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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-01-2019, 20:07
Replies: 41
Views: 7,486
Posted By james247
Re: Stranded in Quelimane, Mozambique

Wow
First you need to come to grips with the problem
It's not the sail drive
I can hear you calling for help.
Moz has some great cruising areas so pretty
Sail with one engine. It is a sailing...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-12-2018, 17:36
Replies: 64
Views: 20,063
Posted By james247
Re: Outremer 45, do they have a helm enclosure?

Put on your good quality wet weather gear and a face mask[emoji1317]
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-10-2018, 01:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,302
Posted By james247
Re: Maintenance

Each to his own depends where you live how bad it gets
Forum: Navigation 18-10-2018, 18:00
Replies: 10
Views: 1,675
Posted By james247
Re: Chart Updates? What do you get?

I recall the charts we were using when I first started learning about navigation circa 1962 had notes on the by Mathew Flinders particularly in far North Queensland. This was still the case in...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-10-2018, 17:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,302
Posted By james247
Re: Maintenance

The green sounds like mould which is the problem if you are in a tropical area
Fill the bath and soak. A mild chlorine mix is needed to kill the mould spores
Then wash
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-10-2018, 10:47
Replies: 16
Views: 2,301
Posted By james247
Re: Freak Waves

There's always a reason not to do things
But that doesn't work for me the rogue wave will need to hunt me down
When in the land down under watch out for drop bears
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-10-2018, 13:48
Replies: 69
Views: 8,627
Posted By james247
Re: Engine blower motor

Correct. To burn diesel you need oxygen
The main purpose of a blower / sucker is to remove heat and fumes from the engine room. The engine sucks what it needs from a vent and the fan sucks out...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-10-2018, 21:12
Replies: 20
Views: 4,487
Posted By james247
Re: Aluminum holding

Plastic are better however if you are converting an existing tank it needs to be lined with an epoxy tar to create a barrier. It's a messy exercise best sprayed in from an inspection hatch.
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 05-10-2018, 18:34
Replies: 13
Views: 1,793
Posted By james247
Re: Replacing Genoa Cars & Track

I have gone thru the same issue. The Track design and specs of most of the manufacturers have undergone changes overtime. There are some second less known brands that may offer an alternative. ...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 22-09-2018, 09:03
Replies: 506
Views: 36,702
Posted By james247
Re: Do the potty police have science on their side?

Hear hear
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 22-09-2018, 09:00
Replies: 102
Views: 15,778
Posted By james247
Re: Do all toilets require holding tanks.

Just another reason not to go to the US
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-09-2018, 20:21
Replies: 12
Views: 1,435
Posted By james247
Re: Replacing ganged DC breakers

I agree can't see why you could possibly need 3 times 60 you can weld with that amperage - and that's undesirable
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-09-2018, 14:37
Replies: 13
Views: 3,205
Posted By james247
Re: Backup starter for Beta Marine

Agreed the starter motor really dies the solenoid is usually the issue.
A whole starter motor is generally heavy and I question the value of lugging one around. Spare solenoid may be useful but you...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 11-09-2018, 19:56
Replies: 132
Views: 14,987
Posted By james247
Re: Tesla Lithium battery question.

This is a a subject we all need to become familiar with. Why because we can't continue to burn fossil fuel the way we have.
The question is related to Tesla batteries. By definition this is a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-09-2018, 15:23
Replies: 15
Views: 2,498
Posted By james247
Re: Finish on a Bronze anchor windlass

The product you need is Incralac perfect for your need
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-08-2018, 20:11
Replies: 780
Views: 59,907
Posted By james247
Re: Depth of Discharge Myth?

This for me is the real issue - voltage. You can't use most of your equipment as the voltage drops below 11. So it is necessary to keep your lead acid system well charged. This tends to defeat the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-08-2018, 19:25
Replies: 29
Views: 3,515
Posted By james247
Re: Removing raw water deposits

There are various anti scalents used in HVAC chilled water systems. These chemicals are used to remove build up in heat exchangers a small amount is all that would be needed. Let it soak from r a...
Forum: Our Community 04-08-2018, 19:39
Replies: 23
Views: 4,406
Posted By james247
Re: Engine replacement Nord Havn 46

In the Philippines the most common Diesel engine is likely the Kubota
It is the backbone for several marine engines
The cost of the engine and the marinisation kit will likely be quite low by...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 27-07-2018, 10:01
Replies: 182
Views: 16,422
Posted By james247
Re: Minimum anchors size, what’s the point?

I have never dragged my one size bigger cqr connected to the one size bigger chain. I never exceed 3 to 1 depth length of chain ratio.
I sleep well. I always set an electronic anchor watch alarm...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-07-2018, 21:02
Replies: 37
Views: 5,238
Posted By james247
Re: Anyone know about this Polish boat?

Looks a lot like a converted life boar to me
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 14-07-2018, 10:26
Replies: 19
Views: 2,993
Posted By james247
Re: To heck with dinghies

He who dies with the most toys wins
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-07-2018, 10:20
Replies: 80
Views: 12,526
Posted By james247
Re: Apples vs Oranges comparing older classy and newer production boat?

The laws of. Physics generally apply to boats of about 15 yrs plus. The latest lighter boats are faster might save you as much as 2 days in 10 particularly inn light winds I've under 15kn
The...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-07-2018, 02:45
Replies: 106
Views: 18,944
Posted By james247
Re: New window sealing question.

High rise buildings rely on glue so would you put holes in your boat I've screw. Expansion and contraction of a flexible bed of quality silicon based glue allows for such movement. Screws are rigid...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 10-07-2018, 10:38
Replies: 70
Views: 9,295
Posted By james247
Re: Bundaberg, AU during tropical season

Had a 53 footer in Cairns every year there's a cyclone or cyclone watch.
Everyone is compulsory moved from the marina to a series of mangrove tidal creeks . With great gusto everyone - a couple...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-07-2018, 20:45
Replies: 59
Views: 8,022
Posted By james247
Re: Intresting situation need advice

If you are a practical person there is money to be made from others problems
If not run
I've made good money fixing up boats over the years.
No risk no gain
What's the worst for a break even
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