HELP HELP HELP GAS!!!!!!!!!!!!

From the vantage point of one who had an anchor for a number of years and who gave it up to save some boat dollars when my business slowed down, I'd suggest that you folks look at this site a little differently. First, without the "unanchored" posters, the site wouldn't be half as interesting as it is.

Years ago, the owners of this site made a decision to offer certain extras to those who paid for an anchor and that business plan seems to have held up. Why then, would any of you anchored folks now decide to set new rules? It isn't your business, after all. You have to remember that many of the unanchored visitors get here via Google or word-of-mouth. They don't research the rules. They have a problem that they hope to have fixed. They are boaters, just as the anchored folks are. Why not welcome them and help the site thrive?

One more example of what I mean. Back about five years ago, when I had an anchor here, I was one of many who responded to a boater who had a minor electrical fire that damaged his fly bridge wiring. I suggested some ways to re-wire his bridge (something that I know a lot about)and eventually ended up driving 100+ miles and doing the re-wiring job myself. He put me up in his home for two nights, paid for all the material and offered me anything I asked for the labor. I thought seeing he and his family motor away from the dock was enough payment. He had no anchor and I still get Christmas cards from him.

That's the essence of the the site. Help when someone needs it.

Sorry for the long post. Seems to me someone had to say it.

Bill
 
Agreed Bill. Good story.

Anchor or no anchor, everyone should get treated the same way.
 
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Originally posted by chriscraft67

From the vantage point of one who had an anchor for a number of years and who gave it up to save some boat dollars when my business slowed down, I'd suggest that you folks look at this site a little differently. First, without the "unanchored" posters, the site wouldn't be half as interesting as it is.

Years ago, the owners of this site made a decision to offer certain extras to those who paid for an anchor and that business plan seems to have held up. Why then, would any of you anchored folks now decide to set new rules? It isn't your business, after all. You have to remember that many of the unanchored visitors get here via Google or word-of-mouth. They don't research the rules. They have a problem that they hope to have fixed. They are boaters, just as the anchored folks are. Why not welcome them and help the site thrive?

One more example of what I mean. Back about five years ago, when I had an anchor here, I was one of many who responded to a boater who had a minor electrical fire that damaged his fly bridge wiring. I suggested some ways to re-wire his bridge (something that I know a lot about)and eventually ended up driving 100+ miles and doing the re-wiring job myself. He put me up in his home for two nights, paid for all the material and offered me anything I asked for the labor. I thought seeing he and his family motor away from the dock was enough payment. He had no anchor and I still get Christmas cards from him.

That's the essence of the the site. Help when someone needs it.

Sorry for the long post. Seems to me someone had to say it.

Bill

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I really do not see this as an anchor vs non anchor issue. In my time here I cannot think of anyone who was turned away from asking a question or seeking/giving advice based on their anchor status.

I do agree with you in that it is the members, all members who make a forum what it is. Your example is a perfect case, you offered help, and did not say to that poster in question something to the effect of 'why you asking here, you should ask a marine electrician'.

For what it is worth, I too saw the post in question before it was deleted, and agree with both Gregory S and Stan.
 
It seems that I wasn't the only one who thought your post was wrong. some of you are missing my point about him being "an anchored"RO. Here we had someone who has chosen to support this forum financially being ridiculed for posting his question here by someone who has chosen not to support this forum financially. Again, I think the anchor buys him something, but I'm not criticizing the thousands of members who get help here and chose not to support the forum.
And Ron, come on, you wouldn't have deleted your post if it didn't sound bad to you when you went back and read it again.
 
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Originally posted by Gregory S

It seems that I wasn't the only one who thought your post was wrong. some of you are missing my point about him being "an anchored"RO. Here we had someone who has chosen to support this forum financially being ridiculed for posting his question here by someone who has chosen not to support this forum financially. Again, I think the anchor buys him something, but I'm not criticizing the thousands of members who get help here and chose not to support the forum.
And Ron, come on, you wouldn't have deleted your post if it didn't sound bad to you when you went back and read it again.

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I didn't "ridicule" him. I deleted the post because I didn't want to argue with you about it. It's just not worth the trouble.

I posted that above but you must have missed it.

As for suggesting that someone seek professional help, it is often said that "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing". A person with little basic knowledge of a subject, armed with well meaning advice from a web forum can easily get himself in deep trouble. I believe leaking gasoline and electrical issues fall into that catagory.

It's fine if you don't agree with me, but I've seen the results.

I should be able to post my opinion and others post theirs without fear of reprisals. Otherwise, these forums have little or no value othyer than entertainment.
 
It's not what you post but how you post it Ron. I never thought for a minute that you had bad intentions here. But when you ask why thy are posting a problem here, it gives the wrong Idea IMHO. Sure you can post your opinion without fear of repraisal, so can I and you know what my opinion ( and others) was of your post. Also, I know you are really not suggesting that anybody who disagrees with you will have bad results????
 
The marina mechanic isn't vested in my boat at this time. All he did was move it and look at it. He himself said he doesn't know what it is.. The marina manager told me it would be months before they could work on it.. Also the mechanic is leaving in a couple weeks with no replacement in sight.. The next closest marina with services is about 100 miles away.. So at this point it's up to me to figure this out and correct it.. I wish I could have seen the deleted post, hate that I missed it!!
 
Had a similiar problem and after numerous repair tries just replaced the tank.
 
Where are you with the tanks is what i want to know.

I got no" anchor " never had a " Anchor " can i ask that ?
 
Of course you can ask that question. Some folks see a fence and just can't resist having a contest. But you can ignore them ( I do. ).

I have stayed out of this one, simply because I am "a bit conservative" when it comes to fuel safety. Most here would call it "overboard". But I am interested in the problem resolution, so I will lurk and, perhaps, learn.
 
All I know is I would have had the darn tanks replaced by now. Pardon my poor english but - "It aint that difficult"
 
It is that difficult! Have to pull engines and everything in a slip with no way to pull them.. Got the scope today will go down Monday and have a look.
 
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All I know is I would have had the darn tanks replaced by now. Pardon my poor english but - "It aint that difficult"

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Not so easy in many boats ITK. In my boat the entire salon, sette, watermaker, galley, one AC unit, refrig, cabinets, counter tops, bolted down sofa, carpet and floor must come out. The tank is 300 plus gallons directly under the salon floor. Then the rear sliding door must be removed to get the tank out and the new one in. Doesn't sound so easy to me.
Bill
 
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Originally posted by In the know

All I know is I would have had the darn tanks replaced by now. Pardon my poor english but - "It aint that difficult"

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Not so easy in many boats ITK. In my boat the entire salon, sette, watermaker, galley, one AC unit, refrig, cabinets, counter tops, bolted down sofa, carpet and floor must come out. The tank is 300 plus gallons directly under the salon floor. Then the rear sliding door must be removed to get the tank out and the new one in. Doesn't sound so easy to me.
Bill

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+1

IMO a whole lot of mfgrs install the engine and fuel tanks etc, and THEN glue the deck and all the other stuff on top of it (I think I've worked on a few). When something breaks you're SUPPOSED to buy a whole new boat...
 
On the other hand Willie my engines and transmissions are a breeze to remove or work on. They are located under the cockpit and there are 2 huge doors for access. When I thought we had a bad fuel tank a few years ago I was relieved that it was the sperated deckfill and the fill hose had layed over behind the galley cabinets. I dread the day the tank has to be replaced because there is no easy or inexpensive option.
Bill
 
I saw the post, an I know Greg S, Greg is the best, and if he makes a mistake, he will be the first to say so.
 
I also saw the post and agree Greg is the best, however I think Ron needs a little slack as well. He did delete the post.
Bill
 
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