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by Tmack
Sat Oct 31, 2020 6:52 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Intake water cooling system antifreeze
Replies: 4
Views: 2740

Re: Intake water cooling system antifreeze

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback.
by Tmack
Tue Oct 20, 2020 1:31 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: F-32 main halyard
Replies: 3
Views: 1818

Re: F-32 main halyard

I just took my halyard off about an hour ago. So I had both handy.
My main sheet is 5/8 inch, and the halyard is 1/2 inch diameter.
by Tmack
Tue Oct 20, 2020 10:30 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Intake water cooling system antifreeze
Replies: 4
Views: 2740

Intake water cooling system antifreeze

Hi group, I'm looking for recommendations on an antifreeze for the raw water intake cooling system (the exhaust system, open loop). The green antifreeze, ethylene glycol base, has beneficial engine additives but it's also toxic and I winterize my boat in a community with drinking water wells. So I w...
by Tmack
Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:23 am
Forum: Events and Announcements
Topic: Virtual Raft Up - Nov 5 @ 7 PM Eastern
Replies: 19
Views: 12507

Re: Virtual Raft Up Interest Group ?

Sounds fun! I'd like to hear peoples winterizing tips but all of it, and just chatting, would be good. Tom
by Tmack
Sun Aug 09, 2020 10:23 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Port windows F32
Replies: 30
Views: 14747

Re: Port windows F32

Scott - I'm very late getting back to this but your windows look fantastic! I'm sure that the glass will perform better. Thanks for posting pics.
by Tmack
Sat Aug 01, 2020 12:36 pm
Forum: Cruising
Topic: Cruising in Summer 2020 ?
Replies: 9
Views: 8168

Re: Cruising in Summer 2020 ?

Pat - I'm still hoping to get some cruising in (I'm a little north of you). Work is the only thing in the way.
Curious, do you get up to Rockport? I've never stopped there and could use some local knowledge. Any anchorage potential?
Thanks. Tom
by Tmack
Fri Jul 17, 2020 8:53 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: F 32 Toping Lift - replace line - how is it rigged?
Replies: 10
Views: 6938

Re: F 32 Toping Lift - replace line - how is it rigged?

Sorry to be just seeing this now. Just yesterday, I had a friend go up the mast to attach mine. I forgot to attach it when we launched! Would you mind sharing how you have the sheet lines placed? Especially what is the first point(s) of attachment after the clew? I am not sure that I have that end s...
by Tmack
Mon Jun 29, 2020 11:10 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Electrical Panel Meters
Replies: 9
Views: 7983

Re: Electrical Panel Meters

Tony did you find a good replacement for your meter?
My Bass analog voltmeter is not too helpful if I want an accurate reading. I see plenty of interesting volt/amp combos online, there must be some that would fit in that same spot.
Thanks. Tom
by Tmack
Mon Jun 15, 2020 3:19 pm
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: Bilge line - vented loop?
Replies: 2
Views: 2480

Re: Bilge line - vented loop?

Perfect, ordered! Not having used one I wasn't sure if they were accepted. Thanks. Tom
by Tmack
Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:12 am
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: Bilge line - vented loop?
Replies: 2
Views: 2480

Bilge line - vented loop?

Recently my bilge pump auto sensor was acting sporadically. Found the bilge water level over the pump on 3 occasions, the pump restarted but only after turning off and back on. Got a Rule 500 gpm to replace the Rule 750 (I reduced a lot of friction in the line). The previous system had a lot of corr...