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Tally Ho replied to the thread Removing Raymarine ST4000+ from Edson Destroyer Wheel — Need Guidance.I took some photos of my wheel and shaft this afternoon. My wheel is held on with a large cap nut… Once that is off, you can see the... -
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RussC replied to the thread Merit 22 owners.I'm getting close to launch time. just a couple more little things to take care of and hoping that our recent rash of thunderstorms will... -
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For those without printers, you can do this with dryer vent fittings and DWV fittings. Also RV AC fittings. I did something similar... -
Hayden Watson replied to the thread 3d printing for boats..This was how I did it last year and it helped but my solution just got cool air near the intakes. Now I am feeding it directly into the...
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Nice project Hayden. Way to put those retired engineer brain cells to work for the good of sailing. :beer:
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Colour me impressed. blowing cooling air right where it is needed. Well done. Gary
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I've always heard that the length of the boat * 2 is a good starting point. I started with 75' for my furling line about 3 years ago... -
capta replied to the thread Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won’t Budge.Usually, if the nut is secure on the threads, the only safe way to release the nut and prop, is with heat. Even with a puller, heat... -
BigEasy replied to the thread Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won’t Budge.Use a combination of large wood blocks (like the ones used to support the keel) & a smaller piece (like a 2 x 4) to engage one of the...
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Looks like a fun day on the water. (The rest of this response has nothing to do with sailing and goes way into the weeds ... sorry ... -
capta replied to the thread Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won’t Budge.Just a torch. Please, no grinding, cutting, or penetrating oils.
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capta replied to the thread Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won’t Budge.PB Blaster and WD-40 do not help on yellow metals.
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Now people can likely pay big bucks for that bread pudding with "organic artisanal butter" at a foo foo restaurant.:beer:
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jssailem replied to the thread Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won’t Budge.You got more going on than the tests show on new bolts and nuts. There is saltwater corrosion. There is likely fastener galling of the... -
For those without printers, you can do this with dryer vent fittings and DWV fittings. Also RV AC fittings. I did something similar...
