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Forum: Dollars & Cents 09-04-2024, 12:39
Replies: 22
Views: 3,269
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: Boats that sat on hard

2009~2010 (not sure, previous owner) Yanmar 40hp. 148 hours. Been on the hard since 2010. I discovered in 2023 seawater left in the heat exchanger corroded through in to a cylinder and bricked the...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 01-04-2024, 13:20
Replies: 232
Views: 16,616
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: With lithium do we actually need a dedicated starter battery?

https://www.sterling-power-usa.com/SterlingPower12voltalternatorprotectiondevice.aspx

Alternator only charges my starter battery.

Solar charges the house.
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 01-04-2024, 13:07
Replies: 232
Views: 16,616
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: With lithium do we actually need a dedicated starter battery?

40hp Yanmar

4 100 amp hour Battleborn house bank, starts motor fine

https://battlebornbatteries.com/product/12v-lifepo4-deep-cycle-battery/

1 125 amp hour Ionic Blue starter battery, starts...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 01-04-2024, 12:45
Replies: 77
Views: 5,527
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: dishes for cruising

Nordic Ware Eighth Sheet Burger Serving Tray Set, 2 Piece
https://a.co/d/1nnrkY5

Made in The USA Stainless Steel Dog Bowl
https://a.co/d/4sn5SBq

You can cook with them too, but they do get...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-03-2024, 14:22
Replies: 120
Views: 15,363
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: How many anchors do you carry?

I’m reviving this thread purely for the survey of what boat, LOA and displacement, and type of anchor and rode. Nuts and bolts…
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-03-2024, 14:16
Replies: 53
Views: 4,347
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: Mantas M1 or Sarca Excel

Agreed.

If you disagree, please share your test results first.

If anyone knows of another resource of the nuts and bolts testing that Steve has done, please share.
Forum: Meets & Greets 01-03-2024, 12:54
Replies: 7
Views: 940
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: Very green

Read the books from the sailor Nigel Calder then read the books from Lin and Larry Pardey… Then you can get into the Dave Gerr an Brion Toss and… etc… there are more authors, but read the ones that...
Forum: Challenges 06-02-2024, 13:23
Replies: 59
Views: 9,049
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: What is this? Wrench? Snubber? Any clue?

He’s in Guatemala, so it’s a chingadero.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-10-2023, 16:15
Replies: 41
Views: 5,714
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: Weeping seacock

Is it leaking above or below the ball valve?
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-08-2023, 17:35
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By Fortytwo
Wanted 3/8” Gypsy for Lofrans Tigres

Did you find one? And is the one you need for G4 3/8” chain?
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 13-08-2023, 13:22
Replies: 1
Wanted For Free: Trucking boat in Mexico
Views: 392
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: Trucking boat in Mexico

https://marinasancarlos.com/contact/
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 03-08-2023, 11:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,207
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: Fitting lithium batteries in old battery boxes

Did the batteries come in boxes with foam?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-06-2023, 17:14
Replies: 31
Views: 3,288
Posted By Fortytwo
Tayana 37 Bowsprit (Repair or Replace)

I really need to figure out how to respond to a post so it doesn’t look like I’m talking to myself…
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-06-2023, 17:08
Replies: 31
Views: 3,288
Posted By Fortytwo
Tayana 37 Bowsprit (Repair or Replace)

On boats with bowsprits the most common cause of rig failure is failure of the bobstay, and the most common failure point of a bobstay is at the stem fitting.

How do you know this?

No matter...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-06-2023, 13:06
Replies: 31
Views: 3,288
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: Tayana 37 Bowsprit (Repair or Replace)

In what ways is chain superior to wire for the bobstay?
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 24-06-2023, 08:59
Replies: 91
Views: 8,857
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: Start your engine with 4 eve lifepo4 cells, lead makes no sense for this task!!

https://lithiumhub.com/product/12-volt-125ah-battery/
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 24-06-2023, 08:58
Replies: 91
Views: 8,857
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: Start your engine with 4 eve lifepo4 cells, lead makes no sense for this task!!

https://lithiumhub.com/product/12v-40ah-lithium-starter-battery/
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-06-2023, 15:08
Replies: 110
Views: 9,519
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: Why do we still use cigarette-lighter adapters?

So I can plug my USB-D adapter into it…
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-05-2023, 16:32
Replies: 4
Views: 345
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: Tee for shower drain pump

https://www.grainger.com/product/22FN49?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:4P7A1P:20501231&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2-yK9Pv6_gIV3SytBh1-vQbbEAkYDiABEgLpO_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 16-05-2023, 13:58
Replies: 16
Views: 2,372
Posted By Fortytwo
Cushion Foam

4” firm latex, Dacron wrapped with sunbrella covers.

https://www.foamorder.com/custom-cushions/outdoor-cushions/boat-cushions

For the V-Berth I added a 2” memory foam topper from Amazon. DIY...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-03-2023, 16:55
Replies: 28
Views: 3,084
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: Cushion foam source

+1 FoamOrder.com

Ordered 4” firm latex for sitting and 4” medium firm latex for sleeping with Sunbrella covers and added 2” memory foam off Amazon for v-berth topper.

It’s also cheaper and...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-02-2023, 16:59
Replies: 23
Views: 3,006
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: waste thru hull

First thing everyone will ask is to post a picture.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-01-2023, 17:16
Replies: 22
Views: 2,986
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: Teak Plugs in deck leaking

How do you see water leaking from the bottom of the screws? Do the screws go through into the cabin?
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 18-01-2023, 14:50
Replies: 5
[SOLD] Snatch Block
Views: 771
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: Snatch Block

Can you email from your phone? Email the picture to yourself. Then, check your email on your computer. Or, you could use the CruisersForum app on your phone and post the picture.
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 10-01-2023, 16:45
Replies: 15
Views: 1,415
Posted By Fortytwo
Re: tired of replacing light bulbs

https://bedazzledledlighting.co.uk/product/g4-horizontal-16-led-red/

https://bedazzledledlighting.co.uk/product/ba15d-adaptor/

On Battleborn batteries 8~9 years no issues. I’m in the US....
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