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Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-07-2014, 09:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,006
Posted By Lutra

For your reading enjoyment... Hopefully you...

For your reading enjoyment... Hopefully you didn't send a dime.
...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
10-06-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,879
Posted By Lutra

Less expensive at miamicorp.com - search on "hull...

Less expensive at miamicorp.com - search on "hull liner".
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-14-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,150
Posted By Lutra

Are you painting the boat as well? I could see...

Are you painting the boat as well? I could see saddle brown with beige or red. Two tone would be really nice in that setup. Also, Alcantara and Toray Ultrasuede and way more expensive that other...
Forum: Baja
08-02-2014, 09:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,969
Posted By Lutra

Do you have pop-up cleats forward? They may have...

Do you have pop-up cleats forward? They may have been plumbed incorrectly.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-20-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,210
Posted By Lutra

He's lucky the dock cleat didn't pull off. Could...

He's lucky the dock cleat didn't pull off. Could have split his skull or done some serious damage to the boat. At idle or just above it probably wouldn't happen, but I always stand back when some...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
06-13-2014, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,789
Posted By Lutra

Putting wood in there and surrounding with some...

Putting wood in there and surrounding with some filler is just taking up space. It'll add some strength, but I personally wouldn't count on it. I'd cut it down, glass a new wood (or composite)...
Forum: Baja
06-06-2014, 09:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,940
Posted By Lutra

Any surveyor worth his salt should have one of...

Any surveyor worth his salt should have one of these in his bag of tricks.

http://www.amazon.com/Wood-Composite-Moisture-Meter-GRP33/dp/B002MYDV08

Of course, he'd need to know how to...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-17-2014, 09:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,501
Posted By Lutra

I'd never change the name of a boat without the...

I'd never change the name of a boat without the correct procedure. You're just asking for it.... Here's one process http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2007/04/11/hal-burchard-boat-renaming-ceremony/
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-16-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,816
Posted By Lutra

My first boat! Loved it. Had a 25 HP Johnson. ...

My first boat! Loved it. Had a 25 HP Johnson. No steering wheel - had to use the tiller and gear shift on the motor. Not permitted to take it out till I could crank it by myself (no battery...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-14-2014, 08:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,173
Posted By Lutra

IMHO, best to leave it off. Depends on the...

IMHO, best to leave it off. Depends on the speed, fasteners, fabric, etc. Fasteners (snaps, turnbuckles, etc.) will beat the chit out of your gel/paint if the front edge comes loose. Sunbrella and...
Forum: Baja
05-12-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 768
Posted By Lutra

Defender sells a pretty good selection of hatch...

Defender sells a pretty good selection of hatch dogs. See if you can find the part here. http://search.defender.com/?expression=hatch%20dog&s=1

If not, Google "black hatch dog".
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-03-2014, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 957
Posted By Lutra

Perfectfit on the west coast and Miamicorp on the...

Perfectfit on the west coast and Miamicorp on the east coast have good prices on the bunny fuzz (aka mouse fur). If there was a glued headliner you're looking to replace, absolutely key is removing...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-28-2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,263
Posted By Lutra

I like the blue. Less glare in bright sunlight.

I like the blue. Less glare in bright sunlight.
Forum: General Q & A
04-23-2014, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 854
Posted By Lutra

Before you pull the trigger, have a look at the...

Before you pull the trigger, have a look at the bimini's at Marine Connection Liquidators in Ft. Pierce (www.themarineconnection.net). They used to have really good prices on stainless bimini's. I...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-18-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,357
Posted By Lutra

Both are rated at 200,000 Wyzenbeek "butt rubs" -...

Both are rated at 200,000 Wyzenbeek "butt rubs" - that is, Alcantara and Toray Ultrasuede. The Toray product is much imitated and believe me, there's a huge difference in the quality of Toray...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-28-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,936
Posted By Lutra

I've cut and drilled mirrored acrylic without...

I've cut and drilled mirrored acrylic without incident. You do have to go very slow though. I cut to size with a jigsaw using a fine blade (maybe 22 teeth per inch) and don't let the blade get hot....
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-21-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 896
Posted By Lutra

Sounds like what you're looking for is Auveco p/n...

Sounds like what you're looking for is Auveco p/n 20866. They require a 1/4" hole in both panels. Here's one supplier.
...
Forum: Formula
03-20-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,115
Posted By Lutra

If you use luan panels, the vinyl is wrapped...

If you use luan panels, the vinyl is wrapped around the edges and glued or stapled on the back side so the seams are not an issue. The joints between panels don't show any unfinished edges. It's a...
Forum: Formula
02-09-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By Lutra

If you go the Starboard route, get StarLight - a...

If you go the Starboard route, get StarLight - a much lighter version of the same stuff. It holds screws almost as well. The PVC board is less dense, but if it's fully supported underneath will...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-09-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,560
Posted By Lutra

Electrics are commonly used in robotics - almost...

Electrics are commonly used in robotics - almost all are 12V. Just google "linear actuator" for a long list of online vendors. Many stainless versions are out there, not specifically targeted at...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-09-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,369
Posted By Lutra

Corinthian marine has a nice selection as well,...

Corinthian marine has a nice selection as well, but I think they're slightly higher prices.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-09-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,782
Posted By Lutra

The vinyls sold by SailRite are very good...

The vinyls sold by SailRite are very good quality, but don't be afraid to experiment with the machine and other suppliers. Look for vinyl from Morbern or Spradling. Both make great marine grade...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-15-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,701
Posted By Lutra

Be really careful using bleach on upholstery. ...

Be really careful using bleach on upholstery. It'll weaken the thread a LOT and even if it doesn't damage your vinyl, you'll soon find your seams are splitting. If you decide to dye the vinyl, use...
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