"B." writes: >Sorry for asking a dumb question, definitely out of my field : for a tank 22 >inches wide, 54 inches long and a height of 13 inches, how many gallons do I >have ? And how much weight a gallon of diesel ? Let me tell you about a great secret: Google will do this for you. First calculate the number of cubic inches by going to Google and searching for "22 X 54 X 13" (without the quotes). The answer is 15444 cubic inches. Then search for "15444 cubic inches in gallons". You'll get 66.8571426 US gallons. Scott Welch FirstClass Product Manager www.firstclass.com "The person who makes no mistakes usually doesn't make anything"

"K. Myers" writes: >The problems with the above goes beyond financial. The shaft on the >Seastars is standard 3/4" tapered and both my beautiful mahogany >wheels are 1" to 5/8" tapered! I can't find any "shaft adapters" on >the internet, and don't really want to replace them for another $800 >or so. When I was rebuilding Island Eagle, I installed a new hydraulic steering system and a purchased an antique wheel on eBay. Only problem was that the wheel did not mount up to the helm pump. I went to a local machine shop with the wheel and pump and for $200 they machined me a custom adaptor hub out of bronze. It looks and works perfectly. Scott Welch Product Manager, FirstClass Group "If we continue to take an eye for an eye, then surely the whole world will go blind." - Gandhi

captiva@att.net writes: >Have any DD operators found a good source of the straight 40 weight oil? I >have to order it special and it's a pain to find it. Just wondering if >anyone knows a retail chain source that keeps it in stock? > >While we are talking about oil, how often do most of the operators change >the oil? I'm changing mine at every 100 hours and it is still transparent. >Overkill on my part? Just go to any commercial Shell Lubricants store and buy Rotella. Comes in quarts, gallons, 5 gallon pails, and 45 gallon drums. Scott Welch Product Manager, FirstClass Group "If we continue to take an eye for an eye, then surely the whole world will go blind." - Gandhi

By the way, while we are on the subject of lubricants, if you go to a commercial Shell store in Canada, be sure to also pick up some "SRS 2000 Extreme" grease. This stuff is a highly water-resistant heavy duty grease. It's incredible for stuffing boxes. The price is right too... I think that I paid about $25 for a case of 6 tubes. Sadly, it does not appear to be available in the US. Scott Welch Product Manager, FirstClass Group "If we continue to take an eye for an eye, then surely the whole world will go blind." - Gandhi

StWillett@aol.com writes: >Many of us use vacuum gauges to monitor the condition of the primary fuel >filter. Does any on know of a system to monitor the condition of the >secondary, >fine filter on the engine? Maybe by measuring pressure at the inlet or the >pressure drop across the filter? You can use a differential pressure guage from FW Murphy: http://www.fwmurphy.com/products/pressure_vacuum/20dp_25dp_a20dp_a25dp.htm Scott Welch Product Manager, FirstClass Group "If we continue to take an eye for an eye, then surely the whole world will go blind." - Gandhi

"Garrett Lambert" writes: >I did this in the other direction 11 months ago. One important note is that you need to determine where the boat was manufactured. If it is built in Canada or the USA, it is covered under the North American Free Trade Act and will be duty-free. If it is not (e.g. built in Taiwan or Europe) you will owe duty. Scott Welch Product Manager, FirstClass Group "If we continue to take an eye for an eye, then surely the whole world will go blind." - Gandhi

"Dennis Pyritz" writes: > The other option would be a >blue/silver poly or canvas cover (truck supply) with a proprietary or >owner-built frame - a one-time rather than yearly expense. Actually, it will be an almost-yearly expense. Poly tarps will last two years, if you are very very lucky. And when they do shred, they flap against the hull and wear away the paint/gelcoat. Finally, don't underestimate the hassle factor of installing the frame and cover. Trust me, building a frame for a 44 footer that will withstand (a) wind (b) snow and (c) the cold will be difficult and expensive. Taking it down and putting it up will both consume a full day, at the very least. And it's a massive PITA to store and move. I would say that you have two choices: 1) Use the unheated inside storage (that's what I'd do if I was in Michigan). 2) Get a custom cover made. It will run about $5000 but will last 10 years (that's what I did for my boat on the west coast, where it doesn't freeze, it just rains... and rains... and rains). Scott Welch Product Manager, FirstClass Group "If we continue to take an eye for an eye, then surely the whole world will go blind." - Gandhi

Can anyone recommend a good surveyor in the Chesapeake (Rock Hall, MD) Thanks, David David E. Redburn Ph.D. Professor and Chair Department of Sociology Furman University Greenville, SC 29613 (864) 294-3279 e-mail david.redburn@furman.edu

Folks, we are in the process of buying a Monk 36 and the broker has said to me that the "standard practice" is that unless the value of what the serveyor finds wrong with the boat is greater than 3% of the sales price then the owner will not have to adjust the price or fix the problems. Has anybody ever heard of this? I just assumed that we would negotiate the cost of anything that was discovered! Any knowledge on this subject is greatly appreciated. David Hopefully soon to be an owner of a Monk 36

"Mark Andrew" writes: >I recently sent the message below...got some great advise. One person had >followed up with a link to their site where they had a complete schematic of >their fuel system, including their polishing system. Somehow I misplaced >the message and link. Could you resend. I thought I had set it aside to >take a very close look at it, but evidently set it aside too well. That would be me, see http://www.islandeagle.net/systems/fuel Scott Welch FirstClass Product Manager www.firstclass.com Those who make no mistake rarely make anything.