we to be honest if you look at the mizzen on this oceanic you could haul the boom up with the topping lift in a marina this boat has used the boom to lift the dingy . No dingy and the boom could be topped up no extra length then
we mainly only used the starboard engine. As the port carburettor had a float valve issue which I couldn't solve until Tony via Alec sent me a new carb .They are tiny weighed these 32 kg each 12 hp from plymouth to padstow we used 2 tanks of fu…
the original tanks in bilge were stainless the 2 starboard under bunk were blue plastic.
For whatever reason our stainless were also removed .
We are fitting 2 flex tanks this next few weeks
the only issue I have had is air in the fuel line / vapour lock the fuel lines are 2 meters long and bother are gravity one is a syphon gravity the initial air leaks were sorted but the vapour lock on the port are a problem but I now know that the …
sorry for slow reply .
Yes portside had tank usually but only connected to the footpump in the galley the starboard side was linked to the electric pump . The idea being the galley pump would use water slowly so you didn't run out.
the first starboard tank was in the bilge maybe 3 foot 6 inches long by a foot by a foot they did drop in through the sole opening panel . The starboard pilot berth often had 2 plastic 5 gallon tanks aswell all three connected and filled together …
The extension for the bracket works well , I have now taken the wood blocks out and lowered the Outboard the prototype was not rigid enough but the mods would take a much heavy out board .the only issue was the bracket had 4 springs and they were…
Not wires 2 spare waterpump belts will be taped out the way before we move if a belt snaps instant replacement without having to disconnect the shaft . I'm busy fitting an alternator so there will also be a spare belt for that .
You might find the…
Had a little sea trial outboard and starboard dolphin . The bracket for the outboard, was always going to be need a mod but I did not know how much of a mod , anyway the mod is now in progress after taking the 15 hp honda off in Mayflower marina to …
Woodworms are strange things they can live in the wood for a year to 4 5 years , then leave to mate often they lay eggs in the same piece of wood a few days later , so concentrating the local destruction
Tried power wash but the water turned the ground into mudbath so waited till after craning in .
Cleaned topsides boat breathed a sigh of relief .So did we.two.
Minor flap , one skin fitting leaked , made a 4 inch dia fiberglass washer from …
Holes plugged, new stern tube and prop shaft fitted, new skin fittings on port side and seacocks the large outboard cockpit hole temporarily blocked and sealed with polycarb , outboard bracket fitted on cockpit transome needs mod to work yet but ou…
I keep adding a bit to this thread still quite few pictures of that trip .It's finding time ! We go on to Cameret next. I really must get rid of the photobucket pics and post the originals . Originally I couldn't post pics and vids without the buc…
Hi yes it's our I suppose life raft incase. It has its own webbing harness/ lifejacket , double tied on a very short leash . I keep meaning to post about the webbing harness.as the normal painter fastening pulled out.
Hi Alicat and welcome .
We have a 8m the sail area is fairly small for the size of boat and weight . I don't think you will find mast rake has much effect . If your new rigging is the same as original the rake will not have much more than a few degr…
