Aluminum corrosion in bilge and other redo questions

Tom · Post by **Tom** » May 15th, '12, 20:23

So, I've got my Flowscan system mounted on aluminum brackets. I'm giving my bonding system a facelift and need to address the aluminum corrosion. Do I connect to the copper strap with 8 gauge green and bronze screws, or stainless screws and tefgel or something else.

Also have two thru hulls that the bonding wire is attached with stainless hose clamps as there are no other fittings to attach to. Is this acceptable even though not best case?

Also. My wife will be needing new tits in a few years. Should i go over the top large, say a medium D or stick in the wheelhouse I've known for the last 17 years, a B or small C depending on her mood? Not sure that I'd know what to do with the overage is my concern.

mike ohlstein · Post by **mike ohlstein** » May 15th, '12, 21:13

Remove the handles from the wife's thru hulls, mount her on an aluminum bracket, and wire her with 8 gauge directly to the gen set.

That should solve the mood swing issue.

If you're still worried about the overage, call for backup.....

Rawleigh · Post by **Rawleigh** » May 16th, '12, 08:42

LOL!!! I cannot help with this one!!

Hyena Love · Post by **Hyena Love** » May 16th, '12, 09:08

I think you need to see-trial a variety of models to see what works with your life style.

Stainless screws to the copper strap is what I did.

bob lico · Post by **bob lico** » May 16th, '12, 13:47

Be very careful what you wish for. Be happy with b cup because in a few short years they sag. Not bad in a b cup but anything larger looks matronly in older years. Bigger IS not better cause they all get old sooner or later.

Charlie J · Post by **Charlie J** » May 16th, '12, 14:43

bob on the plus side when they sag, it takes the wrinkes out of there face. lol

bob lico · Post by **bob lico** » May 16th, '12, 17:09

Good one Charlie!

Tom · Post by **Tom** » May 16th, '12, 21:02

Hyena Love wrote:I think you need to see-trial a variety of models to see what works with your life style.

Stainless screws to the copper strap is what I did.

My lifestyle entails no more see trials. That kind of stuff will change my life style for sure. Just this morning, I woke up, penis intact and a pot of hot chickory coffee already made. And the day just got better from there.

I spend a day or two in Houston most weeks, the rest where I damn well please. Generally in a bilge somewhere. Any paradigm shift will disrupt the cosmic flow I'm enjoying.

Ed Curry · Post by **Ed Curry** » May 16th, '12, 23:33

In my humble opinion,I would let my wife get tits so big I would never look in the bilge again.

What was the first question?

Rawleigh · Post by **Rawleigh** » May 17th, '12, 07:55

Tom: To answer your question, I used bronze bolts on mine. If the thru hulls don't have any other attachment points the hose clamps are as good a solution as you will get.

Hyena Love · Post by **Hyena Love** » May 17th, '12, 11:44

Look, this is a serious topic, and this is no time for your typical half arse approach.

At a minimum, I would suggest extensive research at the mecca for fake hoots - Las Vegas. I like to stay at the Hard Rock. Get us a suite for at least a week, pool passes, a cabana, and have a limo on call. Also bring a big old pile of folding money because this type of important research is not cheap.

Alternatively, Panama City, and we can get in some fishing as well. Although, I would suggest the quality of the work tends to be considerably better in Vegas. Plus, you are the kinda guy that will appreciate the bottle service at our cabana pool side at the Hard Rock.

Tom · Post by **Tom** » May 17th, '12, 13:36

Good stuff, Got the bonding stuff done. Feel better about it all, hauling on Monday for Zincs, bottom blast, and prop speed. Tits sometime later.

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Aluminum corrosion in bilge and other redo questions

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