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Main Message Board / Re: Deck scupper enlargement

Last post by scgunner - April 17, 2024, 06:21:26 AM

Rather than enlarging the holes have you considered opening up the scuppers, it's fairly common on other makes of boats. Cutting 45 degree angles into the scupper railing to the bottom of the hole would do it. That eliminates clogs and drains the deck much more quickly. You'd have to finish the cut ends of course but you'll have to do that to the enlarged holes as well.

#12

Main Message Board / Re: Energy audit

Last post by Jim Hardesty - April 17, 2024, 04:50:05 AM

Thanks to everyone.  I should have know that information would be here.  Good information and a fine start for me.
Jim

#13

Main Message Board / Re: Headsets for communication...

Last post by Gulfsailor - April 17, 2024, 12:51:19 AM

Many years ago when my wife and I started sailing, we purchased a pair of wireless headsets at a boat show called "Marrige Savers".

We used them a few times then just started using hand signals and repeating what the other says in docking or anchoring situations. Problem solved. We gave the headsets away as a gag.

#14

Main Message Board / Re: Energy audit

Last post by KWKloeber - April 16, 2024, 10:20:22 PM

Here are a few sample spreadsheets I uploaded -- from simple to complicated, that one can modify to suit oneself:

https://c34.org/wiki/images/c/c4/Energyplan_0.xls
https://c34.org/wiki/images/b/bb/2012_Sample_Energy_Budget_0.xls
https://c34.org/wiki/images/8/8f/Energy-Calculator-4.xlsx

#15

Main Message Board / Re: Headsets for communication...

Last post by waughoo - April 16, 2024, 10:01:50 PM

I've used these on a friend of mine's 42' trawler.  They really are helpful.  I would make sure you find ones that are "full duplex".  The money is worth it as it allows you to speak at a relaxed volume which keeps the conversation calm.

#16

Main Message Board / Re: Energy audit

Last post by Stu Jackson - April 16, 2024, 08:26:15 PM

Jon's right, that the one I did.  It's in the 101 Topics, Electrical Systems, Energy Budget.

#17

Main Message Board / Re: Energy audit

Last post by Jon W - April 16, 2024, 06:20:54 PM

Jim, Here's a copy of what Stu did once upon a time. I did one also, but can't find it

[There is NO substitute for arm and hand signals!!!!]

#18

Main Message Board / Re: Headsets for communication...

Last post by pbyrne - April 16, 2024, 06:08:27 PM

pby : There is NO substitute for arm and hand signals!!!! 

That includes Voice Activated Walkie Talkies!!

A few thoughts

True but I would need 3 arms. I figure the radio is better than experimental surgery.

#19

Main Message Board / Re: Deck scupper enlargement

Last post by KWKloeber - April 16, 2024, 05:07:46 PM

It doesn't need to be diamond -- carbide is fine.

I got a complete set of carbide-tooth hole saws at a great deal off Craigslist!
I used them on the bottom of a stainless cabinet (electrical, nothing nautical) and it was an absolute LIFESAVER -- a bimetal hole saw "never would have cut it".

[There is NO substitute for arm and hand signals!!!!]

#20

Main Message Board / Re: Headsets for communication...

Last post by Ron Hill - April 16, 2024, 04:47:23 PM

pby : There is NO substitute for arm and hand signals!!!! 

That includes Voice Activated Walkie Talkies!!

A few thoughts