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Some more of my work
Some more of my work
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We just put on a Rocna Vulcan 25 in place of our old roll bar Rocna 22 the shorter shank pulls up tight on the roller and like the old Spade we loved on our big sailboat it has a weighted tip and if is anything like the Spade it will have a neck snapping set. We also changed over the gypsy to take the 50' of 5/16 g4 chain and 200' of 9/16 8 braid nylon off the Ranger Tug, we have seen gusts at times in the Sea of Cortez in the 85 mph range and one night in Lake Mead when the wind never dropped below 35-45 knots, in a small cove 15 feet off the lee shore rocks. We have seen a good sized sailboat go on the rocks behind us so we are happy to have always been
We just put on a Rocna Vulcan 25 in place of our old roll bar Rocna 22 the shorter shank pulls up tight on the roller and like the old Spade we loved on our big sailboat it has a weighted tip and if is anything like the Spade it will have a neck snapping set. We also changed over the gypsy to take the 50' of 5/16 g4 chain and 200' of 9/16 8 braid nylon off the Ranger Tug, we have seen gusts at times in the Sea of Cortez in the 85 mph range and one night in Lake Mead when the wind never dropped below 35-45 knots, in a small cove 15 feet off the lee shore rocks. We have seen a good sized sailboat go on the rocks behind us so we are happy to have always been "over anchored " Our Spade was yellow and easy to see on the bottom, always copy that now.
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Highlight for Album: Sierra, Spectra Ventura watermaker install
Album: Sierra, Spectra Ventura watermaker install

Sierra Spectra Ventura watermaker installation
Changed: 02/20/20
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Welding up an aluminum BBQ propane tank holder.
Welding up an aluminum BBQ propane tank holder.
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The BBQ propane set up along with the Quickline stern anchor reel which is very compact. 5,000# nylon strap.
The BBQ propane set up along with the Quickline stern anchor reel which is very compact. 5,000# nylon strap.
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This ingenious Mantus SS swivel is the only one I could find that because of it\'s design won\'t be subject to crevice corrosion or side bending loads.
This ingenious Mantus SS swivel is the only one I could find that because of it\'s design won\'t be subject to crevice corrosion or side bending loads.
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These new bluetooth capable stereos are so easy to install with a hole saw. I hooked it up to an external AM/FM antenna that matches our VHF antenna. The "hidden one" that came with it was worthless.They became popular in the gauge clusters of competition wake board boats.
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This hot little Icom 706 MK III G transmits at 100 watts on any ham, ssb marine and many other frequencies including VHF. It also has great AM reception and is so much more compact than our previous 802.
This hot little Icom 706 MK III G transmits at 100 watts on any ham, ssb marine and many other frequencies including VHF. It also has great AM reception and is so much more compact than our previous 802.
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This 23 foot high antenna is for the SSB/Ham radio transceiver(see photo nearby), the top 2 sections are dismounted when traveling at speed. There are other options but for me this is the tried and true antenna solution and is the one we had on our Ranger Tug.
This 23 foot high antenna is for the SSB/Ham radio transceiver(see photo nearby), the top 2 sections are dismounted when traveling at speed. There are other options but for me this is the tried and true antenna solution and is the one we had on our Ranger Tug. *
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Dana\'s new step up top, a SS folding mast step.
Also one of Dana's co-workers did a marine grade professional coating on the dark blue brow and overhang, I polished it out a couple of months ago with my normal marine products and it didn't get shine and color like this!
Dana\'s new step up top, a SS folding mast step.
Also one of Dana's co-workers did a marine grade professional coating on the dark blue brow and overhang, I polished it out a couple of months ago with my normal marine products and it didn't get shine and color like this!
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New stereo (photo crashed during an edit, text above)
New stereo (photo crashed during an edit, text above)
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This winter we stayed in Big Sur so we could upgrade Sierra, and this is 6 in the morning on the dozer trying to get Dana to work. It will be so nice to miss our stormy winter on the ranch.
This winter we stayed in Big Sur so we could upgrade Sierra, and this is 6 in the morning on the dozer trying to get Dana to work. It will be so nice to miss our stormy winter on the ranch.
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New oil bath  kodiak hubs instead of the old grease through spindle system, you can see the oil level, they should be much less maintenance and more reliable. I just ordered Lucas hub oil for my emergency trailer box just in case. My last trailer had a different system that was bulletproof this one is new and has mixed reviews on the rear seal so I have a complete spare set.
Stay tuned for a review. 
(Oil bath hubs are used on high mileage semi-trailers)
New oil bath kodiak hubs instead of the old grease through spindle system, you can see the oil level, they should be much less maintenance and more reliable. I just ordered Lucas hub oil for my emergency trailer box just in case. My last trailer had a different system that was bulletproof this one is new and has mixed reviews on the rear seal so I have a complete spare set.
Stay tuned for a review.
(Oil bath hubs are used on high mileage semi-trailers)
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Just installed this ProMariner, ProSafe galvanic isolator which of course should have been my first project not one of the last as this harbor is eating my zincs. It separates the 110 shore power ground small voltage leaks from other boats in the harbor. You can also see the back of the watermaker Clark pump and its pressure feed pump.
Just installed this ProMariner, ProSafe galvanic isolator which of course should have been my first project not one of the last as this harbor is eating my zincs. It separates the 110 shore power ground small voltage leaks from other boats in the harbor. You can also see the back of the watermaker Clark pump and its pressure feed pump.
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I fabricated an aluminum \
I fabricated an aluminum \"boom crutch\" so we can partially lower the 21\' high HF antenna so it will be more secure while motoring
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Felt spacer dots for the solar panel air gap, placed with a dab of silicone along side on the panel backing between the silicon wafers.
Felt spacer dots for the solar panel air gap, placed with a dab of silicone along side on the panel backing between the silicon wafers. *
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This is a bronze cap I made with a hole saw over an old air conditioning thru-hull I removed, a very easy solution to covering the hole. It has a slightly larger square plate on the inside, the countersunk bolt is silicon bronze. Absolutely don't use brass!! Too much zinc in the alloy and it will suffer from
This is a bronze cap I made with a hole saw over an old air conditioning thru-hull I removed, a very easy solution to covering the hole. It has a slightly larger square plate on the inside, the countersunk bolt is silicon bronze. Absolutely don't use brass!! Too much zinc in the alloy and it will suffer from "dezincafacation" in salt water.
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I made a steel pipe cross bar that has 20\
I made a steel pipe cross bar that has 20\" steel straps that slide up into the trailers tubing, now the outboard brace has a solid place to sit on.
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QWIK-FILL on-board watering system for both house group 31s (220 AHs) you can see my solar and battery charger fuses on top.
QWIK-FILL on-board watering system for both house group 31s (220 AHs) you can see my solar and battery charger fuses on top.
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My new Balmar smartguage, along with the Morningstar solar controller are my battery monitoring system. The gauge is showing 100% charge, so the solar is at float stage.
Both were a very easy install.
My new Balmar smartguage, along with the Morningstar solar controller are my battery monitoring system. The gauge is showing 100% charge, so the solar is at float stage.
Both were a very easy install.
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Just made this dinghy rack that will keep the dinghy off the solar panels.
Just made this dinghy rack that will keep the dinghy off the solar panels.
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Dinghy rack, adjustable, with rope guides.
Dinghy rack, adjustable, with rope guides.
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Highlight for Album: Sierra's Baja adventure
Album: Sierra's Baja adventure
Changed: 04/07/20
Contains: 92 items.
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Sierra down in the Sea of Cortez last year, Dana\'s photo she submitted was selected for the new C-dory brochure
Sierra down in the Sea of Cortez last year, Dana\'s photo she submitted was selected for the new C-dory brochure
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