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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-11-2020, 09:18
Replies: 42
Views: 4,864
Posted By Philipcataproa
Re: Bio fuel called Diesel

Storage of biodiesel is not much of a problem. Petrochemical diesel actually supply summer and winter diesel. Many farmers that typically buy stock at the start of the planting season normally spring...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-11-2020, 00:06
Replies: 16
Views: 5,916
Posted By Philipcataproa
Re: Difference between 'standard' 230v AC and 2x 115v AC legs?

You can only make 230 single from 115 V using a transformer, do not worry too much about the frequency all electrical equipment worldwide basically would work on both 50 or 60, a motor wired for 60...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-11-2020, 23:55
Replies: 82
Views: 35,173
Posted By Philipcataproa
Re: Catamaran Build Plans Recommendations?

If you want a stunning cat use the plans from Dudley Dix, very nice and glamorous His service is good. If you are prepared to look at unconventional but very good boats look at Bernd Kohler's...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-11-2020, 23:43
Replies: 42
Views: 4,864
Posted By Philipcataproa
Re: Bio fuel called Diesel

Do not worry, there are too many negative comments. The bio fuel burns cleaner, it lubricates better. I have manufactured it and used it 100 pure with no apparent problems except that some oils...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 02-10-2020, 09:43
Replies: 41
Views: 6,833
Posted By Philipcataproa
Re: Cutting fiberglass liner during sinking

There is a wax seal used for toilets that is very sticky, this will seal small holes until a plan can be made for a more permanent fix.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 14-09-2020, 03:01
Replies: 39
Views: 6,899
Posted By Philipcataproa
Re: Sailboat falls of trailer on the 401 (Highway in Canada)

I once saw a 23 ft sailboat come off the trailer on highway due to wind after some trees, the boat luckily landed on the shoulder without and visible scratches. I think it was not strapped on well....
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-09-2020, 02:45
Replies: 17
Views: 4,015
Posted By Philipcataproa
Re: Plywood hulls in the tropics, real live experiences?

I built a ply epoxy boat with no exterior glassfibre, only sealed with epoxy with automotive two pack paint. The expansion of the wood and the slow srinking of the epoxy opened some cracks in the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-06-2020, 23:49
Replies: 12
Views: 6,435
Posted By Philipcataproa
Re: Carbon Fiber Mast Longevity

Hi, the good news is that a carbon fibre mast is easily repaired ( The American cup boats repair their masts repeatedly). An Aluminium mast is usually scrapped. Those cracks or crazing looks skin...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-06-2020, 03:41
Replies: 57
Views: 16,984
Posted By Philipcataproa
Re: Affordable dinghy for small sailboat

Sorry D4 dingy
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-06-2020, 03:41
Replies: 57
Views: 16,984
Posted By Philipcataproa
Re: Affordable dinghy for small sailboat

I had a Didi26 I built a D$ dingy by Maartins free plans it is sailing, rowing and motoring dingy that fitted behind the mast and in front of the hatch, If you build yourself you can make it fit....
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-12-2019, 06:32
Replies: 108
Views: 37,400
Posted By Philipcataproa
Re: Self build catamarans designs

Joannie, I wrote you on the previous page about building the cataproa from Bernd.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 16-12-2019, 02:16
Replies: 108
Views: 37,400
Posted By Philipcataproa
Re: Self build catamarans designs

Jonannie, do not be misled by all the negative advice by people who have never owned a ply epoxy boat. It is the cheapest fastest way of building a boat. Provided you have used good marine ply the...
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