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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

19-05-2022, 14:25

Replies: 40

[SOLD] 3,186 lbs of lead

Views: 5,483

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: 3,186 lbs of lead

Back in 2000' or so had 8000 lb. keel to haul approx. 100 miles to Compton area in LA Cal. 70 cents per lb. there then. Tried cutting with skillsaw, circular beam saw, old 2- man whipsaw, handsaws...

Forum: Our Community

19-05-2020, 10:45

Replies: 100

Public opinion

Views: 9,798

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Public opinion

Hi Moe,
At 67 I can' t run faster than a crippled pig but I still enjoy a long motorcycle ride now and then. Next week my friend Chuck Clewett [age 68 4th srage cancer] and I and my son age 30 are...

Forum: Our Community

16-05-2020, 11:27

Replies: 100

Public opinion

Views: 9,798

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Public opinion

Hi Moe, I hope you are able to go out in your boat. Here in Sunny Calif. most boat ramps were closed due to virus fears. Due to the overpopulation of fools here it is impossible to make any outdoor ...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

13-05-2020, 12:01

Replies: 18

Volvo md7a to md17???

Views: 7,365

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Volvo md7a to md17???

To Rob452. I ordered and received a printed manual for md7a engines. I don't recall the source I used but on the cover of the manual the source is " AB Volvo Penta Customer Support Dept. 42200...

Forum: Our Community

11-05-2020, 14:44

Replies: 100

Public opinion

Views: 9,798

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Public opinion

Hi Moe,
I say go for it! Leave Larry and Curly Joe dockside but taking grandson or daughter along a good idea. Maybe good to have youngsters away from mom so they can get their hands dirty and...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

09-05-2020, 14:08

Replies: 102

Dropped a straw in my gearbox!!!!

Views: 12,431

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Dropped a straw in my gearbox!!!!

Hi Swifty, Harbor Freight has a relatively new item that may help your situation. Very long pair of needle nose pliers with extra joints allowing them to stay narrow. Length is approx. 16".
Also...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

04-05-2020, 21:10

Replies: 5

Windlass motor troubleshooting

Views: 983

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Windlass motor troubleshooting

Hi Barunal , You might check the voltage at battery and compare to voltage at windlass. Reduced voltage is hard on electric motors. I've fried electric tools using too long and light extension...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

03-05-2020, 10:45

Replies: 18

Volvo md7a to md17???

Views: 7,365

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Volvo md7a to md17???

I Hi Belly, I'd recommend researching heating and cooling of copper as heat can soften, [anneal], or harden copper depending on how the heating and cooling is done. I believe the copper sleeves are...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

17-04-2020, 12:48

Replies: 18

Volvo md7a to md17???

Views: 7,365

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Volvo md7a to md17???

Hi Bellavida, As your engine has been fresh water cooled raw water cooling is probably fine. Its important to use proper thermostat. Check manual as raw water is to run 140 degrees Fahrenheit whereas...

Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany

14-04-2020, 17:58

Replies: 14,966

The New Joke Thread

Views: 2,639,202

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: The New Joke Thread

I was identified at risk for corona virus Monday so went for drive up test today. Longest q-tip i'd ever seen. I think she was going for brain matter but found none. Finally stopped when I complained...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

14-04-2020, 16:58

Replies: 44

Do you know what this knot is called

Views: 5,951

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Do you know what this knot is called

Thankfully my shoes finally wore off 1956 or so. I've found Velcro to work well for shoes but I got frustrated with my Velcro mooring lines etc. so went back to my...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

14-04-2020, 12:51

Replies: 44

Do you know what this knot is called

Views: 5,951

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Do you know what this knot is called

I recognize this knot. Similar to one I end up with occasionally. Its called the Dipsy doodle over under mongeloid half bowline geezer with a twist bowline not. I'm proud to claim invention of this...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

14-04-2020, 04:13

Replies: 18

Volvo md7a to md17???

Views: 7,365

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Volvo md7a to md17???

Hi Kevin and Scott, Looking at pics the oval port didn't look too close to cylinder but if engine ran long time with water in combustion water in effect steam cleans oil film from cylinder wall ...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

10-04-2020, 12:38

Replies: 18

Volvo md7a to md17???

Views: 7,365

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Volvo md7a to md17???

Hi kevin.I forgot to mention I have md7 repair manual I could copy and send parts of if you need. Very simple basic engine built like a rock. Manual is surprisingly short. potbellypirate.

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

10-04-2020, 12:27

Replies: 18

Volvo md7a to md17???

Views: 7,365

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Volvo md7a to md17???

Ahoy Kevin, Your md7a may be worth saving if rest of it is ok. My parts shopping experience has been frustrating and rewarding. I remember 2 different cylinder heads for sale I believe around $500...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

09-04-2020, 21:24

Replies: 18

Volvo md7a to md17???

Views: 7,365

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Volvo md7a to md17???

Hi kevin, I too have been working on two md7a engines. I;ve learned a little in the process. The heads are hard to crack without highly overheating. The injectors are pressed into a copper sleeve ...

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

01-10-2019, 17:26

Replies: 0

For Sale: MAST & BOOM 52 ft new price!

Views: 963

Posted By potbellypirate

MAST & BOOM 52 ft new price!

Mast and boom 52 ft. (5 X 7 inch extrusion). Boom 15 ft. Mast rigged for Hyde Roller Furler for the main; Giid 810 9 inch roller furler for the jib. Barrient winches as in attached photo (#28 2...

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

01-10-2019, 17:07

Replies: 1

Want To Buy: Whitby 42 Mizzon Mast

Views: 457

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Whitby 42 Mizzon Mast

Hi Mlacasse1 I ran an ad in sept.4 in this forum under "classified for sale" (page 4 of list currently) for 52ft.mast with 15ft.boom equipped with two roller furlers [Hood and Hyde], with two...

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

04-09-2019, 10:42

Replies: 2

For Sale: MAST & BOOM 52 ft.

Views: 784

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: MAST & BOOM 52 ft.

GulfStar yes.

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

04-09-2019, 00:28

Replies: 3

For Sale: Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Views: 1,363

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

In the line above about markings on motor, I omitted RPM. It should read 12 V 1000 W 3100 1/min S2 10 min. Thanks PP

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

03-09-2019, 23:49

Replies: 3

For Sale: Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Views: 1,363

Posted By potbellypirate

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass

Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass $850.00
12 volt 1000 watt Bosch powered Gypsy for chain size 5/16 G43 BB chain
also rope windlass drum. Also manual handle included for hand cranking. ...

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

01-09-2019, 18:06

Replies: 2

For Sale: MAST & BOOM 52 ft.

Views: 784

Posted By potbellypirate

MAST & BOOM 52 ft.

Mast and boom 52 ft. (5X7 in. extrusion). Boom 15 ft.
Mast rigged for Hyde roller furler for the main; Hood 810 9 in. roller furler for the jib. Barrient winches as in attached photo (#28 2 speed,...

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

28-08-2019, 13:57

Replies: 1

For Sale: Autostream Self feathering propeller

Views: 707

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: Autostream Self feathering propeller

Price: $1200

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

28-08-2019, 13:54

Replies: 1

For Sale: Autostream Self feathering propeller

Views: 707

Posted By potbellypirate

Autostream Self feathering propeller

Autostream S-1 3 blade 17 inch
Fully adjustable pitch in forward and reverse
Prop shaft size 1 inch tapered to 3/4 inch internal nut
Very good condition, little used.
New zinc anode and O ring...

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

26-08-2019, 22:38

Replies: 3

Want To Buy: wanted: Barlow 27-46 2 speed Winch.

Views: 1,001

Posted By potbellypirate

Re: wanted: Barlow 27-46 2 speed Winch.

I have 2 Barrient 28 2 speed winches in good condition for sale. Any interest?

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