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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 08-02-2014, 00:30
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Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 19-12-2013, 17:45
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Posted By Coachbolt61
You forgot the bed too. Makes it really homely.

You forgot the bed too. Makes it really homely.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-11-2012, 00:32
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Views: 1,963
Posted By Coachbolt61
Aries Lift Up Wind Vane Broken Toothed Vane Carriage

Hi All
I recently purchased an Aries Lift Up Wind Vane for a song but it has a broken toothed vane carriage Part No 245. Looks like someone has backed into something and used it for a fender....
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 14-08-2012, 18:21
Replies: 25
Views: 2,989
Posted By Coachbolt61
I have heard (not sure where) that the best night...

I have heard (not sure where) that the best night light is an oil or kerosene lantern. This seems to go along with what most people are saying re brightness and colour. Also because it changes the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-08-2012, 06:41
Replies: 11
Views: 1,587
Posted By Coachbolt61
Is there any reservations or restrictions on...

Is there any reservations or restrictions on using an international insurance company? By international I meant another country other than the one you are in. If you are sailing os it wouldn't matter...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 13-08-2012, 04:49
Replies: 90
Views: 15,648
Posted By Coachbolt61
Haven't read all the responses so apologies up...

Haven't read all the responses so apologies up front. An idea I had for my boat. Nearly every boat I have seen has stern seats either outboard of the transom or inboard of transom. Why not...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-08-2012, 20:44
Replies: 193
Views: 21,991
Posted By Coachbolt61
Mount an electronic outboard on the bowsprit....

Mount an electronic outboard on the bowsprit. That way you can remove it when you are sailing. And I think they are cheaper than bow thrusters ? Just for fun.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 23-06-2012, 20:27
Replies: 443
Views: 77,179
Posted By Coachbolt61
I saw an aluminium dinghy the other day set up...

I saw an aluminium dinghy the other day set up like a Walker Bay with the flotation around the gunwales. But the flotation pipes were made of what looked like aluminium tube. I guess it would...
Forum: Meets & Greets 21-06-2012, 03:25
Replies: 5
Views: 932
Posted By Coachbolt61
Cool cat. Cool name. See you when you get here....

Cool cat. Cool name. See you when you get here. Smiles. Peter.
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-06-2012, 05:10
Replies: 5
Views: 932
Posted By Coachbolt61
Hi Pete I am at NCYC. What's the name of your...

Hi Pete
I am at NCYC. What's the name of your cat?
Maybe we can get together and compare stories.
Cheers. Coachbolt on Lady Kara.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-06-2012, 04:59
Replies: 0
Views: 1,686
Posted By Coachbolt61
Ford Lehmman 2712E Rear Oil Seal Questions

Hi all. I have had to have the crankshaft of my engine reground and the manual says to use sealer Casco mlf/15 and hermetite auto gel no 2 or similar on the rear oil seal face. I was wondering if...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 17-06-2012, 17:05
Replies: 2,439
Views: 372,842
Posted By Coachbolt61
Happy birfday Bubba. From your doggy friend Donut.

Happy birfday Bubba. From your doggy friend Donut.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-06-2012, 05:15
Replies: 4
Views: 2,142
Posted By Coachbolt61
Thank you for that information. I was a bit...

Thank you for that information. I was a bit concerned. Much appreciated.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-06-2012, 17:53
Replies: 4
Views: 2,142
Posted By Coachbolt61
Type of Mild Steel plate for hull

Hi All. I have to weld in a patch to the hull of my steel ketch. Is there a preferred type of steel plate to use? It will be painted inside and out but was wondering if the original plate and new...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-05-2012, 05:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,300
Posted By Coachbolt61
Have you tried American Diesel Corporation on...

Have you tried American Diesel Corporation on Kilmarnock. They specialise in Ford diesels. Smiles. Coachbolt.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-05-2012, 17:54
Replies: 49
Views: 10,894
Posted By Coachbolt61
Sabre what's your blog address? My surveyor sat...

Sabre what's your blog address?
My surveyor sat in the cockpit and read off the report he made two years before. Took him all of 10 minutes and cost me $500. The list of things he missed are...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-05-2012, 18:55
Replies: 46
Views: 14,143
Posted By Coachbolt61
Like the centre hole out of a washer.

Like the centre hole out of a washer.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-05-2012, 18:49
Replies: 46
Views: 14,143
Posted By Coachbolt61
It is what's left over when something has been...

It is what's left over when something has been cut (punched) out if plate steel. I have what looks like wing nuts mixed in with the concrete in my keel.
Coachbolt.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 23-04-2012, 21:07
Replies: 2,439
Views: 372,842
Posted By Coachbolt61
What do you mean it's still sailing season! It's...

What do you mean it's still sailing season! It's only us land based people who have a sailing season. You should be able to follow the "sailing season" up and down your coast for 12 months of the...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 14-04-2012, 03:42
Replies: 1,325
Views: 438,664
Posted By Coachbolt61
It was taken at NCYC Newcastle Australia. They...

It was taken at NCYC Newcastle Australia. They must have had a wet ride looking at the gear draped over the boom.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 11-04-2012, 17:12
Replies: 1,325
Views: 438,664
Posted By Coachbolt61
Not an oddity but an interesting design with lots...

Not an oddity but an interesting design with lots of varnish.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-03-2012, 17:21
Replies: 33
Views: 10,874
Posted By Coachbolt61
Oh well. Back to the old thimbles. Smiles....

Oh well. Back to the old thimbles.
Smiles. Coachbolt.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-03-2012, 04:26
Replies: 10
Views: 8,695
Posted By Coachbolt61
I have seen a similar product but when I...

I have seen a similar product but when I questioned the dealer he said it was only good for petrol tanks. From the blurb you use it on petrol but it doesn't say anything about diesel. Have you used...
Forum: Meets & Greets 27-03-2012, 04:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By Coachbolt61
Whoops. Sorry. Should have looked at profile...

Whoops. Sorry. Should have looked at profile first. Brisbane is a beautiful city. Smiles.
Forum: Meets & Greets 27-03-2012, 03:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By Coachbolt61
Welcome aboard. What part of Australia do you...

Welcome aboard. What part of Australia do you call home?
Coachbolt
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