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G-Flex Question - Curing Time
chholden58 at 7:38am 05.28.23
It could very well be amine blush - I had never heard of this before. I sure hope this is what I am
G-Flex Question - Curing Time
dlochner at 7:34am 05.28.23
The slightly greasy feeling is, as @thinwater suggests, likely some amine blush. Try washing it off
G-Flex Question - Curing Time
chholden58 at 7:31am 05.28.23
Thanks Dave! I spoke with somebody from my local West Marine who repaired boats for 15+ years - he
G-Flex Question - Curing Time
thinwater at 7:29am 05.28.23
a. On any important job, mix a little in a small container (less than 1/2-ounce) before starting and
G-Flex Question - Curing Time
dlochner at 7:24am 05.28.23
G-Flex is a flexible epoxy, hence the name. ;) I just used some in another application and found it
Mainsail up!
Timm R Oday25 at 6:58am 05.28.23
I'm thinking this picture would be even better with some water under the boat !
Marine Toilet Question
kappykaplan at 6:57am 05.28.23
while remembering that it's called MEMORIAL Day because all who served gave some, it's the day in w
Rudder for Blue Crab 11 dinghy
dLj at 6:29am 05.28.23
How good are you at wood working? Wouldn't be too hard to build them. If you like that sort of work.
What speed makes you fire up your motor?
john6206 at 6:16am 05.28.23
When I had my Hunter 170 I used to avoid packing the motor if possible. on the Great Lakes, or vent
What speed makes you fire up your motor?
john6206 at 6:04am 05.28.23
If the boat is making less than 3 kt SOG toward destination if heading to one, then using the auxil
Marine Toilet Question
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:02am 05.28.23
Another way to test the TP is put some in a jar of water and shake it. TP that breaks up quickly is
What speed makes you fire up your motor?
john6206 at 6:02am 05.28.23
I'll add to my post that if sailing in LI Sound upwind against the current you might not be going a
Question re Shore Power Circuit Breaker
Summerof69 at 5:44am 05.28.23
Thanks all. I appreciate the input. I ordered a 30 amp breaker and my friend/boat yard manager is
Weeping keel
dmax at 5:16am 05.28.23
No idea, I had the foam removed. Never saw it before either. Maybe they wanted to reduce the ballast
Marine Toilet Question   (1)
jviss at 5:07am 05.28.23
Or, you could always buy RV and Marine toilet paper!
Weeping keel
shemandr at 5:03am 05.28.23
Why in the world would a builder put those foam pockets in a keel? :yikes: To save money on lead or
Early Music Instruments
jviss at 4:54am 05.28.23
My kind of vintage! $$$ yikes https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/s--qlDkFRxi--/a_0/f_auto,t_la
What speed makes you fire up your motor?
shemandr at 4:49am 05.28.23
I'll add to my post that if sailing in LI Sound upwind against the current you might not be going an
Marine Toilet Question
dlochner at 4:49am 05.28.23
We do not have macerator and have no issues. Use single ply TP not the fancy thick puffy stuff. Anot
Electrical upgrades
Gene Neill at 4:38am 05.28.23
Wow, impressive work! Your panels are 50W each, right? You're making me itch for an upgrade. :biggri

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