Hmm, ok.. Have to wrap my mind around the concept. Been using snubbers for years to take the load of the windlass in case of a storm. My SS chain...
They lost a green work boat of the Port side, not a yacht. The green boat is still floating and the owners are crossing their fingers it may in...
I can recommend Darrell: He has done numerous surveys for me and for my friends. Highly recommended, very meticulous, knowledgeable and always in...
I got the 6LP-STE and using Shell Rotella, previous owner used Delco, either way, good running engine and good oil analyze results. All good...
Some guys can go commercial with a foreign built vessel by some act of Congress, perhaps you can go that route as well..? (I got around the...
Old saying from the Cruising Community: Go small, go now. (Not related to your search on course) A classic example was this retired couple who...
Bad Luck, Egypt makes a lot money keeping the canal open. Without it they would be screwed...
Not offended either, I am worth every penny..:cool: I have seen both sides being an owner and a Captain, and I hire guys to work for me all the...
No, I told my better half many times that you can’t buy safety at West Marine when friends were showing off the latest gizmo gear from WM before...
Aye Mapism: The boat is 20 years old and built by Albin Marine in the USA. (As opposed to Albin in Sweden) The reason for doing these thru hull...
Yeah, I am quite familiar with 5200.. I have only used it a few times, on stuff that should never come off. At least I thought so at the time 20...
Roger, I heard you loud and clear, but too me, the easy caulk looked more like 101 than silicone.
No cheap crap silicone Capt J. Jeez, are we all drinking now and being drama queens? Read the above and see where I was guessing 3M 101 rather...
Since this thread started with jokes... This is the 4 types of orgasms: 1) A positive orgasm: Oh Yes, Oooh yes, Oooh yes... 2) A negative orgasm:...
Easy there Tiger: I did not remove and re-bed these things because I was bored and had nothing else to do... Hauled the tub June last year for a...
love the look of Artic P expect all them satellite domes up the mast. :confused: Not only the looks, but also the windage, it sure doesn’t help...
I did, I tried, but the darn 5200 is like a bullet proof rubber band, can’t pull or cut it.. Some patience, but had to lay on the dock, at high...
Yes, I know what you meant, got 20 + years as a boat owner, been there done that in many cases, but always learning new stuff, or re-learning...
Yup, used a razor blade but afraid of scratching the gelcoat: The surface is not 100% flat/level hence the blade tried to bite into the...
Ouch indeed..:( Spent a few hours today and yesterday removing and re-bedding 6 thru hull fittings, 5 of them was installed with regular caulk,...
