I went with the Shakespeare Phase 3 antennas. Not sure the finish is that much better than anything else. But the connectors are notably better. I...
I was in the delta east of SF Bay the other day and came across several large, older boats (200+). A couple seem to be under going a lot of work....
See Far Sounder from the UK. Very expensive system made for ships. But, I understand they are getting ready to release a smaller system for the...
Thank you. This is very helpful. I thought about using a Victron Quattro to power up each 120 panel. They have an integrated transfer switch. So,...
Thanks. That is very helpful. Can you elaborate on your last sentence? Are you saying that sandblasting an old steel tank may blow a hole in the...
This is an effort to resurrect a previous post that drifted off topic. A group of posters suggested that combining gyro and active fin...
On a separate note, what has your experience with Victron. I have been inclined to use them to update the electrical components
Thanks. That is helpful. As I indicated, the boat has no general hydraulic system -- all the large loads are electric. So, it would make a lot of...
To the extent that I have caused some of this confusion, I apologize. There is a great deal of interest in and errant assumptions about where I...
My question is simple: what forms of active stabilizers are best (most reliable, best manufacturer, etc and why) for a full displacement, round...
I am offering constructive criticism. "Give me my ball cause I don't want to play anymore." Is not really helpful
My statement remains correct because I am not obligated to complete the purchase. Of course, this has nothing to do with the question posed. And,...
The boat is on the west coast. I have hired a naval architect. But, I never get advice from one person. And, I never buy something without...
I am restoring an old USCG boat (there are several posts on this project). The existing tanks are mild steel. They don't leak but we have to be...
Thanks. So, is it the case than you can transition from an older paint system to a linear urathene by using a certain primer? What primer would...
I am restoring an old USCG boat (this is one of several posts involving the project). I know there have been many past posts on stabilizers. But,...
I am restoring an older USCG boat (several related post made on various topics). It is a twin engine diesel. The existing controls are...
I am restoring an old USCG boat (I am posting numerous questions relating to this project). The native electricity for the boat is 400-480v 60...
I am restoring an old USCG boat (many questions to follow). But, the first question is what should be the paint chemistry of the existing paint...
Thank you. Very helpful advice and direction.
