Boat Forum / Building / October 2004

You know, the seven seas are full of pirates, terrorists and other
scum.
So how many cannons do you recommend for the average Barque to scare
of the scum of the seven seas?

I've been researching installing a refrigeration system in my boat. All
the the information I've read says to have 4 to 6 inches of insulation
for the refrigerator and freezer.
I've been looking at the WAECO Alder/Barbour RPD-190 refrigerator. It

I need any info  or source for info on a yanmar 2 cyl. diesel 235, .506
displacement.
           tia       jerry

Any clue?  Some poly glue got spilled in the bed of my new truck, and I'ld
sure like to remove it before having the bed liner sprayed in.

Gentlemen (and ladies if you have any comments):
Does anyone know of any "real world" reasons why automotive-type,
corrugated flexible hoses should not be used to replace unavailable or
ridiculously expensive OEM molded hoses in marine engine cooling

I am planning on painting the decks, cockpit, and cabin top on my fiberglass
sailboat with Awlgrip LP, and am looking for primer recomendations.  8 years
ago or so I was told by a pro boat painter, who sprayed Awlgrip, that he used
another brand of primer, under the Awlgrip. Of ...

I sure hope I don’t get a war of words going, but I would like get some
recommendations on which sheet material to use for our sliding main
hatch: polyacrylate (Plexiglas, Lucite, Acrylite, Perspex, etc.) or
polycarbonate (Lexan). I know Lexan scratches easily but it is very

Greetings all
Can anyone give any suggestions to help identify what kind of varnish
I might have on a used I boat I bought recently?
I bought a used 34' O'Day several months ago.  The previous owner did

I have a less than one year old Tohatsu 4stroke 4 hp motor that I use on
a canoe. Ive treated the engine well except one time when the motor was
transported with the propeller end too high and oil leaked into the
head. The motor would not start until the head oil had leaked out and

I am almost finished designing a 23ft proa and am aware of a new
aluminium section for sale; I would like to know if it will be strong
enough for a mast.
The proa has a mainsail around 100sqr feet (a little less). At either

How to secure them(lock them) to prevent opening? What should I use ?
Any ideas.                  Thanks,Ytter

To those of you who are using Sugatsune push latches:
1. Would these be appropriate for use on galley drawers? I'd rather
have them than have to add additional securing in rough weather like
barrel bolts or drawer buttons. Just want to know if the latch is

I am trying to shoehorn a couple of plastic tempo diesel tanks
under my cockpit sole.  To maximize the space utility, I have
to change the straight fill fittings to 90 degree take-offs
by using elbow fittings.  Does anyone know where i might find

   What are the pros and cons of these two types of stoves for a small boat
(20')?
                                   Thanks, Grainger

I'm looking at buying a steel boat for bluewater cruising around  32 -
34', possibly a lot of it singlehanded. I had a look at an Ebbtide 33
yesterday, Alan Pape design, professionally built at Oceancraft in UK.
20 years old but little rust inside or out. Has anyone any experience