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Posted By old frog

Re: Did Surveyor make mistake or just bad luck?

To follow up on the prior post. OP, as & when you move forward repairing the cabin sole, you have other options besides replacing with like kind varnished T&H veneered plywood. One of my personal...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

19-07-2018, 15:37

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Views: 11,729

Posted By old frog

Re: Did Surveyor make mistake or just bad luck?

You might want to verify that.

19-07-2018, 09:45

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9 V difference between ground and ground

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Posted By old frog

Re: 9 V difference between ground and ground

This is a good of a place as any to bring mention Lucas Ritz (RIP) and his father Kevin's mission of In Water Shock Hazard. If you have ever heard Kevin speak on the subject, it is something you...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

19-07-2018, 08:49

Replies: 66

Views: 11,729

Posted By old frog

Re: Did Surveyor make mistake or just bad luck?

Most brokers in my area have attempted to turn the survey into a "party". Buyers, buyers friends, broker, etc. INHO, way too many people & distractions on a boat to get a good job. Only a few...

19-07-2018, 07:48

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9 V difference between ground and ground

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Posted By old frog

Re: 9 V difference between ground and ground

Good. Just verify that the generator earth ground is grounded properly. Google the ABYC or NFPA 302 standards. (Personally, I think the NFPA 302 text is easier to read while the ABYC diagrams are...

18-07-2018, 18:08

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9 V difference between ground and ground

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Posted By old frog

Re: 9 V difference between ground and ground

Your questions suggest that you do not have a solid grasp of recreational marine wiring practices.

I am understanding from your description that: The deck mounted windlass is connected to the...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

18-07-2018, 17:47

Replies: 66

Views: 11,729

Posted By old frog

Re: Did Surveyor make mistake or just bad luck?

Hog wash. My experience is that very few carry E&O, at least on the East Coast.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

18-07-2018, 17:46

Replies: 66

Views: 11,729

Posted By old frog

Re: Did Surveyor make mistake or just bad luck?

That is what surveying has become. The experienced, knowledgeable ones are getting fewer & farther between.

Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations

18-07-2018, 15:08

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BILGE PUMPS & FLOAT SWITCHES

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Posted By old frog

Re: BILGE PUMPS & FLOAT SWITCHES

+1 on the relay.

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

18-07-2018, 10:29

Replies: 62

LED deck or spreader lights

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Posted By old frog

Re: LED deck or spreader lights

Personally, I would not drill any more holes in my hull or deck than absolutely necessary.

As for foredeck & spreader lights. I suggest both: A red LED fore deck light so as to retain as...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

18-07-2018, 09:18

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Rudder Stuffing Box

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Posted By old frog

Re: Rudder Stuffing Box

30 Years???? No qualifications? Other than light usage? Location? Gland location & type with the specific boat? Materials? Haul outs/time ashore? etc.

I question if the material...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

18-07-2018, 04:24

Replies: 8

Rudder Stuffing Box

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Posted By old frog

Re: Rudder Stuffing Box

Agreed on wear related to cycles/revolutions. Certainly, minimal compared to a prop shaft's rotation at 1K+ rpm for run time. Rather, consider the simple age degradation factor. The boat in you...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

17-07-2018, 17:40

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Rudder Stuffing Box

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Posted By old frog

Re: Rudder Stuffing Box

I wager you a beer that it has never been replaced. Most boat owners ignore those type maintenance. It is easy to do, so why not do it? I have seen too many boats flood/partially flood from simple...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

15-07-2018, 05:37

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Best seacock for saltwater intake in head

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Posted By old frog

Re: Best seacock for saltwater intake in head

In my opinion, it depends upon the boat, boat construction, sea valve location within the boat, the boat's future intended usage, the boat's electrical complexity, and where the boat it moored and...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

14-07-2018, 05:52

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Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

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Posted By old frog

Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

A buddy years ago tried to purchase one of these but was not able then to financially swing it. We spent a lot of time on that particular boat & getting to know the class. They have a reputation...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

10-07-2018, 06:18

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Replace engine panel what type of tach

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Posted By old frog

Re: Replace engine panel what type of tach

Thanks for the post. I am planning the same project & parts this winter as I attempt to declutter & simplify my cockpit. I was unaware of the tach pick-up signal selection on the part. Following

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

09-07-2018, 04:51

Replies: 147

STORM PREPARATION AT SEA

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Posted By old frog

Re: STORM PREPARATION AT SEA

Perhaps if bucket brigading at dock side with water up to your knees, you might accomplish something. But, if attempting to remove water via buckets from the typical modern sail boat with shallow...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

08-07-2018, 08:45

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No survey needed?.... buy "as is where is"?

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Posted By old frog

Re: No survey needed?.... buy "as is where is"?

Boat ownership potentially places more at risk than the value of the boat (limitation of liability might not be possible). Wreck removal can easily exceed the value of a low 5 figure boat. Consider...

08-07-2018, 08:40

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Electrical Gremlins or Bad Ground?

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Posted By old frog

Re: Electrical Gremlins or Bad Ground?

From the outside looking in, & if I were troubleshooting, I would start with voltage drop testing the major circuits. n If you are not familiar with it: internet search with get you videos & how to...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

07-07-2018, 17:03

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Damaged keel? Need advice.

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Posted By old frog

Re: Damaged keel? Need advice.

Basically, you have it correct. But, much depends on the impact, speed, seaway & situation & varies from incident to incident. Ie. Is the struck submerged object (SSOP)/grounding one where the...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

07-07-2018, 16:05

Replies: 43

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Posted By old frog

Re: Surveyors - How Many do You Need

Sir;

From the outside looking in, it appears that you equate all boats as being equal with equal value. I am of the opinion that they are not. While the $5k boat may not warrant an HVAC...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

07-07-2018, 15:32

Replies: 43

Views: 5,409

Posted By old frog

Re: Surveyors - How Many do You Need

Peter is an excellent surveyor. Decades experience. Please remember this is peak season. If you did not book & schedule with him, he did not "bail" on you. Rather, it appears, his schedule...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

06-07-2018, 10:40

Replies: 43

Views: 5,409

Posted By old frog

Re: Surveyors - How Many do You Need

The OP owns the boat. It is an "off hire" survey, or a survey to determine & document its condition prior too its care, custody & control is transferred to him. Given his boats' value,...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

06-07-2018, 07:10

Replies: 135

Bottom paint application cost!!

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Posted By old frog

Re: Bottom paint application cost!!

Why shouldn't the vendor charge retail?

You supply the paint thereby denying the service provider vendor & his suppliers the opportunity to obtain a margin on the materials. They need to use the...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

06-07-2018, 05:52

Replies: 43