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406Columbia · 13-12-2020, 21:12

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Originally Posted by Orion Jim

Great seeing your updates. Your project is progressing nicely. Those EVO 40’s are a big winch for a 29 footer but one never hears complaints about too large a winch!

Thanks, it's taken a long time but we are pleased with how it will function and look when done. The winch bases we got with the boat will barely fit the EVO 30, so I will need to fab something up for the two EVO 40's. They are a touch big haha, but as you say few ever complain about the next size up.

On the current winch bases anyone have any concerns or feedback on the base being so close in size to the mount? Is this something that needs to be much larger or does it look sufficient? Appreciate the feedback everyone. I will obviously need to drill new holes and need to located the studs or mounting hardware.

Also, there is a little piece of cardboard in between the gears, is this normal? I assume from the factory to prevent damage in transit but was curious. Overall very pleased with the look and lower profile from the Ocean series and ease of taking apart without tools.

406Columbia · 22-01-2021, 23:13

Took a couple months off boat work to finish another project (a truck camper). Back on track now, test fitting more port-lights and final install of the Lewmar 60 and Lewmar 30 Ocean hatches. Ended up using Bed It Tape after some recommendations here.

One issue I had with the Bed It Tape brand butyl tape is how thin it is. Needed to go three layers thick to get a proper seal. The width was perfect but it was awfully thin compared to the Dicor butyl tape I used on our truck camper. Luckily I have several rolls left over so i may use that going forward on the boat. This may be a very specific problem to the Lewmar Ocean series hatches as a result of the depth of the channel for sealant but it was a surprise.

Also, more fairing and still more fairing. Finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and am now complete with the salon area and the head. Only need to finish the hanging locker and V-birth.

Masking tape around the large salon port-lights is to protect the cabin trunk paint from priming the inside. Also preparing to lay on a few pieces of glass tape to reinforce damaged tabbing. Sanding overhead is one of my least favorite things to do.

**Orion Jim** · 23-01-2021, 10:17

Fantastic. You will be so happy you took the time and effort to do things properly once she’s in the water.

**newhaul** · 23-01-2021, 10:35

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Originally Posted by 406Columbia

Took a couple months off boat work to finish another project (a truck camper). Back on track now, test fitting more port-lights and final install of the Lewmar 60 and Lewmar 30 Ocean hatches. Ended up using Bed It Tape after some recommendations here.

One issue I had with the Bed It Tape brand butyl tape is how thin it is. Needed to go three layers thick to get a proper seal. The width was perfect but it was awfully thin compared to the Dicor butyl tape I used on our truck camper. Luckily I have several rolls left over so i may use that going forward on the boat. This may be a very specific problem to the Lewmar Ocean series hatches as a result of the depth of the channel for sealant but it was a surprise.

Also, more fairing and still more fairing. Finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and am now complete with the salon area and the head. Only need to finish the hanging locker and V-birth.

Masking tape around the large salon port-lights is to protect the cabin trunk paint from priming the inside. Also preparing to lay on a few pieces of glass tape to reinforce damaged tabbing. Sanding overhead is one of my least favorite things to do.

Really looking good . Now the only question is will you finish first ? Or will I finally get my new engine installed.

I'm betting on you .

**Don C L** · 23-01-2021, 10:44

Awesome! I'm just trying to get my stern cleaned up and a new hatch made and THAT is taking me forever. I see you cut into the bulwarks in the bow for hawseholes. Did you find some bronze or stainless ones to fit there? Did you already show those and I missed it?

**newhaul** · 23-01-2021, 10:46

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Originally Posted by Don C L

Awesome! I'm just trying to get my stern cleaned up and a new hatch made and THAT is taking me forever. I see you cut into the bulwarks in the bow for hawseholes. Did you find some bronze or stainless ones to fit there? Did you already show those and I missed it?

Why not cast some . They are not cheap to purchase.

**Don C L** · 23-01-2021, 10:51

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Originally Posted by newhaul

Why not cast some . They are not cheap to purchase.

Ahh if I only had a shop... or a garage with a little more room!

406Columbia · 23-01-2021, 22:41

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Originally Posted by Orion Jim

Fantastic. You will be so happy you took the time and effort to do things properly once she’s in the water.

Thanks Jim, doing the best we can with time and resources available.

406Columbia · 23-01-2021, 22:49

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Originally Posted by newhaul

Really looking good . Now the only question is will you finish first ? Or will I finally get my new engine installed.

I'm betting on you .

Ahh who knows, what kind of new engine are you going to install? The sickness in me has been thinking about an inboard diesel haha. Thankfully the sailpro Tohatsu we have is like new and runs well. Speaking of which I need to adjust the shifter linkage and install a new impeller.

Also, made it into Minnie's today for the first time in over a year! I was hoping I wouldn't have to fabricate winch bases and find something new or used. Well we did and it fits our Evo 40's with a little room to spare. Will end up blasting them, plug welding all the holes up and then re-drill and polish.

406Columbia · 23-01-2021, 22:56

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Originally Posted by Don C L

Awesome! I'm just trying to get my stern cleaned up and a new hatch made and THAT is taking me forever. I see you cut into the bulwarks in the bow for hawseholes. Did you find some bronze or stainless ones to fit there? Did you already show those and I missed it?

We have some stainless fittings we intend to use. i will post up a few pictures when I test fit. I think I might actually have a couple extras if you need some, will have to check.

You have any pictures of your stern? I think I also found a stern rail or pushpit. Not sure what it came off but it looks like it may fit and would save an incredible amount of time. Then all I need to do is add mounts for solar and surfboards, maybe an outboard bracket.

Anyway more projects.

**newhaul** · 23-01-2021, 23:42

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Originally Posted by 406Columbia

Ahh who knows, what kind of new engine are you going to install? The sickness in me has been thinking about an inboard diesel haha. Thankfully the sailpro Tohatsu we have is like new and runs well. Speaking of which I need to adjust the shifter linkage and install a new impeller.

Also, made it into Minnie's today for the first time in over a year! I was hoping I wouldn't have to fabricate winch bases and find something new or used. Well we did and it fits our Evo 40's with a little room to spare. Will end up blasting them, plug welding all the holes up and then re-drill and polish.

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**Don C L** · 24-01-2021, 10:49

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Originally Posted by 406Columbia

We have some stainless fittings we intend to use. i will post up a few pictures when I test fit. I think I might actually have a couple extras if you need some, will have to check.

You have any pictures of your stern? I think I also found a stern rail or pushpit. Not sure what it came off but it looks like it may fit and would save an incredible amount of time. Then all I need to do is add mounts for solar and surfboards, maybe an outboard bracket.

Anyway more projects.

Ah! Minney's is open now? That's a candy store for me, I better avoid it!

I took apart my outboard mount/hoist and replaced a few parts. it's good for another 40 years I guess now.

Starting one project leads to tremendous temptations to start others, and resistance to putting the original (maybe not so pretty) fittings back on... I am trying to control myself so I don't get over my skis! I really want her back sailing soon!

I share this picture only to help you (and everyone else viewing here) feel REALLY good about the work you are doing!

I am taking everything off the stern to paint it before I put them back on. Note the sledge hammer.

**newhaul** · 24-01-2021, 11:43

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Originally Posted by Don C L

Ah! Minney's is open now? That's a candy store for me, I better avoid it!

I took apart my outboard mount/hoist and replaced a few parts. it's good for another 40 years I guess now.

Starting one project leads to tremendous temptations to start others, and resistance to putting the original (maybe not so pretty) fittings back on... I am trying to control myself so I don't get over my skis! I really want her back sailing soon!

I share this picture only to help you (and everyone else viewing here) feel REALLY good about the work you are doing!

I am taking everything off the stern to paint it before I put them back on. Note the sledge hammer.

Ditch the outboard and go zephyr

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