Hi, As the concrete doesn't move as a part of normal operations on any synchrolift I have seen I don't see how its water displacement has...
Hi, I hope you are not trying to suggest my previous post you quoted partly was nasty in a effort to deflect attention from the overall...
Hi, Who has mentioned anywhere the boat being discussed was being launched down a ramp? As has been suggested to you before before posting you...
The Hatteras will still displace an equivalent weight in water to it's physical weight regardless of what it floats in, if it weight 300,000lbs...
Hi, I think a little conversion factor 101 is needed here Capt J. For the purposes of this a figure of 1 is used to represent the Specific...
Hi, I have heard Lemon Juice works but the green is actually a protective layer so it does no harm leaving it there.
Hi, Would you care to identify that well respected surveyor?
Hi, Do you think 3/16" is enough meat to give a viable thread for the tab to be screwed to?
Hi, Good luck with your sea trial. I am in agreement with Ralph, for peace of mind you ned to knowwhere your gearbox oil went. If due to...
Never judge a book by it's obviously shabby cover ( paint) That tug has had a very mixed history and none of it has involved quality...
What do you cal the weight of the vessel when it is in the slings? This is the actual weight that will break your lift if it is greater than the...
I am not sure you understand the difference between displacement and gross tonnage. If the vessel weighs 300,000 lbs hanging in slings it will...
Hi, Another thing to remember is when screwing into Alu some type of anti seize should be used such as Tef Gel or Lanolin if you can get it....
Hi, If you were to make your spacer out of thick material could you drill and tap the hinge directly onto this? For the holes behind the rams...
Hi, Someone had a DD with this very issue here a few weeks ago.
Hi, What is the difference between what a vessel weighs when hanging in the straps of a calibrated travel lift to the amount it displaces in...
Hi, 150 Tons in the US is 300,000 lbs somewhat heavier than now advertised where it is claimed to weigh 132 Tons.
Hi, I would put it in the discharge line of the pump.
How does the failed one look compared to the one in the other side?
Hi, Such an individual actually exists. They are often called Surveyors but don't be put off by the name. Find one and do your due...