This means using a ratcheting crimper matching the > crimper die to the terminal. The ratcheting crimper is designed to crimp > the sleeve to the copper wire AND the to the wire insulation for the strain > relief. The ratcheting crimper also makes the same crimp time after time > after time.

>....I get the impression that most people who are struck directly by a >lightning bolt, either die, or are very seriously injured.... Surprisingly, that's not true. We get lots of lightning in Florida. One of the local stations had an emergency room physician on TV talking about what to do for someone who is struck (just common sense stuff).

All the name brands-- Die Hard, Interstate, etc., etc., etc. come from these two manufacturers. There are more than two filter manufacturers, but it's the same idea. The same is true for fuel pumps. The trick there is to specify the one for the cheapest car - e.g. Bosch used to make the same pump for VW, BMW and Ferrari.

I am planning on taking celestial navigation and was looking about for a used sextant to be a backup if both GPS systems die. I've always been interested but never taken the time to learn. From reading Passagemaker, it seems the morning sightings were enough for sound bearings during his trip across the pond.

When my "Marine Trader originals" finally die, and they will, my plan is to craft fuel tank replacements with a low point pick-up regardless of whether ABYC thinks it's a good idea. Meanwhile, I'll just "escrow" a few dollars each month to prepare for the fuel tank replacement adventure...

I bet the bugs all die. This would also be useful if you were leaving the boat for a while. Just try to reduce the places where the CO2 could exit the boat before you return. Just a thought. Eric Thompson S/V Procrastinator South San Francisco capteric36@sbcglobal.net

This kills all the krill and plankton and the animals which feed upon them either die or go elsewhere - mostly elsewhere. The Gulf is one of two locations, worldwide, for the breeding of Blue Fin Tuna - already in danger of being "fished-out." Phooey, Ron Rogers

Russ   "Be Holy or Die Trying"  St Stephen 33AD "Be joyful always; Pray constantly; Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ.....Test everything.

Thanks Russ Be Holy or Die Trying"  St Stephen 33AD "Be joyful always; Pray constantly; Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ.....Test everything.

Joseph Lenox wrote > So you're going to get this working or die trying? Almost choked on my wine... LOL ----- Unless specifically shown otherwise above, my contribution is in the Public Domain; To the extent possible under law, I have waived all copyright and related or neighbouring rights to this work.