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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 17-09-2022, 21:45
Replies: 3
Views: 890
Posted By appick
Re: 8 x 400ah LifePo4 Cells in Case

I'd be curious to hear where these are from. I'm in the Socal area so pickup wouldn't be a problem. Feel free to pm me
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 06-02-2021, 20:20
Replies: 2
Views: 696
Posted By appick
Re: Dickinson Newport diesel heater

I'd like to buy the heater where in CA?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-05-2020, 09:21
Replies: 374
Views: 100,878
Posted By appick
Re: Thoughts on a 1962 Columbia 29

If you need any help moving her in in SD as well. I miss my old Columbia 29 but she's in good hands back in Michigan.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-07-2019, 06:36
Replies: 31
Views: 7,574
Posted By appick
Re: Hull reinforcing

I've seen an Allmand 31 that was built with fiber board for bulkheads! A friend was looking at one. Under the cabinets where some wires passed through a bulkhead it had a big hole drilled out. It'd...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-06-2019, 09:56
Replies: 46
Views: 7,383
Posted By appick
Re: Help! Breaking free an exhaust manifold

Hammer, bigger hammer like a 5-10lbs dead blown. Also a oxy acetylene torch. Heat it up until it's glowing red then pour some water on it fro. A hose or cup. If it doesn't come free the first time...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-12-2018, 22:31
Replies: 49
Views: 15,208
Posted By appick
Re: I'm an idiot. Broke my Waeco fridge

I've as a DIY both soldered in ports and used the clamp on ones. The one I did for a friend who's fridge had stopped working. It was a very old R-12 system on an 1982 Catalina 36. I used a clamp on...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-10-2018, 23:14
Replies: 15
Views: 2,523
Posted By appick
Re: Need help deciding to move the boat to San Diego from Michigan

I've thought about that but I'd probably be able to sell the boat for maybe $10k. For that price around these parts I'd be looking at a much smaller boat that'd probably need just as much work but...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-10-2018, 20:57
Replies: 15
Views: 2,523
Posted By appick
Need help deciding to move the boat to San Diego from Michigan

Hi all,
Well due to good fortune and a really smart (not to mention beautiful wife), we moved from Michigan to San Diego this spring. We've been getting the house settled and just enjoying ourselves...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-10-2018, 20:08
Replies: 10
Views: 7,544
Posted By appick
Re: Diesel exhaust smoke - injection timing?

Sanibel Sailor,
As a fellow cruiser with the venerable W-30/ 4.91 and low hours I commend you on your success of adjusting the fuel injection pump. Last summer I was noticing my engine after several...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-07-2018, 11:09
Replies: 19
Views: 4,818
Posted By appick
Re: CNG stoves

CNG is harder to find than propane but you can get an adapter for tanks to get it filled at the auto filling stations me at for cng vehicles. Also places that fill tanks for forklifts might have it....
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-07-2018, 11:08
Replies: 19
Views: 4,818
Posted By appick
Re: CNG stoves

CNG is lighter than air as opposed to propane being heavier than air. So it's much safer than propane considering if you have a small leak no build up in the bilge is possible.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 20-07-2018, 09:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,121
Posted By appick
Re: Have Diesel Heater with duct, day tank, etc.

Hey I'm interested in the heater and local.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-11-2017, 04:31
Replies: 16
Views: 2,753
Posted By appick
Re: Should I Drop the Rudder Before it Freezes

I'd agree that the corrosion is the real problem, unless the rudder skin is so fractured and cracked that it falls off. If you look around the yard your in I'm going to guess that of boats older that...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-04-2017, 03:14
Replies: 30
Views: 7,508
Posted By appick
Re: Bearing problem Tohatsu 18hp Ever run 2 Stroke. Advice please :)

A crank bearing or rod bearing can spin on the crankshaft, then when you shut off the engine and restart it may decide to stay put for a bit and spin again at a later date. I'm a mechanic and had a...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-04-2017, 19:23
Replies: 122
Views: 15,226
Posted By appick
Re: Protocol for demanding a captain make his presence known

Me thinks I smell a troll in here! Lol it's the only thing that makes sense here.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-04-2017, 05:10
Replies: 7
Views: 2,722
Posted By appick
Re: Suggestions for painting a dinghy

Agree 2 parts are the way to go whatever your painting.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-04-2017, 18:54
Replies: 41
Views: 4,380
Posted By appick
Re: Have You Foiled ?

I've already designed a foiling keel for my mono. I just haven't found the 100knts winds to get it on foil! ;-)
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 08-04-2017, 18:49
Replies: 1,126
Views: 533,742
Posted By appick
Re: Post the Worst "For Sale" Picture You've Seen.

Buahah
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-04-2017, 08:35
Replies: 28
Views: 7,621
Posted By appick
Re: Raritan Marine Elegance - Sounds like rocks rattling around when flushing

Well I told you I had to crap bricks... I wasn't kidding! Lol.

On a serious note I'm considering one of these to install so I'll be waiting to hear what's happened.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-04-2017, 05:09
Replies: 69
Views: 72,306
Posted By appick
Re: Sewing Machines

I just recently picked up a singer 78-1 it's an old industrial walking foot and needle feed. So far it's great and spent 200 on it. I just sewed through 18 layers of 10oz duck canvas. However if your...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 04-04-2017, 18:59
Replies: 6
Views: 3,016
Posted By appick
Re: Edson Pedestal with Danforth Constelation Compass

Is the Backstay adjuster for sale?
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 02-04-2017, 09:03
Replies: 1,126
Views: 533,742
Posted By appick
Re: Post the Worst "For Sale" Picture You've Seen.

You should've warned me before I placed a bid! Lol
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 30-03-2017, 17:42
Replies: 11
Views: 1,649
Posted By appick
Re: What Is This Sail

Yes composite sails require UV protection as well. It may be the former owner had it for a racing sail, or just for lighter wind days.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 30-03-2017, 17:40
Replies: 5
Views: 4,268
Posted By appick
Re: Foredeck Dinghy Lashing

I go from The bow cleats and cross diagonally over the dinghy to cleats placed on the deck for the two spinnaker halyards then two lashings side to side from stanchion bases. I need to make some...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-03-2017, 13:10
Replies: 142
Views: 15,660
Posted By appick
Re: Drug interceptions on the high seas

It'll probably go the same as our right to carry a handgun onboard our boats. If we enter your waters it's your rules on guns, same would apply to drugs.
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