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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-04-2013, 17:35
Replies: 8
Views: 474
Posted By psneeld
Re: USA Atlantic ICW Northbound

Even if not Maine...why not the Jersey or Delaware shore???

Just too hot/humid and probably more expensive to boot.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-08-2012, 16:00
Replies: 122
Views: 7,189
Posted By psneeld
Re: Reluctant Wife

Oh....good news... I'm in the take her south for the winter trial period after my seasonal job...:thumb:

But the OP's married trying to explain or find the reason his wife locked up tight. David...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-08-2012, 15:28
Replies: 122
Views: 7,189
Posted By psneeld
Re: Reluctant Wife

Have been searching for several years for the cruising partner gal...if they are nesters...no amount of tech or trips will satisfy them if they live near their kids to begin with.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-08-2012, 14:25
Replies: 122
Views: 7,189
Posted By psneeld
Re: Reluctant Wife

I think you are on to something there....:thumb:

The Skin Cancer thing is crap as most women will retire and sit by the pool or beach as much as sitting in the sun on a boat.

The other is...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-07-2012, 15:54
Replies: 63
Views: 3,892
Posted By psneeld
Re: Tankless Propane Water Heater?

two and a half gallons of propane lasts 4-5 months with regular showering? I would love to see the BTU's versus gallons of water possible....

sounds WAYYYYYY low.....
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-07-2012, 10:24
Replies: 63
Views: 3,892
Posted By psneeld
Re: Tankless Propane Water Heater?

Feel free...I'm not smarter than my quotes (probably stolen from some other great mind)...but I am smarter than the hose clamps and wiring on my boat...at least I think so and until they start...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-07-2012, 09:35
Replies: 63
Views: 3,892
Posted By psneeld
Re: Tankless Propane Water Heater?

Exagggly....:thumb:
Ya gotta be smarter than the equipment you install...:p
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-07-2012, 08:56
Replies: 63
Views: 3,892
Posted By psneeld
Re: Tankless Propane Water Heater?

You are kidding right????:D

Let's see....open propane burner in the galley where you are standing and cooking.

Propane water heater probably a good distance from you shower unless you are...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-07-2012, 19:23
Replies: 82
Views: 3,591
Posted By psneeld
Re: Butt Connector vs Solder

How do you feel about euro style terminal blocks with no crimping?
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-07-2012, 13:23
Replies: 82
Views: 3,591
Posted By psneeld
Re: Butt Connector vs Solder

Exactly...someone smart enough to step back and laugh at all the internet "experts"..:D
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-07-2012, 17:50
Replies: 82
Views: 3,591
Posted By psneeld
Re: Butt Connector vs Solder

No...sorry I didn't direct towards you as my comments were for the person quoted...superior materials and workmasnship is one thing...superior attitude speaks of another.

We have all seen what...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-07-2012, 16:16
Replies: 82
Views: 3,591
Posted By psneeld
Re: Butt Connector vs Solder

No...3rd liveaboard...tens of thousands of miles pole to pole on USCG cutters, factory trained installer (Furuno, Raymarine, Simrad), delivery capt...and another whole page or so including 2 yeard...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-07-2012, 14:50
Replies: 82
Views: 3,591
Posted By psneeld
Re: Butt Connector vs Solder

The real point is they DO work for awile...even as long as some of the fancy stuff you pay top dollar for...

A lot of boating stuff doen'y have to be to "yachting" or "space shuttle" standards to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-07-2012, 05:36
Replies: 82
Views: 3,591
Posted By psneeld
Re: Butt Connector vs Solder

I would hope that most beginners trying to solder know the difference between rosin/acid core solder....
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-06-2012, 09:00
Replies: 82
Views: 3,591
Posted By psneeld
Re: Butt connector vs solder

and only one way to skin cat
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-06-2012, 19:29
Replies: 20
Views: 746
Posted By psneeld
Re: Grinding fibreglass to dry

you are right it wasn't rocket science but there were MANY differences between even models from the same manufacturer in the same year....different resins, methods, application...etc..etc

...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-06-2012, 19:24
Replies: 20
Views: 746
Posted By psneeld
Re: Grinding fibreglass to dry

are we talking a bit of gel from scratches? if so...then wome more gel would be fine.

if we are talking the entire boat...I recovered with 6oz cloth and epoxy...then 4 thick coats of...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-06-2012, 13:16
Replies: 20
Views: 746
Posted By psneeld
Re: Grinding fibreglass to dry

Because it CAN be a problem...maybe not...but worth grinding down to see if the scratch is already there.

Some boats because of construction and location never have problems while others have...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-06-2012, 10:20
Replies: 20
Views: 746
Posted By psneeld
Re: Grinding fibreglass to dry

I don't think so...but you are right...you always post good stuff too...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-06-2012, 10:17
Replies: 82
Views: 3,591
Posted By psneeld
Re: Butt connector vs solder

Because it's easy and a positive way of knowing your connection is solid...I've seen so many butt connections fail through the years it makes my head hurt...even some of my own.

A twisted,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-06-2012, 10:04
Replies: 20
Views: 746
Posted By psneeld
Re: Grinding fibreglass to dry

No not at all.....just wet laminates...why would you think I was so stupid as to not know the difference between a wet core and wet laminates??? I think I was pretty specific and not at all unsure...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-06-2012, 06:16
Replies: 20
Views: 746
Posted By psneeld
Re: Grinding fibreglass to dry

It squirted out...and I could see it in the laminate in many areas.

Moisture meters are suspect in my mind (mainly because the user and their limitations)..

Another method (recommended also...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-06-2012, 03:48
Replies: 11
Views: 777
Posted By psneeld
Re: House bank at 12.2v ok?

:thumb:....load/capacity testing is the only good test I knpw of in this case..
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-06-2012, 03:46
Replies: 82
Views: 3,591
Posted By psneeld
Re: Butt connector vs solder

standards say to also have a mechanical connection to keep things together if the wires get hot enough to melt the solder...

its up to you...some people solder and crimp....

others will argue...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-06-2012, 03:36
Replies: 20
Views: 746
Posted By psneeld
Re: Grinding fibreglass to dry

Grind now...water will probably NOT dry out in a few months. I had pockets of water within a 1/4 inch of where I ground down for more than 5 months after I started grinding...I also found a 5 foot...
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