Anyone know where to buy zinc rod or wire in canada? I'm searching, but only finding mixed alloys, or tiny pieces like for outboard motors....
OK This is less serious, and more for farts and giggles. I'm not trying to build this, lol. I recently came across these 'inventions':...
Hi guys, me again. I had a question, that I can't seem to find the answer to. OK, with open bow boats, what danger factor is faced in...
Maybe not today, but one day, these things are going to make it to the wrecking yard. With integrated exhaust cooling, could maybe be a decent...
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-motorboat/hamilton/28ft-steel-hull-turbo-diesel-engine/1016199978?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true I'm just...
Has anyone ever heard of changfa diesel engines? They appear to be a horizontal low speed diesel engine from china, but unlike a lot of...
If something is made from 1" steel tubing, or 2" steel tubing, would it prevent rust by filling the pipe or tube with expanding closed cell foam?...
This is more of a crack pot thought, not a plan to actually build it. In other words, I thought it was a cool idea, and would do it if I won the...
Hi, Do any of you guys have any ideas or experiences with what exactly is required from a boat that is constructed, as far as someone renting...
Was just daydreaming about boat stuff the other day, came accross this stuff: http://www.3m.com/product/information/Zinc-Spray.html Looks...
Does anyone know, where you can find a charger, that is meant to mount to a wall, that will charge a giant bank of batteries from 120vac? The...
http://www.scuttlebutt.com/?page=news&subpage=details&nid=235 http://www.trawlersmidwest.com/eco_trawler.htm 8 ft wide, 33 ft long, 10 hp...
Does anyone think that steam power might make a comeback of sorts? I know were talking about an age old technology, not known for efficiency or...
Just wondering what opinions I could get on this. Pretend you have a 40 ft trawler full displacement boat. Let's say 16,000lbs. Pretend it...
Hey everyone! I was just sitting at work the other day, and started thinking. For those of you that don't know, that can be dangerous, lol....
http://www.realtrawlers.com/the-engine-room/propellers.html Explains a lot! Enjoyed it very much myself.
I was just thinking about this today. We know there are gas and diesel powered generators, we know there are batteries, solar panels, even...
http://bc.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-1995-31ft-x-8ft-Cozy-Houseboat-with-Trailer-W0QQAdIdZ512777430 I...
OK, So lets say somone built a steel framed boat deck and cabin, is there any reason to not use aluminum pontoons as flotation, assuming they...
:eek: I need opinions !!!!...