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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-02-2023, 10:40
Replies: 12
Views: 1,378
Posted By Allied39
Re: Questions to ask a builder

I would ask them if they know what a vacuum cleaner is, do they know how one works and if they know how one should be utilized in making sure that the vessels they build are not full of fiberglass...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-02-2023, 06:05
Replies: 39
Views: 5,115
Posted By Allied39
Re: Best install tips for 2000W inverter on 40-foot monohull

It all depends, do you want an amateur job that a surveyor will pick apart when you sell your boat...and maybe worse.....shock.....fire.....or do you want a proper job?.

First up any good install...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-02-2023, 17:34
Replies: 12
Views: 2,016
Posted By Allied39
Re: Autopilot: "To Replace or Not to Replace. That is the Question"

Sweetie is a Norvane. I chose it because it is all SS construction, only three servo units that I knew of, the Monitor and Fleming being the others, at the time.

Folks love their monitors, and I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-02-2023, 17:08
Replies: 12
Views: 2,016
Posted By Allied39
Re: Autopilot: "To Replace or Not to Replace. That is the Question"

Oh, and just to add....my windvane is the best. A SS servo pendulum. I don't use her (her name is Sweetie) on short runs....but offshore she is my go to when the wind is adequate.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-02-2023, 16:01
Replies: 12
Views: 2,016
Posted By Allied39
Re: Autopilot: "To Replace or Not to Replace. That is the Question"

I single hand. I have a CPT primary and a wind vane. My spare old Navico is being serviced, I normally have it aboard.
When I do a very long single handed run which I am planning for I am looking...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2023, 16:41
Replies: 21
Views: 1,905
Posted By Allied39
Re: Galley and Head sinks Siphoning

Well yays...not every boat is perfect in this imperfect world. Sometimes we just have to find ways around these imperfections, like the OP is trying to do.

Hey, OP, another thought. You could put...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2023, 12:45
Replies: 21
Views: 1,905
Posted By Allied39
Re: Galley and Head sinks Siphoning

One way I saw this dealt (I am not advocating it, just offering it as an option) with was a macerator pump installed on the galley sink drain. No water will come back up the line when heeled.....but...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 07-02-2023, 10:59
Replies: 6
Views: 802
Posted By Allied39
Re: Dinghy Gas Storage Idea

You have multiple bad things happening. First up LPG locker drain should not tee into anything. Storing fuel in a locker with an ignition source is a really bad idea...and this coming from a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-02-2023, 09:43
Replies: 12
Views: 608
Posted By Allied39
Re: Cutouts for Battery Monitor and Inverter Display

The holesaw should be fine, go easy. I would use a reverse blade for the jigsaw....one that cuts on the in stroke. Veneer will be fine if you do that.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-01-2023, 20:05
Replies: 7
Views: 546
Posted By Allied39
Re: Motor Caps...

Huh, like ...uh....we must be using different caps. I can't remember ever buying a $5 cap. Most of mine are dual caps ....60/5 if i remember correctly.

Anyhow, like uh...whatevs.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-01-2023, 19:11
Replies: 7
Views: 546
Posted By Allied39
Re: Motor Caps...

Ok, I gotta ask, where is it that you are that a $5 cap can be bought?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-01-2023, 18:04
Replies: 7
Views: 546
Posted By Allied39
Re: Motor Caps...

Huh, funny. I would have said the opposite. Not negating your experience but I replace plenty of caps. Got to the point that I bought myself a cap tester and actually have spares for some of the more...
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 23-01-2023, 17:35
Replies: 41
Views: 5,829
Posted By Allied39
Re: AUS: Heterosexual rape and abuse alleged with Crewbay and Find-a-Crew

Other than boredom and entertainment I can see no reason for this post.
Some folks are stupid, some folks are scum, a lot of folks are a mix.....and of course there's a few decent folk out there...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 22-01-2023, 10:28
Replies: 43
Views: 6,092
Posted By Allied39
Re: Dinghy stole with new outboard - AGAIN - what do you use?

Huh, so you install davits and chain on every dock you tie up at....hmm, interesting approach.

From some of the spew I see written on this forum I was under the impression that this sort of thing...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-01-2023, 17:36
Replies: 8
Views: 667
Posted By Allied39
Re: Frozen bolts

Don't know about the nickel, but yes on the high temp. Cheap and at every automotive store.
I replaced my traveler lines last year. Harken traveler, multiple stainless into aluminum bolts to...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-01-2023, 16:42
Replies: 8
Views: 667
Posted By Allied39
Re: Frozen bolts

Heat if possible. Red hot cheap screwdriver placed in slot if thats all you can do. Cool, heat, cool etc etc. Expansion and contraction is the best hope you have to create a crevice for the lube to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-01-2023, 11:16
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By Allied39
Re: Strongest materials for cored panel re-enforcements

Well I personally commend your effort, knowledge is power.

I saw someone recently recommend " industry standard" while giving bad advice.

Industry standard generally= cheapest, fastest, most...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-01-2023, 16:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,337
Posted By Allied39
Re: Hard dodger materials

Which ever choice of the dozens of different designs/materials/processes you choose....step one is deciding if mainsheet and traveler will ever be a part of it, because that turns it into a very...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 09-01-2023, 06:58
Replies: 11
For Sale: Misc boating items
Views: 1,854
Posted By Allied39
Re: Misc boating items

Hi there. on the Flemming windvane you say (no cockpit lines) , what do you mean. Is the unit complete? I know Flemming wind vanes are crazy$$$$
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 07-01-2023, 15:47
Replies: 15
Views: 3,688
Posted By Allied39
Re: West Marine "Ship to Store" - AVOID!

I think the fault lies wholly with you, but only in that you expected to deal with something other than idiots.

Things have changed in the the last couple of years. A multitude of possibilities...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 04-01-2023, 17:11
Replies: 204
Views: 16,880
Posted By Allied39
Re: Weed Smokers on Your Boat

I do not think this is what the Op was asking. I know, it's easy to get off topic:biggrin:.

I , wrongly, focused on the fact that were this girl who suffers from mental illness and exists in a...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 04-01-2023, 14:51
Replies: 204
Views: 16,880
Posted By Allied39
Re: Weed Smokers on Your Boat

You know....I apologize. I did not answer your actual question.

I stand by every word I have said and while I do not applaud your thought process......you did however ask the question;

'Should...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 04-01-2023, 13:29
Replies: 204
Views: 16,880
Posted By Allied39
Re: Weed Smokers on Your Boat

Yeah....na, actually get my opinion from experience, actually seeing stoners progress...or rather actually not progress over years and decades.

Seeing 60 years old stoners thinking like 16 year...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 04-01-2023, 06:37
Replies: 204
Views: 16,880
Posted By Allied39
Re: Weed Smokers on Your Boat

Oh man, what a missed opportunity.....all that work that you whinned about not getting done....you could have just had her go in talk to them....job done in a week.

I mean in your world why would...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 04-01-2023, 06:20
Replies: 204
Views: 16,880
Posted By Allied39
Re: Weed Smokers on Your Boat

And this is why I keep looking at this forum. Too funny.
So seriously? The question is " this HOT messed up drug addict wants to come hang out,it will be good for her and she will enjoy it, should...
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