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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-08-2014, 17:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
Posted By StringBimini
Re: Replacing Stern Cleats

Very helpful post! And, you are correct, I meant chocks, when I was saying fairleads. Thanks for answering what I meant, instead of what I said. Interesting fact about the hollow cleats.
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-08-2014, 12:05
Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
Posted By StringBimini
Re: Replacing Stern Cleats

Good point on the bedding...will add that to the job.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-08-2014, 10:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
Posted By StringBimini
Re: Replacing Stern Cleats

And...they are on the cap rail.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-08-2014, 10:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
Posted By StringBimini
Re: Replacing Stern Cleats

Cleats are through-bolted, and backed with fiberglass patches. I will probably retrofit with G10 or SS backing plate.

Fairleads are not through-bolted -- they are only screwed into the teak top...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-08-2014, 10:40
Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
Posted By StringBimini
Replacing Stern Cleats

I have two existing stern cleats, aluminum, about 5" or 6" long, and two fairleads (black polymer) and I was planning to replace them with with SS. Also, the stern cleats only accept about 3/8" line...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-08-2014, 10:14
Replies: 2
Views: 1,009
Posted By StringBimini
Seahood Paint Job

Well, I ordered a fiberglass seahood for retrofit on my Pearson 323, and of course, I ordered the wrong gelcoat color -- off-white, instead of white! So, I intend to paint it to match, and I was...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-08-2014, 09:47
Replies: 0
Views: 917
Posted By StringBimini
Installing Strakes

I plan to install some stainless steel strakes to protect the teak toe rails on my Pearson 323. The job seems simple enough, but I wanted to seek advice before diving in.

(1) 304 SS versus 316...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-01-2012, 13:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,402
Posted By StringBimini
Re: Location for Onboard Power Components

Thanks for your replies everyone. I will put one of them high in the cockpit locker, and if room allows I will put the other component inside.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-12-2011, 11:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,402
Posted By StringBimini
Location for Onboard Power Components

I have a general question regarding location for various electrical power supply components on the boat.

For example, I currently have a completely sealed battery charger (i.e. waterproof),...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-12-2011, 21:07
Replies: 12
Views: 2,355
Posted By StringBimini
External 3-stage Regulator, or a Controller???

I am considering a repower on my boat, with a new diesel engine, and with that, a new alternator. At the same time, I am upgrading my battery bank(s), with the house bank to be configured with two...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 27-12-2011, 16:17
Replies: 52
Views: 58,779
Posted By StringBimini
Re: Inexpensive Ice Maker ?

I bought online a Walmart special earlier this year for about $149 before tax (and no shipping if picked up at the store). It was a Magic Chef model MCIM22TW, but it looks basically the same as the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-12-2011, 15:56
Replies: 12
Views: 2,062
Posted By StringBimini
Re: Question About LED Power Consumption

S/V, what brand of lighting are you using for these local battery driven lights with door switches, and where did you order them? I had the same idea, and wanted to implement. Maybe you customized...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 16-11-2011, 07:48
Replies: 62
Views: 24,440
Posted By StringBimini
Re: Advice Needed on Tools for Boats

Don't laugh, but perhaps there are a few tools in these pictures that you may have missed. I have since added many more.

I took these pictures to remember which tools were on the boat, versus at...
Forum: Meets & Greets 06-11-2011, 15:04
Replies: 21
Views: 2,483
Posted By StringBimini
Re: My Own Identity at Last

Ann, woohoo to emerging from the silent majority, and welcome back to NA. And I must say, nice middle initial...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-09-2011, 11:34
Replies: 24
Views: 22,455
Posted By StringBimini
Re: Gallons per Horsepower-Hour

Cheech, you are correct.

The gallons per hour you calculate using specific fuel consumption in gal/HP-hr times HP, is based on the HP expended, not the rated HP. So, one must make an estimate of...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-09-2011, 20:22
Replies: 24
Views: 22,455
Posted By StringBimini
Re: Gallons per Horsepower-Hour

TU Dad,

I think that gallons per horsepower-hour is the same thing as saying gal/HP/hr, or gallons/hr per each HP expended. So for example, if the gal/HP-hr = 0.05, and you were pulling 16 HP,...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 29-09-2011, 20:00
Replies: 1
Views: 6,215
Posted By StringBimini
Winch, Clutch and Deck Organizer Mounting Questions

I am about to begin a project to add an Ocean 16ST single speed winch to my cabin top, to handle the main halyard and 1st and 2nd reefs back to the cockpit on my Pearson 323. Before I start drilling...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 23-09-2011, 15:28
Replies: 59
Views: 10,770
Posted By StringBimini
Re: Vertigo ?

I second Zeehag's comment. Not enough water. I have had that happen (vertigo) on LAND, due to not drinking enough water.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-09-2011, 15:11
Replies: 123
Views: 15,003
Posted By StringBimini
Re: Sometimes I Want to Be Alone !

I guess hanging the ole skull and crossbones doesn't have the effect it used to.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-09-2011, 14:47
Replies: 106
Views: 45,955
Posted By StringBimini
Re: What's the Best Pet on a Boat ?

A a grey parrot of course. That way, when you single hand, you have someone to talk to.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 08-09-2011, 01:12
Replies: 4
Views: 2,706
Posted By StringBimini
Re: Need to Re-Tap The Mast

Thanks everyone. Glad it can be done. I tried using the 10-24 in the new block holes, but the problem is, they are pan-head screws, and the taper of the smaller screw wasn't wide/deep enough to...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-09-2011, 21:11
Replies: 4
Views: 2,706
Posted By StringBimini
Need to Re-Tap the Mast

I have a question about tapping existing holes on the mast to a larger thread size. I have three blocks on eyestraps that are attached to the mast by #10-24 half-inch machine screws.

Ultimately I...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-08-2011, 21:19
Replies: 29
Views: 11,446
Posted By StringBimini
Re: Best Printer for Boat ?

Dot matrix is making a comeback!
Forum: Our Community 04-08-2011, 21:14
Replies: 186
Views: 21,505
Posted By StringBimini
Re: How to Explain to a Woman what Liveaboard Means ?

Don, I think you might be in dangerous waters trying to figure out what a woman really wants! But in all seriousness, aside from the mechanics of living on and tending to a boat, does she tend to...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 23-05-2011, 15:29
Replies: 27
Views: 9,602
Posted By StringBimini
Re: Lightning Protection

Mark,

You have given me pause on my invitation to post "any" comments. Haha, words have power, and must be wielded with care.

Thanks for the heads up. Oh yes, how are the fresh eggs from...
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