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I was initially going to use Gurit's Core cell foam for some deck sandwiching, but recently discovered Poly-u-mac's Air-Cell foam. Even though there is a large difference in cost (Air-Cell being cheaper), I still wanted to do the job right. Has anyone had any experience with Air-Cell foam...

I like the vesconite bearings, but all of McMaster-Carr's tubings are in SAE. Not a big deal, I've been contemplating switching over to SAE anyway. I’ve been told on numerous occasions that if I’m replacing everything (everything in between the split coupler and the prop...which I've...

Thanks again gonzo. Still juggling between the metric or SAE shaft. With an SAE G10 stern tube and a metric shaft wouldn't there be issues with a proper fitting cutlass bearing? The bearing would then need to be SAE OD and metric ID? The reason for possibly staying with the 30mm shaft is I...

Hey all, Replacing my 3 piece bronze stern tube with a solid piece of G10. Can't seem to find it in metric sizes though (shaft is metric). Is it made only in the US? Any help would be great, thanks.

Thanks again gonzo.

Thanks. Are there any issues with going larger from a shaft that was initially smaller in diameter? More work for engine? I have a Yanmar 3JH2E 34hp. Sorry to sound pretty naive in this field, first time I've had to pull a shaft and replace...

The majority of the shaft (between the coupler and the taper for the prop) is between 29.82 and 30 mm. Not sure if it's common for slight variations or if I need a new digital caliper. Where the shaft goes into the split coupler it goes down to 26.87. It's approximately 4' in length.

Hey all, Hopefully someone out there can assist me on this one. Being built in South Africa, mostly everything on my boat is metric. And I am currently in the process of replacing my shaft, stuffing box, stern tube, split shaft coupler, etc..it's all been removed and I am now in the process...

Not sure where else to put this thread... Finding myself choosing between bronze or marelon seacocks I decided to go with Forespar’s marelon, mostly because I am just done with corrosion. I don’t want to downplay bronze. It has stood the test of time and I believe it is because of this why...

Good info! Thanks again.

Thanks armatore, good to know. It does set high in the engine compartment. I have two questions being a novice in this category. I always assumed that day tanks were filled separately than that of the main tank, settled, and then that fuel fed the main tank. But if this is the case how do...

It's 1999 34' Falmouth Cutter with a Yanmar 3JH2E. I've been in touch with the builder of these vessels and he assures me the engine is the original one. It even has the yanmar dealer placard on it from Cape Town, South Africa (where these vessels were originally built). My plan at this...

This is a production vessel. I'll contact the builder today with a barrage of questions. I'll know more (hopefully) when I contact the builder and it was something on their end and not an alter from one of the owners. In the meantime, what would be your recommendations for a proper fix...

I forgot to mention that this vessel has the original engine and engine mounts that this production vessel come equipped with. So there was no swap to a different engine that would possibly create an angle issue. Hope this helps...

Hey all, I have an odd one I'm scratching my head over. I must apologize up front for my lack of knowledge in this field. I'll do my best so please bear with me! On my recently purchased used 34' sailboat (which has been on the hard for years) I just pulled my prop and shaft. While off, I...

Thanks for everyone's input, it has been very helpful!

I haven't drilled any holes yet, but looks as though I will need to in order to see how far out from the deck openings/hardware the rot goes (where I can then open the deck up...if I go that route). With the Payson butt joint, I always thought this joining must be done on both sides of the...

Hey all, question regarding deck rot. The surveyor noted a very wet forward deck, but seems pretty solid when walking on it (no spongy feel). I removed all the hardware (chain deck pipe, samson posts, etc..) to allow whatever moisture inside the deck to dry out before rebedding. After removal, I...

cured poly lighter than epoxy? I've read that before use both epoxy and poly resins are approximately the same weight, though as poly cures it evaporates styrene vapors (that awful smell) making the cured state ultimately lighter (and because of this less waterproof). Some say poly is a little...

Been looking into the approximate weight of poly wet lam vs. epoxy...looks to be only about a pound lighter at most.