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And before you do anyting clean up the rams on the cylinder, if you haven't already. Moving it with hardened crud and/or corrosion on them can damage the seals or introduce dirt into the system. Rawleigh

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I've heard of other cases where the gelcoat in the tanks came off in small 1/16 to 1/8" inch bubbles. Was that you that had that happen Vic? I agree that that is probably not ethanol related. I know that I have a rubber pad on my dash that occassionally gets wet from a windshield leak and I have sma...

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With a negative energy balance!!

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That is what they run in the 15 boat fleet at Tropic Star Lodge. According to the staff there they are very reliable. They are slow and LOUD though.

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Does ETBE react with fiberglass resins or not?

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The local OBGYN used toi haqve a sailboat named "Papman". He also had a batman like symbol on the saill that, upon closer examination, turned out to be a woman in the stirrups!! Needless to say, that didn't last long!

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Uncle Vic's Max Wax may be an option for antifouling.

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There used to be a sailboat in Deltaville named "Cheap Floosy". I thought that was pretty good.

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The yard I use won't let you soda blast because of the corrosive effect it has on the aluminum and other parts on the other boats around the yard. The dust cloud travels pretty far, and if the other oats aren't washed off thoroughly it can cause big problems.

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The yard I use won't let you soda blast because of the corrosive effect it has on the aluminum and other parts on the other boats around the yard. The dust cloud travels pretty far, and if the other oats aren't washed off thoroughly it can cause big problems.

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I still haven't figured out how he managed to have that happen to him.

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Go get 'em Walter!!!

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John: I stripped mine myself last year. It wasn't that bad a job. I have since tried a new stripper that is very easy to use. You spray it on and in 15 minutes the paint is bubbled off. http://www.por15.com/PRODUCTS/ACCESSORIESSPECIALTY/PORSTRIP/tabid/121/Default.aspx I was going to re-barrier coat ...

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I didn't like tha "affluent boater" part. Sounds like only the rich are affected!!

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Glad you made out OK Alex. I like the broomstick trick!! I will have to call Chris.

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The problem is that the poor quality fuel base that is sent down the pipeline for mixing with Ethanol is worthless without it. You have to be in an area the doesn't have RFG to get the good stuff.

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Walter: Stanadyne is good, as is Power Services Diesel Clean. http://www.powerservice.com/dieselkleen_cetane.asp it is available at Walmart.

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I didn't think it would be too bad. WRONG!! It was almost as bad as Isabell!! I got caught short because I thought I could leave the boat in the boathouse. MISTAKE!! I went down to check on the tide at midnight Thursday. It was just below the stringer of the dock. I went back at 5 am for high tide. ...

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I think that the problem boils down to "day sailers" as opposed to "bluewater sailers" such as yourself who really know what they are dealing with. While I was in school I worked two years at a boatyard and two years as dockmaster at a marina. I've seen both types in both power and sailboats. The "d...

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Vic started this, but i think it deserves its own post! Happy Big One!!

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If you are careful (and since you have converted to diesel) heating it with pressure on the allthread would probably break it loose. Wet everything down good in advance and keep the hose handy!

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Get Marine Clean from http://www.por15.com/. It is the most amazing cleaner that I have tried. I use it diluted 5:1 with water. It easily beats Simple Green or Castrol. I just cleaned a used lathe with it that diesel fuel would not even touch. It made it squeky clean and ready for paint! Non flammab...

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Harv: Try Depco pump at:
http://www.depcopump.com/marine.htm
They were very helpful in exploring alternatives for my Chrysler pumps.

Also try
http://www.go2marine.com

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We had the same effect in Isabell. The upper Bay got it worse than we did. Whereever there was a choke point in a river got pounded too.

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That must have been some ride . . .!!!!!

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I guess he was headed for the toilet to soak his head!!!!!!

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Happy Birthday Vic!!

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Most additives are not formulated for use with Bio. Like Bruce said check on it. I think that Power Service may make one. Biocide should be all that you need, as bio has built in lubricity.

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The glycerine in the oil will eventually kill his injectors, plus there is no telling what is in used cooking oil without testing it. Some of the fryer cleaning agents are death on engines!! It can be converted into biodiesel by transesterfication to remove the glycerine.

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Scott: I have a 66 31 Sportfish. The fiberglass is superior to most of the modern boats built today. I dont think that the glass is a concern. You should make sure that the stringers are sound though. Take a hammer and sound the stringers. A dull thump can indicate rot. i dont have a figure for the ...

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The keyway must have radiused edges or stress cracking can occur.

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Stanadyne makes the pumps so they ought to know.

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I know of two 28's for sale here in VA. One has 351 Windsor Fords and is rough, but complete. It can be had for $7,500. The other is in better shape and has new Mercruiser EFI engines in it with raised engine hatches. It is an unfinished project boat that can be had for $10,500 to 14,000.

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The bad news is the large reduction in lubricity in ULSD that will wear injectors and injector pumps. The sulfer removal process has as a side effect the removal of a lot of the lubricating esters from the diesel. Use an additive such as Stanadynes or Power Service or add as little as 2% Biodiesel.

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Wood and several thousand gallons of diesel fuel!!!! I saw that front hatch blow in the video.

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While you have the liner out you should epoxy an aluminum backing plate to the wooden blocking for the cleat, through drill the wood and tap the plate so that the cleats are held by the metal and not by just the four big wood screws.

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You guys are killing me!!!!!! That is funny!

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Use the Ultra Pump switch from Wolf Wire who also sells Tef Gel. Those are much better switches than anything else on the market. They are listed under the Links section of the old site. I've used the higher end Rules with no complaints.

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Last time that happened in OC was an Ocean Yacht back in the 80's wasn't it?

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Now there is a bit of info I didn't know!! No wonder it rots their teeth and they die of heart attacks!!!

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Vic: I'm getting ready to do a haul and splash within the next two weeks. I would love to try it. Send me two cans with an invoice to the same address where you sent the CX. Thanks, Rawleigh

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Sounds good for boats too!! Of course we may all have to get electric boats at this rate. BTW I agree with you about BP. Read where they hadn't sent a pig down it in 14 years until the govt made them do it after the leak this spring!!! Talk about negligence!

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Chiles: I hope that your girlfriend was properly sympathetic at least!! Sorry to hear about your ding, but at least you know that they have insurance!!!! What a pain in the butt though!

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I put Amsoil synthetic ATF in mine. I can't remember the exact specification though, but I think it is Dexron.

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Good Lord Mikey, where is it coming from China???

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Wow, Mike. That is Chicken S#$@. I would never spend another dime with them!

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I took out my table and it makes a huge difference! Much more room for tackle boxes. etc. I would like to go to a fore-aft mounted seat that pulls out into a bed, but in the mean time I was thinking about a smaller hinged table that would fold flat against the wall.

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Dana: Check the industrial supply houses to see if they have any blank ones that you could get bored at a machine shop. Good luck!

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Roland, glad to here yo are back in America. Stay in touch with those of us on the Bay and maybe we can all get together soon. Your friend, Rawleigh

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Wow, this sounds promising! I checked out their website this morning. When do they expect to have the 300's shipped?

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