... Jim, Are you the one who asked abt using SS on a door ? Just this weekend I fabricated 3 backing plates of scrap alum for use on my swim platform-- to...
1968
Fred Dowe
fdowe@...
Dec 5, 2000 5:19 pm
... You have got me hooked. Up to now I've been a plastics man, but would like to add to my jack of all trades mentality.....could you elaborate? What would...
1969
Charles C Culotta,Jr.
cculotta@...
Dec 5, 2000 11:46 pm
... In a word, Yes. What would be the essential kit for working with aluminum ... I use a regular wood rasp to take the edge off after a cut. After drilling a...
1970
houseguy@...
Dec 6, 2000 7:58 pm
Dear Charles, I was the one that asked about using stainless to fabricate a new door lock assembly. Although I did end up using stainless, I agree with you ...
1971
Sandy Floe
steamer@...
Dec 6, 2000 9:00 pm
Georgs wrote: <snip> ... <snip> Georgs, CHB@... "Forum for CHB boat owners and interested parties to discuss boating issues specific to boats built in...
1972
ken harris
kharris3@...
Dec 6, 2000 10:05 pm
I need to repair a portion of dry root around the port window in the salon area. I know that the teak paneling is a very thin material throughout the boat. I...
1973
Robert Dumais
RJ.DUMAIS@...
Dec 7, 2000 3:18 pm
Greetings to the members of the CHB community! My name is RJ. I am currently in the process of buying a 1983 CHB 34. I currently own and live aboard my...
1974
Bob McLeran
rmcleran@...
Dec 7, 2000 6:42 pm
You need to pay particular attention to the decks, assuming they're teak covered! Taiwan trawlers are notorious for poorly constructed decks which let water...
1975
Sandy Floe
steamer@...
Dec 7, 2000 9:08 pm
Hi RJ, Don't know any "design" deficiencies. Most of the problems arise out of non-compliance with spec.'s during construction or neglect by previous owners. ...
1976
ken harris
kharris3@...
Dec 7, 2000 9:39 pm
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1977
rpmcoUSA@...
Dec 7, 2000 10:10 pm
Anyone considering a boatcat should read Sandy Floe's article on that subject at trawlerworld.com quote/unquote - Every thing you need to know about cats on...
1978
Ben Lewis
blewis@...
Dec 7, 2000 11:14 pm
All I received of Ken Harris' message was the below test. ... Ben Lewis and Mary Wilson "BenGeM" 34' 1981 CHB Trawler Poulsbo Yacht Club, Poulsbo, WA ...
1979
Ron Sallee
ron.sallee@...
Dec 7, 2000 11:22 pm
Attachments to the CHB egroups list are automatically truncated (chopped right off.) Use plain text and do not include attachments. Thanks, Ron ... From:...
1980
Dan S
projecta4@...
Dec 8, 2000 2:05 am
Be very careful with the dry-rot issue. Even if they tell you that there is only a few places that are suspect, trust me it is probably 3 times worse. Look at...
1981
Ron Sallee
ron.sallee@...
Dec 8, 2000 7:20 pm
... From: Phil Jaffe To: Ron Sallee Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 10:55 AM Subject: Re: [Fwd: [CHB] What to look for?] Ron, I think you are the keeper of the...
1982
Andy Clark
sloboat@...
Dec 9, 2000 12:46 am
Hi, Robert My experience is that you should check for soft decks (water in the sub-deck core), leaks around the windows (look for water stains below the...
1983
Sandy Floe
steamer@...
Dec 12, 2000 2:54 pm
In reading through the Lehman manual (120) a little more carefully last night I ran across a notation under "every 200 hours running." It says, "#21. Clean...
1984
Len Zuvela
lenz@...
Dec 12, 2000 2:58 pm
Could it be referring to the wire breather screen on top of the pump? ... From: Sandy Floe [mailto:steamer@...] Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 2:56 PM ...
1985
Sandy Floe
steamer@...
Dec 12, 2000 3:04 pm
... If it is, it's sure a terrible way of describing it. Sandy...
1986
Helle Leap
danskdc@...
Dec 12, 2000 11:28 pm
Just a short note to let you know that our email got corrupted son if you have send us an email between dec 1st and Dec 11, please send it again. Thank You and...
1987
Ed Chmiel
chmiel@...
Dec 12, 2000 11:45 pm
I have a follow up question on the Lehman heat exhangers. I've done my first "rod out". I did it because the end caps (one in particular) was leaking and had...
1988
PHILIP and GAYLE COURTS
court-ship@...
Dec 12, 2000 11:46 pm
After last summer's 2 month cruise I realized I need more amps than my 55 amp alternator puts out in 4-5 hours of cruising .The 100 amp Balmar looks like what...
1989
Ron Sallee
ron.sallee@...
Dec 12, 2000 11:56 pm
Ed, did you replace the gaskets with new? For get grease on rubber gaskets...it breaks down the rubber. You can purchase new end caps if need be from Doc...
1990
Andy Clark
sloboat@...
Dec 13, 2000 12:45 am
Ed, your end-caps are probably "tweaked". Mine were, and leaked just enough that the salt water evaporated about as fast as it leaked, leaving only the white...
1991
Andy Clark
sloboat@...
Dec 13, 2000 12:55 am
Hi, Phil and Gayle. Long time no see. Hope all is well with you. We sure enjoyed our time with you up in Desolation this past summer. Re your questions: Belt...
1992
Andy Clark
sloboat@...
Dec 13, 2000 12:59 am
Is there something under that white plastic "bell" that's on top of the pump? If not, where is this thing? What's the pump cover Sandy refers to? Wire...
1993
Ron Sallee
ron.sallee@...
Dec 13, 2000 1:31 am
The Breather is a wire mesh that is under the "white plastic 'bell'" you refer to. It is both easy to remove and to clean. :-) Ron & Marilyn Sallee...
1994
Ron Sallee
ron.sallee@...
Dec 13, 2000 1:37 am
Get an aluminum two sheave pulley and add it to the front of your crank pulley. Mount your new alternator on the starboard side of the engine on a new mount...
1995
rpmcoUSA@...
Dec 13, 2000 4:37 pm
Andy: Thanks to your heads up, I went to the Fish Expo last month, and talked to the people at the Balmar booth. They were displaying a broad selection of ...
1996
Sandy Floe
steamer@...
Dec 13, 2000 10:33 pm
... First, thanks to Len, Andy, and Ron for responding to this thread. Thanks guys! A little follow up on this subject. After some further thought mainly due...