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  1. S

    Mix black iron pipe and bronze pipe?

    Probably a dumb question but i cant fine a for sure answer. If I construct an exhaust elbow riser out of black iron and bronze pipe, are they compatible?
  2. G

    Bronze tank vents.

    All, I just got a lovely pair of vintage WIlcox Crittenden bronze tank vents, the beefy ones that pass through the hull with a large nut on the back to hold them secure and I'm soliciting suggestions as to what to use in them to prevent bugs and such form entering the tank through them. They...
  3. mherrcat

    Wood screws: bronze or stainless?

    I am replacing a Formica covered plywood panel in the forward end of the v-berth with one covered with teak veneer. I have some bronze wood screws but was wondering if I should use stainless...
  4. larossa

    Bronze Port Protective Coating - Interior

    I have an E31C and it has bronze ports. On the interior the bronze bezels have tarnished. I have them off the boat right now and we be cleaning them up. Is there a coating I could put on them such as lacquer or something better that would protect the nice golden finish? Thanks, Brian...
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    Bronze Pipe Nipples

    I know this has come up before and no one has been able to find a source of real bronze, not red brass, pipe nipples. I stumbled across a Groco catalog and lo and behold they DO make a bronze pipe nipple!! Groco Bronze PN Series Pipe Nipples (LINK)
  6. larossa

    Bronze Fittings for Dorade Box - Cowl Vent

    Hi All, Last night I had a very unfortunate accident. I was out sailing in 20+ knots of air and did not take my cowl vent off the dorade box. During a tack my jib sheet wrapped itself around the cowl vent and ripped the cowl vent and teak cover of the box off and in the drink. What I now...
  7. T

    Source for Universal Bronze engine paint??

    My next job is going to be a total clean up and rewiring, as well as re-routing new hoses in the engine compartment of our E34. I thought I would touch up all the spots on the engine where the paint came off. I Have not been able to find bronze engine paint anywhere. Anyone have any ideas???
  8. S

    Bronze vs. Plasitc Thru-Hull Transducers

    I was hoping for opinions on bronze vs. plastic thru-hull transducers. Raymarine told me to use plastic for fiberglass sailboats. Others have stated that they only put bronze through their hulls. I am pulling the boat for a bottom job and want to replace thru-hulls with the appropriate options...
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