Cats with daggers http://www.lavranosyachtdesign.co.nz/sc_10m-multi.htm Lavranos // Marine Design Specifically the Lavranos Proteus 106 (35...
I have seen that show. When I saw it, I was reminded that every change of surface or section, every corner, increases the labor content; more...
Proteus 10.6 Mannie, I too have been studying the field of offers for a cat to purchase/build and am interested in the Proteus 10.6 design....
Twenty standard sheets; 1200 x 900 mm. Approx. 3 mm thick. Color: Grey Weight: approx. 4 lbs (2 Kg) per sheet The "S" pattern is much...
You might try searching on the word desicant. Silica Gel in crystal form is one commonly used when shipping/storing electronics products. Most...
Chris, I understand everything in your post except the quoted part. My expectation is that the water vapor will condense (first on the interior...
Well, here is what I did and why: Replaced the mild steel shaft tube (approx. 1.3 m along) with type 316L (passive) stainless steel. The old...
Dangling anodes It occurs to me that sailboat owners (of metal boats) may be averse to having many anodes attached to the wetted surface of their...
Yes, I us stainless steel machine screws; weld the heads to the hull. I mount the anode so that there is enough distance between it and the hull...
Thank you for that informative document. I also note that from "The 12 volt Doctor's Practical Handbook........", it is suggested that zincs...
Thank You, Mike. Understood and easily done. BTW, removed the old shaft tube today and had a look at the surfaces in the void area. Only a...
Searched the www including this forum for clear and complete recommendations on the specific DETAILS OF MOUNTING of zinc anodes on steel hulls...
Mike, Thank you for the response and suggestion. Seems to me that this will require installation of a permanent valve through which to admit...
Seeking info on a coating for void spaces. Generic term is "float coat". It is used for void spaces that are inaccessible by usual means. Need...
You could try a Sestral Moore. I think they may be in production again; not certain. They are/were made in the UK. It is externally gimballed...
Electrolysis and hot zinc spray coatings Wynand, I suggest you check the library for a basic text on the subjects of electrolysis and galvanic...
My cutter is mild steel with two coats flame sprayed zinc all over, .004 inches (.1mm) /coat . Fourteen years in service and good performance....
