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Clear pvc like this works well. I’m looking for a little red ball that will float inside the tube to make it easier to read...

I thought the blades travel 180 degrees. That would lead me to believe there is a physical stop at the end of the travel. Are you certain they rotate 360?

The complete pump is only $186.00 on Amazon. I guess the impeller is the most expensive part of the whole thing.

It’s not surprising to see the voltage do that, especially with internal regulators. They are pretty crude as you can see by the graphical voltage readout. I’m wondering why one has such higher volt output though. Could be many reasons, but crappy regulator comes to mind first.

It makes perfect sense that the clunk doesn’t happen when going fwd-neut-fwd, or rev-neut-rev. The blades have already shifted to their stops. When you change direction they need to rotate to the new position and when they hit the stops it clunks. The higher the idle speed the louder the clunk...

Yep

My insurance company will not accept them. So it’s not necessarily a red herring. This is a big, well known marine insurer. I think they may change their policy in the future, but for now you’re taking chances if you ignore and install.

Both fittings could be made at the same factory in china. Heatso has theirs made on day shift under license. The others are made on off shift hours and sold through Chinese distributors. Same part, but the off shift ones have less quality control. This is the intellectual property problem with...

I hope my insurance company will accept them next time I need batteries. It’s just crazy to not use them these days.

That’s a ridiculous price for that fitting. I couldn’t buy the materials to make it for double that. Then add the labor and gaskets. Even if I automated the welding I’d still have to charge more than $100 for it.

Most 2k finishes look complicated at first, but they aren’t that bad in practice. Awlcraft can be brushed or rolled but it’s much better spraying. It’s too thin for brushing effectively and needs more coats. Can be done though if needed. Alexseal is probably a better choice for brush/roll...

With a continuous downward slope the coil isn’t needed.

Here’s the way I use those. I make my halyard in a loop through the little block. Then just use the cleat as normal but with the line doubled. I always used the hole in the cleat for a quick attachment point for storing sail halyards by their shackles.

Been seeing these lately...

Good deal. I was going to post something, but now not necessary.

I have had always made it a practice to lift the pedal briefly after each flush to be sure the ball is seated all the way. It adds a little water to the bowl, but not too much as long as you don’t hold it for a long time. In the decades that I’ve run vacuflush systems I’ve never had a pressure...

Hard to beat a 36 classic. Quintessential pnw trawler.

I was a primecoat user too. Still have one kit left as well as some of the perfection. I’ll be switching to something more user friendly when it’s gone. I didn’t have any issue at all mixing by volume. I just spooned it out of the can into a paint mixing cup, waited for it to level, then add the...

Maybe try this instead. U-Pol Raptor Liner You can roll it on, have it tinted any color, and it’s tough as hell.

Tyvek building wrap makes a good sail as well. Have to install your own grommets though.

There’s enough power in the house bank to do some pretty serious welding. Be careful with it. I have a disconnect between the batteries and the positive buss so I can isolate the house bank easily. I make all the battery connections with the disconnect off, check the bank voltage before...

A gaff rig has a four cornered sail. There’s a conventional boom and an upper boom called a gaff. The aft end of the gaff is pretty high, in fact higher than the top of the mast. This puts more sail aloft than a triangle shaped sail. Its only a passing thought, not sure if it’s been tried before.

If you do decide to do this move, I will miss you. It’s always a delight to run into you and the girls. Nothing is permanent though, and maybe it could be the right thing at this point in time. Your boat will certainly be able to handle the trip, and it will make the return just as well...

I believe Ted is right. It’s a work light socket as well as a socket for other 12 volt items like fans or vacuum cleaners. ( original automotive dust buster) I have couple of ancient receptacles that need removing too. They’re different than those, but same idea.

A gaff rig would put more sail aloft, I wonder if anyone has tried it.