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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-03-2024, 10:11
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: Cutting Hole for Propshaft

Say you were putting a new engine in. You would move the engine around to achieve proper alignment.

Install new box best as can. Your welder should have some skills. You then may have to adjust...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-02-2024, 06:46
Replies: 70
Views: 7,491
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: 10 REASONS NOT TO BUY VIKING PROPANE CYLINDERS.

I bought a punch set and recertified my tank myself. I have no scruples,
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-02-2024, 09:21
Replies: 3
Views: 443
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: 8MR 90Amp Prestolite Alternator Upgrade

Sent a pm
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 23-01-2024, 07:57
Replies: 3
Views: 1,167
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: Orca Chartplotter - Thoughts?

I currently run Samsung Galaxy tablets. I pay about $400 per. I run Navionics software. Been doing this for 6 years now and never had a tablet die on board.
Thinking about a starlink system for...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 23-01-2024, 07:33
Replies: 0
Views: 340
Posted By Oldwheels
Sail, Mac PAc Reviews??? Vendors??

Anybody use Lee Sail covers for a mac pac type of main sail cover? They use Weather Max 80 for canvas.
My doyle pac has died an ugly death.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-01-2024, 11:46
Replies: 73
Views: 24,064
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: OC Tender Owners - would you buy again?

I support the Al 12 ft pond boat. I bought a feather craft 11 1/2 ft for $250. I put another $150 for foam padding and seat cushions. The little beast weighs about !20 lb. What makes it best is how...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 26-12-2023, 07:05
Replies: 0
Views: 372
Posted By Oldwheels
Tender Lifting hARNESS

West Marine (Kong) lifting Harness for small boats (tender).
1500 lb capacity
3 point attachment to boat
1 point lift
New, never used
Selling price $100
Retail Price $250
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-12-2023, 10:44
Replies: 33
Views: 3,001
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: Stuck Flywheel Bolts

Most likely there was loctite applied to the threads. You may use heat and not damage the flywheel. Loctite weakens with heat. See their data if you have questions.
All the snake oil will not help...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-12-2023, 10:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,239
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: Recommendation for Solar Arch in the Med

Consider carbon fiber tubing and fittings. All commercially available and do it yourself.
Forum: OpenCPN 15-12-2023, 10:55
Replies: 45
Views: 6,095
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: Cheap Tablet for Open CPN

I also run the SAmsung tablets. I carry 3 of them actually. Vary in ages. All have held up for years, my longest is 5. Battery life is good. Get an 11" screen. So much better than the 9.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 06-12-2023, 06:23
Replies: 0
For Sale: Beckson Can latch
Views: 289
Posted By Oldwheels
Beckson Can latch

Cam Latches for Beckson port hatches. Part No. PRKAW.
These replace the screw tighten nuts. So much better and less trouble to open and close.
$10 pack, Half of list. I have 8 packs. Buy all for...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-11-2023, 10:17
Replies: 74
Views: 5,369
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: Removing threaded exhaust from manifold

Al expands 3 times as much as steel, Try heating the housing with a butane torch.
Bottom line this is a bad mix of materials.
Cutting it out I would use a dremel with a carbide bit. Hack saw is...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 16-10-2023, 07:15
Replies: 9
Views: 1,271
Posted By Oldwheels
Gunnel / Gunwale Guard for hard dinghy

Looking for gunnel guard ideals for an AL hard 12 ft dinghy. I have seen the "Taylor gunnel guard and close. A bit pricey when I need about 26 ft.
Dinghy is an old Al V hull 11 1/2 ft. Need to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-08-2023, 10:34
Replies: 13
Views: 5,943
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: Iridium verus starlink

Thanks guys, about what I was thinking.
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-08-2023, 12:09
Replies: 13
Views: 5,943
Posted By Oldwheels
Iridium verus starlink

Iridium go marine package GO! Unlimited GO! Unlimited Plus

Go unlimited, $150 month , unlimited data, 150 minute voice, unlimited text
Up front $1100



Starlink roam. Up front $600,...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 13-08-2023, 18:44
Replies: 1
Views: 308
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: Iridium Go and Marine Kit

sent pm
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-08-2023, 18:23
Replies: 40
Views: 3,901
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: Wooden Sailboat Leak Repair

put water on the inside to help identify leaks.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 28-07-2023, 07:54
Replies: 15
Views: 1,661
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: Spinnaker for 40-44ft sailboat

Very interested for your old boat the Brewer. Send me a pm.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-07-2023, 11:01
Replies: 0
Views: 273
Posted By Oldwheels
Yanmar fuel filters

Yanmar part no 119802-55810 fuel filter
Qty 6 , sold together
$12 ea, $72 for all. you pay shipping from Savannah, Ga.
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 08-05-2023, 13:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,856
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: Savannah to Boston and Back

up dated
The plan "loosely"
About 1st of June head out from Savannah. Probably offshore to Chesapeake bay, approx 3 days. Up the bay, thru canal to Delaware river. Offshore, to NewYork city. Thru...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 13-04-2023, 11:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,856
Posted By Oldwheels
Savannah to Boston and Back

Sailing late May from Savannah Ga to Boston and Back.
Lazy trip thru Chesapeake , long island sound, few stops here and there , off shore inshore, what ever weather indicates. I am planning 1 week...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 09-04-2023, 08:07
Replies: 0
Views: 329
Posted By Oldwheels
Charts Savannah to Boston

Sailing up the coast this summer looking for charts from Savannah, GA to Boston. Chesapeke bay also.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-03-2023, 06:41
Replies: 68
Views: 7,718
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: Rebuild or Replacement of Old Engine?

There are a couple of places that offer rebuilt marine engines and core exchange. It would be my choice.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-03-2023, 04:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,188
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: Rutland 913 Wind Generator - New

Generator only?
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 05-03-2023, 05:26
Replies: 1
Views: 411
Posted By Oldwheels
Re: ATL 100 Gallon FuelLocker 106100 Brand New

How much, where, dimensions
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