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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-03-2018, 14:03
Replies: 45
Views: 6,009
Posted By mholubec
Re: Crusty rusty bolts and nuts

Kroil
Nut splitter
Hacksaw or sawzall if you have one
Depending on bolt diameter blue knife (cutting torch)
Pretty much in that order
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-02-2018, 19:38
Replies: 11
Views: 2,869
Posted By mholubec
Re: Replacing Hubbell to CEE shore power connector?

Same here I did both of ours about 5 years ago no more hot spot issues
Highly recommend the smart plug
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-04-2017, 13:55
Replies: 25
Views: 11,073
Posted By mholubec
Re: Gear oil alternative in the middle of nowhere?

Ok
Two issues here
If the royal purple is motor oil I am assuming since its 10/30 it is then its I hi detergent oil not sure if I would do that great oil but not sure about HD oil in the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-01-2017, 18:10
Replies: 10
Views: 2,055
Posted By mholubec
Sea talk / NEMA0183 icom m802 gps

I installed a Raymarine ES97 and backbone network with 2 i70 instruments. My issue is I am trying to connect an Icom Sideband Radio M802 GPS port into the backbone. I am trying to pull the GPS from...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-09-2016, 20:48
Replies: 13
Views: 19,639
Posted By mholubec
Re: Vacuflush - How to Find/Fix/Troubleshoot a Clog

I been dealing with the vaccuflush for about 6 years now.
Me and the misses understand no tp. In the heads. But when the occasional guest pass thru and it gets clogged. It is easier take the 4 10mm...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-08-2016, 18:53
Replies: 9
Views: 1,678
Posted By mholubec
Re: Exhaust hose labeling (internal or external diameter?)

Hose is typically measured by the ID
Not the od


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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-09-2015, 19:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,706
Posted By mholubec
Re: Metric to Std fittings

Ok 15mm tube what end connection are you needing
Worst case contact a swagelock tubing distributor
But many well stocked hydraulic hose shop could help you out
Metric tube od isn't that...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-08-2014, 20:39
Replies: 9
Views: 4,441
Posted By mholubec
Re: Wet exhaust hose

The hose has a minimum bend radius based on the ID, once you exceed the bend radius the hose life will shorten the more it's exceeded. Go with something prefab as mentioned
Nothing should be 3...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-07-2014, 17:50
Replies: 16
Views: 5,384
Posted By mholubec
Re: Best tool for Removing the Retaining Ring?

Knipex can be located at most industrial supply tool suppliers
But I think the pipe pliers might grab the best and do the least damage to the ring
Just my 2 cents
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Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-07-2014, 16:09
Replies: 11
Views: 4,040
Posted By mholubec
Re: Sailing Corpus Christi

We live at the city marina in Corpus Christi you should be ok for the bulk of the bay and marina
8ft or more little much is a little touch


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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-07-2014, 16:06
Replies: 20
Views: 4,227
Posted By mholubec
Re: Some Advice Wanted for Corpus Christi, Texas

If you are still needing a broker in corpus a good reference is
Don Lemke
361-779-4889


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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 26-05-2014, 18:57
Replies: 15
Views: 2,910
Posted By mholubec
Re: Blown galley sink hose

It's called polybutylene
Most lowes and Home Depots or Mobil home supply will have tubing on rolls splices and end connections
A lot of time they have a crimped band you should be able to locate...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-02-2014, 07:25
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By mholubec
Re: Dumb Bimini Waterproof Question

Has anyone tried the new rustleolum never wet on sumbrella material reading the directions sounds good
Just checking for opinions soon as I get a dry day or I was going test some samples
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-01-2014, 19:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,743
Posted By mholubec
Re: HOSE - HIGH FLEX

I work with Eaton /Aeroquip hose and fittings. Eaton offers a product a product with a blended compound call AQP which gives a 300 degree continuous working temperature 74429
The AQP compound in the...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 10-01-2014, 20:33
Replies: 108
Views: 26,515
Posted By mholubec
Boat Dog Breeds

73724
I will vote for the yorkie compact very intelligent and inexpensive dock security this is Baily on duty oh and she is full time live aboard no shedding
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-05-2013, 22:33
Replies: 3
Views: 6,037
Posted By mholubec
Pull oil samples for analysis have a competent...

Pull oil samples for analysis have a competent mechanic do a survey on both engines
If maintained properly 2200 hours is nothing but if run hard and not treated properly they easily can turn into...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-04-2010, 18:40
Replies: 37
Views: 22,671
Posted By mholubec
I work for an industrial distributor. We offer 3...

I work for an industrial distributor. We offer 3 different weights of White Oil only pads, I agree with other posters, try WW Grainger, Oil Distributors, Bearing Suppliers Hydraulics Shops of any...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 21-02-2010, 08:56
Replies: 10
Views: 5,620
Posted By mholubec
We had a guest a while back and they created a...

We had a guest a while back and they created a plug where the pump was tripping the breaker. i picked up some of the RV packets it was the orange stuff at walmart that help everything to disolve more...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-01-2010, 15:21
Replies: 2
Views: 7,955
Posted By mholubec
i have worked around hose for 20 plus years, my...

i have worked around hose for 20 plus years, my suggestion is on the end where the hose was cut there are 2 little wires you will see take a pair of pliers or vise grips pull enough of the wire out...
Forum: Meets & Greets 04-12-2009, 19:27
Replies: 49
Views: 9,148
Posted By mholubec
We had planned on heading to Corpus this...

We had planned on heading to Corpus this afternoon but with the weather it seemed smart to stay close to home. Cant wait to get there tomorrow, find the heater and watch our neighbors hang lights. ...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 12-11-2009, 17:35
Replies: 17
Views: 6,191
Posted By mholubec
My wife and just completed our purchase, i...

My wife and just completed our purchase, i contacted several of the marine lenders the initial conversations were all postive, i have a 800+ credit score but all 3 i nit picked anything they could....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-11-2009, 17:20
Replies: 12
Views: 3,887
Posted By mholubec
We didnt exactely purchase sight unseen, we did...

We didnt exactely purchase sight unseen, we did make a contract sight unseen but subjet to our intial inspection and complete marine survey / sea trial. Which everything was as represented.
Malcolm...
Forum: Challenges 03-10-2009, 18:57
Replies: 27
Views: 5,860
Posted By mholubec
a silly question how many barrells did it take to...

a silly question how many barrells did it take to do the job
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 13-09-2009, 17:48
Replies: 24
Views: 10,863
Posted By mholubec
Nylon Sleeve Chafe Protector

The company I work for sells a product i think save some labor from trying to peel the inner tube from fire hose btw we sell fire hose also. there are 2 varities avaiable one is a nylon sock avaiable...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 13-07-2009, 19:37
Replies: 54
Views: 7,153
Posted By mholubec
I am streching here but..... the way i am...

I am streching here but..... the way i am guessing is that if the State allowed liveabords then the state and counties are worried about what taxes they might miss out on, Property,IE City, County,...
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