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  1. drewpster

    Pics of batt switch panel

    Here is a pic of the notorious battery switch panel I have been trying to get started. It has a house, a start, an emergency combine switches, and an automatic combiner mounted in it. It will eventually have two main circuit breakers mounted to either side of the emer. combine switch in the top...
  2. drewpster

    To diode or not to diode that's the question.

    I recently bought a shiney new set of rotary switches to replace the old push/pull switches on my dash panel. I have to make a decision about the Nav/ Anchor switch. Below is a drawing of the Nav/ Anchor switch as I believe it is supposed to be wired. There is a diode crossing the posts that I...
  3. drewpster

    Panel labeling made easy?

    Anybody have some good techniques for labeling electrical panels? Stickers do not thrill me. Have some good ideas for some professional looking labels for two panels I am building?
  4. drewpster

    spraying poly paint

    Anyone have experience spraying interlux perfection paint? I know that interlux recommends thr roll tip methods to apply their paint. Some folks in here have given me advice on spraying single part ploly. My question is about the perfection two part paints. Can it be sprayed?
  5. 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...
  6. 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?
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. drewpster

    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?
  10. 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...
  11. drewpster

    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...
  12. 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...
  13. drewpster

    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...
  14. drewpster

    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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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