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#61

TSBB General Talk / Re: DEJA VU!

Last post by Captain Kidd - May 28, 2025, 07:10 AM

That is pretty much what we experienced with every boat we looked at, the write up was anything but accurate on all of them, even the one nice one that slip fees kept us from buying, didn't have everything listed that a 5 minute conversation with the seller revealed.   

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#62

TSBB General Talk / Re: DEJA VU!

Last post by Ed - May 27, 2025, 07:51 PM

That is pretty much what we experienced with every boat we looked at, the write up was anything but accurate on all of them, even the one nice one that slip fees kept us from buying, didn't have everything listed that a 5 minute conversation with the seller revealed.   

#63

TSBB General Talk / Re: Almost-A-SCAMP Progress Re...

Last post by Doug SC - May 27, 2025, 01:28 PM

You shouldn't call Heloise a boat!

#64

TSBB General Talk / Re: Almost-A-SCAMP Progress Re...

Last post by Captain Kidd - May 27, 2025, 12:56 PM

She is looking like a boat!!!

#65

TSBB General Talk / Re: DEJA VU!

Last post by Timm R Oday25 - May 27, 2025, 11:41 AM

I say good for you . Why ? I've always thought it best to be able to just walk away .
When we drove from Madison Wisconsin to Lake Carlisle in southern Illinois to buy our 25 Oday ,
that was the atittude I had . The boat was not even close to the description. Most of the horror wouldn't be discovered until I crawled down into the cockpit !
Hurricane Katrina was expected to make landfall several hundred miles to the south of us any minute .
 I have never experianced rain like that. While the boat needed considerably more work that represented it was close enough that I took the chance. Not often I do that. I figure I can only spend that money once .

#66

Precision / Re: Atwood portable fuel tank ...

Last post by eaglecreeksailor22 - May 27, 2025, 11:38 AM

Hi, Rich:

Your concern about over-pressurizing the fuel delivery line is valid. It can flood the carburetor.
The newer (>2011?) EPA-compliant Attwood fuel tanks recommend a pressure reducing valve between the tank and the primer bulb.
Attwood calls it a Fuel Demand Valve (FDV). Do you have one in your system?

That valve does not prevent the tank from swelling.
It limits the excessive flow from the over-pressurized swollen tank to the outboard.

BTW, my 2012 SunDayCat is just old enough to have come with the prior style gas tank.
So, I don't have any direct experience with the newer tanks.
Yet even with my older tank which has no FDV, I have experienced flooding due to excessive pressure in the tank.

Best Regards, Roland

Roland, I have seen pictures of the FDV you mention. I believe my tank and hose is newer than 2011, but it came to me shortened so no valve. I may disconnect the fuel line at the tank at the end of the day to eliminate the threat of over pressurizing.

For all who has followed my post regarding removing and cleaning the carb on the 5 hp Merc sail power all is good. It has proven to be reliable and easy to start. This is why I am now putting on a portable tank for extended run time instead of just using the built in tank. I plan to do some trolling for wipers this summer on calm days to get in more boat time. Any excuse to go to the lake!

#67

Tales and Trip Reports / Re: Three RIvers Lake/ Gray Ba...

Last post by Doug SC - May 27, 2025, 10:20 AM

They are masters of flight and starkly beautiful. Here are a few photos I managed to take as they were migrating back to FL while at Rock Springs Run.

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#68

TSBB General Talk / Re: Almost-A-SCAMP Progress Re...

Last post by Doug SC - May 27, 2025, 09:52 AM

I do have to wonder what Heloise Hinkley thinks about all this. You are now a number of steps closer to the finish line, and when you cross that line you will know it is a job well done.

#69

TSBB General Talk / Re: DEJA VU!

Last post by Captain Kidd - May 27, 2025, 07:43 AM

I've owned three pocket cruisers. The first I drove two hours to see it. I'd never sailed or boated. Didn't know what to ask or look for. Returned home and discussed with my wife. She agreed to go look at it. I made them an offer and headed home. They called before we got home and accepted the offer. Returned and trailered the boat home. Turns out the boat was in fair but serviceable condition. The hull was starting to delaminate! But I sailed her for 5 years without sinking her. LOL

#2 I bought my Mac 26 from original owners who were 80 and retiring from sailing. Drove 500 miles to make the purchase. A good buy.

#3 I negotiated over the phone and bought her sight unseen. Drove 350 miles to take possession. Owners were avid sailors and moving up to a larger boat. Another good buy.

I had some suspicions about this sellers recollection though not really his honesty. ? I know that sounds contradictory. In hindsight I'm still unsure.

In any case, I passed and am moving on. I've already got my eyes on another H19.

In the meantime, I'm due to deliver the 18.5 this Saturday.

#70

Precision / Re: Atwood portable fuel tank ...

Last post by Riggerdood - May 26, 2025, 09:38 PM

I've always been irrationally leery of cracking the gas cap to vent, for fear that might allow moisture to get in, but I suppose it wouldn't be any more of a source of moisture than a manual vent? My Honda 2 has a vent on top of its cap that doesn't seem to be a problem, especially since it's only open when actually running.