On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 14:35:50 +0000, JDavis1277 wrote:


I'm not suggesting everyone stop enjoying what they are doing. I'd just
like to see some boating issues also under discussion for a change. Even
Lloyd's diesel for Christ's sake. I'm desperate.... the weather's not
conducive to being on the water most days so surely we can find
something to discuss????


Since you asked...

Engine will be delived to the boat at 9:00 am (precisely! - local joke)
Jan 31. Boat will be hauled at 9:30 Fri so I can pull the old prop,
replace the cutlass bearing and install the new exhaust thruhull.

Stringers are almost rebuilt - just need filling, sanding and gelcoat.
Then it's on to replacing the water hoses and exhaust.

I'm doing a lot of things that should have been done years ago, like
adding a raw-water strainer (in addition to the slotted bronze one on the
thruhull), proper ventilation, bigger, less convoluted exhaust, etc. so
the new engine will run even better.

Really looking forward to this - can't wait! Too bad Chuck's not around
any more - we could have swapped "new-engine" stories...

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36