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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Spring Powered Boom Vang Maintenance.Here are the maintenance instructions for the Hall Quick Vang on my boat: -
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Homemade portable thrusters for sailboat.Interesting project. But I dont get it. They dont look like they swivel, so how do you have them pointed? A steerable outboard, like you...
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread expired tip?.If you have all the TIP information, this site can tell you is there is a 'Open" TIP for your boat-...
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Help, Please Pearson 303/Stuck plumbers snake.Is it a wire coil snake or some other? If it’s a coil try just “unscrewing” it. Regardless, twisting may help.
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Topping lift and boom vang.As mentioned, you must find the end of the topping lift. Cant be that hard. If for some reason you cant, you may be able to support the...
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Removing hydraulic fluid from wood.As others have said, oil and wood is a tough combo. It soaks it right up. You mentioned it got on a interior wall? So I assume that...
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Real time Amp draw incandescent lamp vs LED lamps.I had to read the date on the OP. Welcome to the world of LEDs. Im really surprised anyone is still using incandescent bulbs on anything...
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Holding Tank Questions.Sounds like the plastic parts attaching to the tank are near end of life, with all the cracking. If you dont want to worry about...
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CrispyCringle reacted to Dfok's post in the thread Sailboats for leaving the country in case of a gov collapse. with
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The new improved zombie apocalypse threat (and this thread) are recent additions to the stress of life and apparently sailboat cruising... -
CrispyCringle reacted to colemj's post in the thread Sailboats for leaving the country in case of a gov collapse. with Like.
My hundred pounds of random and widely varied nuts, bolts, washers, and screws have earned me many beers and dinners out cruising...
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Ceramic coating vs. Waxing.I was into expensive cars for awhile (still love them, just dont have any) and ceramic coatings were always a topic. I never bought into...
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Help, Please Prop slipping or cavitation at full rpm.Probably because he doesn't know what the problem is. The rebuild didn't fix it, and it was the most expensive option he could have...
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Help, Please Prop slipping or cavitation at full rpm.There are only a few possibilities. Drive train slipping, or prop cavitating. The drive train seems to have been given proper attention...
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Here are a few of the TITLES of the older threads to which I refer; winch-degreasing-and-oiling bicycle-chain-lube-for-winches...
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CrispyCringle reacted to MikeOReilly's post in the thread Heart Attack Recovery & Sailing with Like.
Makes me feel better about my slovenly, unfit, lifestyle 😁
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Heart Attack Recovery & Sailing.Ive had stents. I was really happy with the results. I recommend following at least several months of the physical therapy. After that...
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Question Island Packet Packetcat35 deck mount..I have an IP44. Im not sure exactly what area of the coach roof you are describing. But if your talking about the raised boxes (plinth)...
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread New Boat Owner and Live aboard in the SF Bay area.Congrats. Sounds like your handy with the boat. Just keep a list going and start checking them off. It never ends.
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Mexico TIP (Temporary Import Permit)..As for checking for a still open TIP, this is from Latitude 38- "You can check on the Banjercito website at www.tinyurl.com/LookupTIP...
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Help, Please 23' Mengercat My drop keel is gone..Cool boat. I assume its some sort of swing keel? If so, the top 10" is the most critical. After that, a good fabricator should be able...
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Planning to own a boat..As others have said, we need to know what you want to do with the boat, where you intend to sail, and a general idea of how much you...
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread 19-23' Trailer Sailors and stiff wind.I had a Hunter 23.5 for a long time. It is a water ballast sloop. We took it to Lake Huron for 10 days on the water and had a great...
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Lubricating winches - what not to do.I dont know, our marina in SoCal is extremely dusty. Its behind the beach by maybe 1/4 mile and the beach sand and dust gets blown back...
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CrispyCringle commented on the thread Lubricating winches - what not to do.Thats correct. And they shouldn't be "packed with grease" either. You just need to brush on a nice coating to all the innards except the...
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CrispyCringle reacted to badsanta's post in the thread accidentally added gasoline to our diesel tank with Like.
I know they have different specify gravity, but they are both seperated from the same stuff. I would go with filling it with Diesel and...
