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Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-01-2018, 10:36
Replies: 51
Views: 12,159
Posted By glhotka
Re: What size/type first our first sailboat- 2 adults/2 kids sailing in Miami/Keys

I think if new to sailing you may want to start in one size boat versus where you may end up. For example, we started with a 30-foot monohull that was inexpensive and gave us a great platform to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-07-2017, 10:58
Replies: 21
Views: 3,375
Posted By glhotka
Recommended sources for new wiring on boat

I am going to be rewiring the AC and DC on my boat. I am convinced that much of it needs modernizing (and in some cases correcting). It has been expanded a few times with additional break banks and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-07-2017, 17:04
Replies: 60
Views: 19,455
Posted By glhotka
Re: How to eradicate termites?

Jolly Roger, So a few months has gone by, can you provide an update on how things have gone. Did this work well for you. I have also found termites on our boat, identified as Formosans and am also...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-02-2017, 09:20
Replies: 118
Views: 15,623
Posted By glhotka
Re: Epoxy or Polyester as I replace large sections of Deck Core

The section I did a repair on (2 x 5 feet) had small 1/2 mahogany hardwood pieces in it. They were laid end to end and each one was 3" by 9-12" depending on the board. I put mahogany back in 1/2...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-02-2017, 04:00
Replies: 118
Views: 15,623
Posted By glhotka
Re: Epoxy or Polyester as I replace large sections of Deck Core

I would like to thank everyone for their responses. The funny thing is I went to the forum hoping to get clarity on what I found on the web to be conflicting opinions and guidance. The good news is...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-02-2017, 19:07
Replies: 118
Views: 15,623
Posted By glhotka
Re: Epoxy or Polyester as I replace large sections of Deck Core

Thanks Rich, I specifically sought you out as I recalled you mentioning at a boat show we met at that you were redoing your force 50, and given they are pretty much sister ships with the Formosa 51,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-02-2017, 13:01
Replies: 118
Views: 15,623
Posted By glhotka
Re: Epoxy or Polyester as I replace large sections of Deck Core

@neilpride - When you say Barrier coat, do you mean the top layer exposed to the air, (top of deck) or barrier between the core and subsequent layers of poly layout?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-02-2017, 12:59
Replies: 118
Views: 15,623
Posted By glhotka
Re: Epoxy or Polyester as I replace large sections of Deck Core

Todd,
2 clarification requests. Is the 120 Fahrenheit? I presume so but wanted to check. Also what is the way that you would achieve that, something as simple as a heat gun, or something more...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-02-2017, 04:04
Replies: 118
Views: 15,623
Posted By glhotka
Epoxy or Polyester as I replace large sections of Deck Core

Question on Fiberglass. I have a 51' Formosa and have some soft spots in the deck (There is a bit of give there if I bounce up and down standing on the deck. For the most part, it is at the widest...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-09-2016, 18:16
Replies: 24
Views: 12,450
Posted By glhotka
Re: Removing Teak Deck and Making Good on GRP

We are just getting ready to start it on ours and planned on taking photos and videos of every step to post to our youtube channel for others to check out.
I pulled up about 1/3 of the teak deck...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-09-2016, 18:08
Replies: 11
Views: 17,193
Posted By glhotka
Re: Perkins Starter / Solenoid Problem

I was originally going to rebuild mine, but in the end found that an aftermarket one new (no core charge) was about $130-150. I figured at that price, I would replace it new and in the end I am glad...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-09-2016, 18:07
Replies: 7
Views: 5,004
Posted By glhotka
Re: Perkins Starter (Delco Remy) Not Engaging

I was originally going to rebuild mine, but in the end found that an aftermarket one new (no core charge) was about $130-150. I figured at that price, I would replace it new and in the end I am glad...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-09-2016, 18:06
Replies: 9
Views: 3,571
Posted By glhotka
Re: Perkins Starter

Great info and responses above. I also looked to rebuild mine, but in the end found that an aftermarket one new (no core charge) was about $130-150. I figured at that price, I would replace it new...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-09-2016, 17:56
Replies: 4
Views: 5,032
Posted By glhotka
Re: Yanmar Starter Motor 3GM30

I bave a Perkins motor but ran into the same problem. I took mine off and was able to bring it to an auto parts house and find a replacement. They were able to cross reference the part number that...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2016, 05:17
Replies: 15
Views: 4,279
Posted By glhotka
Re: How to remove a bronze cowl vent (Formosa Hudson, Leaky Teaky, China Clipper)

I appreciate the schooling on the Dorade as well.

Thanks for all of the replies.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-01-2016, 05:22
Replies: 15
Views: 4,279
Posted By glhotka
Re: How to remove a bronze cowl vent (Formosa Hudson, Leaky Teaky, China Clipper)

Thank you very much Reed1v
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-01-2016, 10:45
Replies: 15
Views: 4,279
Posted By glhotka
Re: How to remove a bronze cowl vent (Formosa Hudson, Leaky Teaky, China Clipper)

Thanks. This is helpful. I will try the heat method and drill out the set screw if needed to see if I can remove it
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-01-2016, 20:29
Replies: 15
Views: 4,279
Posted By glhotka
Re: How to remove a bronze cowl vent (Formosa Hudson, Leaky Teaky, China Clipper)

Do your cents unscrew from the base (in other words they are threaded onto it) or do the twist a portion of the way and lift straight up?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-01-2016, 09:24
Replies: 15
Views: 4,279
Posted By glhotka
How to remove a bronze cowl vent (Formosa Hudson, Leaky Teaky, China Clipper)

I have a Formosa sailboat that has 2 Dorado boxes with solid bronze cowl vents. They appear to me as if they should unscrew from the bronze base on the top of the dorado box, but I can not seem to...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 20-06-2015, 21:44
Replies: 2
Views: 2,359
Posted By glhotka
Re: Gulfstar 43 MKII - Do you know where the water lines from the Galley run to

Thanks DragonFly. I was able to fish it through eventually. We found it a bit challenging to get it done, but did do it. We ended up replacing all of the old lines with the PEX style lines to...
Forum: Meets & Greets 31-05-2015, 16:27
Replies: 14
Views: 1,975
Posted By glhotka
Re: Looking for a cruising boat in Croatia

How strange. I will put the links below in plain text so you can copy and then paste them into your browser

The listing and photos is here
1978 Gulfstar 43 Sloop sailboat for sale in Houston...
Forum: Meets & Greets 31-05-2015, 14:32
Replies: 14
Views: 1,975
Posted By glhotka
Re: Looking for a cruising boat in Croatia

When we were looking for our boat in the price range as well, we continued to seek out heavier displacement boats for their size so that they would have a smoother ride. We continued to find and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-05-2015, 14:22
Replies: 10
Views: 17,773
Posted By glhotka
Re: Beneteau 42 cc vs. Beneteau 44 cc

When we were looking for our cruising live aboard boat, like you, I was not worried about doing some projects as long as she was structurally sound, sea kind, and proven for blue water. We knew...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-05-2015, 13:23
Replies: 1
Views: 1,407
Posted By glhotka
Re: Anyone have a Nauticat 33

I don't have much information on the Nauticat, but I was wondering if you are familiar with the Gulfstar sailboats? Great BlueWater cruisers that are seaworthy, sea kindly and have an amazing amount...
Forum: Meets & Greets 25-05-2015, 17:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,969
Posted By glhotka
Talking Looking for suggestions on your favorite varnish for bright work

I kind of feel like the question may be like tossing a dog bone to a pack of dogs given the passion most have on this topic, but would love to know what kind you use, like and why.
With a 51...
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