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  1. Southx10

    Has anyone tried the Box Anchor?

    Hey, you have a. boat, you want to use an anchor like that with rope rode knock yourself out.
  2. Southx10

    Has anyone tried the Box Anchor?

    You are right. I use heavy, proven ground tackle. I don't experiment , nor do I put my boat and the well being of myself or crew in danger.
  3. Southx10

    Has anyone tried the Box Anchor?

    Anchors and anchoring, great subjects for after dinner debate and friendly discussion. So my .02. After 20 years and 50,000 miles on a sailboat and 3 years 4000 miles on trawler, an anchor and rode has one purpose. KEEP THE BOAT IN ONE PLACE REGUARDLESS OF CONDITIONS. On the sailboat we had a...
  4. Southx10

    Tips for painting small areas with Awlgrip

    Awlgrip is a beautiful thing. Small areas can be a challenge in how to apply. Roll and tip is very good if project size permits. Use a hard foam roller to apply and a quality brush to tip. When you tip remember you are breaking air bubbles, you are not moving paint. Light touch.. Brushing for...
  5. Southx10

    Leaking Simms injector pump

    Vent mod XsBank Thank you very much. Sounds reasonable, so I 'll do the mod and let you how it works. Thanks again Greg
  6. Southx10

    Leaking Simms injector pump

    Vent mod XsBanks 2 things 1 won't the banjo bolt go in far enough to damage anything inside without being shortened? 2 won't the 1/8" hole in the fill screw alow dirt into the pump? Thanks Greg
  7. Southx10

    Leaking Simms injector pump

    Vent mod Xsbank Can you explain vent mod or direct me to information. Thanks Greg
  8. Southx10

    Leaking Simms injector pump

    Re read post.mk EngIne h as not been started in 5 months, engine oil level is stable.
  9. Southx10

    Leaking Simms injector pump

    Hello Everybody I'll get right to it. New here and new to trawlers. I have a 1985 Marine Trader with a 108 hp Ford American with a Simms injector pump. This pump has oil in it and requires changing. Now in Jan 2017 injector pump failed and was rebuilt. After re-install engIne cranked right up...
  10. Southx10

    Fuel leak

    I have a ford lehman 120 hp that is leaking fuel at the top of the injector pump at the base of the fuel line to the injector. I've seen the name of this part but a brain f--t at the moment. Anyway has anyone replaced these seals or had them replaced. If so where did you get the parts and the...
  11. Southx10

    Hello from Moondance

    Hello All My wife and I recently went to a trawler from a sailboat (imagine that). Moondance is a 1985 Marine Trader Sundeck 40. It is a learning experience. I will be asking for help in the transition. I also can provide help in some areas as well. We have removed our teak decks and restored...
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