Hi Jordan, Sure, that’s an option, but for a high consequence application like bow cleats I prefer to get the…
Hi Randall, Sure, I like Allen head screws too. That said it can be difficult to get them in 316…
Hi Scott, Makes sense to me. I have always trusted thread locking liquid and never had back-off failure.
There was an old On the Wind podcast where they were interviewing Magnus Rassy (I think) where he basically admitted…
Power winches are one of the reasons why fishing is one of the most dangerous professions there is. It seems…
I have done similar for years. I make sure the 100% silicone caulk I buy has instructions for using in…
Good article on Fender washers. Not sure if you address it elsewhere but when I started as young engineer in…
Source of recessed cup washers: https://fairwindfasteners.com/products/copy-of-silicon-bronze-flush-countersunk-washers
Hi Dick, You have accurately hit the nail on the head. Bob’s use is different, and much safer, because he…
The next upgrade is to use socket (Allen head) counter sunk machine screws with recessed cup washers. Allen heads don’t…
Hi Bob, I will be interested in what others comment, but the first thing I notice is that you do…
Some additional info to the above is that the Honda generator itself weighs just under 50 lbs and like the…
A late to the party comment but I will offer our experience using a Honda 2200CI portable generator on our…
Hi Trevor, How great to hear from you! Not long ago Phyllis and I were wondering how you were doing…
Propspeed was developed in New Zealand about 25 years ago. The New Zealand boating community has more experience with it…
The Yanmar SD25 sail drive housing on our Dragonfly 32 was coated with an epoxy primer and then had Interlux…
Much agreed! As a fresh out of college engineer I was assigned a technician who was to work “for me”.…
Hi Karl, One other thing I just noticed, he is relying on prussic hitches in several places for fall arrest.…
Hi Karl, Yes, various versions of that system have come up from time to time over the years, but never…
Hi Jordan, I agree: https://www.morganscloud.com/2024/10/02/when-is-a-cruising-sailboat-too-big/