Do not punch thru, let the bit work. Medium to fast, very light pressure. As Pascal said, Shop vac hose rite next to the bit. Hole saw, the same...
Brooke Please keep us up on all your progress. I do suggest opening a new thread. We like to watch,,,, So send lots of pictures during your progress.
I see some of my confusion. The OP is Bahma. Motoryachtlover is asking questions also. Let me get a drink and help draw a better picture for all....
The Westerbeke installation of most GB (and copies) installation runs for/aft with service easy on all sides. Wifes company has installed a few...
Your state room was a split unit or an All In One package? Ask your A C tech if that was an auto type insert in your paperwork. Or look on top of...
Are you sure it's R410 and not R417? Split systems are shipping R417. Self contained (All in one) packages are usally R410. The R417 units are...
Now, Patric AFB (Cocoa Beach) has a great marina and pub. NAS Boca Chica (Key West) Marina is great also.
Tap on High Tide Marine in Marathon FL. http://www.hightidemarine.cc
Keep plugging away. I'm feared it's going to get cold up there shortly. If you come down this way and miss the cold water; Just off shore & south...
Lots of the above offerings have websites. Look up their addresses on Google Earth. From that picture, where are the airports, port orientation...
Oh, molded male 50A plugs on powered retrieval systems for some reason are the worst. When they fry, they fry big time. FM Toast. Don't have the...
Watch that grease. It will collect dirt/contaminates and hold it. We recommend to our customers vigilant inspections of shore power connects and...
How many blades on your wheels now? Are they fresh props or high milage and thin (used up), near end of life?
I like the idea of the lower ratio, but now your leaning on the shafts a lil bit more. Any idea of the material and factors in youe existing shafts?
Come on down to Jax. I'll order first round.
I goofed (wire & Pins). Yes, the PINS are plated for marine connects. This helps to keep the corrosion down. THEY DO STILL NEED CLEANING. It's...
In the old days. I have not found tinned wires in a marine shore power cord in a long while.
Your boat choices do not have the range, safe open water capability nor storage for provisions and spares. 3-4 people will be on each others...
You have a hull design that offers a better ride but way more wet surface. WET FRICTION. You may find better mpg, maybe some speed increase, but...
So it's a direct connection between the crank and cam in the pic from post #20. Maybe I'm looking for it to soon,where are the PTO gears?...