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by sandygold
Apr 25th, '13, 19:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: refinishing window frames
Replies: 1
Views: 732

refinishing window frames

How do I refinish badly pitted window frames
by sandygold
Jun 3rd, '11, 22:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dirty exhaust water
Replies: 13
Views: 3922

There is no loss of power
by sandygold
Jun 3rd, '11, 22:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dirty exhaust water
Replies: 13
Views: 3922

There is no sheen to the exhaust and we are not losing oil
by sandygold
Jun 3rd, '11, 21:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dirty exhaust water
Replies: 13
Views: 3922

Dirty exhaust water

My 31 is running Yanmar diesels. The starboard
engine's exhaust water is very dark, more so when accelerating. The port engine exhaust water is perfectly clear.
Any idea what the cause is and/or how to fix it
by sandygold
Sep 11th, '08, 21:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: underwater metal anti fouling
Replies: 10
Views: 2400

underwater metal anti fouling

we recently had to hawl our 31 to clean the amazing growth of barnacles
from every square inch of underwater metal. Would appreciate any ideas
regarding anti fouling treatment to shafts, rudders, props etc. so we can avoid the problem in the future.
by sandygold
Dec 6th, '07, 20:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prop damage
Replies: 12
Views: 4660

Prop damage

When our 31 Bert was hauled recently, the port prop was found to be severely damaged by electrolysis. The starboard prop was fine. The props are 2 years old and are 4 blade nibral. The bonding system is in excellent shape and there were 2 zincs on each shaft plus zincs on each rudder and a large zin...
by sandygold
Apr 23rd, '07, 15:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Max Wax
Replies: 2
Views: 1712

Max Wax

A while ago there were some posts regarding the use of Max Wax, but I have forgotten what it was recommended for. If anyone remembers the uses of this product, please post.
Thanks
Sandy
by sandygold
Sep 25th, '06, 18:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt Pat's oversize rudders
Replies: 4
Views: 2615

Capt Pat's oversize rudders

Capt
To what address do I send the check for the rudders?
by sandygold
Sep 24th, '06, 22:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt Pat's oversize rudders
Replies: 4
Views: 2615

Capt Pat's oversize rudders

I am going to replace my rudders which have B-28 style shafts with Capt Pats oversize rudders. I have limited skills as a mechanic and need to know how difficult the replacement is. Also, do I need to remove the old rudders for any measurements before ordering the new ones. One more item, I do not k...