Forum: Living Aboard
12-09-2012
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,530
Water Filteration
We are currently re-fitting our Hans Christian 33t and are looking for feed back on water filtration. I would like to install one inline that will be for the whole boat prior to the hot water side....
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
06-23-2012
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,354
Re: Epoxy resin and eliminating bubbles
It is temp. Get your work and workspace as warm as it will be and work and cure on the cool down. I am betting that the side you are working on is oposite a finished/ air tight side?
I have had this...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
06-19-2012
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Replies: 10
Views: 437
Re: Battery Isolators and Gel Cells
Thanks for the feed back. I am old school and understand the advantages of a Lead Acid battery. They will last a long time if taken care of and are cheap(er). I am still considering the GELs due to...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
06-18-2012
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Replies: 10
Views: 437
Battery Isolators and Gel Cells
I am planning my new electrical system. I plan on two banks, one with two 8d's for the house and one with a Group 27 for a starter.
I plan on a limited to no time on shore power. I plan on...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
06-18-2012
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Replies: 5
Views: 638
Re: Air dry gel coat?
Check out Duratec. It is a additive for spray and allows for "air dry"
Duratec Clear Hi-Gloss Gel Coat Additive : Duratec : Boat Building : Repair : Mold Buidling...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
08-09-2011
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,745
As far as bubbles go.....if you apply after the...
As far as bubbles go.....if you apply after the peak of the heat, in the cool down, you will not have so many problems. While doing large epoxy and cloth schedules over a sealed wood core, my shop...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
08-04-2011
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,745
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-01-2011
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Replies: 11
Views: 404
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-01-2011
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Replies: 11
Views: 404
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-01-2011
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Replies: 11
Views: 404
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-01-2011
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Replies: 11
Views: 404
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
07-31-2011
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Replies: 11
Views: 404
Thanks!
We are starting the clean, strip, tear out, open up and explore period of new boat ownership. It is fun, hard work and we are trying to figur out how to get to the water sooner!
:D
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
07-24-2011
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,745
Two part Varnish or traditional?
I have applied gallons of varnish using traditional methods and now I am faced with a recommendation for a two-part varnish system. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
07-22-2011
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,405
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
07-22-2011
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Replies: 11
Views: 404
Away we go!
Hey all....just bought a "new to us" 1982 Hans Christian 33t! My wife and I are very excited about the work and adventure in front of us. You can follow us at sundownsailing...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
07-21-2011
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Replies: 3,056
Views: 225,594
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
07-21-2011
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Replies: 280
Views: 68,110
Sealant Heatshrink tubing
Properly sized heatshrink tubing with a properly crimped marine grade ring terminal is my vote. (I will also investigate the ratcheting crimping tool)
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