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Forum: Mantus Anchors 12-02-2013, 09:53
Replies: 681
Views: 80,755
Posted By cmesiam
Re: February CF Giveaway - Win a Mantus Anchor!

I'd prefer the 85 pounder!
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-10-2010, 03:40
Replies: 16
Views: 19,395
Posted By cmesiam
Hey Adriadream, Yes, I found a place in Hampton. ...

Hey Adriadream, Yes, I found a place in Hampton. It's called Salt Ponds Marina at 11 Gull Irory Cresent, Hampton, VA 23664.

Not the best but manageable. I have to cross the Hampton Bridge...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 29-12-2009, 11:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,869
Posted By cmesiam
what is the reserve price?

what is the reserve price?
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-11-2009, 17:11
Replies: 5
Views: 5,394
Posted By cmesiam
Fuses on Adler Barbour Refrigerator?

I did a real dumb thing! I had a direct wire from batteries to unit. I had the wires crossed while hooking up the refer (yes, + to - and vice versa). As a result it shorted out and won’t work. ...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 24-09-2009, 03:40
Replies: 13
Views: 3,151
Posted By cmesiam
ALL, I have found the issue. At the...

ALL,

I have found the issue. At the transmission, bolted with three bolts is a an iron 'collar' whhere the shaft slides into with a key. Then there are two (allen, hex) screws which were in bad...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 23-09-2009, 07:20
Replies: 13
Views: 3,151
Posted By cmesiam
All, OK, I'm going to look at that...

All,

OK, I'm going to look at that connection. I will head out there tonight and have a look.

Do any of you know about a grease fitting on the (what I believe) is the stuffing box?
...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 22-09-2009, 20:09
Replies: 13
Views: 3,151
Posted By cmesiam
Is it My Stuffing Box?

Lost propulsion last weekend and thought I lost the Prop. Prop is still attached to shaft but entire prop and shaft slide in and out (rddr kept it from falling all of the way out). Is that the...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-08-2009, 17:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,397
Posted By cmesiam
Yeah, watching the WX now. Looking at the next...

Yeah, watching the WX now. Looking at the next one. Right now waters and weather look good. I intend to depart NC on Friday.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-08-2009, 17:19
Replies: 2
Views: 1,397
Posted By cmesiam
East Coast Weather question?

I'm planning to move my 40 ft Ketch from Camp Lejeune to Norfolk VA over the Labor day weekend. Can anyone pass some of their experience concerning the weather? I guess the next disturbance is...
Forum: Marinas 04-03-2009, 11:58
Replies: 5
Views: 6,108
Posted By cmesiam
Jim, Yes, I've talked to the folks at Salt...

Jim,

Yes, I've talked to the folks at Salt Ponds, they seemed very nice and affordable. I'll talk to the others as soon as I get a chance. I'd rather be on the soouth side of the river inlet...
Forum: Marinas 02-03-2009, 21:08
Replies: 5
Views: 6,108
Posted By cmesiam
Looking 4 a Marina in Norfolk

I'm looking for a inexpensive marina (live aboard) in the Norfolk area. Maybe even a Apartment or townhouse with a slip in the Greater Norfolk/Hampton Area. Does anyone out there know of any good...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-03-2009, 04:23
Replies: 16
Views: 19,395
Posted By cmesiam
Liveaboard in Norfolk / Hampton Roads Area

I am looking for a marina for a live aboard in the Norfolk area. Does anyone know of a place that's inexpensive? I'm not picky.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-02-2009, 08:27
Replies: 41
Views: 8,850
Posted By cmesiam
Does anyone know of a problem with the electric...

Does anyone know of a problem with the electric pump and filters, if I keep the dc pump on all of the time. WIll the fuel go through the filters then go the the filter on the motor and come back to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-02-2009, 08:23
Replies: 41
Views: 8,850
Posted By cmesiam
All Concerned, First, I'd like to thank all...

All Concerned,

First, I'd like to thank all for their valuable input. The wife and I got it going on Sunday. I completely rebuilt the fuel lines from the tank to the motor. I added a WALBRO...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-02-2009, 08:35
Replies: 41
Views: 8,850
Posted By cmesiam
Hey Roberttigar, Please send that diagram...

Hey Roberttigar,

Please send that diagram of the bleeding plan. It couold only help. I appreciate it. Email me at bruce.g.hansen@us.army.mil. (I'm in the Navy at Fort Bragg).

Peterroach,...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-02-2009, 03:53
Replies: 41
Views: 8,850
Posted By cmesiam
I wont get to the boat for a couple of weeks. ...

I wont get to the boat for a couple of weeks. I'll let you all know. Thanks again.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-02-2009, 03:52
Replies: 41
Views: 8,850
Posted By cmesiam
Cheng & Capt G, Ok I understand that there...

Cheng & Capt G,

Ok I understand that there could be air trapped in the RACOR. I'll check again. I did use the manual hand pump to fill it. I'll remove and fill with Fuel.

Maybe
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-02-2009, 17:43
Replies: 41
Views: 8,850
Posted By cmesiam
Hey Chief Engineer, Looked at your post about...

Hey Chief Engineer, Looked at your post about the tiny bubbles. That makes sense. Have you ever thought about suing some lind of grease on the gaskets to make a better seal?

Also, do you know...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-02-2009, 17:39
Replies: 41
Views: 8,850
Posted By cmesiam
S/V Elusive, Now you 're talking! That sounds...

S/V Elusive, Now you 're talking! That sounds like a good idea. If there is a blockage, it might even dislodge?!? What do you think?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-02-2009, 17:37
Replies: 41
Views: 8,850
Posted By cmesiam
S/V Elusive, Now

S/V Elusive,

Now
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-02-2009, 17:30
Replies: 41
Views: 8,850
Posted By cmesiam
Cheechako, When you ask if I manually fill...

Cheechako,

When you ask if I manually fill it up? Do you mean fill it up then screw it on? I screwed it on empty. Then what I did was use the engine manual fuel pump to fill it. It has a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-02-2009, 08:17
Replies: 41
Views: 8,850
Posted By cmesiam
I am very appreciative of the input you all have...

I am very appreciative of the input you all have provided and hope to hear more. I'll keep you all posted. Thanks again,
Bruce

I keep hitting 'Tab' by mistake and sending the post. Hard to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-02-2009, 08:15
Replies: 41
Views: 8,850
Posted By cmesiam
Sorry get carried away! What I'm thinking...

Sorry get carried away!

What I'm thinking now is that the low pressure mechanical pump with the manual pump lever isnt working right?! It appears that when I am manually pumping it pumps only...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-02-2009, 08:11
Replies: 41
Views: 8,850
Posted By cmesiam
All Concerned, Thank you very much for your...

All Concerned,

Thank you very much for your inputs. Again, I am not having any luck!

I have a WALBRO on order. That's exactly where I'm going to put it. Plus I'm adding a 10 MICRON...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-02-2009, 05:30
Replies: 41
Views: 8,850
Posted By cmesiam
Inthewind, Appreicate the assist. Seems...

Inthewind,

Appreicate the assist. Seems that I've done that SEVERAL times, to no avail. Any other ideas?

Thanks for the reply!
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