Re: 110v 240v Electrial advice sought
All you need is a 110/240 transformer. They usually can be configured to go either way. So your 110 system stays intact. Just plug thw washer into the 240 side of the transformer. BTW, when you're at
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Bruce Wacker <wackerb@...>
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#25752
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110v 240v Electrial advice sought
Hi Lagoon community. Hoping someone can assist. I have a Lagoon 440 wired for 110volt complete with Onan 11kva genset, 80A Dolphin battery charger, Enag 115VAC 2000w inverter and 1050aH gel house
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milan
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#25751
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Antifouling for lagoon 420
Any suggestions about which brand to used for our Cata and how many gallons we may need Any ideas also about electric toilet ( jebco??) Which brand you may suggest us This is our first Cata And we
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Philippe Laine
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#25750
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Re: I know it is July, but winterizing...
ah, the old vodka myth. a handle, 1.75l of the cheapest vokda is $10usd. so about $20 a gallon. I can buy the pink stuff for $3/gallon. But maybe it is worth the difference not to have to spend a few
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Scott Jay
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#25749
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Re: L420 now sprit
Do not know how my last post has appeared in Bold and Large can see no formatting in what I posted. -- Paul Rogers [Moor R&R](https://www.sailblogs.com/member/moorrandr/). Lagoon 450F #233 2013 East
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PaulinOz <rogersp@...>
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#25748
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Re: I know it is July, but winterizing...
On our Lagoon 421 sailing on the Great Lakes ¨C she goes on the hard for the winter. For us: * First ¨C drain the hot water tank and then bypass it by either moving the hoses or better yet re-plum
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Doug
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Re: L420 now sprit
Great idea! If you¡¯ve got strong padeyes low enough to take the upwards loading, this is probably simplest. the lower they are, the lower the stress on them to resist the vertical load. I¡¯m a fan
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Rob Hepler <rob@...>
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#25746
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Re: L420 now sprit
Another option would be bolt on a standard Bow Spit flexible fitting to the fore-stay chain Plate. Add pad eyes and rigging to each hull and rig as per a more conventional Bow Spit. Picture is an
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PaulinOz <rogersp@...>
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#25745
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Re: I know it is July, but winterizing...
Freeze points - remember vodka is (?) 80 proof (US measure), so 40% alcohol Anecdotal: we use cheap vodka to wipe down the outside of the freeze container for our compressor-driven ice cream maker -
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Rob Hepler <rob@...>
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Re: I know it is July, but winterizing...
half a gallon of vodka in tank and run it through? Catch the flow !! How cold do you need to protect against? Or you could add a fitting in your lines and use a little air compressor to blow them
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Rob Hepler <rob@...>
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#25743
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I know it is July, but winterizing...
A few questions on winterizing water tanks, and water tanks themselves. 1. Is there a special tool to open the inspection port on the water tank. This a few inch wide red threaded plug on my blue
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Scott Jay
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Re: L420 now sprit
so back to the original poster¡¯s question¡ It appears if you want a bowsprit, you have some options: 1. using a full penetration weld, attached appropriate tube to outside of existing plate, or 2.
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Rob Hepler <rob@...>
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Re: L420 now sprit
On my 420, hull #57, it extends aft about 20" to another bulkhead in the nacelle where it is held in position by a metal collar.
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Paul
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Re: bottom paint removal questions lagoon 380
380 s2. yard 2 years ago used 3 gallons of Sea Hawk Biocop TF . I am actually surprised it was 3 gallons, I have heard others say 2 gallons... I am in the Northeast, boat left in the water over the
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Scott Jay
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#25739
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Re: L420 now sprit
You,re spot on Paul. The stainless tube extends about 400mm back and slips into a cup that is bolted to the bulkhead that forms the front of the chain locker. I'll attempt to attach a photo. Andy Reid
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andy reid
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Re: bottom paint removal questions lagoon 380
I think the underwater area is 44 sqr m, approx 475 sqr ft. Mine is probably a bit more as I had the antifouling line raised a couple of inches because she sits low in the water due to all the extra
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salila469
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Re: bottom paint removal questions lagoon 380
I take it by renewing the surface you mean to blast off all the antifouling down to the fibreglass substrate. An epoxy coating should then be applied. It is then a good idea to apply the antifouling
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popeye
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Re: bottom paint removal questions lagoon 380
Moisture test around your thru hulls. If water line thru hulls are the old plastic ones replace with the newer more reliable versions. Scott Tracey William & Molly YOLLATA. Lagoon 440. #148 FOR SALE
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scottietracey <scottietracey@...>
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#25735
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bottom paint removal questions lagoon 380
we are considering having the surface renewed on our year lagoon 380. ? St John Boat Company Jacksonville, Florida has invested in sponge blasting equipment which is 'greener' for the environment and
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tim.ramsey30@...
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#25734
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Re: L420 now sprit
I suspect you are correct Rob, found these picture from a repair 7 years ago and it appears to show a S/S tube extending rewards through the nacelle and fore stay attachment plate. I do not remember
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PaulinOz <rogersp@...>
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#25733
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