Cruisers Forum
 

Go Back   Cruisers & Sailing Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Cruiser Wiki Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Log in

Showing results 1 to 9 of 9
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: frank_f
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-11-2012, 03:01
Replies: 87
Views: 10,034
Posted By frank_f
Re: Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

Ahhh. See, didn't know that.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-11-2012, 20:33
Replies: 87
Views: 10,034
Posted By frank_f
Re: Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

Agreed.

The caveat is that you have no more guarantee through a marine store.

My camp stove ($150) from Canadian Tire shuts off propane to the burner after it is blown out (just tested it....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-11-2012, 17:31
Replies: 87
Views: 10,034
Posted By frank_f
Re: Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

The problem with this is that if you don't know your application and what is required, you will always be at the mercy of "the experts". We live in the most incredible information deluge that the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-11-2012, 17:16
Replies: 87
Views: 10,034
Posted By frank_f
Re: Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

:p Quite alright.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-11-2012, 17:10
Replies: 87
Views: 10,034
Posted By frank_f
Re: Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

:) No it doesn't. It keeps his mast in the air. Of course, Joe wouldn't have one of those.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-11-2012, 17:06
Replies: 87
Views: 10,034
Posted By frank_f
Re: Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

Sorry, this was easier than editing.

I just picked up some 3/16 1x19 304 SS wire today (made in the US) from a local supplier. $0.60/foot. West Marine forwards you to ALPS wire rope for the same...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-11-2012, 16:48
Replies: 87
Views: 10,034
Posted By frank_f
Re: Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

I don't know about that. All the "reputable" dealers still sell copper electrical wire that isn't tinned. They sell the same crimp wire connectors that you can buy at any hardware or automotive...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-11-2012, 15:49
Replies: 87
Views: 10,034
Posted By frank_f
Re: Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

I always wonder about this sort of thing.

I mean, let's face it, the marine community is constantly charged higher than the corresponding "land-based" item.

Is there really a difference? LED's...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-11-2012, 03:53
Replies: 87
Views: 10,034
Posted By frank_f
Re: Keeping down maintenance costs for cruisers

So why was it going to cost the guy $5000 for titanium as opposed to $3000 for SS in post #5? That's a little more than 1%.

I would think the manufacture of the chainplates would be the same, the...
Showing results 1 to 9 of 9

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 13:17.

Contact Us - Cruisers & Sailing Forums - Sitemap - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
close

Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time.


ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.