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  1. drewpster

    circuit breaker sizing

    I am using two main breakers to supply the "house" circuits on my boat. One breaker supplies the main fuse/ switch panel. And the other supplies the motor circuit for the head relay. The panel has 6 branches supplying Interior lights, two spot lights, stereo ect. I want to allow for some...
  2. drewpster

    How do I wire this?

    Below is a simplified diagram of a manual combine switch. I would like to wire an indicator light to show when the switch is closed. Got any ideas on how to do it?
  3. drewpster

    Bow Pulpit

    I was thinking of adding a small pulpit off the bow of my boat. I would like to mount the remote spotlight further out to prevent glare. I was hoping someone with a creative mind (counts me out) could give me some ideas on how to do it. I like the idea of having an anchor roller off the bow...
  4. drewpster

    marinizing smallblock Chevy engine

    I recently came apon a boat that I can have for free if I will haul it off. Regardless of condition I am going to get the boat then decide whether its going to the heap or not. It has a smallblock Chevy 305 engine in it. The current owner explained that he let the factory engine freeze and...
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    Battery considerations

    I remember reading somewhere that using multiple batteries wired in series to make 12 v is a good idea for use in isolated battery systems. I can't remember the reason why. Any thoughts?
  6. drewpster

    Alternator suggestions

    I need to improve from my current ancient alternator setup to new one that will actually keep up with my battery usage. I want to keep a single wet cell start battery and a single wet cell deep cycle house battery topped off. I don't have the room to add a generator so it will have to be stout...
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    Thru-hull vs. transom mount vs. shoot thru transducers

    I want to install a transducer for depth and temp while I have my boat out of the water. I have had depth sounders before and was not impressed with their performance. First I owned a Hummingbird transom mount, that worked ok, but it lost its mind at cruising speed. I then purchased a Teleflex...
  8. drewpster

    Home build a-frame hoist

    My latest grand idea is to pull the engine and trans out of my boat so I can do some stringer repair. The process of putting together an a-frame hoist (gantry hoist) is in the works. You can see on my avatar that the boat is sitting on stands that are rather high. I have needed an a-frame for...
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    Engine bed stringer core material

    I was thinking while I was piling on the work, I would pull the engine and trans and replace the stringers where the engine mounts in my boat. I have seen stringers replaced by cutting the tops out of the fiberglass and removing the core leaving a fiberglass channel. Then epoxy in new wood cores...
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    Spraying Brightside Paint

    In another thread I read that Tail_Gunner had used a HVLP paint gun to spray Brightside Paint. I used a the roll/tip method to paint my boat's deck. I am going to paint the rest of the boat when the weather warms up this spring. I would like to hear from anyone who has advise on spraying...
  11. drewpster

    locking batt switch enclosure

    I am having some trouble finding what I want in a locking weatherproof box where I would mount three battery switches. Most of the enclosures I have found are none locking or of the wrong design. I am trying to find a weatherproof panel that I can flush mount behind an access hatch. It needs to...
  12. drewpster

    Fab or buy batt switch locker?

    I am planning on changing my current 1-2-both battery switch to a three switch setup. (batt, house, combine) When I do so I plan on installing them in a locker under the gunnel in the cockpit area behind a lockable hatch. The locker will have to be large enough to contain the three mini battery...
  13. drewpster

    trims and moldings

    I am having a hard time finding a supplier of replacement molding for my boat. The rub rail is no problem, I have it picked out. But I have a considerable amount if corner, edge and finishing trims that I would like to replace. The original stuff started looking bad years ago. Am I going to be...
  14. drewpster

    Fried Chrysler

    A couple of years ago I accidentally connected my boat battery up backwards. The instant it happened I heard a sizzle and I saw a light puff of smoke. Obviously I fried something, but the engine started and ran fine ever since. The engine has had cold starting problems from day one but I noticed...
  15. drewpster

    Gelcoating gelcoat?

    I am going to be starting a runabout project this winter. I am blessed to have a good shop, and my fifteen foot tri-hull needs some refinishing. I was thinking of re-gelcoating the bottom and painting the topsides. I think painting the bottom and top would be easier but I am concerned about...
  16. drewpster

    Wood and aluminum trim molding

    I am looking for a good supplier of applicable trim molding to replace my old oxidized aluminum trim pieces. I considered trying to clean and brighten my old stuff but I really don't like the old trim. Anybody have any suppliers? I am aware TACO carries trims but I am not seeing anything I like...
  17. drewpster

    Trailer build help

    Anyone know where I can find a set of trailer plans for a boat this size?
  18. drewpster

    Vinyl Top Restoration

    Ok I need help making up mind what to do. I have been working on a top notch refinish job on my old pocket cruiser. The deck came out better then I imagined. A few months sanding, fairing and priming yielded a paint finish I am very proud of. The cabin top is covered in vinyl. I like the retro...
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