Great idea, NS.Northern Spy said:I also marked out my waterline on the inside of the hull in different areas for reference using this method.
Rectorseal?bayview said:I use rectorseal on zinc brass plugs to stop weeping.
HeadMistress said:I'd also advise some re-evaluation and changes to your diet... What the heck did you eat???
Use antiseize on bolts and nuts that have a tendency to rust to make future removal easier.
I put a female hose connection in my cockpit side wall for my water tank fill. I sealed the water tanks and have an over flow hose that dumps overboard when the tanks are full. T installed a pressure reducer inline then a water filter before the tank. Before the pressure pump I have a fine screen, then another filter after the pump and before the hot water tank. Under the galley sink I have another filter that I use a charcoal filter in and it's plumed to a separate drink faucet.
My "bottle water only"niece couldn't tell the difference in a blind test between her water and my water.
When you run into a tough to turn bolt or nut to untighten, tighten it first.
A good canvas shop can replace all that soft vinyl with semi rigid polycarbonate (lexan type) windows. The poly carbonate is much superior to soft vinyl.. Try it in the center front window first if you are unsure. My canvas guy even curved the corners using 30 mil instead of 50 mil. The curve gave rigidity.
Doesn't like the disposal instructions, or the manual head, or both?
It is actually my wife who demands the disposal method and deals with the resultant trash.
I should have never introduced her to Peggie Hall and her book (Get rid of boat odors)!!
Art- that's a super idea. My favorite fix is using a hairdryer as a pilothouse window defogger for winter running. Mine works on the inverter when on low setting so if patient, I don't need to start the gennie.
Interesting. I have tried 12v little dryers used in cars, and it didn't help.
A standard hair dryer? And it doesn't pop the breaker on the inverter circuit?
About how much window area can you clear with a single dryer?
My best boating technique. releasing the dock lines and heading out.
I would only add one step...Start Engine(s).