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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...

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...

Thanks Mark,

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

Dan

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

OK, that worked. Now, I know how to post pictures. Sorry for clutter.

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...

Snow Goose

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...