expensive but I think it has saved my radome from being damaged a few times
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-02-2019, 10:54
Replies: 15
Views: 1,852
Posted By Mattm
Re: Volvo MD5A water in crank

I have gotten glycol in the crank the first winterization by making the mistake of using a hand pump to pump glycol through the engine but as long as my starting battery is full I get enough...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-02-2019, 07:33
Replies: 15
Views: 1,852
Posted By Mattm
Re: Volvo MD5A water in crank

Thank you. I do all my own engine work so it was me who suspected that perhaps the seal could leak into the block. Long story but I will never trust anyone to work on my boat but myself.
The quote...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-02-2019, 07:07
Replies: 48
Views: 6,278
Posted By Mattm
Re: What should I do. Cost of owing/maintain and living questions

How much longer do you have left on your mortgage? In most cases property is an appreciable asset that you should absolutely not sell. This asset is leverage able which you could borrow against if an...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-02-2019, 04:53
Replies: 15
Views: 1,852
Posted By Mattm
Re: Volvo MD5A water in crank

Its definately raw water. I don't have a closed loop on this engine. The boat is on fresh water. So no salt and I check the oil often so I caught the water intrusion almost immediately and have...
Forum: Our Community 09-02-2019, 18:59
Replies: 52
Views: 8,366
Posted By Mattm
Re: The Russians are coming!

Russian ships in the Caribbean? I hope they have their boatus membership up to date otherwise their tow bill on their next breakdown could cost a fortune.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-02-2019, 18:53
Replies: 15
Views: 1,852
Posted By Mattm
Re: Volvo MD5A water in crank

I know there are typos, I cant figure out how to edit. My apologies

Sorted, Pete7
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 09-02-2019, 18:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,468
Posted By Mattm
Re: Passage Virgin Islands to Chesapeake Bay

For some, the ability to sail constantly without the interruptions is a holiday
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-02-2019, 18:39
Replies: 15
Views: 1,852
Posted By Mattm
Volvo MD5A water in crank

Hi all. Have an issue with my diesel engine where I keep getting water in the crank. I've seen weeping at the head gasket so I am assuming there is something wrong there. So pre-spring launch I am...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-08-2018, 07:37
Replies: 91
Views: 30,858
Posted By Mattm
Re: overpriced storm damaged catamarans40

Those boats are worth even less than the wrecked boats as most of the repairs need to be cut away and redone. I've seen "professional repairs" you just need to look for glasswork with voids and...
Forum: Our Community 30-07-2018, 15:22
Replies: 120
Views: 20,927
Posted By Mattm
Re: Do you worry about Pirates?

Sorry! Back to topic, does anyone sail without running lights in questionable waters
Forum: Our Community 30-07-2018, 14:44
Replies: 120
Views: 20,927
Posted By Mattm
Re: Do you worry about Pirates?

You would be surprised, target shooting is becoming huge. My summers are for sailing, but shooting is my winter hobby. Myself and most shooters I know don't advertise that we shoot for fear of being...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 30-07-2018, 07:12
Replies: 91
Views: 30,858
Posted By Mattm
Re: overpriced storm damaged catamarans40

I thought it would give me something to focus on instead of smoking. It was a derelict boat that I figured had some rot. By the time I got all the rotten wood out I had a bare hull. Some of the wood...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-07-2018, 06:53
Replies: 69
Views: 28,182
Posted By Mattm
Re: Cost of Catamaran Sailing (Yes AGAIN!)

No the bank is covered to the same extent that you are. You are taking slightly more risk than the bank.
There is always risk.
Even paying cash you are taking risk like how quickly will the boat...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-07-2018, 21:02
Replies: 69
Views: 28,182
Posted By Mattm
Re: Cost of Catamaran Sailing (Yes AGAIN!)

Technically no. They are taking the risk on the house and partially on the boat. As an individual you would be raked over the coals in interest because the lending rules are much different for...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-07-2018, 20:52
Replies: 91
Views: 30,858
Posted By Mattm
Re: overpriced storm damaged catamarans40

That's interesting. Do you know if they come for the other part later on? Because I was talking to brokers about strategies for getting around these fees and I was told the only way to decrease the...
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