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Posted By Polspear

Yes i've got this one, nothing on the transom...

Yes i've got this one, nothing on the transom bracket though.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

16 March 2015, 14:47

Replies: 13

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Posted By Polspear

Thanks guys, I am not a professional in this...

Thanks guys,

I am not a professional in this but i do not see anything that could do the job.
Luckily the boat is not going to be kept on water. I wish I haven't realized that earlier. I really...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

16 March 2015, 00:05

Replies: 13

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Posted By Polspear

well... that's the thing: I dont.

well... that's the thing: I dont.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

15 March 2015, 23:45

Replies: 13

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Posted By Polspear

galvanic reaction?

Hi guys,
Following some examples on this forum I've put stainless steel as transom reinforcement:
https://i58.tinypic.com/2wcqwar.jpg
Looks more elegant than rottening ply. But it struck me just...

10 March 2015, 21:53

Replies: 19

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Posted By Polspear

Thanks mick, That's the whole fun isn't it?...

Thanks mick,
That's the whole fun isn't it? I've prepared it for the beginning of the season but already have few upgrades in mind. I gotta stop my need for tinkering for now and have some fun with...

09 March 2015, 23:06

Replies: 19

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Posted By Polspear

Ok, I think I'm almost ready for the...

Ok, I think I'm almost ready for the season:https://i57.tinypic.com/2zodri9.jpg
https://i59.tinypic.com/205uiw5.jpg
https://i61.tinypic.com/szxzc2.jpg
https://i57.tinypic.com/23u377t.jpg...

Forum: Engines & props

30 November 2014, 14:01

Replies: 25

Ex RNLI Mariner 40 outboard- is it inversion proof?

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Posted By Polspear

continuing the thread I've decided to convert the...

continuing the thread I've decided to convert the OM to electric start. Managed to buy flywheel and solenoid already, I cant find the starter motor and the bracket. They seem to be kind of a rarity....

Forum: Engines & props

13 November 2014, 23:26

Replies: 25

Ex RNLI Mariner 40 outboard- is it inversion proof?

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Posted By Polspear

I might have been testing it on dc so must do it...

I might have been testing it on dc so must do it again on ac (saturday). No I haven't bought it yet, if you want to get rid of it we can make a deal :)

Forum: Engines & props

13 November 2014, 22:03

Replies: 25

Ex RNLI Mariner 40 outboard- is it inversion proof?

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Posted By Polspear

Thanks A1an. I think this one is not a regulator,...

Thanks A1an. I think this one is not a regulator, and as I understand since I want it to feed chart plotter/echosounder it has to be regulated. Found this one today:...

Forum: Engines & props

11 November 2014, 20:21

Replies: 25

Ex RNLI Mariner 40 outboard- is it inversion proof?

Views: 9,527

Posted By Polspear

Since I presented the engine and i know there are...

Since I presented the engine and i know there are some professionals among you... I found few threads about it and some info but perhaps you could clarify it to me... How do I connect battery to...

29 October 2014, 20:03

Replies: 19

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Posted By Polspear

Hello shedsmith, Thanks, My opinion of that...

Hello shedsmith,
Thanks, My opinion of that work is not so high but for a first time it will do.
The rachet strap seemed to be reasonable but you have to be very careful and not to tighten to much...

28 October 2014, 23:06

Replies: 19

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Posted By Polspear

Hello Ribtecer, I don't mind at all, however...

Hello Ribtecer,
I don't mind at all, however I'm not sure if it's worth your effort. I wasn't planning on spending time and energy on unglueing the rubbing strake, for now the SIB as thypical donnor...

22 October 2014, 23:14

Replies: 19

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Posted By Polspear

Thanks Barrowboy, that's how I imagined it, I new...

Thanks Barrowboy, that's how I imagined it, I new this solution being used often for underdeck space. Well, its another thing to think about during winter.
few more fittings......

22 October 2014, 13:37

Replies: 19

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Posted By Polspear

Hello Alan. I have to say, I was taking example...

Hello Alan. I have to say, I was taking example of your project, excellent work and great photo description! my restoration is not as complete as yours due to financial restrictions. There are things...

22 October 2014, 11:22

Replies: 19

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Posted By Polspear

Finaly, the transom is closed (dont have too many...

Finaly, the transom is closed (dont have too many pictures), time for gluing the tubes back:

https://i59.tinypic.com/w9e4ja.jpg

https://i61.tinypic.com/28i9nc9.jpg

And same mistake, tighten de...

22 October 2014, 11:15

Replies: 19

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Posted By Polspear

Some work on Stainless steel fittings: ...

Some work on Stainless steel fittings:
https://i58.tinypic.com/vr5ylw.jpg

Bought 1.6 mm marine grade steel. working on it was a nightmare, I thought titanium drills, 5 £ each would do the job! One...

22 October 2014, 11:04

Replies: 19

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Posted By Polspear

I bought a small avon sib as a source of hypalon...

I bought a small avon sib as a source of hypalon fabric and valves (some of you might hate me for this but it was the cheapest option)

https://i60.tinypic.com/r76ej6.jpg

first attempt to change...

22 October 2014, 11:02

Replies: 19