tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post456965633455207603..comments2024-03-24T03:23:46.858-06:00Comments on This Rat Sailed: Still HereMike Boydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-36079165500409339552016-03-29T09:25:08.315-06:002016-03-29T09:25:08.315-06:00Hwy Doug,
Given how nasty a fire can be on a boat ...Hwy Doug,<br />Given how nasty a fire can be on a boat and how often the 120v electrical is to blame, this came as a bit of a shock to me (or maybe an explanation). Agreed that at least the right wire was used and I am thankful for that.<br /><br />Best advice I can give you is one I should have followed better myself. Look over the boat as if you were doing the survey. Don't be afraid of digging through lockers and pointing a flashlight into every nook and cranny you can. Try everything. If whoever is showing you the boat doesn't want you to try systems on the initial viewing, make sure you get a chance to while the surveyor is there (if you get to that point). Even if you don't know much about boat systems per-se, trust your eyes and gut. I trusted my surveyor more than I should have and have paid the price.<br /><br />And then plan to spend another 50% over purchase price to fix things and refit anyway. ;-)<br /><br />Yeah, slowing down and having a bit more fun has helped...but still need to work on it. Today's work task isn't a fun one...but hope to do something this afternoon to make up for it.<br />Mike Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-37190137906432465782016-03-29T08:57:21.317-06:002016-03-29T08:57:21.317-06:00Hi Mike,
Interesting prior wiring technique, prett...Hi Mike,<br />Interesting prior wiring technique, pretty much goes against everything you learn about dealing with 120 V ac wiring<br />At least the previous owner used marine grade wire instead of household NM-B wire, so you don't have to rewire. GF plugs do have a limited lifetime.<br />My search for a catamaran continues, and I'm sure I'll find similar issues with the ones I'll look at, so your blog is becoming part of a "what to look for list" I'm making.<br />Glad to see you are changing the work to fun ratio in favor of more fun.<br />Doug in VTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com