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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-08-2019, 22:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,167
Posted By Mercator30
Re: HBW 10-2r rebuild or replace?

Decided to "bite the bullet" and bought a new ZF12-m to replace it. May split the case on the old one, inspect it for rust and determine if I can repair or not for a spare.
Ya, the original owner...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-08-2019, 21:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,167
Posted By Mercator30
HBW 10-2r rebuild or replace?

1976 Sailboat has total of 65 (for real) running hours with original running gear. After several hours of cruising with the engine and returning to dock, noticed atf fluid thrown in an arching...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-08-2017, 07:32
Replies: 17
Views: 3,281
Posted By Mercator30
Re: Rudder shaft

Bronze adheres to epoxy and I like your idea, especially the 4 wood gussets. Simple plan to execute, substantial strength when completed.

Thank you...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-08-2017, 05:35
Replies: 17
Views: 3,281
Posted By Mercator30
Re: Rudder shaft

Here is a pic of the rudder hydraulic linkage that mounts above the rudder tube that limits extending the tube.
This would limit my ability to extend the tube to deck level, otherwise would be a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-08-2017, 04:31
Replies: 17
Views: 3,281
Posted By Mercator30
Re: Rudder shaft

With further research on rudder tubes it seems that glassing them into the hull is standard procedure. Using a bronze tube is a strong build method. And running it above the waterline is excellent....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-08-2017, 04:20
Replies: 17
Views: 3,281
Posted By Mercator30
Re: Rudder shaft

And those chuckles from the wisdom of a surveyor is what conjures up nightmares in the hearts of "hole in the water" stewards.
The boat although built over 4 decades by the prior owner who is not...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-08-2017, 04:00
Replies: 17
Views: 3,281
Posted By Mercator30
Re: Rudder shaft

Thanks Steve for the link that is informative. I like the concept of my boats rudder tube, bringing the gland up above the water line. It is more about the structural integrity of the supporting...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-08-2017, 03:58
Replies: 17
Views: 3,281
Posted By Mercator30
Re: Rudder shaft

My bad for not providing more details. The current configuration is a bronze rudder tube that if done as the the seacocks in the boat is glassed into the hull at the entry point. The tube runs to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-08-2017, 19:27
Replies: 17
Views: 3,281
Posted By Mercator30
Rudder shaft

Rawson 30 Pilothouse
Rudder post as it comes through the hull. Unsure as to what is underneath the support built up around it.

Anyone familiar with this style of supporting the shaft? I am...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 18-09-2016, 19:00
Replies: 0
Views: 624
Posted By Mercator30
Md2b RB Tranmission

Sold my md2b powered boat and no longer need my spare RB transmission. I purchased the engine used and was assured by a reliable source that it is in working condition. I never had the need to hook...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-09-2016, 20:21
Replies: 12
Views: 3,087
Posted By Mercator30
Re: checking the condition of a diesel in a boat thts been on the hard 2 yrsm

What needs to be done is different depending on what engine it is. I purchased a sailboat once that had sat at the dock for 19 years without use. I made the mistake of thinking I could start the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-09-2016, 20:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,932
Posted By Mercator30
Re: Aluminum bilge diesel tank

A large engine hatch cover in the floor of the cockpit that dripped (I have added a internal gutter system to catch any errant future drips). The drips added up over time to a bilge water level that...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-09-2016, 20:02
Replies: 95
Views: 12,139
Posted By Mercator30
Re: The sailing dream - How many people...

I think an obvious predictor of success in being happy cruising in a boat is to look at ones present lifestyle. What makes one happy on shore? materialism? High social networking? Large living...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-09-2016, 19:30
Replies: 7
Views: 2,932
Posted By Mercator30
Re: Aluminum bilge diesel tank

No corrosion visible at all on the exposed parts of the tank. 90% of the top of the tank is exposed and one side is exposed that was 1/2 way submerged.

I know that the original builder had the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-09-2016, 18:52
Replies: 10
Views: 2,865
Posted By Mercator30
Re: Windlass decisions

That's good to hear Cheechako, Rawsons are tough unsinkables. Granted there are stories of their hulls surviving being swept up into coastal rocky shores, I want to try and avoid that..

Seemed...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-09-2016, 18:45
Replies: 7
Views: 2,932
Posted By Mercator30
Aluminum bilge diesel tank

How concerned should I be?
Have a 60 gallon Aluminum diesel tank under the floorboards. There was standing freshwater "brackish" that was in the bilge when I bought the boat that rose approx 1/2...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-09-2016, 18:13
Replies: 10
Views: 2,865
Posted By Mercator30
Re: Windlass decisions

Purchased a Lofrans 1500 Tigres. Price was substantially less buying in Europe, (we have a very favorable exchange rate right now). So now I need to obtain chain and mount the windlass.
The only...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-09-2016, 19:44
Replies: 12
Views: 1,743
Posted By Mercator30
Re: Existing Seacocks acceptable?

barnakiel-the red handled one was put in several years ago, it is heavy bronze I will check the brand tomorrow.

RedHerring-good point on the condition of the sealant. The boat was never in the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-09-2016, 17:40
Replies: 12
Views: 1,743
Posted By Mercator30
Re: Existing Seacocks acceptable?

Much appreciated puffcard...

I'm headed down to the boat tomorrow and the clamps will be remedied. The grounding will be added over the coming months.

And yes those flanges would be the way to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-09-2016, 17:13
Replies: 12
Views: 1,743
Posted By Mercator30
Re: Existing Seacocks acceptable?

All good comments, thank you...
Just acquired the boat a week ago, claim no responsibility for the past but am correcting the past now.

Taking down more clamps to get take care of "singles".
...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-09-2016, 16:27
Replies: 12
Views: 1,743
Posted By Mercator30
Existing Seacocks acceptable?

Sailboat has three seacocks, head, head sink and engine cooling. Its a Rawson 70's thick hulled cutaway keel.
All three are not flanged, They are ball valves in secure protected locations. Any...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 03-09-2016, 15:25
Replies: 0
Views: 716
Posted By Mercator30
Wanted: Windlass

12 volt, electric, 5/16 chain 5/8 rope preferred but consider up or down from there. No through the deck motor, all above deck. Electric motor issues ok.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-09-2016, 13:08
Replies: 10
Views: 2,865
Posted By Mercator30
Re: Windlass decisions

Cheechako, the Bowsprit is not glassed over. Just a lot of paint.
That was a concern of mine, could it be drilled for 4 bolts and not be structurally affected with the torque of a windlass. Thats a...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-09-2016, 13:02
Replies: 10
Views: 2,865
Posted By Mercator30
Re: Windlass decisions

Thanks Skipmac for the reply. That has been my thought but wanted to be sure there weren't any creative other solutions. So bolt through the Bowsprit and into the deck.
I may need to add a block of...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-09-2016, 12:28
Replies: 10
Views: 2,865
Posted By Mercator30
Windlass decisions

Decisions on how to install windlass on Rawson 30 foot Pilothouse, 6 ton. Has a Wood Bowspirit factory install. Anyone installed a vertical windlass below deck motor on a bowspirit like this? Only...
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