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by DPTrainor
Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:49 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Holding Tank Pump
Replies: 33
Views: 10467

I am re-doing my head setup and decided to go with one Y-value on output of tank with one side going up to deck discharge and other side through a Jabsco Diaphram waste pump leading to a vented loop and then overboard. The reason I choose a Diaphram pump (this one happens to be electric) was that it...
by DPTrainor
Tue Jan 09, 2007 8:16 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: AWLGRIP Polish / Painting project
Replies: 7
Views: 1313

Thanks Tim. No, the hazed area can be seen from about 20ft when boat is on water, especially if sun shines on hull. It is not bad, it is just a contrast to surrounding glossy paint. I hope to maintain 10ft test. To date, I have only washed boat with water (carefully) and once a year in the spring cl...
by DPTrainor
Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:47 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: AWLGRIP Polish / Painting project
Replies: 7
Views: 1313

Thanks Mark,

No, I am staying up North this weekend. Have fun at the show.

Dan
by DPTrainor
Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:45 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: AWLGRIP Polish / Painting project
Replies: 7
Views: 1313

Hey Mark, Thanks - sorry I missed you when you stopped by the boat. Wrt awlgrp project, is it possible that you saw the "other" damaged area on my hull? The one where the scrape when right through to the white gelocat? Thats another project - a 6 by 8" in area that definitely needs to...
by DPTrainor
Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:57 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: AWLGRIP Polish / Painting project
Replies: 7
Views: 1313

AWLGRIP Polish / Painting project

I have a 2x3 ft section on hull of my AWLGRIP'ed boat that has very very fine scraches on top surface of paint - fine enough you can just feel them with your hand and see them if you look very very closely - but the main symptom is the area is visibily dull - as compared to gloss of rest of hull. (T...
by DPTrainor
Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:19 am
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Interior lighting systems
Replies: 16
Views: 4416

This last year, I decided to replace my incandesent light bulbs with LED replacements. For years, I was waiting for the technology to improve to be "good enough". And it is now I think it is reaching a turning point in terms of good enough brightness, color and range. Yet still expensive i...
by DPTrainor
Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:49 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Picture Test
Replies: 6
Views: 1354

Yes, Thats her! Thanks! Nice picture! I have to tell you, I always get compliments on this royal blue / lime green combination - it is alittle bit different than most others - people admire it and remember it - especically with the lime green horse head decals, I put on both sides of hull on the fow...
by DPTrainor
Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:09 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Picture Test
Replies: 6
Views: 1354

Hi Tim - Yes! Isis was her name. I bought from a gentleman that keep her at Royal River Boat Yard, Yarmouth, ME in the winter - that was 3 years ago. Do you know of this boat Isis? Any history you can tell me?
by DPTrainor
Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:23 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Picture Test
Replies: 6
Views: 1354

http://lh5.google.com/image/DPTrainor/RZx6--3xCKI/AAAAAAAAABQ/Zfxcm1XHuQE/s288/Wall%20Paper%2080%20riaerials_4100261261.jpg This may be a better photo. On a wide broad reach into East passage entrance - Newport. Coming back from Block Island - 15 -20 knots, 4 ft seas - nice sail. I will be most lik...
by DPTrainor
Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:54 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Picture Test
Replies: 6
Views: 1354

Picture Test

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OK, that worked. Now, I know how to post pictures. Sorry for clutter.
by DPTrainor
Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:11 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: GPS/chartplotters/PCs NOAA downloads
Replies: 6
Views: 1204

Bob, The answer is no. The use of proprietray cartography - chart cartidges / CDs by GPS chartplotter vendors is a significant aspect of thier business model. It is very similiar to PC Printers - most of $ is made from sales of printer ink cartridges - you have to buy them from the printer manufactu...
by DPTrainor
Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:15 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Boat names
Replies: 67
Views: 22457

Snow Goose
by DPTrainor
Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:39 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Life as I know it is over
Replies: 83
Views: 24846

Losing to the colts was bad enough - They should have kept it on the ground and not force the passing game - 5 turn overs - 7 point spread - they could have won the game. I think Belichek was out coached for the the first time I can remember. But to the Jets last weekend was pitiful - no excuse. But...
by DPTrainor
Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:03 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Refinishing Interior Wood in Winter?
Replies: 14
Views: 2328

Rick, On Rust-Oleum site, I found this: "A surface coat is not necessary over WATCO wood finishes, however if a clear finish is desired, use Varathane Professional or Interior Diamond Wood Finish. These products may be applied 72 hours after applying a WATCO wood finish or Rejuvenating Oil.&quo...
by DPTrainor
Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:16 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Refinishing Interior Wood in Winter?
Replies: 14
Views: 2328

Robert, Thanks for your fine comments. My boat is now completely empty. I think I will seal areas that I am not currently working on with plastic sheeting. OK, on vaccum attachment on sander and benefits of hand sanding. I'll experiment and see what works out best for me. I was thinking of hand (blo...
by DPTrainor
Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:52 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Refinishing Interior Wood in Winter?
Replies: 14
Views: 2328

Mark,

Holy Cow! It is a small world. Good to know you hang out in the same places as I do - even the same Marina! Amazing.

Dan
by DPTrainor
Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:38 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Refinishing Interior Wood in Winter?
Replies: 14
Views: 2328

Thanks Tim and Rachel. Tim - Thanks for your most expert advise. It is very sensible and inline with my goal. I have been following your restoration projects and advise on this forum - it is most impressive to say the least. I am a neophte relative to what you folks tackle in terms of projects - but...
by DPTrainor
Wed Nov 08, 2006 5:32 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Refinishing Interior Wood in Winter?
Replies: 14
Views: 2328

Refinishing Interior Wood in Winter?

Greetings, One of my (many) outstanding projects is to refinish my interior Wood. I would like to do this over winter - altleast the preparation part - while all the stuff is off boat - and to get head start on spring. The wood is a typical mix of Teak and Veneered plywood. It is currently oiled wit...