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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 1 Day Ago
Replies: 22
Views: 373
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Prop size for 4-107

I've been using a hard bottom paint such as tridad on my max prop for over 20 years with pretty good results. However, it's important to prep the prop properly before application. Besides removing...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 3 Days Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 624
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Bicycling as sailing

I'm in the mountains of North Carolina away from the boat so over the last year have taken up bike riding. It really is surprising how much benefit you get from drafting others as you ride.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 4 Days Ago
Replies: 22
Views: 373
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Prop size for 4-107

I have the 4-108 on a Tayana 37, which is smaller than your Gulfstar but probably a bigger displacement. It came with the 17x11 3 blade, however from day one I switched over to the 17 inch max prop....
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 4 Days Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 761
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Antifreeze in water line

I didn't make myself very clear apparently. It's not about the expansion that I was talking about, but rather the water possibly turning racid with time. The addition of antifreeze just may...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 4 Days Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 761
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Antifreeze in water line

Chuck,

I'm not sure if I can get the last drop of water out of my tanks around the baffles and all so that is the reason for putting something in them. Did your antifreeze turn rancid?
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 4 Days Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 761
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Antifreeze in water line

It's my understanding that there is basically two types of this pink non toxic antifreeze. One contains some alcohol and is cheaper than the other type containing no alcohol. The cheaper stuff may...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 1 Week Ago
Replies: 37
Views: 1,126
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Dry bilges

I always thought that the majority of the water came in through the stuffing box until this last year when the boat was on the hard and I saw how much water was coming down that keel steped mast. I...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 35
Views: 1,296
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Using Bottom Paint on Brass Propeller

What Maine says is right. For that reason I make sure that I prep the prop with underwater metal primer prior to any coating of Cu bottom paint. I've used such a system for over 20 years on my...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 2
Views: 260
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: waxed gelcoat?

I'm going to be making some gelcoat repairs myself soon and have asked the same question about using multiply layers. The latest and greatest info out of Jamestown Distributors indicates that I can...
Forum: Sailboat Design and Construction 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 352
Views: 8,224
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Bob Perry's take on Wolfenzee's dream boat

Very interesting thread. Thanks. As I was reading through the discussions and seeing Bob's comment about all boat are designed to sail flat, my first thought was a twin keel. I have a friend who...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-13-2013
Replies: 76
Views: 2,685
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Hat recommendations

I've been using a large brim baseball style cap with a skirt built in to protect the neck and ears. A variety of hats can be found on Coolibar: Sun Protective Clothing - Coolibar...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-12-2013
Replies: 72
Views: 2,441
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Ever been injured on your boat? Just happened to me.

I am now always careful to step from the dock to the boat rather than making a hurried jump. Always landed on the boat however, one time I twisted my ankle. Thought it was no big deal and continued...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 04-09-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 1,164
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Don't sand first!

I found that cetol will hold up best to UV if the clear gloss is applied over the original 3 coats of natural. At first I reasoned that going without the gloss would be best since the way I...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 04-07-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 1,265
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Bottom Damage by Pressure Washer

Even with the proper nozzel and pressure, a careless worker can do damage to the hull. For example, try putting that nozzel and inch away from the hull a leave it there and see what happens. It...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 04-05-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 529
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: GPS and other displays, pedestal mount or other?

Speaking of compass errors....I did install a Furuno chartplotter/radar display at the helm several years ago and the location was such that it was closer to the compass than recommended. However...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 04-02-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 292
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Blister repair without drying the hull - EpoxyUSA "Bliscoat" system

If this epoxy displaces water....where does the water go?
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-30-2013
Replies: 94
Views: 5,258
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Sailboat perishes off Hatteras, USCG rescues crew

Kudos to that CG rescue team. Any confirmation that the boat sank?
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-29-2013
Replies: 18
Views: 782
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Thougts on which is better topside paint...

Have you considered spraying gel? I've got some small dimples in the gel that needs to be sanded down and wet sanding does not eliminate them so it's either paint or gel. No experience yet ...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-27-2013
Replies: 32
Views: 1,577
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Defender Spring Sale...not

I also received confirmation today that the order shipped. Ended up with the Micron Extra bottom paint at $180 per gallon after the rebate plus getting 2000e primer at $80 a gallon. Those prices...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 03-27-2013
Replies: 222
Views: 11,008
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Perkins 4.108M DIY Rebuild -- A Narrative

I've cleaned that tube stack maybe three times over the 28 years(1985 Perkins 4-108). I don't remember having removed it from the rear of the engine, but rather from the front. Once removed I put...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-24-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 511
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Hull color?

Hi Rich

Interesting that you mentioned the "bumbs" showing through the gelkote. My boat (a Tayana 37 like yours) is a 1985 vintage and has for the past several years have shown small dimples or...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-12-2013
Replies: 107
Views: 3,557
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: West Marine no longer matching prices...

I too like Defender, but it still pays to check around since sometimes their prices can be beat. I always found WM to be high priced and even their sale items may be found cheaper elsewhere. Years...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 03-12-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 496
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Knee Replacement

And here I thought the topic was knee replacement for the chain plates. :)
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-06-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 760
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Micron CSC vs Micron Extra --- Mid-Chesapeake

I've had good luck with the Bluewater ablative product line too. I can get at least 2 years and sometime even 3 years between haul outs with the boat having been located in the Annapolis area. ...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 03-04-2013
Replies: 26
Views: 1,282
Posted By lancelot9898
Re: Blisters on survey - Morgan 38

While the survey discovered the blisters, I'm not sure if a laminate profile was done. I had a laminate profile done last year on my boat and it cost about 200 dollars in the Annapolis area. That...
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