winter project

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Tue Nov 09, 2010 5:00 am

Frank - yes, you warned me. It makes sense that it causes premature compressor failure if the unit is freezing up. Mine did it just after I made the adjustment and like I said, it was some kind of humid that night. I think the dew points were in the mid-70's. So I'll probably notch the set screw up a bit this Spring but on the hot & humid nights, I'll really crank the fan up to prevent the freezing. From what I heard, there were 8 boats that froze up that particular night. Rick Ticket 85 SF Merc 454 MPI's Falmouth, MA

franklyprice · Post by **franklyprice** » Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:23 pm

Wow, that's a bunch. I've never seen it happen , just know it can. My POS window unit at home freezes up all the time.

schultz · Post by **schultz** » Wed Nov 10, 2010 3:04 am

Frank, on a different topic you said you were going to do some polishing (I guess the hull). I do mine each fall followed with some Teflon/wax. This year I had some really hard water spots that did not want to polish out. If you should have any as well you can remove them with distilled white vinegar (make shure you wear rubber gloves). Saves lots of polishing time.

franklyprice · Post by **franklyprice** » Wed Nov 10, 2010 4:31 am

Cliff, That's a good tip. I've heard of vinegar being used to remove mildew also. I've never tried it but it sounds like a good thing to have around . Do you think being distilled is important?

schultz · Post by **schultz** » Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:21 am

Hi Frank, yes I believe being distilled is important. I cant believe how much effort it saved on removing the water spots. I was using a polish with a high speed 7" buffer (not orbital) with little effect. I was thinking about rubbing compound and not looking forward to it when one of the yard guys suggested the distilled vinegar it to me. What a time saver. Good luck with all the winter projects. LED lighting (various colors) in the cabin cockpit and bridge added a great look to my boat.