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Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 28-10-2014, 22:01
Replies: 29
Views: 6,191
Posted By DanS4R
Re: software development setup on board

Talk to Brian from SVDelos.

He's made it work for him and he seems to be cool about answering questions about it.

S/V Delos (https://svdelos.blogspot.com.au/)

Cheers,
Dan
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-05-2014, 17:49
Replies: 13
Views: 3,374
Posted By DanS4R
Re: Non-Skid on fibreglass deck

That's exactly as I thought it was going to be... which I why I wanted to fill before applying the non-skid.

Cheers,
Dan
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-05-2014, 23:24
Replies: 13
Views: 3,374
Posted By DanS4R
Re: Non-Skid on fibreglass deck

The thinking was to fill it to give a smooth surface to then apply something like kiwi grip onto. I had thought of using a 2-part marine paint with texture added to it for longevity, but the kiwi...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-05-2014, 22:50
Replies: 13
Views: 3,374
Posted By DanS4R
Non-Skid on fibreglass deck

Folks,

I have an older glass boat that has the moulded in style non-skid on the deck. This may have worked as such in the past but does so no longer.

I had the notion to fill in the patterning...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-10-2013, 16:32
Replies: 6
Views: 4,523
Posted By DanS4R
Re: Penta MD11C cooling question

Yes it is.

I took the thermostat housing off yesterday and sure enough the bypass passage was blocked with solid gunk. So I cleaned that out. I also checked the thermostat by heating water in a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-10-2013, 00:17
Replies: 6
Views: 4,523
Posted By DanS4R
Re: Penta MD11C cooling question

Now that you point that out the diagram makes a lot more sense!

I'll pull the thermostat housing off and see what it looks like inside.

Thanks heaps!

Cheers,
Dan
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-10-2013, 22:01
Replies: 6
Views: 4,523
Posted By DanS4R
Penta MD11C cooling question

Folks,

As a newbie, one of the mantras impressed upon me by all and sundry is to check that there is water coming from the exhaust when the motor is first started.

I have duly done this and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-06-2013, 16:55
Replies: 25
Views: 15,922
Posted By DanS4R
Re: Carter Passage 33

I'm curious...

I have a Carter designed boat that was built by Mariner yachts in Sydney. I've been trying to figure out where Mariner got the moulds to see if they are the same hull as the ones...
Forum: Our Community 14-05-2013, 20:29
Replies: 31
Views: 3,558
Posted By DanS4R
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-05-2013, 21:14
Replies: 21
Views: 2,394
Posted By DanS4R
Re: Ode to the ferrous ore

This thread just reminds me of...


When I'm watchin' my TV
and a man comes on to tell me
how white my shirts can be.
Well he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
the same cigarettes as me....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-04-2013, 21:39
Replies: 17
Views: 3,190
Posted By DanS4R
Re: Price for ranger 33 in Australia

I think that is expensive...

By comparison, I just purchased a 1978 Carter 33 for less than $30k. Now admittedly mine is an ex-racing boat that needs a bit of TLC and isn't in the same condition...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-04-2013, 21:19
Replies: 289
Views: 66,238
Posted By DanS4R
Re: Chinese Diesel Engines

Harley don't sell motorcycles though... They sell a "lifestyle product" that happens to have two wheels...
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-04-2013, 23:15
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By DanS4R
Re: Greetings from another Newbie

Thanks guys.

I certainly hope it is an awesome adventure! At any rate, it'll be much better than the daily grind...

Seaworthy Lass: Our liquid ambers have just started to blush. It is a...
Forum: Meets & Greets 10-04-2013, 19:41
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By DanS4R
Greetings from another Newbie

Hello all,

My name is Dan and I'm very new to the whole boat scene. I sailed a little bit as a kid but my serious love for most of my adult life has been motorcycles.

Recently my partner and I...
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