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Your spring project reports are due soon. (10 pts)
What sort of projects have you been doing to improve your boat? Report in, or take a dozen lashes! My report: Hull Fairing and Painting Project The last few weeks I've been fairing the hull of my big boat with a goal of getting it in the water by May 30th. I've just about completed the bottom of the hull, and plan one more layup of fairing material on the hull. So far I must have over 24 hours of sanding, and my brother has another 16 hours logged. Time to move the poppets and fair the areas under them. I've been fairing the thru-hulls to take them from nipple size down to the opening diameter. Here's what I've learned about fairing a hull. 1. Make small batches of fairing material and apply each batch carefully. Excess has to be sanded off. Mix your own and use lots of filler to make it easier to sand. Several thin layers are easier to work than a single thick layer. I used West 410 filler and found it mixed well, and was not too hard to sand. 407 filler was harder to mix but sanded much easier. 2. Fair every inch of the hull--don't be lazy. I used a 6" knife to spread it. I cleaned it with solvent when applying more than one batch. When leaving overnight, It was faster just to break the plastic off the knife the following day. 3. The best sander to use is a 6" orbital hook and loop --6 hole hook and loop--60-80 grit paper. I also used an air powered longboards for final sanding--use 80-100 grit. 4. Use a vacuum cleaner with the sander and get plenty of bags. 5. Stay upwind of the sander, and pick a cool, windy cool day and get the job done quickly If you stay upwind of the grit on a windy day, you won't need a repirator. 6. Repeat the fairing and sanding a few times and it will look good. 7. Use a respirator when you are underneath the sander. Always use eye protection. 8. Take asprin or other pain killers before you start working--trust me on that one. You'll get more done. 9. Drink at least two beers after every hard day and go to bed early, so you can start in again early the next day. Future work: The keel needs a little more sanding and fairing, as does the rudder. I've discovered my rudder is actually slightly concave. It was repaired at some point. My feeling is I need to fill the hollow spot six inches in from the trailing edge to make it flat or slightly convex. I'm worried that as it is--slightly concave, it'll make the rudder prone to stalling. Next comes barrier coat and bottom paint. I'm going with copper-poxy, which needs lots more sanding, but lasts years longer and can be sanded in the water. It also serves as a barrier coat, which might save some work. The shrink wrapp comes off soon. It is starting to get in the way. So far we have had very little rain, most of that has passed to the north and missed the boat. My wooden platform is also getting in the way. Time to bite the bullet, buy a longer ladder, and improve work access to the topsides. After May 1st, I'm going to borrow a mast dolly, sand and paint the mast, replacing some shives, and work on the masthead. I want to stick a couple of extra Ham antennas up there and haven't figured out how to do that yet. Bart Senior |
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N1EE wrote:
Your spring project reports are due soon. (10 pts) What sort of projects have you been doing to improve your boat? Report in, or take a dozen lashes! Not so much 'improve' as 'restore'... I've nearly finished refinishing the rudder (a little paint to do and a retainer clip to fit), and have finished making the tiller. (Pics sometime soonish.) Per another thread, I'm looking into new windows (ho ho), and I've started pulling my Seagull outboard apart to see what needs replacing. Good to see it has gearbox oil (pity about the propshaft and the tube it sits in). For a bonus point, I'm helping my skipper with his masthead light tomorrow - it came loose during the last race. -- Wally www.artbywally.com www.wally.myby.co.uk/music |
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Install new, bigger holding tank.
Made a new mount for the bow red/green light. Someone broke it off at my slip. New ign. switch for the Yanmar. replaced water pump impellor. Oiled and re-routed the engine shut-off cable. New packing in stuffing box. Touched up bottom paint. Buffed and waxed the hull, but need to do it over again. -- Scotty S/V Lisa Marie Balt. MD USA "N1EE" wrote in message m... Your spring project reports are due soon. (10 pts) What sort of projects have you been doing to improve your boat? Report in, or take a dozen lashes! My report: Hull Fairing and Painting Project The last few weeks I've been fairing the hull of my big boat with a goal of getting it in the water by May 30th. I've just about completed the bottom of the hull, and plan one more layup of fairing material on the hull. So far I must have over 24 hours of sanding, and my brother has another 16 hours logged. Time to move the poppets and fair the areas under them. I've been fairing the thru-hulls to take them from nipple size down to the opening diameter. Here's what I've learned about fairing a hull. 1. Make small batches of fairing material and apply each batch carefully. Excess has to be sanded off. Mix your own and use lots of filler to make it easier to sand. Several thin layers are easier to work than a single thick layer. I used West 410 filler and found it mixed well, and was not too hard to sand. 407 filler was harder to mix but sanded much easier. 2. Fair every inch of the hull--don't be lazy. I used a 6" knife to spread it. I cleaned it with solvent when applying more than one batch. When leaving overnight, It was faster just to break the plastic off the knife the following day. 3. The best sander to use is a 6" orbital hook and loop --6 hole hook and loop--60-80 grit paper. I also used an air powered longboards for final sanding--use 80-100 grit. 4. Use a vacuum cleaner with the sander and get plenty of bags. 5. Stay upwind of the sander, and pick a cool, windy cool day and get the job done quickly If you stay upwind of the grit on a windy day, you won't need a repirator. 6. Repeat the fairing and sanding a few times and it will look good. 7. Use a respirator when you are underneath the sander. Always use eye protection. 8. Take asprin or other pain killers before you start working--trust me on that one. You'll get more done. 9. Drink at least two beers after every hard day and go to bed early, so you can start in again early the next day. Future work: The keel needs a little more sanding and fairing, as does the rudder. I've discovered my rudder is actually slightly concave. It was repaired at some point. My feeling is I need to fill the hollow spot six inches in from the trailing edge to make it flat or slightly convex. I'm worried that as it is--slightly concave, it'll make the rudder prone to stalling. Next comes barrier coat and bottom paint. I'm going with copper-poxy, which needs lots more sanding, but lasts years longer and can be sanded in the water. It also serves as a barrier coat, which might save some work. The shrink wrapp comes off soon. It is starting to get in the way. So far we have had very little rain, most of that has passed to the north and missed the boat. My wooden platform is also getting in the way. Time to bite the bullet, buy a longer ladder, and improve work access to the topsides. After May 1st, I'm going to borrow a mast dolly, sand and paint the mast, replacing some shives, and work on the masthead. I want to stick a couple of extra Ham antennas up there and haven't figured out how to do that yet. Bart Senior |
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"Scott Vernon" wrote in message | Buffed and waxed the hull, but need to do it over again. Did you use your Industrial Grade Grinder to polish it?? Maybe you can find one on Ebay. ;-D CM |
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Nothing that much. Had a diver clean off the bottom. Also,
just got a mailsail cover made. The guy who sewed it for me, didn't get the length right, but he's redoing it. Should be ready in a day or two. http://www.sailnow.com/gifs/mainsail1.jpg -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com OzOne wrote in message ... On 23 Apr 2004 19:25:22 -0700, (N1EE) scribbled thusly: 3. The best sander to use is a 6" orbital hook and loop --6 hole hook and loop--60-80 grit paper. I also used an air powered longboards for final sanding--use 80-100 grit. Beg to differ, but the BEST sander to use is the Powerboard http://www.atlcomposites.com/product...powerboard.htm You'll be astounded at just how fast you get the job done Oz1...of the 3 twins. I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you. |
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This year I'm paying some extra attention to my 2 Yanmar 2GM20FC's, and
saildrives. Propellers pulled, new zincs installed, props back on with about half the hardware replaced. Replace lower gear oil. Pull exhaust elbows, chip out carbon, clean with Dremel. Drain antifreeze. Pull out heat exchanger coils - I found a large clump of eel grass blocking about half the passages in one of them - now I know why that engine would overheat when run too fast. Clean and re-installed. Change water pump impellors. Change fuel filters Replace fan belt on fridge. Replace water pump on fridge. Still to do: finish putting stuff back together, replace antifreeze buff topsides bottom paint (I have two 36 foot hulls to do!) paint saildrives start engines replace plastic (strataglas) on one hardtop window powerwash deck launch bend on sails have a beer, think about installing proper raw water strainers. |
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Jeff: tip for the futu needing to pull the heat exchanger cores is
very rare. Just drop the end caps and use a 22 cal. bore brush. On Sat, 24 Apr 2004 07:18:31 -0400, "Jeff Morris" wrote: This year I'm paying some extra attention to my 2 Yanmar 2GM20FC's, and saildrives. Propellers pulled, new zincs installed, props back on with about half the hardware replaced. Replace lower gear oil. Pull exhaust elbows, chip out carbon, clean with Dremel. Drain antifreeze. Pull out heat exchanger coils - I found a large clump of eel grass blocking about half the passages in one of them - now I know why that engine would overheat when run too fast. Clean and re-installed. Change water pump impellors. Change fuel filters Replace fan belt on fridge. Replace water pump on fridge. Still to do: finish putting stuff back together, replace antifreeze buff topsides bottom paint (I have two 36 foot hulls to do!) paint saildrives start engines replace plastic (strataglas) on one hardtop window powerwash deck launch bend on sails have a beer, think about installing proper raw water strainers. |
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"Marc" wrote in message
... Jeff: tip for the futu needing to pull the heat exchanger cores is very rare. Just drop the end caps and use a 22 cal. bore brush. Yes, I can appreciate that, and that's what I did on my last engine (a Westerbeke). However, to really clean it you need to pull both end caps, and on the Yanmar, the core just slides out after that. Actually, from my point of view, the real hassle is draining the fluids - once that's done you might as well do the complete job. Also, it did seem like removing one end cap might compromise the seal at the other end. And I was happy to get a good look at them, since they are vulnerable to freezing and I spent half the winter wondering if I had done enough to protect the engine from the deep freeze we just went through. I had to fix two broken pipes in the basement this winter, so I've been a bit apprehensive! -jeff |
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On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 23:25:51 -0400, "Scott Vernon"
wrote this crap: Install new, bigger holding tank. Now there's a load of crap. Made a new mount for the bow red/green light. Someone broke it off at my slip. Those *******s! New ign. switch for the Yanmar. replaced water pump impellor. Oiled and re-routed the engine shut-off cable. New packing in stuffing box. Touched up bottom paint. Buffed and waxed the hull, but need to do it over again. Maintenance. Boring. My T-shirt says, "This shirt is the ultimate power in the universe." |
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Nah, the B&D sander/polisher. I just sold some 'junk' on ebay for $320.
Scotty "Capt. Mooron" wrote in message ... "Scott Vernon" wrote in message | Buffed and waxed the hull, but need to do it over again. Did you use your Industrial Grade Grinder to polish it?? Maybe you can find one on Ebay. ;-D CM |
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Jon, what did the cover cost? You can email me if you want.
Scotty "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... Nothing that much. Had a diver clean off the bottom. Also, just got a mailsail cover made. The guy who sewed it for me, didn't get the length right, but he's redoing it. Should be ready in a day or two. http://www.sailnow.com/gifs/mainsail1.jpg -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com OzOne wrote in message ... On 23 Apr 2004 19:25:22 -0700, (N1EE) scribbled thusly: 3. The best sander to use is a 6" orbital hook and loop --6 hole hook and loop--60-80 grit paper. I also used an air powered longboards for final sanding--use 80-100 grit. Beg to differ, but the BEST sander to use is the Powerboard http://www.atlcomposites.com/product...powerboard.htm You'll be astounded at just how fast you get the job done Oz1...of the 3 twins. I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you. |
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"Horvath" wrote
Install new, bigger holding tank. Now there's a load of crap. No, really, I did....honest. Made a new mount for the bow red/green light. Someone broke it off at my slip. Those *******s! Yeah, I'm sure it was a power boat. New ign. switch for the Yanmar. Maintenance. Boring. new switch is not maintenance. It's a three pole switch off a motorcycle. I wired it so I can start the engine ( or check the fuel gauge) without that damn buzzer going off. Scotty |
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Horass, stupid.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Horvath" wrote in message ... On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 23:25:51 -0400, "Scott Vernon" wrote this crap: Install new, bigger holding tank. Now there's a load of crap. Made a new mount for the bow red/green light. Someone broke it off at my slip. Those *******s! New ign. switch for the Yanmar. replaced water pump impellor. Oiled and re-routed the engine shut-off cable. New packing in stuffing box. Touched up bottom paint. Buffed and waxed the hull, but need to do it over again. Maintenance. Boring. My T-shirt says, "This shirt is the ultimate power in the universe." |
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The material was $40 on ebay. He charged me $100 for the labor.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Jon, what did the cover cost? You can email me if you want. Scotty "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... Nothing that much. Had a diver clean off the bottom. Also, just got a mailsail cover made. The guy who sewed it for me, didn't get the length right, but he's redoing it. Should be ready in a day or two. http://www.sailnow.com/gifs/mainsail1.jpg -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com OzOne wrote in message ... On 23 Apr 2004 19:25:22 -0700, (N1EE) scribbled thusly: 3. The best sander to use is a 6" orbital hook and loop --6 hole hook and loop--60-80 grit paper. I also used an air powered longboards for final sanding--use 80-100 grit. Beg to differ, but the BEST sander to use is the Powerboard http://www.atlcomposites.com/product...powerboard.htm You'll be astounded at just how fast you get the job done Oz1...of the 3 twins. I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you. |
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But you clearly like to be beaten. That's why you keep coming back
here. Won some more fags, I mean flags? Wow. Ok. Too much info for most of us I'm sure. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Horvath" wrote in message ... On 23 Apr 2004 19:25:22 -0700, (N1EE) wrote this crap: Your spring project reports are due soon. (10 pts) What sort of projects have you been doing to improve your boat? Report in, or take a dozen lashes! No. Please don't beat me! I had my crew put on a folding prop. I had my crew secretly modify the keel. My report: Hull Fairing and Painting Project The last few weeks I've been fairing the hull of my big boat with a goal of getting it in the water by May 30th. You must be kidding! By Memorial Day, I will have won several series of races. I've just about completed the bottom of the hull, and plan one more layup of fairing material on the hull. So far I must have over 24 hours of sanding, and my brother has another 16 hours logged. Boring! You call that improvements? I call it maintenance. [all other boring crap deleted] I want to hear about improvements, not about how you changed your oil. My T-shirt says, "This shirt is the ultimate power in the universe." |
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OK, thanks. I'm thinking about doing canvas work when I retire.
SV "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... The material was $40 on ebay. He charged me $100 for the labor. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Jon, what did the cover cost? You can email me if you want. Scotty "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... Nothing that much. Had a diver clean off the bottom. Also, just got a mailsail cover made. The guy who sewed it for me, didn't get the length right, but he's redoing it. Should be ready in a day or two. http://www.sailnow.com/gifs/mainsail1.jpg -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com OzOne wrote in message ... On 23 Apr 2004 19:25:22 -0700, (N1EE) scribbled thusly: 3. The best sander to use is a 6" orbital hook and loop --6 hole hook and loop--60-80 grit paper. I also used an air powered longboards for final sanding--use 80-100 grit. Beg to differ, but the BEST sander to use is the Powerboard http://www.atlcomposites.com/product...powerboard.htm You'll be astounded at just how fast you get the job done Oz1...of the 3 twins. I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you. |
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I take it then that you totally ignored Bob's adamant advise that an
Industrial Grade Grinder with a polishing pad is the ultimate tool for a mirror like finish on your hull???? Well... off I go to buy a set of motorized router bits. I think I'll take my Mountain Bike and make sure I drive back and forth in front of the store's driveway just to be sure I'm at the right place. ;-) Of course I'll tell everyone I went to the other side of town and not the local outlet. I'll also mentioned I raced & passed a Vette along the way...... CM "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... | Nah, the B&D sander/polisher. I just sold some 'junk' on ebay for $320. | | Scotty | | | "Capt. Mooron" wrote in message | ... | | "Scott Vernon" wrote in message | | | Buffed and waxed the hull, but need to do it over again. | | Did you use your Industrial Grade Grinder to polish it?? | | Maybe you can find one on Ebay. ;-D | | CM | | | |
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"Capt. Mooron" wrote ... I take it then that you totally ignored Bob I try to. |
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Motorized router bits? You guys have some weird
stuff up there in Canada. S "Capt. Mooron" wrote in message ... : I take it then that you totally ignored Bob's adamant advise that an : Industrial Grade Grinder with a polishing pad is the ultimate tool for a : mirror like finish on your hull???? : : Well... off I go to buy a set of motorized router bits. I think I'll take my : Mountain Bike and make sure I drive back and forth in front of the store's : driveway just to be sure I'm at the right place. ;-) : : Of course I'll tell everyone I went to the other side of town and not the : local outlet. : : I'll also mentioned I raced & passed a Vette along the way...... : : CM : : : "Scott Vernon" wrote in message : ... : | Nah, the B&D sander/polisher. I just sold some 'junk' on ebay for $320. : | : | Scotty : | : | : | "Capt. Mooron" wrote in message : | ... : | : | "Scott Vernon" wrote in message : | : | | Buffed and waxed the hull, but need to do it over again. : | : | Did you use your Industrial Grade Grinder to polish it?? : | : | Maybe you can find one on Ebay. ;-D : | : | CM : | : | : | : : |
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"N1EE" wrote in message m... | Your spring project reports are due soon. (10 pts) You'll all have to wait until I do an assessment. Right now it comes down to antifoul, annual wood work and the first season's coat of wax.. I might be getting a brand new ...[ free ]... alternator from a friend. CM |
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"Pony Express" wrote in message k.net... | Motorized router bits? You guys have some weird | stuff up there in Canada. Think back Pony.... way back..... when Bob was the self appointed "Tim the Tool Man" on ASA... remember the tool talk and boasting.... he was claiming he had motorized router bits...... ??? Man that was so funny.... it was better than when I went after him about the sailing trip.... How could you guys forget so soon???? Is Bob RIGHT??? ..... are you all suffering collective Pavlov's syndrome? CM |
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Good for you. For full credit I'd like to see
the pictures. I discuss the hollowness of my rudder with a friend. He suggested that I add some foam to build it out. I think a layer or two of roving and some fairing will be easier. Funny you should mention Seagull outboards. I have an old Seagull 4 HP outboard that came with my Etchells. It seems seized up. At some point I need to try and get it working. Let us know what you learn working on yours. Bart "Wally" wrote N1EE wrote: Your spring project reports are due soon. (10 pts) Not so much 'improve' as 'restore'... I've nearly finished refinishing the rudder (a little paint to do and a retainer clip to fit), and have finished making the tiller. (Pics sometime soonish.) Per another thread, I'm looking into new windows (ho ho), and I've started pulling my Seagull outboard apart to see what needs replacing. Good to see it has gearbox oil (pity about the propshaft and the tube it sits in). For a bonus point, I'm helping my skipper with his masthead light tomorrow - it came loose during the last race. |
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What size Yanmar do you have?
"Scott Vernon" wrote Install new, bigger holding tank. Made a new mount for the bow red/green light. Someone broke it off at my slip. New ign. switch for the Yanmar. replaced water pump impellor. Oiled and re-routed the engine shut-off cable. New packing in stuffing box. Touched up bottom paint. Buffed and waxed the hull, but need to do it over again. |
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Horvath wrote
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 23:25:51 -0400, "Scott Vernon" wrote this crap: Install new, bigger holding tank. Now there's a load of crap. Made a new mount for the bow red/green light. Someone broke it off at my slip. Those *******s! What do you suggest? Wiring the shore power to the mount? |
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So did you wire in the turn signals too?
"Scott Vernon" wrote New ign. switch for the Yanmar. Maintenance. Boring. new switch is not maintenance. It's a three pole switch off a motorcycle. I wired it so I can start the engine ( or check the fuel gauge) without that damn buzzer going off. Scotty |
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I'll give you 1/4 pt for signing your name
to your report. "Jonathan Ganz" wrote Nothing that much. Had a diver clean off the bottom. Also, just got a mailsail cover made. The guy who sewed it for me, didn't get the length right, but he's redoing it. Should be ready in a day or two. |
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Lame report--a dozen lashes.
But the Powerboard product seems very interesting --worth 1 pt. It is too bad there is little information on it. I'll write them and see if I can find out more on it. Have you used one? Oz, by the way, you are not showing up on my newsgroup reader except when someone replies to your posts. I have no filters on, yet you and Loco are not showing up like almost everyone else. Bart 3. The best sander to use is a 6" orbital hook and loop --6 hole hook and loop--60-80 grit paper. I also used an air powered longboards for final sanding--use 80-100 grit. Beg to differ, but the BEST sander to use is the Powerboard http://www.atlcomposites.com/product...powerboard.htm You'll be astounded at just how fast you get the job done Oz1...of the 3 twins. |
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Good report, but not enough detail. 8 points.
Any pictures? The eel grass would have been interesting to see. What sort of props do you have? What do you recommend for raw water strainers? What is with the carbon in the exhaust elbows? Is this the first time you have serviced it? How did you find this problems? How often does this item need service? Are you coming up to Long Island Sound this year? Bart "Jeff Morris" wrote This year I'm paying some extra attention to my 2 Yanmar 2GM20FC's, and saildrives. Propellers pulled, new zincs installed, props back on with about half the hardware replaced. Replace lower gear oil. Pull exhaust elbows, chip out carbon, clean with Dremel. Drain antifreeze. Pull out heat exchanger coils - I found a large clump of eel grass blocking about half the passages in one of them - now I know why that engine would overheat when run too fast. Clean and re-installed. Change water pump impellors. Change fuel filters Replace fan belt on fridge. Replace water pump on fridge. Still to do: finish putting stuff back together, replace antifreeze buff topsides bottom paint (I have two 36 foot hulls to do!) paint saildrives start engines replace plastic (strataglas) on one hardtop window powerwash deck launch bend on sails have a beer, think about installing proper raw water strainers. |
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Horvath wrote
On 23 Apr 2004 19:25:22 -0700, (N1EE) wrote this crap: Your spring project reports are due soon. (10 pts) What sort of projects have you been doing to improve your boat? Report in, or take a dozen lashes! No. Please don't beat me! I'd enjoy giving you a dozen with a cat. |
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N1EE wrote:
Good for you. For full credit I'd like to see the pictures. Probably after the weekend - got a full day of racing tomorrow. I discuss the hollowness of my rudder with a friend. He suggested that I add some foam to build it out. I think a layer or two of roving and some fairing will be easier. Do you mean glass fibre mat and resin? I'd have thought some sort of foam or filler would be less work to fair, and probably easier and faster to apply. Funny you should mention Seagull outboards. I have an old Seagull 4 HP outboard that came with my Etchells. It seems seized up. It would be worth having a look inside the gearbox to se if there's any oil in it. Do you have a workshop manual for it? At some point I need to try and get it working. Let us know what you learn working on yours. A gas-powered spanner is *very* useful. -- Wally www.artbywally.com www.wally.myby.co.uk/music |
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Bob, who?
You'll have to forgive me. I read very little of this anymore, so I'm not up to speed on motorized router bits and the like. S "Capt. Mooron" wrote in message ... : : "Pony Express" wrote in message : k.net... : | Motorized router bits? You guys have some weird : | stuff up there in Canada. : : Think back Pony.... way back..... when Bob was the self appointed "Tim the : Tool Man" on ASA... remember the tool talk and boasting.... he was : claiming he had motorized router bits...... ??? : : Man that was so funny.... it was better than when I went after him about the : sailing trip.... : : How could you guys forget so soon???? : : Is Bob RIGHT??? ..... are you all suffering collective Pavlov's syndrome? : : CM : : |
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"Capt. Mooron" wrote I might be getting a brand new ...[ free ]... alternator from a friend. ok, bob. |
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2GM20F.
SV "N1EE" wrote in message om... What size Yanmar do you have? "Scott Vernon" wrote Install new, bigger holding tank. Made a new mount for the bow red/green light. Someone broke it off at my slip. New ign. switch for the Yanmar. replaced water pump impellor. Oiled and re-routed the engine shut-off cable. New packing in stuffing box. Touched up bottom paint. Buffed and waxed the hull, but need to do it over again. |
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I often wondered how many 'do-gooder' (liberal) legislature types thought
about requiring them on boats. SV "N1EE" wrote in message om... So did you wire in the turn signals too? "Scott Vernon" wrote New ign. switch for the Yanmar. Maintenance. Boring. new switch is not maintenance. It's a three pole switch off a motorcycle. I wired it so I can start the engine ( or check the fuel gauge) without that damn buzzer going off. Scotty |
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All you need to know about Seagull motors:
http://www.ace.net.au/schooner/seagull.htm -- Flying Tadpole ------------------------- Learn what lies below the waves of cyberspace! http://www.internetopera.netfirms.com |
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"Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... | | "Capt. Mooron" wrote | I might be getting a brand new ...[ free ]... alternator from a friend. | | ok, bob. ...and it didn't cost me one red penny! CM |
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"N1EE" wrote in message
om... Good report, but not enough detail. 8 points. Any pictures? The eel grass would have been interesting to see. Tomorrow, maybe - I did save the largest clump. What sort of props do you have? Volvo two blade folding What do you recommend for raw water strainers? There's no cheap way because you need full flow. I'm thinking Groco 750's. Defender is $75 - WasteMarine is $99. I always wondered why they weren't standard on the boat, but I guess they think the saildrive feed acts as a strainer. All in all, it wasn't a lot of debris for 5 years, but it did get inconveniently far into the system. What is with the carbon in the exhaust elbows? One engine has a severe bend in the hose between the elbow and the muffler - about one foot radius. I'm thinking this causes enough back pressure to carbon up the elbow. This is the forth time I've pulled it, but the buildup wasn't that severe. The first time it was 80% clogged, so I figure its worth doing every year or so. This is the second time for the other engine - its buildup isn't to bad. Like a lot of jobs, the first time is hard and stressful - then it gets quick and easy. Four bolts releases it from the block, so the only hassle is the big exhaust hose. Is this the first time you have serviced it? I've done all this before, except for the heat exchanger core. I wish I had done that several years ago. How did you find this problems? A mechanic at Ashley Marina in Charleston, SC was fixing an oil leak (warranty work - a bad gasket in the original setup) and didn't like the way it reved up. When he realized we also used that engine for battery charging, he decided it was worth looking at the elbow. His advice was to reroute the exhaust (which I haven't done), rev higher when possible, and pull the elbow every 300 hours. How often does this item need service? See above. I'm thinking in a year or two I'll just replace the elbows. Are you coming up to Long Island Sound this year? We're hoping to get to Maine this Summer. Also, it's likely we'll go to the Vineyard and maybe Nantucket. Further South than Newport or Cutyhunk is unlikely. When are you getting out out of the Sound?. -jeff |
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You do that and someone will report you to the SPCA.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "N1EE" wrote in message om... Horvath wrote On 23 Apr 2004 19:25:22 -0700, (N1EE) wrote this crap: Your spring project reports are due soon. (10 pts) What sort of projects have you been doing to improve your boat? Report in, or take a dozen lashes! No. Please don't beat me! I'd enjoy giving you a dozen with a cat. |
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