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    What’s this?

    Yes, I see what you’re thinking. You’re saying that drain plug is located just forward of the stuffing box and drains the deepest part of the...
    Post by: ArchHibb, May 17, 2019 at 7:51 AM in forum: Downeast Boat NEWBIES
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    What’s this?

    Wait a sec. Go back to the OP’s original photo: that unthreaded drain is clearly installed at the bottom of the keel and nowhere near the bilge....
    Post by: ArchHibb, May 17, 2019 at 6:46 AM in forum: Downeast Boat NEWBIES
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    38 Duffy Fly

    This is what I was referring to; from another Duffy actually. Probably not too difficult to switch and allows the house to be a touch shorter to...
    Post by: ArchHibb, May 13, 2019 in forum: Found Boats For Sale
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    radar masts w/ steeper angle than windows

    Hmm, I’ve stared at my boat a million times but never noticed the mast angle is different, till now. Guess that tells you how I feel about it...
    Post by: ArchHibb, May 13, 2019 in forum: Downeast Boat Pictures
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    38 Duffy Fly

    Great Duffy. Wonder if she has that trick portside companion seat that reverses to face the dinette. Surprised as a 37 she doesn’t have a separate...
    Post by: ArchHibb, May 13, 2019 in forum: Found Boats For Sale
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    Some DE Pics

    ^That half-height winter-back with built-in benches looks familiar. Is Voo Doo a Flowers? The house stripe looks the same as on the Emily Rose.
    Post by: ArchHibb, May 11, 2019 in forum: Downeast Boat Pictures
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    Vulkan Torsional Coupling

    Never heard of Vulcan Torkflex couplings before now. Visiting their website, 2 things are apparent: serious engineering, and serious applications...
    Post by: ArchHibb, May 10, 2019 in forum: Downeast Engine Room
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    1981 B&S 35 Project

    I can appreciate that engine manufacturers try to create the most space-efficient package, but some bolts are next to impossible to reach. Working...
    Post by: ArchHibb, May 6, 2019 in forum: Downeast Projects and Boat Building
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    DEBF burgees

    Excellent idea! Put me down for one please.
    Post by: ArchHibb, May 5, 2019 in forum: Downeast Boat General Discussion
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    Bedding Compound Question

    I got the aerosol can and used it to remove a bedded deck cleat. It’s just like WD40: clear liquid. For a vertical surface, I would apply small...
    Post by: ArchHibb, May 3, 2019 in forum: Downeast Projects and Boat Building
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    Rocna Vulcan Anchor

    Me too. For those areas, or spots with strong currrent/tides, consider getting a kellet which reduces your swing but preserves the low-angle pull...
    Post by: ArchHibb, May 3, 2019 in forum: Downeast Boat General Discussion
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    Bedding Compound Question

    I just purchased a can of Marine Formula by DeBond and it works on 5200 as advertised. Apply, wait 5 minutes, then work to remove. It’s not...
    Post by: ArchHibb, May 3, 2019 in forum: Downeast Projects and Boat Building
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    Rocna Vulcan Anchor

    The Ultra is a Rolls Royce when it comes to anchors: beautiful but with an eye-watering price tag. What does it offer over say Lewmar’s DTX delta...
    Post by: ArchHibb, May 2, 2019 in forum: Downeast Boat General Discussion
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    Flatting out?

    I haven’t beached my DE... yet, but I’ll offer the 2 aspects that would concern me. 1st, the engine will be fine tipped over, but I would want to...
    Post by: ArchHibb, Apr 27, 2019 in forum: Downeast Boat NEWBIES
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    36 Harris Cuttyhunk

    Great project and progress Lost. How did you attach the rails; fasteners only or “screw & glue”?
    Post by: ArchHibb, Apr 25, 2019 in forum: Downeast Projects and Boat Building