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Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 19-04-2024, 17:02
Replies: 32
Views: 1,749
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: STARTING Engine Alignment- shaft centered in sterntube?

Not quite sure what is unique in my situation requiring the silicone bellows. The current one has held up 13 years without problems.
I already have purchased the refurb kit with standard bellows....
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 19-04-2024, 10:37
Replies: 32
Views: 1,749
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: STARTING Engine Alignment- shaft centered in sterntube?

Thanks for the replies.

Boat is ashore for a prolonged refit. Alignment will be rechecked after launch.

Tried to find the “sweet spot” but could not detect any difference. Of course, we are...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 17-04-2024, 06:04
Replies: 32
Views: 1,749
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: STARTING Engine Alignment- shaft centered in sterntube?

The nuts on that mount were seized.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 16-04-2024, 19:57
Replies: 32
Views: 1,749
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: STARTING Engine Alignment- shaft centered in sterntube?

To close the loop:
Engine alignment completed. Shaft centered in tube within 1/16”, flange aligned within .004”. This required considerable change in mount adjustment suggesting that alignment...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 14-04-2024, 15:10
Replies: 32
Views: 1,749
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: STARTING Engine Alignment- shaft centered in sterntube?

The shaft flange was attached to gearbox flange. I used the shaft inserted into the flange to align the new sleeve/bushing. I did not pay attention at the time where the shaft was in relation to...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 14-04-2024, 14:16
Replies: 32
Views: 1,749
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: STARTING Engine Alignment- shaft centered in sterntube?

If the fiberglass tube was not manufactured to close tolerances, if the hull was pulled out of the mold "green" and bent the tube during curing, if the hull has changed shape over the last 45 years...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 14-04-2024, 04:32
Replies: 32
Views: 1,749
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: STARTING Engine Alignment- shaft centered in sterntube?

Asking because I haven't (still) seen the answer to my question addressed anywhere.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 13-04-2024, 20:12
Replies: 32
Views: 1,749
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: STARTING Engine Alignment- shaft centered in sterntube?

I am going with the PSS dripless seal. It is off for now, simplifies the alignment, allows better access/visualization.

No strut, prop in aperture.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 13-04-2024, 20:03
Replies: 32
Views: 1,749
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: STARTING Engine Alignment- shaft centered in sterntube?

Thanks for the input. I tried shimming the shaft inside the tube. I didn’t feel any difference if it is centered or off a quarter, but I wasn’t focusing my attention on that specifically. Boat is...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 13-04-2024, 18:30
Replies: 32
Views: 1,749
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: STARTING Engine Alignment- shaft centered in sterntube?

Thanks for the response.
The article does not address position of the shaft within the sterntube.
All the references I have seen suggest .001" per inch of flange diameter, a tolerance of .004" in...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 13-04-2024, 15:02
Replies: 32
Views: 1,749
Posted By sanibel sailor
STARTING Engine Alignment- shaft centered in sterntube?

Redoing my drive train a bit. Cutlass bearing seized to prop shaft and wallowed out the aftermost portion of the sterntube. I am not quite sure why but the bearing had been very slightly loose in...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 09-03-2024, 10:05
Replies: 3
Views: 796
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: Molds to build Caledonia Yawl

sure do.
Would love to have them out of my shop and off to a good home.
I am in Summerfield
239-910-3913
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 29-01-2024, 08:07
Replies: 0
Views: 132
Posted By sanibel sailor
Radial Head SPINNAKER for 20-24' boat

Red white and blue spinnaker, light blue at top.
Radial head/crosscut design is great downwind sail.
Foot 12'-10"
Luffs 27'
Should fit boat in the 21-23 foot range maybe, depending on your...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 29-01-2024, 08:05
Replies: 0
Views: 288
Posted By sanibel sailor
TriRadial Symmetric SPINNAKER for 20-24' boat

White, light blue, and dark blue triradial spinnaker.
Foot 13'-4"
Luffs 25'
Bronze swivel at head.
Should fit boat in the 21-23 foot range maybe, depending on your sailplan.
This is a flatter...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-12-2023, 19:45
Replies: 5
Views: 540
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: Adding pockets to a dodger or sprayhood

Little stuff like headlamp, sunscreen, maybe handheld VHF, etc. If there is storage space available, stuff will appear that will go in it.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-12-2023, 18:26
Replies: 5
Views: 540
Posted By sanibel sailor
Adding pockets to a dodger or sprayhood

Thinking of adding some small pockets to the inside "wings" of my dodger, I am looking for ideas. Anyone done this? Pitfalls to be avoided? Pics of what you did would be most helpful.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-12-2023, 16:29
Replies: 8
Views: 980
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: Repowering- Horsepower or Torque more important

Thanks, already have that book and have read it cover to cover. It is great.
Prop size is already maximum, blade area fixed by what available from MaxProp (3 blade). Shaft size is OK.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-12-2023, 14:59
Replies: 8
Views: 980
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: Repowering- Horsepower or Torque more important

typo, should be 55
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-12-2023, 11:50
Replies: 8
Views: 980
Posted By sanibel sailor
Repowering- Horsepower or Torque more important

I am considering repowering.
My old beast is 91 cubic inches, heavy and turns at 3000 rpm and 27 continuous HP with torque of 5 ft-lbs continuous at 1800 rpm.
Considering a replacement of less...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-11-2023, 02:43
Replies: 205
Views: 22,211
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: What made Pilot Cutter so fast? Just rumors?

I need to disengage. This thread is not good for my mental health.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-11-2023, 16:23
Replies: 205
Views: 22,211
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: What made Pilot Cutter so fast? Just rumors?

Since the constant derives from the speed of wave travel, and that speed is dependent upon the material and its density, perhaps the OP has a plan to alter the density of water.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-11-2023, 13:53
Replies: 205
Views: 22,211
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: What made Pilot Cutter so fast? Just rumors?

Amazing how a bunch of smart and very experienced naval architects and yacht designers haven't yet figured out these secrets that you have discovered.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-11-2023, 05:05
Replies: 12
Views: 846
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: Sail insignia

Welcome to cruisers forum, Dan
Thanks for solving the mystery.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-11-2023, 15:42
Replies: 12
Views: 846
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: Sail insignia

That is my experience as well. It seems too small for personal artwork on a chute. They are usually bold. Artistically, it "feels" more like a manufacturer or loft logo than a class insignia which...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-11-2023, 13:22
Replies: 12
Views: 846
Posted By sanibel sailor
Re: Sail insignia

Thanks. Hard to go wrong with 2 decent sails for $20
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