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Recent content by JohnAbercrombie

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    Cockpit size safety

    Can ordinary epoxy materials and techniques work well on the plastic Deltas? I thought methacrylate (sp ?) adhesives were needed. I'm not a 'glove box' fan (compartment in front of cockpit with bulbous protrusion into the leg area), if that's what the deck pod refers to - a silly idea IMO. :)
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    Recommendations for adhesive of vinyl d-ring on fibreglass

    Getting off-topic from the original request for an effective adhesive...... It doesn't take much to hold a pump in place when rolling, but kicks when entering and exiting the boat are more of a test of the security of the pump stowage. :) I own Mariner kayaks and they had the 'shelf' when I...
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    Which VHF radio would you buy?

    I only use the telescoping antenna on receive, and it has made the difference between reception of WX or no reception in a few places. I started using it on a trip to Alaska -an email from an AK paddler before the trip recommended it. So for me, it's just something to use in the tent or when...
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    Can a tarp be re-waterproofed?

    Thanks for that tip. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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    Which VHF radio would you buy?

    On my M88s, the knob is just pushed on to a splined shaft. On an older radio it may take too much force to remove it. Here's a pic:
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    Which VHF radio would you buy?

    YES! That's one reason I prefer 'knob' for volume control and (ideally) squelch. Those are disappearing because button controls are much much cheaper to manufacture. Years ago, I posted here a description of an on-beach episode with a friend's new (SH) radio. While showing us the rdio, somehow a...
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    Which VHF radio would you buy?

    I agree - I've never had a leak around the control shaft, but I have noticed salt deposits. I make a point of rinsing the radio under the tap while 'exercising' the volume knob. That's not an option at every campsite on a trip, though - most don't have fresh water. On my Icom M88, I've added...
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    Which VHF radio would you buy?

    That seems unusual. Radio would not work for WX reception , or for transmit/receive on Ch16 or Ch 69 or?
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    Which VHF radio would you buy?

    Will the low USB voltage charge the (7-8 volt) HX40 battery pack, or are you thinking of a voltage 'boost' circuit?
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    Which VHF radio would you buy?

    Floating radios just have larger (air filled) cases for the standard radio. Compare the size of Icom's M-85 (or the older M-88) with the floating variants. On a long trip, will you be chit-chatting on your VHF every day, or saving the battery capacity for an emergency? If you are carrying that...
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    Gearlab Kalleq

    I thought there was a forum rule against religious discussions? :)
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    Folding serrated knives

    @cougarmeat - That all makes sense to me except for the argument from Leon Somme about single side blades. With a knife which has both sides that will cut - usually one side serrated - it doesn't matter which side I start cutting with. I could have my eyes closed or be underwater. Running the...
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    Folding serrated knives

    I haven't needed to get out the knife while on the water either. I came close last fall, paddling in waves (loaded boat), encountered a kelp patch. The bow slid under a couple of hefty kelp 'stems'....whoa!! Brakes on, and I managed to back out of that situation. But trying to hack kelp with a...
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    Electric Bilge Pumps For Sea Kayaks: The Saga Continues

    That sounds like a good plan. It seems the Rule pumps have gone up in price quite a bit since I bought my last one a couple of years ago. https://www.thechandleryonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=3_880_336&products_id=10503 BTW, the Chandlery in Ontario is a good mail order place - I've bought...
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    Electric Bilge Pumps For Sea Kayaks: The Saga Continues

    The Rule pumps have a check valve at the pump outlet- where the hose fitting screws on. Perhaps your pump is made differently? I've only used the electric pump in my boat a couple of times - both in 'practice' situations but with rough-ish wave conditions. I found that waves were dumping more...
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