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  1. dwhatty

    metal holding tank removal

    First make sure it's empty and the space very well ventilated. (sorry, couldn't help myself). :facepalm:
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    How Many Uses For a Wet/Dry Vac Aboard?

    Injected it into hot water tank this summer in attempt to remove sulfur smell. Worked.
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    1963 boat built at American Marine Ltd boatyard, Junk Bay HK.

    A familiar boat in our Maine waters. Didn't realize that she had been sold South.
  4. dwhatty

    Starboard swim platform

    Had a Starboard swim platform like the OP shows on our boat when we bought it. It had no structural rigidity and sagged between the platform supports. The sags got worse over time. Replaced it with one I built out of Plasteak and have been very happy with it. I did, on the company's advice, add...
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    Stained Headliner

    Someone on this forum talked about this product. My headliners are getting a bit yellowed so I might try it in a couple of years from now. However, if some TF member would like to be the guinea pig in the meantime, please feel free to post your results. (I feel an RT video coming soon on guinea...
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    Ships station license and operator permit

    Got that license and permit for a planned incursion into Canada this year. Had the same questions, but I got them just the same on the better safe than sorry principle after reading the regs. Didn't make a large dent in the boat wallet relative to other expenses. From what I could gather, from a...
  7. dwhatty

    Is this a problem / overheating?

    Ah, Obi Wan FlyWright. Master of truly useful advice.
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    After Labor Day

    Yup. That's shy we love Maine. The seasons. Winter and July 4th. Oops, forgot Blackfly and Mud seasons.
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    Can I leave my teak natural?

    :oops: :facepalm: Reminder to self: Read all previous posts beforehand.
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    Can I leave my teak natural?

    Should you wish to retain the option of keeping the original wood, I recall many past posts that opined that you should first varnish or otherwise seal any raw wood areas you wish to paint over, otherwise you will never get the paint pigment out of the wood grain should you later wish to bring...
  11. dwhatty

    Interesting boats

    Esthetics in boat design is extremely personal. I know what I like and it may not be what the next person likes. Like art. My tastes run to what I consider to be the pleasing lines of the traditional. Build or buy what you like, especially if you can afford to do so and not worry about being...
  12. dwhatty

    Need a new Helm Chair

    About 4 years out in the weather, although covered when not in use, and it's holding up great. Ours I'd upholstered in white ultraleather and it cleans up easily with recommended 409 cleaner.
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    Need a new Helm Chair

    Been quite happy with a Flexsteel helm chair we have on our fly bridge. Very comfy and very adjustable. Paired it with a strong pedestal and sliding spider. Expensive but not Stidd prices. http://http://www.glastop.com/marine-furniture-products.asp?id=66
  14. dwhatty

    High Water Alarms

    Same here.
  15. dwhatty

    Gunkholing in the CA Delta

    Nice Al. Class act.
  16. dwhatty

    TF Southeast Florida Gathering?

    Aww! That's tough.
  17. dwhatty

    TF Southeast Florida Gathering?

    A definite maybe from me. And my Admiral this year as well. But dependent upon finding lodging relatively nearby that will allow our Lab "Bos'n" to stay with us. Anyone know of a dog friendly motel in the area? Alternatively, I suppose we could put him in a kennel, a/k/a the "slammer", for a...
  18. dwhatty

    For Sale: Delorme InReach SE

    Delorme InReach SE. Includes flotation case and suction mount/charger. Like new. Used for two months. $275.00, plus shipping.
  19. dwhatty

    Island Gypsy News

    Except that the paint peels off of them. Redid the outside three years ago with proper prep, aluminum primer and compatible top coats and then 3M 4000 caulk. They are holding up well with no leaks (they didn't leak before but someone had caulked them with silicone :facepalm: that had mildewed...
  20. dwhatty

    how cool does your old cruisair split system get?

    Our 16k btu Cruisaire will only get inside temp down to low to mid 70's when it's 85 outside. All our windows have phifertex covering them during summer.
  21. dwhatty

    Island Gypsy News

    Our 2002 IG 32 has aluminum Windows. The cabin/house sides are a gel coated ply.
  22. dwhatty

    What did I do to my generator?

    Capacitors? If one or both of the capacitors go belly up, get same symptoms. One or both of mine die every couple of years and have to be replaced. Then all is well again.
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