On DreamChaser we have had a problem where the gear shifter lever does not quite go into gear before the throttle starts to accelerate. The way the single throttle lever …
How to troubleshoot and repair an HPF error
The Dreaded HPF Error If you have a boat with air conditioners or heaters, you have likely seen the dreaded HPF error (High-Pressure Freon or High-Pressure Fault) error. Depending on …
Easter and trip to Margaritaville
It seems like an odd combination doesn’t it? Celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead by coloring eggs brought by a mythical rabbit. Give gifts of candy laid in wicker baskets …
Results from Epoxy & Polyester testing
Well, The results are in. We have done several tests as most readers of this blog will now. After removing the teak from our deck, we had some core to …
How to make a vacuum bagging system for deck core
Learn how to make a vacuum bagging system for boat deck repairs with supplies you already have. It’s a great way to improve boat deck repairs.
Polyester Testing – 3rd time is a charm !!!
If you are an avid reader of this site, you likely know we are removing our teak deck and going back down with a nonskid Fiberglass deck. The big question …
Scraping and testing a new Exterior Finish
This week I wasn’t able to get a ton of stuff done. I ended up going out of town and because of that had limited time on the weekend with …
How to apply FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester – Follow up to Epoxy test
Last week I performed a mechanical bond stress test on an epoxy joint. The personal goal and reason I ran these tests are to determine if I must grind the …
How to prepare the surface for new Epoxy (Definitive test results)
Midway through my deck project, I am being faced with a real concern with my decision. I had planned on replacing the rotted core sections of the deck with a …
Adding Fiberglass to the Deck where the Core has been replaced
After all the work on the deck with replacing the core, it was time to start to get the glass laid down over the core. While this post is a …