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- Fri Sep 04, 2020 5:31 am
- Forum: Human Power
- Topic: Can yak build
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1008
Re: Can yak build
In the overall build, the weight of cloth is not significant, and adds considerable wear resistance.
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:54 am
- Forum: Hankinson designs
- Topic: Omer 81-P stapler for free!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4844
Re: Omer 81-P stapler for free!
A big thumbs up for your generosity.
- Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:29 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Building The Vera Cruise
- Replies: 3434
- Views: 838780
Re: Building The Vera Cruise
When drilling holes on an uneven surface, where you need the hole to be perpendicular to the surface, I use one of these: guide.jpg Works with any drill, and small (and cheap) enough to toss in a drawer when you don't need it. If you don't get the holes or plugs perpendicular to the surface, you ris...
- Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:46 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Hydrostatic paddle wheel boat
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3953
Re: Hydrostatic paddle wheel boat
An electric motor would have plenty of power to drive a hydrostatic pump. Especially if you only use a single hydraulic motor. Speed has to be held constant at about 3600 RPM, which is where a typical zero turn mower runs. Might not have much speed, unless you used pulleys and a belt or chain to dri...
- Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:13 am
- Forum: Trailers and trailering
- Topic: You don't need tie down straps.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6425
Re: You don't need tie down straps.
That happened in Ontario, NY, very near me. One of my coworkers witnessed the accident on his way home from work. It was all over the news at the time. The road, which is quite busy, was closed for several hours. Happened in the early evening on a Saturday. The pickup in the picture was cut off by a...
- Fri Jul 26, 2019 11:34 am
- Forum: Tool Talk
- Topic: Need Battery Advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6497
Re: Need Battery Advice
Nice write-up.
From my extensive research into batteries, I concur with what you wrote.
From my extensive research into batteries, I concur with what you wrote.
- Mon May 13, 2019 5:49 am
- Forum: Hankinson designs
- Topic: Key Largo Build in Charleston
- Replies: 176
- Views: 115512
Re: Key Largo Build in Charleston
Most of the bow eyes have a threaded rod and nut/washer to fasten. That threaded rod can be replaced with one that is longer; the big box hardware stores all carry threaded rod in various sizes, usually in 3 foot lengths.
- Mon Apr 01, 2019 5:34 am
- Forum: New Members, Please Introduce Yourself
- Topic: Hi from Victor New York
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2294
Re: Hi from Victor New York
Pictures, please.
- Tue Mar 26, 2019 9:31 am
- Forum: Electric Power
- Topic: Anybody ever set up solar power on their boat? Any ideas what would be needed?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 21907
Re: Anybody ever set up solar power on their boat? Any ideas what would be needed?
The link you posted has WAY overpriced stuff. Search on the web some more, you'll find the same stuff for about 1/4 the cost.
Heck, even the Harbor Freight kit is better and cheaper than that.
Heck, even the Harbor Freight kit is better and cheaper than that.
- Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:09 am
- Forum: Hankinson designs
- Topic: Key Largo Build in Charleston
- Replies: 176
- Views: 115512
Re: Key Largo Build in Charleston
You're still talking about boats, right?
- Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:40 pm
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: Rochester NY Zip build, a love story
- Replies: 29
- Views: 19504
Re: Rochester NY Zip build, a love story
Pittsford Lumber is expensive. Try Mathews & Fields in Henrietta.
They have crappy hours, but prices are usually much better.
They have crappy hours, but prices are usually much better.
- Wed Sep 05, 2018 5:00 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Rocky Mountain Monte Carlo
- Replies: 122
- Views: 50104
Re: Rocky Mountain Monte Carlo
Let me be the first to make the comment I'm sure you will hear many times in the future:
Wow, nice boat!
Wow, nice boat!
- Mon Sep 03, 2018 12:19 pm
- Forum: Electric Power
- Topic: Solar powered Amp Eater
- Replies: 214
- Views: 148214
Re: Solar powered Amp Eater
Speed control and fwd/rev is going to be taken off the trolling motor. One variable pot for both, with a center off position. I just want to have 2 batteries for redundancy and range, so I want to switch between them. I also intend to have a separate, smaller battery for running lights, horn and int...
- Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:05 am
- Forum: Electric Power
- Topic: Solar powered Amp Eater
- Replies: 214
- Views: 148214
Re: Solar powered Amp Eater
Thank you, Dave.
A bit different than what I am setting up, because I want two separate batteries (12V system) for redundancy. But the meter and switch are both applicable.
Again, thanks.
A bit different than what I am setting up, because I want two separate batteries (12V system) for redundancy. But the meter and switch are both applicable.
Again, thanks.
- Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:34 am
- Forum: Electric Power
- Topic: Solar powered Amp Eater
- Replies: 214
- Views: 148214
Re: Solar powered Amp Eater
Dave, I have a request. Can you post the pic of the electrical controls, and label what each switch/button does? Also, did you buy those parts at the same place you got the motor and electronics? I'm particularly interested on how you switch between different battery banks, and the placement of the ...