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Forum: Gear & Maintenance 4 Days Ago
Replies: 20
Views: 641
Posted By mike dryver
Re: pvc "lumber"

UV stabilized means it won't break down as fast from sun degradation! By this I mean early plastic lumber would start to break down IE; get chalky or get cracks in it after a couple of yrs of direct...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 1 Week Ago
Replies: 11
Views: 267
Posted By mike dryver
Re: Any tips for removing corroded bolts at rudder?

PB blaster and heat!!!! heat the bolts one at a time heat 1 not to the point of turning red, just hot, spray the blaster (note it will smoke and the fumes will irritate your lungs, throat and nose)...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-17-2013
Replies: 273
Views: 21,874
Posted By mike dryver
Re: Smackdaddy needs your thoughts/prayers

Steve I want to wish you and your family all the best with what you all are going through. We are all here for you and yours Peace
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-07-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 332
Posted By mike dryver
Re: How to avoid dark areas when varnishing teak?

Mark try a little TSP in solution. It should take the discoloration out, and lighten the area. you just have to rinse real well and dry after
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-04-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 271
Posted By mike dryver
Re: Advise on standing rigging

Hi tommays I believe your lowers are 5/32 according to Cal info! anyway ntolst I just checked with rigging only and they said to take a pick and measure opening size on your mast, and they said...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 01-02-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By mike dryver
Re: Local Assistance request for Edgewater, MD

It's kind of difficult to get a response if you don't elaborate on the vessel/type you are looking at. You need to have some info on the boat!!!! Good Luck
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-16-2012
Replies: 17
Views: 874
Posted By mike dryver
Re: Hull Cleaning - "the mustache"

Get a spray bottle of citris cleaner envio friendly. spray on little scrub brush action and wash. Your done. We use it up here in the Merrimac River in northern Mass. after the season. We get a...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 11-28-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 545
Posted By mike dryver
Re: Seacock Drip (Spartan)

That plug is junk!!! It's fractured through to the hole it appears, and looks like it's been for quite a while by the color of the fracture I would never trust my boat in the water with that in...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 11-28-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 719
Posted By mike dryver
Re: Worn holes for the Winch Pawls

Take it to s fab shop like zz4gta said they should be able to weld back the missing material and then machine a new hole for the pawl. I assume it is aluminum. To me it looks as though that pawl did...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 11-18-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 854
Posted By mike dryver
Re: did someone pee in my racor?

Hey theDude I believe you can only get 2 micron filters for that filter at least that is the only ones I can get for mine up here in Nh. upper Mass. 2 micron is about as small as you can go and is...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 11-18-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 854
Posted By mike dryver
Re: did someone pee in my racor?

Hello theDude put the valve plug back in with a new gasket washer on top of the knurled end. tighten hand tight. to fill Racor back up break free t-handle at top unwind a couple of turns and...
Forum: Seamanship 03-07-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 3,400
Posted By mike dryver
Re: Superyacht sinks off Greece

I think I read some where that the capt of t he Italian cruise liner changed down to a smaller vessel ????? no! maybe! oooh never mind. are they probably owners of Greek dept and are having to...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 11-12-2011
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By mike dryver
cut back on the catalyst a little to give...

cut back on the catalyst a little to give yourself more working time. working direct sun will heat hull as posted earlier.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 09-10-2011
Replies: 21
Views: 2,212
Posted By mike dryver
you should have done a Security-Secruity on your...

you should have done a Security-Secruity on your VHF to let everyone know what happened to you because the Coast would have picked up the message! does not matter at this point of time. in the...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 08-05-2011
Replies: 2
Views: 906
Posted By mike dryver
i think that is just a pad eye and it would put...

i think that is just a pad eye and it would put side stress,and localized on the boom where you mount it and possibly/probably cause stress fractures/failure.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 08-05-2011
Replies: 7
Views: 1,606
Posted By mike dryver
you are exactly right! what you want to do is...

you are exactly right! what you want to do is make sure that after you drill the hole that you completely seal the raw edges of the glass and especially the balsa? core. then when you drill the...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-20-2011
Replies: 11
Views: 2,085
Posted By mike dryver
Hello Nick there is a yard here in Northern...

Hello Nick there is a yard here in Northern Mass. that actually tells you you are better off re-gel coating. it cost about the same as a paint job, but the paint does not usually last more than 10...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-20-2011
Replies: 4
Views: 828
Posted By mike dryver
I would figure 1/8th or 3/16th inch material...

I would figure 1/8th or 3/16th inch material would work because you would be getting a diagonal pull. I would use a full rap collar with a flange welded where you need it with a appropriate holes. ...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-19-2011
Replies: 4
Views: 828
Posted By mike dryver
your boot is the mast step!! suprized it is...

your boot is the mast step!! suprized it is made out of steel. you should be able to get mast collars for what you want to do, that clamp to base of mast and or are made to be attached to mast. ...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-19-2011
Replies: 17
Views: 2,434
Posted By mike dryver
funny i didn't have trouble getting coupler off...

funny i didn't have trouble getting coupler off shaft. it's not a press fit it's a snug slide on fit. release from engine. heat coupler with propane torch after you take out set bolts/screws and...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-02-2011
Replies: 7
Views: 1,378
Posted By mike dryver
i have the same sys. on our 79 GulfStar my under...

i have the same sys. on our 79 GulfStar my under standing that their is no one around any more to work on these units. i talked to a lady at AirMar who gave my to whole skinny on the company as...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-02-2011
Replies: 15
Views: 2,685
Posted By mike dryver
Raymarine was or is being bought by Garmin i...

Raymarine was or is being bought by Garmin i heard about a month ago?
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-02-2011
Replies: 5
Views: 845
Posted By mike dryver
yes it is go to an outboard dealer ask for a can...

yes it is go to an outboard dealer ask for a can or how ever many you need, but remember like sloopjohnb said make sure you prep properly. after that stuff will last a long long time. i redid my...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-02-2011
Replies: 15
Views: 2,246
Posted By mike dryver
are you sure that is the forestay swag end that...

are you sure that is the forestay swag end that is bent or is that the upper bolt of the turn buckle if it is the bolt you only have to fine a replacement for it and not even have to drop the stick...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-29-2011
Replies: 2
Views: 337
Posted By mike dryver
try going specific as centerboard sailboats 28-35...

try going specific as centerboard sailboats 28-35 ft range on google or what ever your search engine is. then when you find a model that you like go to yachtworld and sailboats inc. and put in your...
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