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Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 29-11-2017, 13:11
Replies: 102
Views: 25,488
Posted By boatman12
Re: rules for c&d canal?

If the wind goes away and you have no engine, can you call TowBoatUS for a tow? :wink:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-11-2017, 13:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By boatman12
Re: Needed - Injectors for my Volvo TDM 22

I have found that putting a part number into a search engine along with the word "Volvo" or perhaps "injector" often returns dozens of hits.

You could also call shops that do nothing but rebuild...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 29-11-2017, 11:00
Replies: 63
Views: 11,712
Posted By boatman12
Re: Holding tank requirements USA

I would expect the US law to be enforced if the boat was in US waters.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-11-2017, 10:47
Replies: 9
Views: 2,433
Posted By boatman12
Re: Making thru hull holes smaller...how?

Assuming the flanges of the thu hulls are larger in diameter than the holes, how about cutting some donuts out of a stable material and filling the "slop" with these. This will keep the thru hulls...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-11-2017, 09:51
Replies: 23
Views: 3,219
Posted By boatman12
Re: Getting rid of house paint on a hull

There's a lady with a pretty crappy (and one engine doesn't run) boat at my marina. She painted it with Rustoleum" boat paint using a roller. Now it looks a little less crappy. :wink:
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-11-2017, 06:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,727
Posted By boatman12
Re: East Coast Florida Summer Storage

There are several marinas specializing in out of the water storage along the Okeechobee Waterway including Indiantown Marina. Check Active Captain for the others.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 29-11-2017, 06:47
Replies: 102
Views: 25,488
Posted By boatman12
Re: rules for c&d canal?

And that's because the authorities never considered that anyone would be foolish enough to try and row a boat through the canal.

The issue here is not so much that he's endangering himself, he is...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-11-2017, 06:38
Replies: 10
Views: 12,728
Posted By boatman12
Re: Help with cross referencing fuel filter

Any good auto parts store will be able to cross reference filters. I use WIX filters. They seem to have good reviews and are available locally.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-11-2017, 13:40
Replies: 25
Views: 5,435
Posted By boatman12
Re: Selectable Washdown Setup (Fresh/Raw water)

The most important consideration is preventing contamination of the fresh water supply with salt water. In theory, a check valve would do this but I would be looking for something a little more...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-11-2017, 09:07
Replies: 19
Views: 3,203
Posted By boatman12
Re: Circuit breaker for a Lofrans Falkon

It could be either way. In my case, there is a 7 amp fuse for the wire feeding the solenoid coil and a 60 amp (or so) circuit breaker for the actual power to the windlass (which flows through the...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 28-11-2017, 09:04
Replies: 102
Views: 25,488
Posted By boatman12
Re: rules for c&d canal?

Yea, he didn't state that. If he had, he might have gotten different answers.
Forum: Challenges 28-11-2017, 08:56
Replies: 16
Views: 6,332
Posted By boatman12
Re: AIS Transponder for security

That will tell you if your boat is drifting away or if someone is stealing it. Other than that it's not much of a security system. It won't let you know it someone is stealing things off it or if...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-11-2017, 04:13
Replies: 19
Views: 3,203
Posted By boatman12
Re: Circuit breaker for a Lofrans Falkon

That is incorrect.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-11-2017, 04:11
Replies: 19
Views: 3,203
Posted By boatman12
Re: Circuit breaker for a Lofrans Falkon

The cable size is the key here. Look at the cable, get the size and then use the tables on the internet or the West Marine catalog to determine the maximum current for that sized wire. Choose the...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-11-2017, 10:25
Replies: 14
Views: 2,122
Posted By boatman12
Re: Are we the last boat going south?

Looking at MarineTraffic: Global Ship Tracking Intelligence | AIS Marine Traffic (https://www.marinetraffic.com), there are many, many boats heading south.

As for facilities, look on Active...
Forum: Powered Boats 27-11-2017, 09:08
Replies: 22
Views: 4,599
Posted By boatman12
Re: How to protect glassware from getting broken?

In my area, it's difficult to find soda in glass bottles, only plastic.

The real answer of course, is to remember that you're on a boat and equip it as such. Plastic glasses, plastic plates,...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-11-2017, 09:02
Replies: 63
Views: 11,712
Posted By boatman12
Re: Holding tank requirements USA

It would take an extreme dumbass to pee or poop into the water with people watching, especially LEOs.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-11-2017, 09:00
Replies: 63
Views: 11,712
Posted By boatman12
Re: Holding tank requirements USA

I can't imagine how they would know.

We use the marina heads when practical but not in the middle of the night.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-11-2017, 08:58
Replies: 63
Views: 11,712
Posted By boatman12
Re: Holding tank requirements USA

The USCG will not be enforcing state laws, only Federal.

I have been boarded twice by the USCG (in MD). They did not check the holding tank, valves, heads, etc. They checked for documentation,...
Forum: Navigation 25-11-2017, 17:07
Replies: 26
Views: 4,203
Posted By boatman12
Re: AIS on the ICW

You are forgetting those of us who only cruise slightly faster than you. If you cruise at six knots and I cruise at seven knots and want to pass you, unless you slow down a bit, this pass could take...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 25-11-2017, 07:49
Replies: 63
Views: 11,712
Posted By boatman12
Re: Holding tank requirements USA

My head is spinning!
Forum: Navigation 25-11-2017, 06:57
Replies: 26
Views: 4,203
Posted By boatman12
Re: AIS on the ICW

The real problem is the smaller boats, especially near cities. These are the people who don't know the rules and don't know or care about wakes. And of course, the rental PWCs.

These boats have...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-11-2017, 06:49
Replies: 39
Views: 4,726
Posted By boatman12
Re: mystery - electrical connector

Terminal blocks that size are available but not easy to find. There's nothing wrong with this installation and no point in spending time and money to change it.

Several years ago I had to replace...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-11-2017, 06:47
Replies: 39
Views: 4,726
Posted By boatman12
Re: mystery - electrical connector

But then there will be only one mounting screw in each half. If you really feel the need to make it so a fuse won't fit, glue a block of plastic in the middle.

Anyone dumb enough to put a fuse in...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 25-11-2017, 06:42
Replies: 63
Views: 11,712
Posted By boatman12
Re: Holding tank requirements USA

Is the USA the only major country with such strict boat sewage regulations?

I find it odd that boats in the UK aren't equipped with holding tanks or sewage treatment systems. A livaboards marina...
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