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Bladder inside tank, access hatch at top?

This motor is an OMC 9.9/15, 2stroke, maybe 80 lbs? Screw-clamp mounts. One hole for bolts at bottom of bracket.

I dont know the boat, but with 3 and a dog is 15hp enough? If youre confident and staying with that motor I've an extension housing you can have for shipping (USPS flat rate box). You then need a...

Agree with all of the above, and want to emphasize the pleasant, helpful support they provide, and an enormous library of free DIY vids via (I think) Youtube. I'm a recovering sailmaker (its a...

Hi Tim...



Yes Tim and thank you for that: I have spoken with George K about that design and while I was thinking of just doing the 'stretch' version of the 19, the updated plans for 20.5'...

yeah, yikes.

Hi Tim!
I pm'd you a while back about this boat, and I'm very happy to see what you're doing. As I said in my PM I had a poorly built one here, loved it and was going to improve it, but due to...

Mike:
I've not commented for a while, but feel compelled to weigh in now. In many kinds of work I've tried to teach that mastery of craft is not always flawless execution. Real mastery is mostly...

Another vote for Oshpo, and allow to dry. Brush off loose residue (if any) and paint.

Forum member JohnB is familiar with a number of vintage Kauri two and threeskin boat restoratons. A PM might be the way to get connected.
Brian

Congratulations to all concerned! I had though of this thread and The Ideas a number of times in the last couple years, wonderful to find that one part of the voyage is successfully completed !...

Heresy, but:
I have done similar, but with polycarbonate or acrylic sheet. Works, durable,easy to cut n shape, etc.
As I said, heresy.

How about soaking the felt with Boeshield or similar, over paint? Im in the tropics, and youve never seen rust tull you live where its always warm and humid, with salty air...
Brian

Thank you for the video Greg, its interesting to me how the sense of the boat come through more clearly than in stills, appreciate the effort!. I dont usually have anything of substance to add here,...

I think you have to loosen the ties a bit to allow movement, than coax things into the shape you want, then re tighten, then on to glue and glass. Maybe someone here has a shortcut, but thats been my...

Bummer Chris! Not a good feeling at all. But, I've experimented with ignoring problems like that. Unsurprisingly, it didnt work. So you are doing what has to be done for the long term, which is the...

Ken:
Look back further in the thread, much is revealed.

Did it take some force to peel those veneers or did they volunteer to come off? Is the overlay polyester? that would help explain the water intrusion. As you say, your future is foretold...
Brian

Wiz, I think OP means luff...not leech.

I think 'feathering' vs variable pitch, like a Maxprop. Pitch selected when it is assembled, will feather to neutral sailing, blades reverse when reversing. I think.

Yes, agree re: one thing at a time, its a constant struggle to keep focus on the priorities, at least for me...

Well Chris I've looked and thunk about your texture on the cabin top and can't for the life of me think what it might be. Given her age and such, I was looking for walnut shell bits or something, but...

Considering the sensible goal here that looks good! As above, I'd put one of the plastic nonskid additives in the new paint (Awlgrip, International, others) to ensure grip, wouldnt be much extra work...

Nothing really gets nonskid ready for paint, I've tried several methods over the years. Good enough is going to have to be the goal...
Are you allowed to pressure wash decks there? On the glassed...

Well, my approach would be to strip, fair, paint/nonskid, it is so very nice when done well. However, the magnitude is not to be underestimated, its a lot of grinding (very careful grinding!) a lot...

3M makes a solvent sold as 'adhesive remover', dab a bit on to soak the paper, it softens the glue. Its still a mess, as the glue turns into something like sticky snot, sorry! Usually the culprit is...

An application no one has pointed out is this: if you're not all teched out with an actual GPS compass, the magnetic compass, if swung and deviation known, is the way to 'see' the difference between...

Thank you Chris, for taking the time!
Brian

Well, 1/4" is probably strong enough, but bigger line is easier to grab and pull...one factor to consider.

Look for the thread "Cruise of the ketch Julia", by forum member 'jmadison'. In Fiji now.

Bear in mind that while masthead tricolors are proper and legal and visible, they are only correct under sail. If you have to motor (or motorsail ) at night your nav lights cannot be at the top of...

Well, I cant address Florida from direct experience, but here in the tropical N Pacific carvel boats (and pretty much all boats) stay in the water. For carvel, it is not good. Even rot resistant...

The 'help' or real contacts are not easy to find on Ebay, an accident I'm sure...
If you get into the questions/help sections 'for sellers', there are a bunch of canned pieces that wont help you....

Hi Max:
Impressive all the way through, nicely done! I'm impressed also that a free/gifted sail is such a perfect fit!! (its the nylon single luff 'spinnaker' yes?). Re: rigging the gaff at the...

No personal contact...no deal. My view anyway in these times. What rational, competent person would buy sight unseen? Scammers, of course, but aside from those others would have to be largely...

I usually sand off to smooth, and start over with paint/taped off nonskid areas. But its hard to tell context here, what sort of finish you are happy with.
Brian

If the Fir is good structurally, I'd for certain be going with #2. Fir checks, unless glassed, but it doesnt take much (I've used as light as 4oz.). But, as above, I'd apply nonskid, instead of glass...

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hope it works out for your friend...

Hi DAnny:
Contact Xintex, their Fireboy product line is pretty standard and they will help spec the system if you're a customer. If your friend is in the US the biggest supplier is West Marine, it...

Hi Scott:
Got your PM, email sent.
Brian

The original diesel (1.5-2.0 liter) is s l o w, (especially uphill) but really economical! Id have one, but we dont have much long, high speed roadway here so underpowered isnt much of a...

^ thats an idea if Scott isnt up for the rebuild!
BQ

Hi Scott:
if you're willing to replace a bushing (and of course seal and impeller) I have a deal for you: I've more spares than I'll ever need, and would load one into a flat rate box if you...

I dont think that's the "scooping out avo" blade...

I keep looking the shape of what would be the 'garboard'. Looks frp all the way to me, I'd proceed as NedL suggests.

Hi DT:
OK, if you spoke with Connie, you got the straight scoop. Personally I'd use DF, it is plenty strong if not the lightest. You wont (as DG points out) need heavy glass, I've used 4 oz a bunch...

Did you contact Plywood Hawaii? The owner is a sailor, she and her hubby owned (now sold to the west coast) a drop dead gorgeous Alan Guerney yawl (aluminum, but still) until her husband passed. Try...

Thank you Nick! Perfect, as it happens, for my morning...
Brian

Maybe a cannister for camp fuel (what Dad used to call 'white gas')?
all I got

I think I saw an item stating that Jeff Spira passed on recently?