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- Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:33 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Bottom paint recommendation
- Replies: 12
- Views: 22726
Re: Bottom paint recommendation
Ask the previous owner what paint they used. Almost all boats need anti-fouling paint but less so in fresh water. Where are you boating? If you're lucky (and the PO can advise), you may just need light sanding and then overcoating with anti-fouling. Other nearby boaters or a marine store may be able...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:23 pm
- Forum: Vendors
- Topic: Pettit Hydrocoat - Copper Free
- Replies: 2
- Views: 145
Re: Pettit Hydrocoat - Copper Free
consider this for making paint decisions: get a small quantity of some brands you'd think about using. Paint a board of piece of aluminum with the various products keyed so you'll remember which is which and drop them overboard for a month or so you'll be able to compare results. I did this too many...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:07 pm
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics
- Topic: LiFePo4 battery build
- Replies: 11
- Views: 318
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:07 pm
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics
- Topic: LiFePo4 battery build
- Replies: 11
- Views: 318
Re: LiFePo4 battery build
I'm puzzled at why the pix rotate when you click on them to expand the view. By the way, Bill, I thought you could put multiple pix in one post.
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:09 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Rebuilding a Kohler 7.5R23 genset
- Replies: 9
- Views: 423
Re: Rebuilding a Kohler 7.5R23 genset
I have been shopping for batteries and have considered lithium-ion but would like to get as much "bang for my buck" as I can. To power accessories including AC, fridge via an inverter, I don't think yhou need to go to the expense of (otherwise fine) LI batteries. Some good deep cycle batt...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Rebuilding a Kohler 7.5R23 genset
- Replies: 9
- Views: 423
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 3:43 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Nightmare
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1629
Re: Nightmare
Good thing you are insured -- your insurer's surveyor should have skill to track down cause and you'll both proceed from there. I agree hull itself not likely punctured but a fitting may have broken away. I had a severe ice encounter the first year of ownership. I was ill with pneumonia as a deep fr...
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 10:13 pm
- Forum: Cabin and Interior
- Topic: Interior wood
- Replies: 9
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Re: Interior wood
I can vouch for Plasteak. You won't regret the choice - it is easy to work with, cleans well and easily and just lasts and lasts!
- Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:09 pm
- Forum: Cabin and Interior
- Topic: Interior wood
- Replies: 9
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Re: Interior wood
TReated how?Any wood painted or stained and covered in poly will hold up with, perhaps, annual touch up. But teak (which still needs annual loving) is the best because it's an oily wood and fends off moisture. Marinettes got exterior teak touches.
- Sat Nov 18, 2023 3:48 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Wanted
- Topic: The 60' Big M
- Replies: 5
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Re: The 60' Big M
Sorry Dog was quite proud of the boat and detailed some adventures. A true labor of love and adventure and, well, love