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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-01-2020, 09:08
Replies: 68
Views: 22,105
Posted By leveche420
Re: Yanmar 2QM20 - Should I rebuild or replace it? Maybe convert to electric?

Looks like the link above does not work. This one should work: https://doctorsailboat.com/2018-07-the-engine-refit-yanmar-2qm20 (https://doctorsailboat.com/2018-07-the-engine-refit-yanmar-2qm20/)
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-12-2019, 11:14
Replies: 5
Views: 836
Posted By leveche420
Freedom 10 1000 watt inverter/50 amp charger

Heart Interface Freedom 10 1000 watt inverter/50 amp charger.

It is in Atlanta GA

Status: i just removed from a boat that I am refitting. I am pretty sure it works but I have never tested it.
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-11-2019, 11:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,297
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass headliner replacement

Thank you! That's part of the problem, i do not have a plan... Yet... I am just trying to see whats the best option. Keep it or remove it...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-11-2019, 04:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,297
Posted By leveche420
Question Fiberglass headliner replacement

I am in the middle of my sc31 total refit project and i am considerimg replacing the original fiberglass/gelcoat headliner as it has spider/stress cracks, doesnt seem to be strongly attached to the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-06-2019, 06:25
Replies: 68
Views: 22,105
Posted By leveche420
Re: Yanmar 2QM20 - Should I rebuild or replace it? Maybe convert to electric?

I didnt worry about tolerance and replaced anyway. Once the engine was "open" we thought we would rather replace most of the pieces hopping that we dont have do this anymore over the next 30 years ;)
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-05-2019, 17:20
Replies: 1
Views: 876
Posted By leveche420
Re: Southern Cross 31 - Refit project

https://doctorsailboat.com/blog/
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-05-2019, 14:20
Replies: 1
Views: 876
Posted By leveche420
Southern Cross 31 - Refit project

Hi!

I am rebuilding a Southern Cross 31 and I just wanted to share my experience with all of you so that anyone can benefit from my experience. Here is the blog where I am documenting the works...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-05-2019, 07:15
Replies: 68
Views: 22,105
Posted By leveche420
Re: Yanmar 2QM20 - Should I rebuild or replace it? Maybe convert to electric?

We continue to make progress on our yanmar refit project. Details here: https://doctorsailboat.com/2018-07-the-engine-refit-yanmar-2qm20/
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-05-2019, 06:29
Replies: 19
Views: 4,338
Posted By leveche420
Re: Bilge / keel delamination

Here is how we finally addressed the issue:

https://doctorsailboat.com/2018-10-mast-base-mast-support-post-and-moonrock/
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-04-2019, 14:02
Replies: 68
Views: 22,105
Posted By leveche420
Re: Yanmar 2QM20 - Should I rebuild or replace it? Maybe convert to electric?

Thank you, that is what we have done and we are moving along!! updates on the engine refit here: https://doctorsailboat.com/2018-07-the-engine-refit-yanmar-2qm20/
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-01-2019, 20:30
Replies: 68
Views: 22,105
Posted By leveche420
Re: Yanmar 2QM20 - Should I rebuild or replace it? Maybe convert to electric?

Thank you all for your help! You will be able to follow the progress here:

https://doctorsailboat.com/2019/01/27/2018-07-the-engine-refit-yanmar-2qm20/
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-01-2019, 17:33
Replies: 35
Views: 6,141
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Good evening everyone!

Here is an update on the water tank refit project: https://doctorsailboat.com/2019/01/22/diesel-and-water-tanks/
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-01-2019, 12:12
Replies: 35
Views: 6,141
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

That's actually not a bad idea!!! the only downside to it is that we will probably need another pump/faucet... we will end up with three: salt water (from ocean), potable water (from new small tank)...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-01-2019, 12:05
Replies: 35
Views: 6,141
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Those infrared lights work pretty good. I tried them in my garage to cure polyester resin in my garage in cold weather and it worked!!

If anyone has more recommendations for potable water...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-01-2019, 12:01
Replies: 35
Views: 6,141
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Yes, that will be great! Thanks for the suggestion. any recommendation?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-01-2019, 03:38
Replies: 35
Views: 6,141
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

I went ahead and cut the top off. Plan is to sand down all old coat of gelcoat, recoat it with a safe product for potable water and fiberglass it back together. Fingers crossed... I am optimistic...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2019, 08:06
Replies: 35
Views: 6,141
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Through the existing inspection ports I could clean the tank if the interior coat was not damaged. Because it is damaged I need to sand and re-coat. I think sanding and coating the interior thru the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2019, 07:58
Replies: 35
Views: 6,141
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Here is another option for coating the interior of the water tank that I came across:

Tank Clad HS Epoxy

https://protective.sherwin-williams.com/detail.jsp?A=sku-25905%3aproduct-6855

I was...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2019, 06:45
Replies: 35
Views: 6,141
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Representatives from International recommend this product:

Interline 850

https://www.international-marine.com/product/interline-850-3
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2019, 06:34
Replies: 35
Views: 6,141
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Is this the water based bitumen (Crommelins) product you used?:

Water Based Bitumen Paint: Waterproofing: Crommelin...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2019, 06:26
Replies: 35
Views: 6,141
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Thanks Clive!

I can reach with my hands pretty much everywhere inside the tank but is hard for me to see inside. Plus sanding and coating thru the inspection ports will be time consuming and I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2019, 06:18
Replies: 35
Views: 6,141
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Thanks Matt!

Question... would you cut right around the perimeter (red line) or would you leave a lip (green line) to fiberglass on top of it when I put the top panel back in place?

The risk of...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-01-2019, 19:45
Replies: 35
Views: 6,141
Posted By leveche420
Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Hi,

I took the fresh water tank out of the boat. I am considering reconditioning it since custom made tanks seem to cost a lot. The interior of the tank (gelcoat?) has blisters and it's chipping...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-11-2018, 10:03
Replies: 19
Views: 4,338
Posted By leveche420
Re: Bilge / keel delamination

After doing some research, this material maybe vermiculite mixed up with resin

Trying to get all this out and thinking what I am going to put in its place... layers of plastic sheets, fiberglass...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-11-2018, 14:34
Replies: 19
Views: 4,338
Posted By leveche420
Re: Bilge / keel delamination

Thanks! I tried to join that group in the past with no success. I will try again
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