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  • jssailem
    jssailem replied to the thread Towing a Catalina C30 1983.
    During the long production run of this basic model there were a great number of variations with standard and tall rig configurations...
  • mermike
    i crossed the U.S. one summer in an MGB but I knew it was an MGB before we started.
  • mermike
    I included more than just batteries in my estimate. Upgraded fusing is essential. Likewise, cabling should also be given close...
  • mermike
    mermike reacted to marcham's post in the thread basic battery connections question with Like Like.
    That price was for a mid-range brand, using a proven BMS with bluetooth and grade A cells..... SOK, etc..., not a rebranded bottom of...
  • BigEasy
    Claude, I like the Groco stainless fitting. Install that & it’s good for a lifetime. The plastic fittings are too susceptible...
  • BigEasy
    Not identical but could be used/something like this? Groco Stainless Steel Thru-Hull Fittings Boat Thru-Hull Fittings | West Marine
  • C
    colemj replied to the thread Hull preparation.
    The width, position, and straight edges of the white makes it look like it was a boot stripe at one time. Does this area go all around...
  • C
    colemj replied to the thread How Many Amp Hrs (Battery)?.
    Maybe I'm not understanding this, but a water pump doesn't use any power at all until it is needed. Mark
  • C
    colemj replied to the thread Rudder fiberglass repair.
    Rudder are usually made in a 2-part mold, where the two halves are brought together after glassing, foam is injected in the middle, and...
  • C
    colemj replied to the thread gelcoat.
    Gelcoat is not only polyester based. There are vinylester and epoxy gelcoats. "Gelcoat" is just a term describing a thickened and...
  • kappykaplan
    kappykaplan replied to the thread HydroVane/Monitor Wind Vane.
    Calling @dLj
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    dlochner replied to the thread gelcoat.
    To add to @Davidasailor26 comments. While polyester resin, gelcoat, and epoxy are all resin based the chemistry behind them is very...
  • kloudie1
    Not identical but could be used/something like this? Groco Stainless Steel Thru-Hull Fittings Boat Thru-Hull Fittings | West Marine
  • Davidasailor26
    Davidasailor26 replied to the thread gelcoat.
    Gelcoat and epoxy are two different compounds. Gelcoat is polyester based; epoxy is, well, epoxy based. They each have slightly...
  • Indysailor
    Indysailor replied to the thread gelcoat.
    Others with more expertise will surely provide details, but generally epoxy should be considered structural and adhesive, so that when...