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by OrangeQuest
Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: Vance jack plates for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 236

Re: Vance jack plates for sale

Can you post dimensions of them both?
by OrangeQuest
Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: Forum Software & Site Bug Reports
Topic: Post server upgrade forum config changes.
Replies: 7
Views: 1668

Re: Post server upgrade forum config changes.

Just noticed everything seems to be working good on my end. I don't post much right now but it's nice when I do it goes through quickly.

Jaysen: Thanks for the hard work and putting up with the stress of getting everything in order. Well done.
by OrangeQuest
Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: Builder's Sail Boats
Topic: VG23 New Build
Replies: 322
Views: 94738

Re: VG23 New Build

Everything is looking incredibly good. A good cordless collection is a must in boat building. Saves on the cords everywhere and easy to grab and go. BTW, I am a big fan of Ryobi. The 18V, 5-gallon canister wet/dry vac does the job of keeping boat debris under control. 4 amp battery lasts a good while.
by OrangeQuest
Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:11 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: repairing gap in keel/hull
Replies: 5
Views: 284

Re: repairing gap in keel/hull

Take the bow screws out to get the panels closer and that will fill the gap more. Some gap is good when using epoxy. Could try tightening the gap starting away from the bow and work towards it. Tightening them up a little at a time, each one. And checking how it fits on the bow. If some areas make c...
by OrangeQuest
Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:06 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: GT27 Build (Wes K)
Replies: 771
Views: 99867

Re: GT27 Build (Wes K)

Looked like a lot of things were finished before the move, and the whole crew was helping to get her ready for it. I like that the windows came with screens and shades, very nice. Is the exterior done and just the interior left? Electrical, electronics, plumbing and so on too? Great job!
by OrangeQuest
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: 4 stroke info for a 2 stroke guy
Replies: 11
Views: 937

Re: 4 stroke info for a 2 stroke guy

I love my 25HP Suzuki, 2023 model. After the break in, I run it at WOT every time I go out for a little while but cruises nicely 4700-5000 rpms. Sips gas and hard to hear it idle. No oil sheen on the water and no gas fumes to smell. I picked Suzuki because it comes with pull start built in, can be p...
by OrangeQuest
Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: OD 16 Questions
Replies: 2
Views: 2373

Re: OD 16 Questions

To maybe answer #2 and #3, the way I understand the plans. I will say if the plans state to put two layers on a seam you do not stack them but off set them with that overlap over the seam. It will give you a strong seam and with the overlap being offset, easier and less sanding. Then if it states to...
by OrangeQuest
Thu Jan 04, 2024 11:12 pm
Forum: Builder's Sail Boats
Topic: VG23 New Build
Replies: 322
Views: 94738

Re: VG23 New Build

Safe travels.

Everything is looking good.
by OrangeQuest
Thu Jan 04, 2024 5:48 am
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: BASIC electrical system info.
Replies: 35
Views: 62211

Re: BASIC electrical system info.

I'll be the a$$ hat on this. You already have fuel on board. For the price of a proper solar charger to maybe keep up with your day time demand on perfect days, you can buy a very very quiet (and small) Honda generator to run a charger/conditioner and/or inverter. The simple path is the right path ...
by OrangeQuest
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: Builder's Sail Boats
Topic: VG23 New Build
Replies: 322
Views: 94738

Re: VG23 New Build

When it comes to sanding, I use as many power tools as possible to get the bulk of the sanding done in as short of time as possible. Mini belt sanders, round drum sanders, I used two sizes of belt sanders, 3 if you count the mini belt sander I wore out. Disc sanders that chuck up in a drill, which I...