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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

06-06-2021, 16:15

Replies: 27

Can't open deckfill.

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Posted By mainemandean

Re: Can't open deckfill.

Thanks. A friend messaged me, and told me exactly what you're saying. Hey, I got HS and college diplomas without a minute of physics. Journalism major. The "fairness doctrine" does not seem to apply...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

06-06-2021, 16:10

Replies: 27

Can't open deckfill.

Views: 2,289

Posted By mainemandean

Re: Can't open deckfill.

It's that "burn there gelcoat" thing that frightens me! :danger:

Thanks!

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

06-06-2021, 13:39

Replies: 27

Can't open deckfill.

Views: 2,289

Posted By mainemandean

Re: Can't open deckfill.

Yikes. Good luck!

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

06-06-2021, 13:26

Replies: 27

Can't open deckfill.

Views: 2,289

Posted By mainemandean

Re: Can't open deckfill.

I've used Kroil. But the next go-round will be with liquid wrench. And I'll hammer with a hard rubber mallet; last time I used a hammer, and I was afraid of damaging the top of the cap too much. (Did...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

06-06-2021, 13:21

Replies: 27

Can't open deckfill.

Views: 2,289

Posted By mainemandean

Re: Can't open deckfill.

Okay, here's what I don't get about the idea of using heat.

Heat expands metal.

We have two parts here: the cap and the "doughnut." If you heat the whole thing, two things happen. 1) The cap...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

06-06-2021, 12:19

Replies: 27

Can't open deckfill.

Views: 2,289

Posted By mainemandean

Re: Can't open deckfill.

That's exactly what we're using. I found a way to stableize it in the slot, then hammer on it in a CCW direction. No dice.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

06-06-2021, 12:16

Replies: 27

Can't open deckfill.

Views: 2,289

Posted By mainemandean

Re: Can't open deckfill.

A big THANKS to everyone who responded!:thumb:

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

06-06-2021, 12:15

Replies: 27

Can't open deckfill.

Views: 2,289

Posted By mainemandean

Re: Can't open deckfill.

Not really, but thanks!

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

06-06-2021, 10:54

Replies: 27

Can't open deckfill.

Views: 2,289

Posted By mainemandean

Re: Can't open deckfill.

Sorry, I forgot the link.

https://www.spartanmarine.com/all-products/bronze-deck-fills

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

05-06-2021, 11:45

Replies: 27

Can't open deckfill.

Views: 2,289

Posted By mainemandean

Can't open deckfill.

Why us? Seriously.

Today we went to get a pumpout. We have a deckplate for the holding tank on the cockpit sole, like that shown below. Good news: the pumpout station was functioning.

Bad...

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