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eherlihy reacted to dmax's post in the thread O'Day 40 (1987) Port Hull Balsa Core Moisture with
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I had an O'Day 35 with the typical moisture around the chain plates. I removed 1/2 - 1" of the wet core surrounding the chain plate... -
Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Galvanic Corrosion/zinc depletion question..And that’s why diving or swimming near boats in fresh water is not recommended - In salt water the current has a pretty conductive... -
eherlihy reacted to DonEvans's post in the thread O'Day 40 (1987) Port Hull Balsa Core Moisture with Like.
Session learned for other owners, next haul-out remove your transducers, remove an inch or so of balsa around the hokes, fill with...
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Thank you! I think what I will need to do is this.......see if I am on the right track. I already have an asymmetrical spinnaker ...like... -
eherlihy replied to the thread Cabin top hand rail.Here, in the foreground, is how the original handrails looked; (the inside handrails are in the back).
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Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Galvanic Corrosion/zinc depletion question..I don’t see why having a 50hz designed boat receive 60hz would have any impact on zinc loss. Many appliances are designed to work with...
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Thanks! I do occasionally need to "polish" the handrails with a Magic Eraser to remove the spots that invariably develop on 304...
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jssailem replied to the thread Galvanic Corrosion/zinc depletion question..My diver tells me he gets a tingle when near a boat that is poorly grounded or leaking electricity into the surrounding waters. Tells me...
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jssailem reacted to JamesG161's post in the thread Galvanic Corrosion/zinc depletion question. with Like.
Guessing from me... Boats from non USA use 50 Hertz frequency versus 60 Hertz. If one is nearby you... Big Zinc loss Jim...
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jssailem reacted to BAD ORCA's post in the thread Galvanic Corrosion/zinc depletion question. with Like.
Interesting, thanks. Not that i know of. Typical Southern California marina filled with local boats. We have had a few new boats show...
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jssailem reacted to JamesG161's post in the thread Galvanic Corrosion/zinc depletion question. with Like.
Metal Hull boats, even 200 feet way, could be wired wrong too. Too hard to describe how to use your Ag ref probe as a "Stray Current...
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eherlihy replied to the thread Cabin top hand rail.Thanks! I do occasionally need to "polish" the handrails with a Magic Eraser to remove the spots that invariably develop on 304...
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JamesG161 replied to the thread Galvanic Corrosion/zinc depletion question..Metal Hull boats, even 200 feet way, could be wired wrong too. Too hard to describe how to use your Ag ref probe as a "Stray Current... -
Ralph Johnstone replied to the thread Start button.@garymalmgren , my admiration of your very nice job of altering my original drawing : So nice in fact that I have contacted my legal... -
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JamesG161 reacted to BAD ORCA's post in the thread Galvanic Corrosion/zinc depletion question. with Like.
Interesting, thanks. Not that i know of. Typical Southern California marina filled with local boats. We have had a few new boats show...
