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Forum: Marine Electronics 06-04-2020, 11:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,200
Posted By GalleyHo
Re: Need 16ga duplex tinned shielded wire

What are the wires used for? If you are talking about the wires from the hailer to the speaker, they don't need to be shielded. Same for the power lines to the hailer.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-08-2017, 13:13
Replies: 38
Views: 3,623
Posted By GalleyHo
Re: Protective Wear 4 Composite Work

The best thing to take off uncured epoxy that I have found is white vinegar (or probably any vinegar). It's very easy on the skin and cheap. I always wash with vinegar and soap after doing anything...
Forum: Our Community 11-04-2017, 06:19
Replies: 37
Views: 4,971
Posted By GalleyHo
Re: Pocket Cruiser or wind generator

How did you determine this?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-11-2016, 05:17
Replies: 16
Views: 2,835
Posted By GalleyHo
Re: Heller fans slowing to a stop!

Is your fan the single speed Hella with a dome-shaped switch on the front?

Bill
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-05-2015, 17:43
Replies: 12
Views: 2,909
Posted By GalleyHo
Re: Alpenglow - LED eplacement bulbs

One of the advantages of LED's is that you don't have to replace tubes. Also, as fluorescent tubes get to the end of their lives, the light output gradually goes down. You may not notice it until you...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-04-2015, 07:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,285
Posted By GalleyHo
Re: Does you recognize this voltage regulator?

Yes, that was it. Thank you very much.

Bill
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 20-04-2015, 12:19
Replies: 31
Views: 7,245
Posted By GalleyHo
Re: New anchor chain. HELP!!

Interesting point. Would this apply to shackles, too? In particular, do I need to worry about my Wichard bow shackles in my anchor system suddenly failing?

Bill
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-04-2015, 12:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,285
Posted By GalleyHo
Does you recognize this voltage regulator?

I am helping a friend sort out the electrical system on a new-to-him Hunter 31. In particular, there is an external voltage regulator that I need info on. A picture is attached. The boat has a...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 07-04-2015, 11:04
Replies: 13
Views: 7,506
Posted By GalleyHo
Re: What Life Vest to purchase

There advantages and disadvantages to auto-inflation. Obviously, it's nice when the PFD automatically inflates. In my experience, though, there are at least two disadvantages.

First, in wet...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-03-2015, 13:33
Replies: 9
Views: 4,084
Posted By GalleyHo
Re: Westerbeke W27 Oil filter relo kit

I've been looking to do remote oil filters on my boat. Does anyone have information on doing this on a Yanmar 2GM20?
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 16-03-2015, 14:26
Replies: 38
Views: 12,341
Posted By GalleyHo
Re: Prop cleaning in the water

I have found that you can pop barnacles off a prop with a piece of wood. Get something that is about 1-inch by 1-inch and maybe a foot long. (The handle end of a large brass bristle brush works fine,...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 14-03-2015, 15:43
Replies: 11
Views: 18,116
Posted By GalleyHo
Re: Mixing hydraulic steering fluid

All you have to do is have your steering fail once to find out how important it is to have the right hydraulic fluid. We bought a new boat with hydraulic steering. A few months later, I checked the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 31-01-2015, 09:19
Replies: 10
Views: 5,455
Posted By GalleyHo
Re: Galley/Head sink drain hose reduction before thru-hull?

Another reason to go with a larger thru-hull is that it is less likely to get partially or fully clogged with growth.
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