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Speedi-Sleeve for Bowthruster shaft
Paul, A speedi-Sleeve can be a difficult fit on the bow thruster shaft, mainly because the sizes can be tough to match. You need to put an accurate set of calipers on the shaft, and carefully measure
Paul, A speedi-Sleeve can be a difficult fit on the bow thruster shaft, mainly because the sizes can be tough to match. You need to put an accurate set of calipers on the shaft, and carefully measure
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Bill Kinney
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Windscreen Replacement
US$1400 for materials? That seems rather.... insane. A 36"x72" sheet of 3/8 (10mm) acrylic sheet costs less than US$300 retail in the US market. It always pays to shop around...
US$1400 for materials? That seems rather.... insane. A 36"x72" sheet of 3/8 (10mm) acrylic sheet costs less than US$300 retail in the US market. It always pays to shop around...
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Bill Kinney
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SIMPSON SERIES 8 DAVITS - electric shock
With all the dampness around a boat, I think it is fair to say that it can NOT be a static discharge from friction. I have to disagree with the assumption that you can never feel a "shock" from 24VDC.
With all the dampness around a boat, I think it is fair to say that it can NOT be a static discharge from friction. I have to disagree with the assumption that you can never feel a "shock" from 24VDC.
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Bill Kinney
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Depth Sounder Replacement in a SM 2000
Transducers come in two flavors these days, "Smart" and analog. The "smart" transducers output digital NMEA2000 data directly and connect to the network backbone. All of the smart transducers are iden
Transducers come in two flavors these days, "Smart" and analog. The "smart" transducers output digital NMEA2000 data directly and connect to the network backbone. All of the smart transducers are iden
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Bill Kinney
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Amel logos
Bill, I have a vector file of the Amel logo. Shoot an email to cruisingconsulting@... and I'll forward it to you. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Hollywood, FL, USA
Bill, I have a vector file of the Amel logo. Shoot an email to cruisingconsulting@... and I'll forward it to you. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Hollywood, FL, USA
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Bill Kinney
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Cockpit locker leak?
Kevin, For pesky, hard to find leaks a technique that has helped me several times is to liberally dust the suspected area with talcum power or corn starch. It makes it much easier to follow the trail
Kevin, For pesky, hard to find leaks a technique that has helped me several times is to liberally dust the suspected area with talcum power or corn starch. It makes it much easier to follow the trail
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Bill Kinney
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New engine install photos
Eric, Shiny! Pretty! May you have many thousands of happy, and reliable, miles with it. Bill Kinney S/V Harmonie Hollywood, Florida, USA
Eric, Shiny! Pretty! May you have many thousands of happy, and reliable, miles with it. Bill Kinney S/V Harmonie Hollywood, Florida, USA
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Bill Kinney
· #57087
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24v Raymarine Linear Drive Clutch Opperation by NAC-3
Installing a 24 to 12 volt convertor for this is like using a sledgehammer to kill a fly. It WILL work, but is an insanely complex and expensive solution to a REALLY simple problem. I am a very big fa
Installing a 24 to 12 volt convertor for this is like using a sledgehammer to kill a fly. It WILL work, but is an insanely complex and expensive solution to a REALLY simple problem. I am a very big fa
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Bill Kinney
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Main sheet tackle broken catch
Just a couple of general observations on the mainsheet to boom attachment on Super Maramus. I do not think this part is underdesigned. I think the issue is that boats are sometimes sailed in ways that
Just a couple of general observations on the mainsheet to boom attachment on Super Maramus. I do not think this part is underdesigned. I think the issue is that boats are sometimes sailed in ways that
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Bill Kinney
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Does the faux teak prevent one From seeing damage before it is too late?
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Daniel, Damage to the gelcoat is not what leads directly to damaged core. Under the gelcoat is the actual structural layer of fiberglass reinforced resin laminate. The kind of long term sun damage we
Daniel, Damage to the gelcoat is not what leads directly to damaged core. Under the gelcoat is the actual structural layer of fiberglass reinforced resin laminate. The kind of long term sun damage we
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Bill Kinney
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Curtain Sizes for SM2000
Kathy, We replaced ONLY the liner fabric. No special brand, just a standard curtain-liner, UV resistant, opaque fabric, from the local sewing store. The price was right! All the hardware was either le
Kathy, We replaced ONLY the liner fabric. No special brand, just a standard curtain-liner, UV resistant, opaque fabric, from the local sewing store. The price was right! All the hardware was either le
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Bill Kinney
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C drive drain bolt
It is important to understand that the O-ring seal on the drain plug does not work by being "tight." It works just by rubbing up against the outside of the hole that it fits in, and that fit does not
It is important to understand that the O-ring seal on the drain plug does not work by being "tight." It works just by rubbing up against the outside of the hole that it fits in, and that fit does not
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Bill Kinney
· #56835
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companionway
Eloi, I assume you mean the part of the companionway that slides horizontally. Over time, with many openings and closings, the fiberglass surface wears down, and it touches in places it shouldn't whic
Eloi, I assume you mean the part of the companionway that slides horizontally. Over time, with many openings and closings, the fiberglass surface wears down, and it touches in places it shouldn't whic
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Bill Kinney
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Vindvane on a 54?
I love windvanes. They are awesome pieces of mechanical kit. I have spent many hours on a long ocean passage just watching one, which can be endlessly fascinating to an engineering nerd like me. There
I love windvanes. They are awesome pieces of mechanical kit. I have spent many hours on a long ocean passage just watching one, which can be endlessly fascinating to an engineering nerd like me. There
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Bill Kinney
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Foredeck dinghy cradle
In the category of "better late than never", here are pictures of the tie down scheme we are using for our AB 9.5 on the foredeck. It seems secure, i can't move it throwing my weight against it. Like
In the category of "better late than never", here are pictures of the tie down scheme we are using for our AB 9.5 on the foredeck. It seems secure, i can't move it throwing my weight against it. Like
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Bill Kinney
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Super Maramu interior upgrades
Brent, The mizzen traveler modification is ours. I didn't include it since it is not "interior", but I can't imagine sailing the boat without it. We have not added a hatch, although have seen boats wi
Brent, The mizzen traveler modification is ours. I didn't include it since it is not "interior", but I can't imagine sailing the boat without it. We have not added a hatch, although have seen boats wi
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Bill Kinney
· #56737
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Super Maramu interior upgrades
Eric, A great question, and it reminds me how well the original design and fixtures on our boat have held up for over 25 years. Not entirely sure what all you'd include in "interior", but here is our
Eric, A great question, and it reminds me how well the original design and fixtures on our boat have held up for over 25 years. Not entirely sure what all you'd include in "interior", but here is our
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Bill Kinney
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Bowrhruster gear pil or grease?
Paul, Grease is NOT appropriate for the bow thruster. This is a high speed gear train and needs an oil bath. Having oil leak while just sitting on the hard means the lip seal is bad--actually VERY bad
Paul, Grease is NOT appropriate for the bow thruster. This is a high speed gear train and needs an oil bath. Having oil leak while just sitting on the hard means the lip seal is bad--actually VERY bad
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Bill Kinney
· #56717
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Have any of you looked at the Integral System?
Justin, We just recently did a lot of research on power generation since we were replacing our old Onan, and this system was in the mix of options we considered. We quickly dropped it off the list whe
Justin, We just recently did a lot of research on power generation since we were replacing our old Onan, and this system was in the mix of options we considered. We quickly dropped it off the list whe
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Bill Kinney
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