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Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 04-04-2024, 13:38
Replies: 152
Views: 14,529
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Were they actually working over water?
The work crew were reported to be repairing potholes on the road and not working on the bridge structure itself.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-04-2024, 01:23
Replies: 30
Views: 3,326
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Best places around the world to buy a used sailboat?

Well, no. Experience is an excellent way to acquire the skills required, it's also an extremely popular way and I would guess probably the most common method. The lack of a formal sailing...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-04-2024, 01:27
Replies: 11
Views: 656
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Strange marks on Plywood after painting.

Looks to me like contamination or an incompatibility issue that has changed the surface tension of the paint in those areas.

Sand then filler, sand and repaint should fix it.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 01-04-2024, 22:42
Replies: 152
Views: 14,529
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

That's really the only thing that makes sense as the wind looked to be too light to cause such a sudden turn, although it was from the port quarter, also the hard to port order was given once the...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 01-04-2024, 09:37
Replies: 152
Views: 14,529
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

The AIS track data showed them in the centre of the channel on a straight heading with 2nm of channel ahead before the next turn and running at 8knt. They should have been able to coast along and...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 01-04-2024, 09:24
Replies: 152
Views: 14,529
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

To me it seemed like the smoke was from the backup generator coming online and immediately getting loaded up. The back-up generator was online for only about 60 seconds which was probably not long...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 01-04-2024, 09:10
Replies: 152
Views: 14,529
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

I'm sure they are using a variety of torches but the torch in the picture is an oxygen/fuel torch, has dual valves and twin hose. We mainly use exothermic for underwater demolition or specialist...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 01-04-2024, 03:22
Replies: 152
Views: 14,529
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

It is extremely dangerous, but they are very capable in managing the risks to an acceptable level.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 01-04-2024, 03:19
Replies: 152
Views: 14,529
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

That's a reasonable assumption, even though the turn was quite pronounced, much more pronounced than would be expected for a ship of that size from prop walk.
The ship was running 3 generators...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 01-04-2024, 02:49
Replies: 152
Views: 14,529
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

You can't cut steel with thermite or detonating cord, gas axe is the quickest and cheapest method. Demolition work is done every day all over the world safety with these tried and true methods.
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 29-03-2024, 23:34
Replies: 26
Views: 2,222
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: cruisersforum advertising taking up entire screen

It's a problem with your browser and all those trackers and things they want you to download just to view the webpage. Try clearing your browser history including the biscuits and cookies, that...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-03-2024, 23:23
Replies: 2
Views: 304
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: New AGM battery, any initial maintenance?

Nope, it will be just fine. As I'm sure your aware, AGM like to be fully charged periodically so if your boats not in constant use the 100w panel should handle the charging just fine.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-03-2024, 23:18
Replies: 30
Views: 3,326
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Best places around the world to buy a used sailboat?

OP never mentioned buying a cruising boat and keeping it in a foreign country. OP was asking about best locations to buy a cruising boat in the future.

"My plan is to build a dinghy to learn the...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 29-03-2024, 18:08
Replies: 152
Views: 14,529
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

All three independent generators failed simultaneously, backup generator failed almost immediately, vessel data recorder stopped recording, ship turned sharply to starboard immediately prior to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-03-2024, 17:45
Replies: 30
Views: 3,326
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Best places around the world to buy a used sailboat?

It just won't be cruisers forum without someone killing the dream. It's like some were just born on their boat and can't accept people who start with a dream.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-11-2023, 23:51
Replies: 74
Views: 5,403
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Removing threaded exhaust from manifold

Of course it can, typically used for alloy superstructures on steel hulls. Not your typical welding process but a permanent bond none the less.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-10-2023, 01:11
Replies: 7
Views: 932
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: what ever happened to Jet (Bow / Stern) Thrusters?

Reminds me of boats.
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 28-10-2023, 01:10
Replies: 5
Views: 1,468
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Cheap sailing paradise

Limited budget, beautiful warm destination.
Thailand fits the bill.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-10-2023, 00:59
Replies: 7
Views: 932
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: what ever happened to Jet (Bow / Stern) Thrusters?

Technically all bow thrusters (tunnel style) could be considered jet thrusters.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-09-2023, 17:26
Replies: 23
Views: 4,248
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Contaminated Diesel (Algae?) - solutions and prevention

This is true, your friend doesn't have a bug problem, he has a water problem.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-09-2023, 00:59
Replies: 37
Views: 4,310
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Repower Yanmar or Beta Pearson 424

Jest to clarify,
Your wanting to repower a 40 year old boat with a current engine at less then 50% life AND contemplating having a marine service provider do the work. $$$$$

Seriously, consider...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 28-09-2023, 00:41
Replies: 51
Views: 5,997
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Remove the alternator - crazy idea?

This is a great idea, people have so many problems with alternators that removing it entirely and fitting a generator sounds like such a good solution it amazes me how it hasn't been done before.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-09-2023, 00:29
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Blister repair when are you done? What can be left as is?

Needs to be removed


I use a sander/buffer with sanding disk to rough down the high spots, this will also remove most of the remaining gelcoat too, your fairing compound will do the rest. Hold...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-08-2023, 01:20
Replies: 10
Views: 2,468
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: Basic dual battery bank with DC-DC charge layout

There is no hard and fast rule and a lot depends on the current draw of your windlass, so on smaller boats running off the start battery with the engine on high idle is a good way to go providing you...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-08-2023, 04:40
Replies: 41
Views: 4,480
Posted By Ballsnall
Re: How to replace fuel tank?

40 year old OEM aluminium tank, strip the interior and replace it or walk away.

Probably already leaking, just the owner has rags stuffed in all the holes and listed at an attractive price to...
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