http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/ Island Gypsy Trawlers Thu, 16 May 2013 17:13:36 GMT James Gienko http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/400 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/400 Caulk does not last indefinetly but if installed properly will last many years, if not installed properly will last only about a year or 2.   Jim Thu, 16 May 2013 14:58:08 GMT Peter Kreutzfeldt http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/399 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/399 I took care of the sending unit and it work's just fine. My concern now is if I have to ground the stainless holding tank even though it's isolated from all Wed, 15 May 2013 22:04:55 GMT Peter Kreutzfeld http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/398 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/398 That had been my thought as well. But I did replace about 25 ft of caulk. I like the look of the Teak. Sent from my iPhone Wed, 15 May 2013 19:15:41 GMT James http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/397 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/397 U should not get deck leaks fr the teak cuz the decks are thick enough the screws do not penetrate through The deck Keep the original teak decks as long ad Tue, 14 May 2013 22:13:57 GMT Win Pillsbury; http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/396 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/396 Peter, Try this link........ Win Pillsbury wpillsbury@... http://www.dometic.com/c5115637-c3d5-40c3-80b8-b9af373d47e9.fodoc ... No virus found in Tue, 14 May 2013 20:22:41 GMT Peter http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/395 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/395 One more thing I like to inquire about. My new holding tank is all stainless. The hoses are all plastic and or CPVC. Do I need to place a grounding strap on Tue, 14 May 2013 20:11:19 GMT Peter http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/394 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/394 Just finished same repairs on my 36 IG teak deck. But I have the feeling that the time for the deck is near it's end. So I'm wondering if I'm better of Mon, 13 May 2013 11:42:56 GMT Peter Kreutzfeldt http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/393 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/393 Thanks James. I have attempted to take them apart and find new washers, but just have no idea what comes apart where. ________________________________ From: Sun, 12 May 2013 22:07:59 GMT James http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/392 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/392 I think I have a replacement set at home. I am cruising the boat now. Email me in 10 days when I am home and I will check it out and f Give you the specifics Sun, 12 May 2013 14:16:02 GMT Peter http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/391 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/391 I have a set of controls for a wash down set up on my IG 36 1989 on the transom that need to be rebuild. Does anyone have a source that sells the seals and Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:40:37 GMT Peter http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/390 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/390 Going to pull up some questionable teak boards and if things don't look just right. I may just replace all of it with the deck paint this winter Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:34:31 GMT Peter Asche http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/389 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/389 Hi, I've used it and I like it....prep is very important and practice with the roller first and be prepared to pull the tape right away. This is a product Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:46:45 GMT Peter http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/388 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/388 Is anyone familiar with the product KiwiGrip Non-Skid paint. Does anyone have a suggestion for any product that would look good, have some longevity and not Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:13:17 GMT Peter Kreutzfeldt http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/387 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/387 Thanks, glad to know what that is for. Found a number of things in process of doing winter maintenance that raised questions ________________________________ Sat, 30 Mar 2013 11:39:06 GMT Peter Kreutzfeldt http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/386 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islandgypsyusa/message/386 Thanks for info. I suspected something like it. Been working on replacing my holding tank and cleaning the bilge and kept looking at the toggles wondering.