Finally working hard on the boat again! I have the stanchion bases finally installed, using 3/8" G10 backing plates and 316 SS 1/4"-20 Tee nuts...
I’m thinking less than 24”. Small enough I’m not going to worry about it.
Update! I bought a 40 year old house and that has taken much of my time in the past few years, but I’m starting to work on the boat again. I...
Just did a test: Drill press at 250 rpm 2” hole saw Cutting wood Wood submerged 1” deep in bucket of water. Cut clean, no splashing. Will...
Thanks folks! That gave me alot to think about. I need the 3/4 thick spacers because I plan to mount the outside stanchion base screws on the...
I'll be making LOTS of backing plates and spacer plates as I redo the hardware on my conversion project (see thread in design forum). I figure...
Guess who has two thumbs and THREE working 1 1/2" WC seacocks? I only need two for the cockpit drains, so I have a spare! PB Blaster is the...
I'll have to measure it, but it looks like there is only 4 or 5 inches from the lowest part of the cockpit (which is right in front of the...
The keel is probably still at the marina in CT. I offered it for free on a few forums. No nibbles. I looked at re plumbing the cockpit drains...
I finally have the boat in the backyard and have started work! So far, I have: * Had the marina remove the keel, mast, and rudder. (Mast and...
Thanks folks!
Hi folks! Looking at various displacement power boat hulls I see flat stern bottom extensions on many of them. I assume these are designed to...
I have finally trailered the boat to my local storage yard!!! The trailer looks good. I won't be able to start on the keel until I have it at...