Recent content by cosmic

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    Patching a hole in console top, proper procedure?

    Your idea to use Thixo to secure a plug then glass on top will be fine. However, TotalBoat also makes this stuff called Polyester Structural Repair Putty. It's polyester resin and glass fibers in one. Perfect for easily filling holes like that and an ideal base for gelcoat. A quart will be more...
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    Tilt/Trim quandary

    The green and the blue both need to be connected to the battery, one to (+) and one to (-) . The direction the motor turns depends on which wires are connected to which posts.
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    My Winter Project

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    Tilt/Trim quandary

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    Under-Helm Plywood & Bottom Coat

    I used 3/4 marine plywood on them but also fiberglassed the outsides and bottoms to hopefully make it safer from rot. Painted with rustoleum topside.
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    Solar battery charger/maintainer

    https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/182043/multiple-charge-controllers-on-the-same-solar-panel If you are thinking that when both batteries are low, both controllers will switch on together and that would somehow short both batteries, the Battery Tenders are reverse-polarity...
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    Solar battery charger/maintainer

    You don't need anything but the solar panel, charge controller, and enough wire to reach the battery. If there are separate batteries (not used together as one "bank") then an additional controller is needed for each. Multiple controllers can be powered from one panel. Controllers are rated by...
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    Solar battery charger/maintainer

    When I used to have my 18' cc in a non-electric slip a 50 watt panel kept it topped fine. Since the rain vs sun typically leans more on the sun side, the panel has plenty of time to restore what got used in the rain. Unless your bilge runs constantly don't overthink it. I used the Battery Tender...
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    2000 272 Sailfish Motor Size

    That hull can do 250's (500hp) so yes 150's will probably be underwhelming.
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    Headliner replacement

    From pictures on the web it looks like the 92 Atlantic is similar to my 88 Sailfish. The windows are screwed on from the outside into the trim on the inside. You have to remove the flexible vinyl strip around the frame outside to access the screws. Not difficult at all. Mark all the trim pieces...
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    Upgrade Hydraulic Trim taps or swap to electric?

    I was in a similar position when I bought my 88 Sailfish. It had a leaky pump, corroded trim switch, and actuators that were in an unknown state, so it all needed replaced. I went with the electric option because it was simpler and cheaper. Simpler because it only required changing the actuators...
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    Underwater Lighting

    No experience with Hella, but the SeaBlaze are great. The minis aren't nearly as bright as the normal ones. I'd only use them to complement the full size lights.
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    1978 Hatteras 204-C Restoration

    Very nice work! You should consider rebedding the railing mounts before mating the hulls again. Maybe your mounts are different but on my Sailfish they're just free nuts with no easy way to access them.
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    Pee hole water very hot Yamaha 250

    Before doing anything, it might be best to do a simple test using a Styrofoam cup and something like a meat thermometer to get the actual temperature of the water. If it's not more than about 150°F it's not a problem. We humans are terrible at guessing temperature.