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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 26-05-2020, 10:13
Replies: 17
Views: 8,652
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Freshwater pump cycling more often; accumulator tank problem?

Did you have the system pressured down when you adjusted the accumulator?

If the tank pressure requires adjustment after installation, ensure first that the pump is switched off and that an outlet...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 06-11-2018, 20:24
Replies: 336
Views: 33,067
Posted By Cavalier
Re: MANTUS GIVEAWAY ends Nov 20th | Enter Now!

https://www.mantusmarine.com/product/65-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-06-2018, 06:17
Replies: 14
Views: 2,321
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Keeping things clean when it never rains

I installed a sea-water washdown pump in the back of the anchor locker. The feed is from a thru-hull in the galley, and thr output is a stainless quick-release connector in top of the anchor locker....
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-05-2018, 09:11
Replies: 12
Views: 2,847
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Rocker Switch for Beneteau 373

Agreed, I think attaching a photograph would be really useful for all those trying to help-out.
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-05-2018, 05:07
Replies: 12
Views: 2,847
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Rocker Switch for Beneteau 373

Search eBay for "Carling rocker switch"
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-05-2018, 16:37
Replies: 12
Views: 2,847
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Rocker Switch for Beneteau 373

Which rocker switches? On the AC/DC panel, helm or interior light switches?
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 30-04-2018, 13:59
Replies: 18
Views: 2,322
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Electric Flares

You can get 3 Duracell Lithium "C" for $8 - the shelf life should extend greatly, saving a pretty penny!
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 02-04-2018, 06:42
Replies: 19
Views: 8,821
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Lewmar 1000 Vertical Windlass trouble - HELP!

Unless I'm thinking of the wrong version of the model, there's also a key between the gearbox and the gypsy drive-shaft. Under the deck, there's an appropriately named "under the deck" fitting that...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 01-04-2018, 15:36
Replies: 19
Views: 8,821
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Lewmar 1000 Vertical Windlass trouble - HELP!

Clearly the gypsy wheel itself is not rotating, but you didn't mention whether the drive shaft (running through the gypsy's axis) is turning or not. If the drive shaft isn't turning then it's...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-04-2018, 05:42
Replies: 33
Views: 8,986
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Yanmar Engine runs 4h and revs drop and then stops

Fuel return needs to be moved to terminate directly in the day tank, as it shouldn't run into the filter (back pressure). The day tank should have a dedicated and separate vent line. The main tank...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 01-04-2018, 05:34
Replies: 182
Views: 19,706
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Sailing Terms That Seem Backwards and Confusing

Or just take it for granite!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 31-03-2018, 05:20
Replies: 38
Views: 6,021
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Telling Stories about length

It's not the length that matters, it's the beam! ;-)
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 25-03-2018, 09:08
Replies: 184
Views: 19,271
Posted By Cavalier
Re: The hurricane prediction is for the strongest in 70 years

Nazi/Axis secret technology..
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-03-2018, 09:03
Replies: 10
Views: 3,384
Posted By Cavalier
Re: No GPS signal... in truck?

^^This - and along the same lines, I would also take a look at the supressor.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 12-03-2018, 17:40
Replies: 9
Views: 3,152
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Plastic teak

https://www.plasteak.com/plasteak-recycled-plastic-products/recycled-plastic-lumber/trim-lumber



Going on 4 years in tropical sun with no maintenance - looks like the day I installed it.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 06-03-2018, 10:46
Replies: 36
Views: 7,986
Posted By Cavalier
Re: I know nothing. Is this stove salvageable?

If you can take the unit apart, you'll be amazed how clean they'll get if you submerge them in fresh coke-cola for 24hours. Just wipe, wash and dry afterward!
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 06-03-2018, 08:27
Replies: 11
Views: 7,294
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Teak prep before Cetol?

^^this. "Zud" works well for this application (oxalic acid), and is cheap! Once you've pre-wet the teak, you can apply it with a sponge-scrub, and then agitate thr surface after a couple of minutes...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 05-03-2018, 17:31
Replies: 36
Views: 7,986
Posted By Cavalier
Re: I know nothing. Is this stove salvageable?

Crying with laughter!
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-03-2018, 06:31
Replies: 20
Views: 2,529
Posted By Cavalier
Re: New SSB install - ground-strap via diesel tank?

John,

This is excellent -thank you!

Out of interest, what goes wrong with the braid? Is it its lack of environmental robustness, or is the fine-wire mesh of the braid incapable of taking some...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-03-2018, 15:28
Replies: 20
Views: 2,529
Posted By Cavalier
Re: New SSB install - ground-strap via diesel tank?

Thanks everyone for your input!

I was quite happy with the direction I was going with, and my basic knowledge of the physics involved, until I started reading more.. and man, are there a lot of...
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-03-2018, 11:29
Replies: 20
Views: 2,529
Posted By Cavalier
Re: New SSB install - ground-strap via diesel tank?

Bump..
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-03-2018, 19:07
Replies: 20
Views: 2,529
Posted By Cavalier
New SSB install - ground-strap via diesel tank?

I'm currently installing a AT130 onto new mounts I've glassed into the area of my lazerette as close as possible to a deck-gland that is right next to the chain-plate of my insulated back-stay, such...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-02-2018, 12:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,794
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Yanmar 3ym30 Problem

^^this



Another thing to do is withdraw/remove your pickup from the top of the tank along with its line to the primary racor unit, get a bucket and back-blow the diesel out into the bucket and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-02-2018, 11:00
Replies: 12
Views: 2,577
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Engine Room Cleaning

+1 on the notion of a complete degrease before paint.



At 70F the bilgekote is touch dry in about 6hours. Depending on how think you've lathered it on, it takes a other couple of days to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-02-2018, 09:05
Replies: 12
Views: 2,577
Posted By Cavalier
Re: Engine Room Cleaning

You'll have to plug any drain vents from the engine-pan to the bilge-sump first and remember to switch off the bilge pumps, to avoid any accidental discharges.

Once you've swept up any loose...
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